Host:
-The Rock
WWE Championship Match:
-The Miz (c) vs. John Cena
World Heavyweight Championship Match:
-Edge (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio
-The Undertaker vs. Triple H **
**Stipulation to be added on this match later.
Monday, February 28, 2011
ROCK ON TOMORROWS RAW?
Earlier today, Cena teased Johnson appearing on tomorrow's Raw.
He wrote on Twitter, "CeNation. Just got back from South America. Holy casserole it was magical. I heard a rumor that the Rock's camp was pretty peeved at what I said on Mon. I think he may have something planned for tomorrow. I cannot wait. Ps..miz yer still a dauwsh. :)"
He wrote on Twitter, "CeNation. Just got back from South America. Holy casserole it was magical. I heard a rumor that the Rock's camp was pretty peeved at what I said on Mon. I think he may have something planned for tomorrow. I cannot wait. Ps..miz yer still a dauwsh. :)"
ROCK RESPONSES TO CENA
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson issued a rebuttal to John Cena's disparaging remarks about him last Monday on Raw as he posted a photo of his boot stomped down on a John Cena hat, pendant and wristband.
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| Rock's response to Cena You can't see The Rock!!! |
Sunday, February 27, 2011
NEW STORYLINE WITH VICKIE GUERRERO
The latest storyline firing on SmackDown is Vickie Guerrero, after she teamed with Drew McIntyre on last night’s show to lose to Edge and Kelly Kelly. Vickie’s career was on the line, as announced by Teddy Long.
HBK TALKS ABOUT BEING AT WRESTLEMANIA,WHO WILL INDUCT HIM
Shawn Michaels was interviewed by WDFN.com this week and talked about WrestleMania 27, the WWE Hall of Fame and more. Shawn said that as of now, he’s not aware of plans for him to be involved in the Triple H vs. Undertaker at WrestleMania and feels the match doesn’t need him. Shawn said:
“I’ve heard all the rumors. As of right now, I’m doing one thing and one thing only at WrestleMania, and that’s the Hall of Fame.
I don’t think The Undertaker and Triple H need Shawn Michaels to deliver a spectacular match or make this incredibly interesting. Those two can do that on their own. Right now, as far as I’m concerned, I’m going to be there watching it like everyone else.”
Shawn said he hasn’t decided yet who will induct him into the Hall of Fame this year but mentioned names like Triple H, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman and others. Shawn said it’s a decision he will have to make pretty quick.
TRIPLE H VS THE UNDERTAKER AT WRESTLEMANIA 27
WWE’s website is now listing Triple H vs. The Undertaker as a match for WrestleMania 27. While the match preview does talk about Taker’s streak, nowhere is it mentioned about Triple H retiring. Of course stipulations are expected to be added between now and WrestleMania.
CHRIS JERICHO TALKS ABOUT TRIPLE H, PG-13 AND RETURNING TO WWE
Chris Jericho recently spoke with Slam Wrestling and here are some of the highlights:
Triple H taking over WWE:
“He’s going to take over the company. This isn’t the year 2000 anymore where he was trying to bury me. Nobody wants to be Bruce Hart, where he takes over Stampede Wrestling and goes out of business two years later after his father had it for 40 years.”
Returning to WWE:
“It could be two days down the road. I’m still a huge fan of the business. When it’s time to go back, I’ll go back.”
Favoring a PG-13 product:
“I think I did better in the PG-13 environment. It’s easier to get pops when you say, ‘ass.’ they’re going ‘tee-hee-hee, he said a swear word.’ I wasn’t really doing any swearing. I just go with the flow. If I have to do an X-rated environment, I’ll do that. And if it’s PG, I’ll do that.”
CANDICE MICHELLE SUFFERS MISCARRIAGE
Former WWE Diva Candice Michelle, who announced on Valentine’s Day that she was expecting her second child, disclosed Tuesday night on her Facebook account that she suffered a miscarriage Sunday.
Here is her post:
Hello CandiAddicts
I always love posting positive things as that’s the focus in my life. However life brings about unexpected things and I feel being a public figure it’s my duty to share. On Sunday I suffered a miscarriage! I have both physically and mentally been through a lot of trauma! I have seen the Doc and there must have been a genetic defect and this angel wouldn’t have been able to survive in the outside world! It’s so difficult to say goodbye yet I know through my FAITH that there is a reason for everything! “With Faith there is no Fear!”
If anyone out there has ever gone through this you know the difficulty in this! I humbly ask for your respect in letting me keep this matter private beyond this mention! I love you guys and appreciate you respecting my family’s privacy in this matter!
“It’s not about how many times you get knocked off the horse but how GRACEFULLY you get back up!”
What a beautiful saying! The best thing for me right now is all the prayers! I have received many txts, tweets, and messages of support and I really appreciate them! They have truly uplifted me in this time of need!
Remember to be grateful for what you have!
I have decided to keep my appearance this weekend in Miami and have gotten clearance from the doc to fly! I would really enjoy seeing you CandiAddicts out there at Wizard World! I’ll be walking the red carpet sat morn and there sat and sun!
God bless you all and thank you for your love and support!
Candice Michelle
Here is her post:
Hello CandiAddicts
I always love posting positive things as that’s the focus in my life. However life brings about unexpected things and I feel being a public figure it’s my duty to share. On Sunday I suffered a miscarriage! I have both physically and mentally been through a lot of trauma! I have seen the Doc and there must have been a genetic defect and this angel wouldn’t have been able to survive in the outside world! It’s so difficult to say goodbye yet I know through my FAITH that there is a reason for everything! “With Faith there is no Fear!”
If anyone out there has ever gone through this you know the difficulty in this! I humbly ask for your respect in letting me keep this matter private beyond this mention! I love you guys and appreciate you respecting my family’s privacy in this matter!
“It’s not about how many times you get knocked off the horse but how GRACEFULLY you get back up!”
What a beautiful saying! The best thing for me right now is all the prayers! I have received many txts, tweets, and messages of support and I really appreciate them! They have truly uplifted me in this time of need!
Remember to be grateful for what you have!
I have decided to keep my appearance this weekend in Miami and have gotten clearance from the doc to fly! I would really enjoy seeing you CandiAddicts out there at Wizard World! I’ll be walking the red carpet sat morn and there sat and sun!
God bless you all and thank you for your love and support!
Candice Michelle
FORMER WWE DIVA PREGNANT
Former WWE Diva Jillian Hall announced this evening on Twitter that she's pregnant.
"it's time to announce what I have been asked repeatedly lately... Yes, I am prenant!! @endofthesunMike and I are very happy!!!" she wrote. "that would be pregnant not prenant! lol."
"it's time to announce what I have been asked repeatedly lately... Yes, I am prenant!! @endofthesunMike and I are very happy!!!" she wrote. "that would be pregnant not prenant! lol."
JIM ROSS ON SIN CARA, COLE REAL LIFE JERK, STING
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:
Sin Cara Signing With WWE: "The wrestler formerly known as Mistico but now known as Sin Cara was officially welcomed into the WWE family on Thursday in Mexico City with every major Mexico City TV network and print media represented"
"I applaud the way that WWE introduced Sin Cara to the WWE Universe as he will arrive in WWE after a few weeks of advanced TV promotion already meaning 'something' and feeling much more significant than other newcomers. For those that aren't familiar with Sin Cara, formerly known as Mistico, I suggest that you go on You Tube and check out some of his bouts. Very innovative offensive performer along the lines of the great Rey Mysterio"
"Sin Cara has a magnificent opportunity to become a global star in WWE. The final verdict, as always, will be rendered by the paying customers based on how well the gifted athlete delivers inside the squared circle. It will be interesting to see what brand, Raw or Smackdown, gets the opportunity to showcase Sin Cara."
Michael Cole a Jerk In Real Life: "Emailer...Is Michael Cole's TV persona more like his real life persona than when he played the straight man/corporate announcer? I'd probably say, yes. Cole's is not the laid back, easy going guy in real life that he portrayed early in his announcing career. He has taken to being a 'jerk' on TV like our sauce to ribs. "
Sting Back In TNA: "That Sting vs. Undertaker WM27 match that many just knew was going to happen at WM27 looks a little 'iffy.' Seriously, I said many times that I did not think that Sting would likely venture into WWE at this point in his career. All people have 'comfort zones,' including yours truly, that we are reluctant to leave. In hindsight, at least in my view, more often than not and especially for veterans the 'comfort zone' thing isn't a negative."
Sin Cara Signing With WWE: "The wrestler formerly known as Mistico but now known as Sin Cara was officially welcomed into the WWE family on Thursday in Mexico City with every major Mexico City TV network and print media represented"
"I applaud the way that WWE introduced Sin Cara to the WWE Universe as he will arrive in WWE after a few weeks of advanced TV promotion already meaning 'something' and feeling much more significant than other newcomers. For those that aren't familiar with Sin Cara, formerly known as Mistico, I suggest that you go on You Tube and check out some of his bouts. Very innovative offensive performer along the lines of the great Rey Mysterio"
"Sin Cara has a magnificent opportunity to become a global star in WWE. The final verdict, as always, will be rendered by the paying customers based on how well the gifted athlete delivers inside the squared circle. It will be interesting to see what brand, Raw or Smackdown, gets the opportunity to showcase Sin Cara."
Michael Cole a Jerk In Real Life: "Emailer...Is Michael Cole's TV persona more like his real life persona than when he played the straight man/corporate announcer? I'd probably say, yes. Cole's is not the laid back, easy going guy in real life that he portrayed early in his announcing career. He has taken to being a 'jerk' on TV like our sauce to ribs. "
Sting Back In TNA: "That Sting vs. Undertaker WM27 match that many just knew was going to happen at WM27 looks a little 'iffy.' Seriously, I said many times that I did not think that Sting would likely venture into WWE at this point in his career. All people have 'comfort zones,' including yours truly, that we are reluctant to leave. In hindsight, at least in my view, more often than not and especially for veterans the 'comfort zone' thing isn't a negative."
DUSTY RHODES RETURNS, POSSIBLE WRESTLEMANIA MATCH
No new matches for WrestleMania 27 and the SmackDown brand were announced on last night’s show but they did further the Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio storyline. Dusty Rhodes returned to WWE TV and helped his son attack Mysterio.
KELLY KELLY TALKS ABOUT BEING ALL NATURAL, WWE IS NOT FAKE?
Cleveland.com features a new tongue-in-cheek interview with WWE Diva Kelly Kelly to promote the upcoming show there. The interviewer noted that she learned to refer to WWE as “sports entertainment” and not “wrestling”, and that their performers are “Divas” and “Superstars”, not wrestlers. Here are the highlights:
WWE officials keeping up on her appearance:
“Every week one of my bosses comes up to me and goes, “Lemme see your nails.” He gets so mad if they’re not done! Every week I have to be on it. If I break one, I have to get it fixed. But I keep ‘em short and I keep ‘em real natural, so usually they don’t break. It’s usually me biting ‘em off.”
People saying WWE is fake:
“I just wanna punch people in the face when they say something like that. . . . Luckily, I haven’t been severely injured, but I’ve . . . broken ribs and stuff. It’s not as glamorous as it looks. Still, I love comin’ to work every week.”
Being all natural:
“Oh, it is. I’m not ashamed of it. It’s all real. I love getting that question because I’m like, “Yes they are and I’m so proud.”"
The interviewer then asked Kelly Kelly if other Divas worry about their breast implants exploding in the ring. Kelly didn’t get to answer as the WWE handler who was overseeing the interview ended it abruptly.
WWE officials keeping up on her appearance:
“Every week one of my bosses comes up to me and goes, “Lemme see your nails.” He gets so mad if they’re not done! Every week I have to be on it. If I break one, I have to get it fixed. But I keep ‘em short and I keep ‘em real natural, so usually they don’t break. It’s usually me biting ‘em off.”
People saying WWE is fake:
“I just wanna punch people in the face when they say something like that. . . . Luckily, I haven’t been severely injured, but I’ve . . . broken ribs and stuff. It’s not as glamorous as it looks. Still, I love comin’ to work every week.”
Being all natural:
“Oh, it is. I’m not ashamed of it. It’s all real. I love getting that question because I’m like, “Yes they are and I’m so proud.”"
The interviewer then asked Kelly Kelly if other Divas worry about their breast implants exploding in the ring. Kelly didn’t get to answer as the WWE handler who was overseeing the interview ended it abruptly.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
REY MYSTERIO TALKS ABOUT SIN CARA
Fanhouse.com spoke with WWE star Rey Mysterio, who talked about fellow Mexican wrestling star Sin Cara (formerly Mistico) signing with WWE. Here's what Mysterio said about it:
"I think the opportunity now shown is that the doors are open for anybody that has the quality to be part of WWE," Mysterio said. "You have the talent, you have the desire to be a superstar, come and the doors will be open and if you can make it, you'll be one of the top dogs. Alberto (Del Rio) is a big proof.
"When I came into the United States, I pretty much followed the Guerreros and Jerichos, a path as they just left Mexico and went on to ECW, WCW and WWE. So it was kind of a little train that we were taking around. It kind of feels good in a way that those doors have been opened for other Mexican wrestlers. Like you said, now with Mistico coming in, I want to say that I think those doors were eventually opened by the talent that myself, Eddie and a lot of wrestlers that started their careers in Mexico have opened up for other guys."
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE FOR SIN CARA
WWE has setup a Facebook page for him at facebook.com/WWESinCara and a Twitter account is being setup. WWE will begin airing clips from the press conference on this week’s TV and Monday’s RAW. Mistico’s signing with WWE is being covered my all the media in Mexico as it’s considered a big deal.
NEWS ON REY MYSTERIO,RANDY ORTON AND MANY MORE DVD
As noted before, WWE has removed the “RAW: Best of Seasons 3 & 4″ DVD from their list of planned releases, and pushed back the Triple H DVD to 2012.
According to WWEDVDNews, WWE has added a new DVD set on Rey Mysterio that will be released in July.
WWE is also working on “Greatest Stars of the New Millennium” – a three-disc set scheduled for a July release also. The DVD will follow the “Greatest Stars of the 80′s” and the “Greatest Stars of the 90′s” sets.
Finally, WWE may have changed the format of Randy Orton’s DVD set for a September release. The DVD is no longer listed as “The Randy Orton Experience.”
According to WWEDVDNews, WWE has added a new DVD set on Rey Mysterio that will be released in July.
WWE is also working on “Greatest Stars of the New Millennium” – a three-disc set scheduled for a July release also. The DVD will follow the “Greatest Stars of the 80′s” and the “Greatest Stars of the 90′s” sets.
Finally, WWE may have changed the format of Randy Orton’s DVD set for a September release. The DVD is no longer listed as “The Randy Orton Experience.”
JIM ROSS COMMENTS ON SIN CARA
Jim Ross noted on Twitter this morning that Sin Cara is already in Los Angeles working on his WWE debut. Ross said that WWE has high hopes for the former Mistico including a major “rollout” on TV.
Ross wrote:
“WWE has high hopes 4 Sin Cara. He has many new masks. Major TV ‘rollout.’ He’s 27 & has op 2 b a main eventer. A flyer, offensive innovator. Ppl need to see how Sin Cara performs b4 condeming wwe 4 “pulling him down.” That’s just dumb. See how things playout then offer opinion.”
JR speculates that Cara will be debuting on the RAW brand.
Ross wrote:
“WWE has high hopes 4 Sin Cara. He has many new masks. Major TV ‘rollout.’ He’s 27 & has op 2 b a main eventer. A flyer, offensive innovator. Ppl need to see how Sin Cara performs b4 condeming wwe 4 “pulling him down.” That’s just dumb. See how things playout then offer opinion.”
JR speculates that Cara will be debuting on the RAW brand.
MEANING OF SIN CARA, SIN CARA REVEALS NEW MASK
When Sin Cara (Mistico) was introduced at WWE’s press conference in Mexico yesterday, he came out in a Mistico style mask before taking it off to reveal his new WWE mask. Sin Cara reportedly means “Faceless.”
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| Mistico with new mask and name "Sin Cara" |
Sin spoke at the press conference and said he doesn’t know which brand he will end up on but said he is ready when called and proud to be working for the greatest promotion in the world. Lucha Libre journalist Kris Zellner expects Cara to end up on the SmackDown brand with Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio.
Friday, February 25, 2011
JERRY LAWLER TALKS ABOUT MIZ,WRESTLEMANIA AND JR
WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler was interviewed recently by Fighting Spirit Magazine. Here are some quotes, courtesy of The Sun:
Jim Ross’ future with WWE:
“JR and I had some tremendous chemistry, but I don’t think you’ve seen the last of that. I think JR will be back on the air in some capacity. He’s too good not to utilise. A lot of people don’t realise what the situation is with him. He had a couple — I guess three now — real serious bouts of Bell’s Palsy, which is very similar in effects to a stroke.
They don’t really know, but they think the attacks are brought on by stress. Nobody takes their job more seriously than good old JR. The reason Vince has kept him off TV all this time is because he’s concerned with his health. He’s worried that if he puts him back out there regularly, he’ll have another Bell’s Palsy attack.”
His feud with The Miz:
“I thought the matches, especially the TLC match with The Miz, were good. I know that after the match was over, when I came back to the Gorilla Position, everybody standing there gave me a standing ovation. Vince came over and hugged me and said: ‘Man-oh-man, what a great match!’”
Wrestling at WrestleMania:
“I’ve been with WWE for 17 years and that’s something I’ve never achieved. I remember in 2007, when Vince came to me and said they were going to induct me into the Hall of Fame, I said that I didn’t want to. He said: ‘What do you mean, you don’t want to?’ I replied: ‘Most people feel like your career is over when you go into the Hall of Fame, like in baseball or football or something. Also, I’ve never done that much here, Vince. I’ve never won a title, I’ve never even wrestled on a WrestleMania.’ He said: ‘What? You’ve never wrestled on a Wrestlemania in all the years you’ve been here? That’s a tragedy. We’ve got to fix that next year.’
That was his mindset then, but things get put on the backburner. First 2008 came and I didn’t get a match, then 2009 came and I didn’t get a match, then 2010. But I must say that there’s never really been a point in time in those years when I’ve been involved as much as I have been as of late. So if there ever was a time for it to happen, I think this would be the most advantageous.
And would I love to have a WrestleMania match? Oh boy, yes. Other than getting inducted into the Hall of Fame, that would maybe be the highlight of my career to finally get to perform there.”
Jim Ross’ future with WWE:
“JR and I had some tremendous chemistry, but I don’t think you’ve seen the last of that. I think JR will be back on the air in some capacity. He’s too good not to utilise. A lot of people don’t realise what the situation is with him. He had a couple — I guess three now — real serious bouts of Bell’s Palsy, which is very similar in effects to a stroke.
They don’t really know, but they think the attacks are brought on by stress. Nobody takes their job more seriously than good old JR. The reason Vince has kept him off TV all this time is because he’s concerned with his health. He’s worried that if he puts him back out there regularly, he’ll have another Bell’s Palsy attack.”
His feud with The Miz:
“I thought the matches, especially the TLC match with The Miz, were good. I know that after the match was over, when I came back to the Gorilla Position, everybody standing there gave me a standing ovation. Vince came over and hugged me and said: ‘Man-oh-man, what a great match!’”
Wrestling at WrestleMania:
“I’ve been with WWE for 17 years and that’s something I’ve never achieved. I remember in 2007, when Vince came to me and said they were going to induct me into the Hall of Fame, I said that I didn’t want to. He said: ‘What do you mean, you don’t want to?’ I replied: ‘Most people feel like your career is over when you go into the Hall of Fame, like in baseball or football or something. Also, I’ve never done that much here, Vince. I’ve never won a title, I’ve never even wrestled on a WrestleMania.’ He said: ‘What? You’ve never wrestled on a Wrestlemania in all the years you’ve been here? That’s a tragedy. We’ve got to fix that next year.’
That was his mindset then, but things get put on the backburner. First 2008 came and I didn’t get a match, then 2009 came and I didn’t get a match, then 2010. But I must say that there’s never really been a point in time in those years when I’ve been involved as much as I have been as of late. So if there ever was a time for it to happen, I think this would be the most advantageous.
And would I love to have a WrestleMania match? Oh boy, yes. Other than getting inducted into the Hall of Fame, that would maybe be the highlight of my career to finally get to perform there.”
LOSING STREAK CONTINUES FOR SHEAMUS
Going into his apparent WrestleMania feud with United States Champion Daniel Bryan, Sheamus currently is on a 6-loss losing streak for WWE TV and pay-per-view matches. The former WWE Champion has a TV/pay-per-view win-loss record of 1-8 for 2011 so far. As noted before, RAW producer Kevin Dunn reportedly isn’t a fan of Sheamus.
CHAVO GUERRERO SR. COMMENTS ON EDDIE'S DAUGHTER
Chavo “Classic” Guerrero recently appeared on ThaOShow.com and was asked about his brother Eddie Guerrero’s daughter, Shaul Guerrero, debuting with WWE’s Florida Championship Wrestling. Chavo said he wished he could have trained Shaul so she would be safe and best served.
He said he believes that if Eddie were still alive, Shaul would not be involved in the wrestling business. Chavo Sr. also said that Vickie Guerrero has really separated herself from the Guerrero family since Eddie passed away.
He said he believes that if Eddie were still alive, Shaul would not be involved in the wrestling business. Chavo Sr. also said that Vickie Guerrero has really separated herself from the Guerrero family since Eddie passed away.
MORE ON WRESTLEMANIA AXXESS
The WrestleMania Axxess signings on Saturday night during the WWE Hall of Fame are usually dreaded by some of the WWE talents as they have to miss the start, or sometimes all of the ceremony. The wrestlers signing during the Hall Of Fame this year are David Hart Smith, Tyson Kidd, The Usos, Primo, Chris Masters, Kaitlyn, Rosa Mendes, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, Ezekiel Jackson and Wade Barrett.
CHRIS JERICHO'S BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Chris Jericho announced today in Los Angeles that he will be the host of the Revolver Golden God Awards, airing on VH1 Classics on April 20th. Jericho’s band Fozzy will be performing that night and WWE Champion The Miz has been nominated for the “Most Metal Athlete” award.
WWE OFFICIALLY SIGNS MISTICO AKA SIN CARA
STAMFORD, Conn. – WWE today unveiled their latest Superstar signing, Sin Cara, formerly known worldwide as Mistico. The announcement took place today during a press conference in his hometown Mexico City, where passionate fans of all ages turned out to see their favorite performer become the newest addition to the WWE roster.
Having already forged a strong international fan following, Sin Cara, known for his high flying style and awe inspiring acrobatics, is expected to reach new heights of global success with WWE.
“Sin Cara is a tremendous performer who brings the crowd to its feet every time he steps into the ring,” said Stephanie McMahon, Executive Vice President, WWE. “With us, his stardom will only get bigger and brighter.”
Upon his signing, Sin Cara said, “WWE is the pinnacle of sports-entertainment. It is an honor and a thrill for me to be able to perform with the world’s best. Being a WWE Superstar will present new challenges, new mountains to climb and new competition. It is a new beginning and a new life. With that in mind, I have chosen the new name of Sin Cara in hopes to represent all the legendary Mexican masked performers and to carry the banner of their legacy to the entire world.”
Having already forged a strong international fan following, Sin Cara, known for his high flying style and awe inspiring acrobatics, is expected to reach new heights of global success with WWE.
“Sin Cara is a tremendous performer who brings the crowd to its feet every time he steps into the ring,” said Stephanie McMahon, Executive Vice President, WWE. “With us, his stardom will only get bigger and brighter.”
Upon his signing, Sin Cara said, “WWE is the pinnacle of sports-entertainment. It is an honor and a thrill for me to be able to perform with the world’s best. Being a WWE Superstar will present new challenges, new mountains to climb and new competition. It is a new beginning and a new life. With that in mind, I have chosen the new name of Sin Cara in hopes to represent all the legendary Mexican masked performers and to carry the banner of their legacy to the entire world.”
WHY ALBERTO GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA WITHOUT A TITLE
In a sign of how much WWE thinks of the Intercontinental Title, the fact that Kofi Kingston vs. Alberto Del Rio was a non-title match at Elimination Chamber was to be ignored during commentary and promotion of the match.
WWE had talked at one point of making it a title match and having Intercontinental Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. World Heavyweight Champion Edge at WrestleMania 27 but decided against it, with the feeling that it would be better for Del Rio to go into WrestleMania without a title.
WWE had talked at one point of making it a title match and having Intercontinental Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. World Heavyweight Champion Edge at WrestleMania 27 but decided against it, with the feeling that it would be better for Del Rio to go into WrestleMania without a title.
TRIPLE H GETS NEW ROLE IN WWE
Triple H is having more control over WWE’s recruiting these days and it will be interesting to see what kind of guys he’s looking for over the next year or so. It’s said that Triple H has a mindset of making talents into something before putting them on the main roster and TV, through introductory pieces. WWE is now working with a former wrestler in the UK, who is scouting talents for them, looking for guys with impressive builds.
FULL ROSTER OF WWE ALL-STAR GAME
Below is the full roster for WWE All Stars, which was announced today:
Non-Playable:
* Howard Finkel
* Paul Bearer
* Jerry Lawler (announcer)
* Jim Ross (announcer)
WWE Legends:
* Jimmy Snuka
* Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
* Shawn Michaels
* "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
* The Rock
* Ultimate Warrior
* Mr. Perfect
* Andre the Giant
* Bret Hart
* Eddie Guerrero
* Hulk Hogan
* Jake The Snake
* Macho Man
* Roddy Piper
* Sgt. Slaughter
WWE Superstars:
* Big Show
* CM Punk
* Drew McIntyre
* John Cena
* John Morrison
* Sheamus
* The Miz
* The Undertaker
* Edge
* Jack Swagger
* Kane
* Kofi Kingston
* Randy Orton
* Rey Mysterio
* Triple H
Downloadable Content:
* Big Bossman
* Chris Jericho
* Jerry "The King" Lawler
* Michael Hayes
* Mark Henry
* R-Truth
* The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase
* Ted DiBiase
* Dusty Rhodes
* Cody Rhodes
* Hawk
* Animal
Non-Playable:
* Howard Finkel
* Paul Bearer
* Jerry Lawler (announcer)
* Jim Ross (announcer)
WWE Legends:
* Jimmy Snuka
* Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
* Shawn Michaels
* "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
* The Rock
* Ultimate Warrior
* Mr. Perfect
* Andre the Giant
* Bret Hart
* Eddie Guerrero
* Hulk Hogan
* Jake The Snake
* Macho Man
* Roddy Piper
* Sgt. Slaughter
WWE Superstars:
* Big Show
* CM Punk
* Drew McIntyre
* John Cena
* John Morrison
* Sheamus
* The Miz
* The Undertaker
* Edge
* Jack Swagger
* Kane
* Kofi Kingston
* Randy Orton
* Rey Mysterio
* Triple H
Downloadable Content:
* Big Bossman
* Chris Jericho
* Jerry "The King" Lawler
* Michael Hayes
* Mark Henry
* R-Truth
* The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase
* Ted DiBiase
* Dusty Rhodes
* Cody Rhodes
* Hawk
* Animal
CENA TEAMS WITH ENEMIES??
Out of the four times that John Cena has held the WWE Tag Team Titles, it has been with someone he was feuding with at that time. Cena won the belts with Shawn Michaels in 2007, Batista in 2008, David Otunga in 2010 and The Miz this past Monday night. Each time Cena won the tag titles with an opponent, the reigns got shorter - two months, one week, one day and 12 minutes.
RAW RATINGS FOR 2-21-11
As noted before, Monday's RAW scored a high 3.9 cable rating with 5,860,000 viewers. This week's show did hours of 3.85 (5.89 million viewers) and 3.85 (5.82 million viewers). This was the highest rated RAW since the September 7th, 2009 episode and the most first-hour viewers since the June 22nd, 2009 commercial-free RAW. Overall, this week's show has the most average viewers since the post-SummerSlam RAW on August 24th, 2009.
This week's show was the #1 ranked show of all cable TV for the night in total viewers and in male demographics. WWE's usual competition for the male demographics, History Channel's Pawn Stars and American Pickers, did not air this week.
This week's show was the #1 ranked show of all cable TV for the night in total viewers and in male demographics. WWE's usual competition for the male demographics, History Channel's Pawn Stars and American Pickers, did not air this week.
THE ROCK COMMENTS ON UNDERTAKER VS TRIPLE H
The Rock commented on The Undertaker and Triple H's return to RAW on Monday with the following on Twitter: "loved seeing both Undertaker and Triple H return..what incredible crowd reactions for both..very happy for them - epic match!"
SPECULATION ON WHO WILL BE ANNOUNCING WRESTLEMANIA
There is some speculation as to who will be announcing WrestleMania 27 as the feeling is it doesn’t make much sense to have Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole call most of it and then work a match against each other. Jim Ross is always being speculated on for a return but at last year’s WrestleMania, early plans were for him to announce but he didn’t. Shawn Michaels and Undertaker even requested that Ross work the pay-per-view but it wasn’t the direction that Vince McMahon wanted.
VINCE MCMAHON HIGH ON COLE VS LAWLER
It’s said that Vince McMahon is loving the current Michael Cole vs. Jerry Lawler storyline as he gets to live vicariously through Cole. Most of Cole’s key lines on TV are fed to him by Vince. The current angle with Cole and Lawler is being patterned after Lawler’s most famous angle ever, the one in the early 80′s with comedian Andy Kaufman.
WWE TO INTRODUCE MISTICO?
Jim Ross and WWE announcer Carlos Cabrera will be hosting a press conference this afternoon in Mexico City at 3:30pm from the Vive Cuervo Salón. The event is free and open to the public.
There are rumors that WWE will be announcing a future TV taping in Mexico or introduce Mistico as the newest member of their roster. It’s interesting that WWE’s press conference will take place just two hours after EMLL’s press conference where they will discuss Mistico leaving their promotion for WWE.
There are rumors that WWE will be announcing a future TV taping in Mexico or introduce Mistico as the newest member of their roster. It’s interesting that WWE’s press conference will take place just two hours after EMLL’s press conference where they will discuss Mistico leaving their promotion for WWE.
BETH TEASES BIG PLANS
Beth Phoenix continues to tease news on her Twitter. She wrote the following earlier this week: “To those who have missed me…fear not. There are great things ahead. Patience. The Glamazon has BIG plans.”
KEVIN NASH FOR 5 YEARS, MIZ VS LAWLER ORIGINAL PLANS
The feud between Jerry Lawler and The Miz was originally planned to be just a feud for TV but when officials saw the reactions from the crowd and the ratings, they decided to run with it.
Kevin Nash signed a 5 year contract with WWE.
Kevin Nash signed a 5 year contract with WWE.
UPDATE ON UNDERTAKER VS TRIPLE H FEUD
Triple H and The Undertaker are the ones putting together their current program for WrestleMania 27, with minimal input from WWE creative.
Taker was originally scheduled to face Wade Barrett and Triple H was set to face Sheamus at WrestleMania but the two got together and realized that WrestleMania 27 had no special match. As WWE’s two most power political forces, they felt they could take control of their own angle without much in the way of outside influence.
Shawn Michaels is still expected to be introduced into the storyline and have a role at WrestleMania, possibly as a referee or an enforcer. The idea behind the storyline is that Triple H is going at Taker for revenge after Taker ended his best friend’s career.
Taker was originally scheduled to face Wade Barrett and Triple H was set to face Sheamus at WrestleMania but the two got together and realized that WrestleMania 27 had no special match. As WWE’s two most power political forces, they felt they could take control of their own angle without much in the way of outside influence.
Shawn Michaels is still expected to be introduced into the storyline and have a role at WrestleMania, possibly as a referee or an enforcer. The idea behind the storyline is that Triple H is going at Taker for revenge after Taker ended his best friend’s career.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
SEVERAL FCW ROSTER CHANGES
WWE’s Florida Championship Wrestling has made several additions to it’s roster page:
* Russell Walker – formerly known as Reuben de Jong, 6 foot 10 inches and 310 lbs. He is a two-time strongman champion from New Zealand and has pro wrestling and MMA experience. He also holds the Guinness World Record for running through the most panes of glass in under one minute.
* Ricardo Rodriguez – Alberto Del Rio’s ring announcer who wrestles under that gimmick and the masked gimmick of Chimaera.
* Rick Victor – Formerly known as Apocalypse in OVW where he held the OVW Championship after they were no longer affiliated with WWE. Victor has trained in the Hart Dungeon.
* Erik Rowan – Independent wrestler from Minnesota, formerly known as Thoruf Marius. His look resembles something between a viking and one of The Highlanders.
* Jarrod Locke – Formerly known as Warrior on the UK version of Gladiators. He has a bit of a Samoan look.
* Jason Mullen – 7 foot tall and over 300 lbs. from Ireland, known as The Irish Nightmare. He has been wrestling since 2004 in Ireland.
* Russell Walker – formerly known as Reuben de Jong, 6 foot 10 inches and 310 lbs. He is a two-time strongman champion from New Zealand and has pro wrestling and MMA experience. He also holds the Guinness World Record for running through the most panes of glass in under one minute.
* Ricardo Rodriguez – Alberto Del Rio’s ring announcer who wrestles under that gimmick and the masked gimmick of Chimaera.
* Rick Victor – Formerly known as Apocalypse in OVW where he held the OVW Championship after they were no longer affiliated with WWE. Victor has trained in the Hart Dungeon.
* Erik Rowan – Independent wrestler from Minnesota, formerly known as Thoruf Marius. His look resembles something between a viking and one of The Highlanders.
* Jarrod Locke – Formerly known as Warrior on the UK version of Gladiators. He has a bit of a Samoan look.
* Jason Mullen – 7 foot tall and over 300 lbs. from Ireland, known as The Irish Nightmare. He has been wrestling since 2004 in Ireland.
MORE ON UNDERTAKERS APPEARANCE IN SMACKDOWN
We noted before that The Undertaker appeared on the ramp and then disappeared during last night’s dark main event after the SmackDown tapings with Edge and Big Show vs. The Corre and Alberto Del Rio. Bill Wallace sent word that before he disappeared, Undertaker actually stopped Wade Barrett from leaving when he tried to leave the match and go to the back.
PAUL BEARER TALKS ABOUT RETURNING, BEING ABUCTED
Paul Bearer recently took place in an interview with RingTheBellRadio.com and here are a few of the highlights:
Going back to WWE last September: “As I always said never say never. The WWE contacted me about coming back and I told them no. Then they had some of my friends (Kane, Undertaker) call me too. After about 6 weeks of this I finally agreed to come back. I didn’t want to come back and work the long road schedule. I signed a 6 month contract, knew exactly what they were going to do with my character. It was fun to be back with the boys.”
Being abducted by Edge: “A lot of people kept saying, ‘Oh I can’t believe Edge hit you with a dodge ball in the head, I can’t believe he pour the marinara sauce all of you!’ Let me just say (not the I’m bragging) on top of my contract the WWE cut me a bonus check for all of that, I would say that bonus check for just that segment was more than anyone listening would make in a month, so I had no problem with it.”
His future involvement with WWE: “Like I said before, never say never but I’m happy now spending time with my family. I will be at Wrestlemania, not involved with the actual Wrestlemania show but I will be at the WWE Access that happens that weekend and I am looking forward to that!”
Paul also talks about his possible appearance in an upcoming WWE video game (WWE All Stars) and then takes a question from a fan. The question seemed to upset Paul and he quickly left the show. This prompted former WWF Superstar Jim Powers (who was listening to the show) to call into the show and sound off on Paul Bearer, John Cena and a number of other topics!
Going back to WWE last September: “As I always said never say never. The WWE contacted me about coming back and I told them no. Then they had some of my friends (Kane, Undertaker) call me too. After about 6 weeks of this I finally agreed to come back. I didn’t want to come back and work the long road schedule. I signed a 6 month contract, knew exactly what they were going to do with my character. It was fun to be back with the boys.”
Being abducted by Edge: “A lot of people kept saying, ‘Oh I can’t believe Edge hit you with a dodge ball in the head, I can’t believe he pour the marinara sauce all of you!’ Let me just say (not the I’m bragging) on top of my contract the WWE cut me a bonus check for all of that, I would say that bonus check for just that segment was more than anyone listening would make in a month, so I had no problem with it.”
His future involvement with WWE: “Like I said before, never say never but I’m happy now spending time with my family. I will be at Wrestlemania, not involved with the actual Wrestlemania show but I will be at the WWE Access that happens that weekend and I am looking forward to that!”
Paul also talks about his possible appearance in an upcoming WWE video game (WWE All Stars) and then takes a question from a fan. The question seemed to upset Paul and he quickly left the show. This prompted former WWF Superstar Jim Powers (who was listening to the show) to call into the show and sound off on Paul Bearer, John Cena and a number of other topics!
MORE HYPE ON ROCK AND CENA
WWE continues to feul the hype around The Rock, John Cena, The Miz and WrestleMania 27 with a new Twitter list they have set up at twitter.com/WWE/rock-miz-cena-17. The list’s description reads like this: “Follow tweets between WWE Champion The Miz, John Cena & The Rock leading up to WrestleMania XXVII!”
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
DOLPH ZIGGLER TWEETS AGAIN
Dolph Ziggler continues to push his current WWE storyline on Twitter. He wrote the following last night:
“Just got my first call for a possible booking, since being fired! Very exciting… My agency is William Morris, no televised bookings until after 5/12/11 Let the countdown begin! 90, 89, 88, 87, 86….”
“Just got my first call for a possible booking, since being fired! Very exciting… My agency is William Morris, no televised bookings until after 5/12/11 Let the countdown begin! 90, 89, 88, 87, 86….”
VINCE MCMAHON COMMENTED ON WRESTLEMANIA
Vince McMahon spoke with The Miami Herald recently and described WrestleMania with the following words:
“You can liken it somewhat to the Super Bowl, I suppose, but the other aspect of it is it’s a hybrid of all forms of sport entertainment rolled into one. There’s nothing like WrestleMania. It’s like the Super Bowl combined with a Broadway play. Maybe throw in a little demolition derby along with maybe Disney On Ice. It’s a combination of so many things, and you’ve never seen anything like WrestleMania before. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event. To be there, to see it, to feel it, to experience it, and you have to really see it to believe it.”
“You can liken it somewhat to the Super Bowl, I suppose, but the other aspect of it is it’s a hybrid of all forms of sport entertainment rolled into one. There’s nothing like WrestleMania. It’s like the Super Bowl combined with a Broadway play. Maybe throw in a little demolition derby along with maybe Disney On Ice. It’s a combination of so many things, and you’ve never seen anything like WrestleMania before. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event. To be there, to see it, to feel it, to experience it, and you have to really see it to believe it.”
DVD RELEASE DELAYED
WWEDVDNews reports that the “RAW: Best of Seasons 3 & 4″ DVD set for later this year has been canceled by WWE. The reason for the set being nixed is low sales of the first “RAW: Best Of” set that came out in 2010, covering 1993-1994. WWE is still planning on releasing all of the RAW seasons in the “Best Of” format in the future but for now it’s on hold.
WWE has also postponed the Triple H DVD and Blu-ray set that was planned for late 2011. The Triple H feature is now planned for a 2012 release.
WWE has also postponed the Triple H DVD and Blu-ray set that was planned for late 2011. The Triple H feature is now planned for a 2012 release.
NEWS ON TOUGH ENOUGH
It’s being reported that long-time independent wrestler Matt “M-Dogg” Cross is a part of the new WWE Tough Enough cast. As noted yesterday, sources say that California wrestler “Big Nasty” Jason Watts is also on the cast and Miss USA Rima Fakih is confirmed as a contestant. The four trainers on the show will be Steve Austin, Booker T, Trish Stratus and Bill DeMott.
UNDERTAKER RETURNED TO SMACKDOWN
As noted before, WWE had been advertising The Undertaker’s return to SmackDown for last night’s tapings in Sacramento. Taker did make an appearance but it was brief and during the dark main event that saw Big Show and Edge defeat The Corre and Alberto Del Rio in a handicap match, when Show chokeslammed Wade Barrett.
Rey Mysterio was advertised to be on Show and Edge’s team but did not wrestle. Taker’s return came during the match, appearing on the ramp and then disappearing, according to a fan in attendance.
Rey Mysterio was advertised to be on Show and Edge’s team but did not wrestle. Taker’s return came during the match, appearing on the ramp and then disappearing, according to a fan in attendance.
WWE NXT ROOKIE ELIMINATED
Derrick Bateman, Daniel Bryan’s Rookie, was eliminated from last night’s WWE NXT on WWE’s website.
Brodus Clay and Johnny Curtis are the remaining Rookies going into next week’s elimination.
There has still been no official announcement on NXT Season 5, but sources indicate that WWE is moving forward with the show on their website. A possible scenario for Season 5 is to pair up WWE Legends with their sons from FCW.
Brodus Clay and Johnny Curtis are the remaining Rookies going into next week’s elimination.
There has still been no official announcement on NXT Season 5, but sources indicate that WWE is moving forward with the show on their website. A possible scenario for Season 5 is to pair up WWE Legends with their sons from FCW.
SMACKDOWN SPOILERS 2/25
* Teddy Long opened the show and announces that Vickie Guerrero will compete in a match tonight with her job on the line.
* Rey Mysterio defeated Kane.
* Dusty Rhodes came out and called out Cody Rhodes. Dusty talked Cody into apologizing to Rey Mysterio. Dusty and Rey shook hands until Dusty turned on Rey. Cody beat Rey down and took his mask, smashing Rey into the mirror for his entrance.
* Dusty and Code are backstage. Dusty said he would do anything for Cody.
* Rosa Mendes beat Layla by DQ when Michelle McCool, who was on commentary, attacked Rosa. More tension between LayCool.
* Jack Swagger beat Kofi Kingston with the ankle lock.
* Vickie Guerrero is trying to recruit Chavo Guerrero for some help backstage but he’s not having any of it.
* Big Show beat Wade Barrett by countout. The Corre was banned from ringside. After the match, Show hit Wade and went for a chokeslam but Corre came out for the save. Show chased them off with a steel chair.
* Edge and Kelly Kelly beat Vickie Guerrero and Drew McIntyre when Kelly speared Vickie and Edge speared Drew. Teddy Long came down to celebrate with Edge and Kelly while Vickie throws a fit, even asking Booker T for help. Per the stipulation from Teddy at the show opener, it looks like Vickie has lost her job. After the match, Alberto Del Rio comes down and attacks Edge.
* Rey Mysterio defeated Kane.
* Dusty Rhodes came out and called out Cody Rhodes. Dusty talked Cody into apologizing to Rey Mysterio. Dusty and Rey shook hands until Dusty turned on Rey. Cody beat Rey down and took his mask, smashing Rey into the mirror for his entrance.
* Dusty and Code are backstage. Dusty said he would do anything for Cody.
* Rosa Mendes beat Layla by DQ when Michelle McCool, who was on commentary, attacked Rosa. More tension between LayCool.
* Jack Swagger beat Kofi Kingston with the ankle lock.
* Vickie Guerrero is trying to recruit Chavo Guerrero for some help backstage but he’s not having any of it.
* Big Show beat Wade Barrett by countout. The Corre was banned from ringside. After the match, Show hit Wade and went for a chokeslam but Corre came out for the save. Show chased them off with a steel chair.
* Edge and Kelly Kelly beat Vickie Guerrero and Drew McIntyre when Kelly speared Vickie and Edge speared Drew. Teddy Long came down to celebrate with Edge and Kelly while Vickie throws a fit, even asking Booker T for help. Per the stipulation from Teddy at the show opener, it looks like Vickie has lost her job. After the match, Alberto Del Rio comes down and attacks Edge.
NEWS ON SUNNY IN HALL OF FAME
Regarding reports of Sunny being in the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame class, she responded to rumors back in January and said as of then, she had not been contacted by anyone in WWE. Sunny noted that she was booked for Ring of Honor events in Atlanta during WrestleMania weekend.
NEW FEUD FOR WRESTLEMANIA
WWE officials are building towards a feud between Sheamus and United States Champion Daniel Bryan. They are expected to have a match for the title at WrestleMania 27.
JOHN CENA VS THE ROCK AT WRESTLEMANIA 28?
For what it’s worth, most sources within WWE do not see a match between The Rock and John Cena happening anytime soon, or a match between Rock and The Miz. There’s speculation that Cena and Rock may be building towards something for WrestleMania 28 in 2012 but that’s not confirmed.
JOHN CENA TWEETS ABOUT THE ROCK AND THE MIZ
John Cena wrote the following on Twitter last night regarding The Miz and The Rock:
“CeNation. Handle bizz on sunday…check …let rock know im not a pushover…check…win tag titles…check…realize how much of a self centered egotistical rat bastard dowsh bag the miz is…..check. yer in my sights now kid. The world will soon know if u got it or u don’t. Other than that I had a blast tonight. Fresno was ON FIRE!”
“CeNation. Handle bizz on sunday…check …let rock know im not a pushover…check…win tag titles…check…realize how much of a self centered egotistical rat bastard dowsh bag the miz is…..check. yer in my sights now kid. The world will soon know if u got it or u don’t. Other than that I had a blast tonight. Fresno was ON FIRE!”
CHRISTIAN COMMENTS ON ALBERTO DEL RIO, WRESTLEMANIA
Joey Styles posted a storyline interview on WWE’s website yesterday with Christian, talking about his return and Alberto Del Rio. Here’s what he said:
What were you doing in Oakland?
I was on my way to physical therapy in Florida and accidentally got on the interstate heading west. For the life of me I couldn’t find anywhere to turn around and the next thing I knew, I was in Oakland where Elimination Chamber was. What a coincidence!
How has your recovery been from the torn pectoral muscle inflicted on you by Alberto Del Rio?
I’m not going to lie, it was the hardest thing I’ve had to overcome in my entire professional career. There were days I wondered if I’d ever be able to compete again. But the reaction from my peeps, not only in Oakland but the entire WWE Universe, reminded me why I worked so hard to get back. And who knows? If I hadn’t been injured by Del Rio maybe I would have won the Royal Rumble and it would be me challenging for the World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania.
When will you be medically cleared to compete?
I don’t have a definite date yet, but I’m hopeful that it will be in the next few weeks. I’m not planning on missing WrestleMania.
Any words for Alberto Del Rio?
Payback’s a b**** … but you already know that, Alberto. (laughs)
What were you doing in Oakland?
I was on my way to physical therapy in Florida and accidentally got on the interstate heading west. For the life of me I couldn’t find anywhere to turn around and the next thing I knew, I was in Oakland where Elimination Chamber was. What a coincidence!
How has your recovery been from the torn pectoral muscle inflicted on you by Alberto Del Rio?
I’m not going to lie, it was the hardest thing I’ve had to overcome in my entire professional career. There were days I wondered if I’d ever be able to compete again. But the reaction from my peeps, not only in Oakland but the entire WWE Universe, reminded me why I worked so hard to get back. And who knows? If I hadn’t been injured by Del Rio maybe I would have won the Royal Rumble and it would be me challenging for the World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania.
When will you be medically cleared to compete?
I don’t have a definite date yet, but I’m hopeful that it will be in the next few weeks. I’m not planning on missing WrestleMania.
Any words for Alberto Del Rio?
Payback’s a b**** … but you already know that, Alberto. (laughs)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
RAW RESULT 2/21
- Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with a live shot in the arena. "2-21-11" is on the screen and a timer is counting down to one hour from now. We see a scene from the vignettes playing in the background as we go to the normal RAW opening video.
- Michael Cole welcomes us to the Save Mart Center from Fresno, California. We're just 41 days away from WrestleMania 27 as John Cena's music hits and out he comes to a big ovation.
- Cena rushes the ring and points up at the WrestleMania 27 sign. Cena says what a day and gets some boo's mixed in from the crowd. We get some "Rocky" chants from the crowd. Cena talks about winning the Elimination Chamber and going on to face The Miz for the WWE Title at WrestleMania. Cena says all he's been hearing about since last week is some alleged comments made by The Rock. The crowd pops.
Cena says he doesn't know what to say. He says he was going to let The Rock slide because he's well, The Rock. Cena replays the footage from last week of Rock dissing him. Cena says after seeing it again, Rock was pretty much making fun of him. Cena says he should probably say something about that. Cena says there's only one way he knows to call people out and he hasn't done it in a long time. Cena says he still has a degree in thuganomics and the crowd boo's. Cena says this is a one-time thing for the fans tonight. Cena slips into his rapper state of mind. Cena starts rapping about The Rock, saying he left WWE high and dry to play a fairy with a tooth.
Cena continues to rap and knocks Rock for wearing makeup and a dress in his movies. Cena says he's like a big purple pinwheel and tells Rock to "blow me." Cena goes on, saying Rock spends his next movie in a bowling alley, polishing Cena's balls. Cena tells Rock to know his WrestleMania role as guest host. Cena says Rock says he loves the people but Cena is there every week to show it. Cena tells Rock he can run his mouth all he wants but it doesn't matter what he's saying. Cena drops the mic and walks off to the back.
- We go ringside with Michael Cole and Josh Matthews. Cole says he will put his differences aside with Jerry Lawler later tonight for an interview. Matthews hypes CM Punk vs. John Morrison for tonight. We go to the 2-21-11 countdown timer with 46 more minutes on it as we go to commercial.
John Morrison vs. CM Punk
We go to the ring and out comes John Morrison. Morrison limps out and is suffering from last night's Chamber match. Out next comes CM Punk and he's also hurt from the Chamber. The bell rings and they go at it with Morrison taking control early. Punk pulls Morrison down and goes to work on his injured knee. Punk comes back in the ring and keeps focusing on Morrison's leg.
Punk with another leg submission and a 2 count. Punk goes right back to work with another leg hold. Morrison gets to the ropes and breaks it. Morrison fights back now with right hands and knocks Punk down. Morrison mounts Punk with right hands but his knee is hurting. Morrison goes for a knee to the face but Punk kicks it. Punk hits the GTS for the pin and the win.
Winner: CM Punk
- After the match, Punk asks for a microphone. Punk calls Randall Keith Orton out by his name. Punk says he's given Nexus the night off. Punk says people came to RAW tonight to see him. Punk recalls September 7th, 2008 when Orton punt kicked him, causing him to have to drop the World Title. Punk points up at the WrestleMania sign and says the bright lights are not in Orton's future. Punk tells Orton to just walk away. Punk says Orton doesn't deserve to be at WrestleMania. Punk says Orton won't be at WrestleMania because either he will be too crippled to compete or because he cares about his own safety. Punk says he will hurt Orton if he shows up next week to RAW. Punk says he will turn Orton upside down and pulls his heart out on the mat. Orton rushes the ring from in the crowd, attacking Punk. Orton goes for an RKO but Punk slides out of it and escapes the ring. Nexus runs down to get Punk's back as Orton paces around the ring. The crowd chants for Orton as he squares off from the ring with Nexus on the floor.
- Back from commercial and Alberto Del Rio comes in driving a Lamborghini as Ricardo Rodriguez begins his introduction. Kofi Kingston runs down the ramp as Del Rio is walking to the ring and attacks him. Rodriguez runs over and takes out Kofi. Del Rio takes over now and slams Kofi into the steel steps. Kofi's arm is bandaged after Del Rio wouldn't release his finisher at Elimination Chamber. Del Rio uses the ring post and fan barrier on Kofi. Del Rip rips the brace off Kofi's arm and applies his armbar finisher. Del Rio finally releases it and starts walking away with Rodriguez. Officials help Kofi up to hsi feet and his arm is hurt. Del Rio runs back over and shoves Kofi arm-first into the ring post again.
- WWE Champion The Miz and Alex Riley are shown walking to the ring as we go to another 2-21-11 countdown and commercial break.
- Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion The Miz and Alex Riley to the stage. Miz talks about how people went crazy for The Rock last week. Miz remembers watching The Rock verbally destroy his opponents back in the day. Miz says Rock's promo on him last week wasn't impressive at all. Miz says Cena and Rock have one thing in common - they're cultural icons and the fans love them for it. Miz says he could care less what the fans think about him. Miz says "it doesn't matter" what the fans think and mocks Cena as well. Miz says he is absolutely, completely awesome and the e-mail alert goes off in the arena.
The RAW GM says he will deal with The Rock later. He says the Rock and Sock Connection was a formidable tag team so tonight, the WWE Tag Team Titles will be defended by The Corre against The Miz and John Cena. It looks like The Miz thinks this might be a good idea.
- Matthews plugs Cole's interview with Jerry Lawler as we go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we get some WWE All Stars footage.
The Bella Twins vs. Eve Torres and Gail Kim
We go to the ring where WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres, her partner Gail Kim and The Bella Twins are. We see footage from last week where they brawled backstage. Gail starts the match out with one of the Bellas. They go to the floor and Eve gets involved. Gail brings it back in the match and mounts an offense. Gail hits a crossbody for a 2 count one one of the Bellas. The ref is distracted as Gail goes for a move on the ropes. The other Bella pulls her down and she hits her face on the floor.
Back and forth in the ring until Eve and the other Bella is tagged in. Eve with a dropkick and a crossbody for a 2 count. Eve with kicks and a clothesline, followed by the standing moonsault for a 2 count. Eve is distracted. Bella hits Gail Kim and the ref gets distracted. Eve rolls Bella up but the other twin comes in and rolls Eve up. The ref turns around and counts the pin for The Bellas.
Winner: The Bella Twins
- We get another 2-21-11 video with a 3 minute countdown on it.
- Back from commercial and the countdown timer goes off and we see the door to the familiar house open. The Undertaker comes walking through. Johnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave" plays. We see Taker appear on the stage. A light shines on him and then goes back out. Taker's bells start up as he begins his usual entrance to the ring.
The Undertaker enters the ring where his symbol is hanging from the rafters. Taker takes his hat off like usual and gets a pop. As soon as he does that, Triple H's music hits and out he comes to a big pop!
Triple H locks eyes with Taker and heads to the ring. It seems like a much bigger pop. Taker stares at Triple H as he does his entrance. Triple H poses in the turnbuckles, taking up much more time than Taker did. The music finally stops and the crowd goes crazy as Taker and HHH stare at each other. The crowd chants for Triple H. Neither man looks happy. Triple H comes face to face with Taker now. They both look up at the WrestleMania sign. Taker laughs at Triple H and puts his hat back on. Taker walks away and the crowd boo's. Taker turns back around and "cuts his throat" to Triple H. Triple H responds with a crotch chop. They continue to stare each other down as we go to commercial.
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry
Back from the break and we get replays of what just happened. Out comes Sheamus for his match against Mark Henry. Their air replays of the Henry-Sheamus feud over the past few weeks. Out next comes Henry and we get ready to go.
The bell rings and Sheamus unloads on Henry. Henry applies a bear hug and dumps Sheamus over the top and to the floor. They go at it before coming back in the ring. Henry scoop slams but Sheamus slides out of and takes out Henry's knee. Sheamus tackles Henry for a 2 count. Sheamus drops knees on Henry. Sheamus with big forearm shots on Henry now and a big knee to the jaw. Sheaumes comes over the top with a shoulder and another 2 count.
Henry rams Sheamus back into the corner and unloads with big shots and a headbutt. Sheamus kicks Henry in the head but Henry knocks him out of the air. Henry goes for a splash but Sheamus moves. Sheamus hits a big running boot. Sheamus takes the turnbuckle cover off as the ref isn't looking. Henry gets up and splashes Sheamus into ther steel. Henry hits the World's Strongest Slam for the pin and the win.
Winner: Mark Henry
- Back from the break and Daniel Bryan is backstage with Gail Kim. Sheamus walks up and talks trash, teasing a feud.
- It's announced that Hacksaw Jim Duggan will be going into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. Duggan will be inducted by Ted DiBiase Sr.
- We go to the ring where Michael Cole is ready for his interview with Jerry Lawler. Cole puts himself over and says he's better than Gordon Solie, Gorilla Monsoon and Jim Ross. Cole says he needs our attention for this interview and we go to commercial before it begins.
Back from the break and out comes Jerry Lawler for his interview in the ring with Cole. Cole asks him how he felt going into the WWE Title match at Elimination Chamber. Lawler is silent. Cole asks him how it felt last night when he realized his dreams were shattered and he lost to The Miz. Lawler just stares at Cole as he rambles on. Cole asks Lawler if when Miz pinned him last night and he was looking up through the ceiling to heaven to his dead mother, realizing his mother had the best seat in the house, when Lawler realized he let his mother down. This is just bad here. The crowd hates it. Bad stuff by WWE. Lawler grabs Cole by his jacket and says if Cole ever mentions his mother again, it will be the last thing he says. Lawler says he has listened to Cole talk trash for weeks. Lawler says he will compete at WrestleMania. Lawler says he has a way in and don't care if it gets him fired. Lawler issues a challenge to Cole for a match at WrestleMania. The crowd pops as Lawler shoves Cole back. Cole calls Lawler senile and says he will never get him in the ring. Cole goes back to the announcer's table. Lawler tells Cole to be a man and show everyone what he's got. Cole slams his headseat and takes his jacket off. Cole throws a drink in Lawler's face and runs off as Lawler moves towards him.
- We see The Corre heading to the ring for their match against John Cena and The Miz before another commercial break.
- Back from commercial and Josh Matthews shows us highlights of Cole running off before commercial. Jerry Lawler is on commentary now and says he's sitting there until Cole comes back.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater vs. The Miz and John Cena
We go to the ring and out comes WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel. Fellow members of The Corre Wade Barrett and Ezekiel Jackson are also with them. Out next comes WWE Champion The Miz with Alex Riley. John Cena is out last as we get ready to go.
It's going to be Slater and Miz starting things out. They lock up and Miz take Slater to the mat first. Back and forth action but Miz wins it with an arm drag. Slater tries to come back but Miz drops him and gets a 2 count. Slater tags in Gabriel. Miz drops Gabriel with a toe hold and fires away with rights. Cena reaches for a tag. Miz mocks him but makes the tag. Cena unloads on Gabriel and hits the bulldog. 2 count for Cena. Cena with a fisherman's suplex and a tag to Miz. Miz comes back in and continues the attack on Gabriel. Miz with the big clothesline in the corner. Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale and hits it for the pin and the win out of nowhere.
Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: The Miz and John Cena
- After the match, Wade Barrett takes the mic and says The Corre is getting their rematch right now. The e-mail alert goes off and it's up to Josh Matthews to make the GM's announcement now. The match is on.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: John Cena and The Miz vs. Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater
The bell rings and the referee holds up the belts as we go to commercial.
Back from the commercial and Miz has Gabriel grounded on the mat, working his arm over. Cena and Slater are tagged in. Slater rocks Cena with right hands. Cena ducks a clothesline and hits a big crossbody for a 2 count. Miz comes in with big chops on Slater. Ezekiel Jackson trips Miz as he runs the ropes and Slater takes advantage, beating Miz down. Slater dropkicks Miz out to the floor. The ref is distracted as Gabriel kicks him in the face and hits a series of rights. Gabriel comes in and gets two 2 counts on Miz. Slater comes in for some double teaming and another 2 count.
The ref is distracted again as Barrett gets a cheap shot in on Miz. Slater with knees to Miz's back now and a chinlock. Miz tries to come back but Slater hits a neckbreaker for a very close 2 count. Cena reaches for a tag but Slater tags in Gabriel. Gabriel works Miz over on the ropes now. Miz fights to his feet with kicks and hits a backbreaker neckbreaker combo. Miz reaches for a tag but Slater comes in and stops it. Slater with more offense and another 2 count on Miz. Miz fights out of a hold but still can't make the tag as Slater rams him back into Corre's corner. Gabriel is tagged back in again. More cheap shots on Miz. Another 2 count on Miz. Miz tries for a tag to Cena again but Gabriel takes him down to the mat.
Miz fights Gabriel back but Gabriel rams him back in the corner. Gabriel goes for a springboard but Miz kicks him in mid-air, both go down. Cena finally comes in and unloads on Slater with all his usual moves. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Slater and goes for the Attitude Adjustment. Barrett gets on the apron and distracts the referee. The Miz runs over and hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Cena while Slater is on his shoulders. Slater takes advantage and pins Cena, taking back the tag belts.
Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel
- As soon as the match ends, The Miz grabs his WWE Title and heads up the ramp with Alex Riley. RAW goes off the air with Miz holding up the belt, looking down at Cena in the ring.
- Michael Cole welcomes us to the Save Mart Center from Fresno, California. We're just 41 days away from WrestleMania 27 as John Cena's music hits and out he comes to a big ovation.
- Cena rushes the ring and points up at the WrestleMania 27 sign. Cena says what a day and gets some boo's mixed in from the crowd. We get some "Rocky" chants from the crowd. Cena talks about winning the Elimination Chamber and going on to face The Miz for the WWE Title at WrestleMania. Cena says all he's been hearing about since last week is some alleged comments made by The Rock. The crowd pops.
Cena says he doesn't know what to say. He says he was going to let The Rock slide because he's well, The Rock. Cena replays the footage from last week of Rock dissing him. Cena says after seeing it again, Rock was pretty much making fun of him. Cena says he should probably say something about that. Cena says there's only one way he knows to call people out and he hasn't done it in a long time. Cena says he still has a degree in thuganomics and the crowd boo's. Cena says this is a one-time thing for the fans tonight. Cena slips into his rapper state of mind. Cena starts rapping about The Rock, saying he left WWE high and dry to play a fairy with a tooth.
Cena continues to rap and knocks Rock for wearing makeup and a dress in his movies. Cena says he's like a big purple pinwheel and tells Rock to "blow me." Cena goes on, saying Rock spends his next movie in a bowling alley, polishing Cena's balls. Cena tells Rock to know his WrestleMania role as guest host. Cena says Rock says he loves the people but Cena is there every week to show it. Cena tells Rock he can run his mouth all he wants but it doesn't matter what he's saying. Cena drops the mic and walks off to the back.
- We go ringside with Michael Cole and Josh Matthews. Cole says he will put his differences aside with Jerry Lawler later tonight for an interview. Matthews hypes CM Punk vs. John Morrison for tonight. We go to the 2-21-11 countdown timer with 46 more minutes on it as we go to commercial.
John Morrison vs. CM Punk
We go to the ring and out comes John Morrison. Morrison limps out and is suffering from last night's Chamber match. Out next comes CM Punk and he's also hurt from the Chamber. The bell rings and they go at it with Morrison taking control early. Punk pulls Morrison down and goes to work on his injured knee. Punk comes back in the ring and keeps focusing on Morrison's leg.
Punk with another leg submission and a 2 count. Punk goes right back to work with another leg hold. Morrison gets to the ropes and breaks it. Morrison fights back now with right hands and knocks Punk down. Morrison mounts Punk with right hands but his knee is hurting. Morrison goes for a knee to the face but Punk kicks it. Punk hits the GTS for the pin and the win.
Winner: CM Punk
- After the match, Punk asks for a microphone. Punk calls Randall Keith Orton out by his name. Punk says he's given Nexus the night off. Punk says people came to RAW tonight to see him. Punk recalls September 7th, 2008 when Orton punt kicked him, causing him to have to drop the World Title. Punk points up at the WrestleMania sign and says the bright lights are not in Orton's future. Punk tells Orton to just walk away. Punk says Orton doesn't deserve to be at WrestleMania. Punk says Orton won't be at WrestleMania because either he will be too crippled to compete or because he cares about his own safety. Punk says he will hurt Orton if he shows up next week to RAW. Punk says he will turn Orton upside down and pulls his heart out on the mat. Orton rushes the ring from in the crowd, attacking Punk. Orton goes for an RKO but Punk slides out of it and escapes the ring. Nexus runs down to get Punk's back as Orton paces around the ring. The crowd chants for Orton as he squares off from the ring with Nexus on the floor.
- Back from commercial and Alberto Del Rio comes in driving a Lamborghini as Ricardo Rodriguez begins his introduction. Kofi Kingston runs down the ramp as Del Rio is walking to the ring and attacks him. Rodriguez runs over and takes out Kofi. Del Rio takes over now and slams Kofi into the steel steps. Kofi's arm is bandaged after Del Rio wouldn't release his finisher at Elimination Chamber. Del Rio uses the ring post and fan barrier on Kofi. Del Rip rips the brace off Kofi's arm and applies his armbar finisher. Del Rio finally releases it and starts walking away with Rodriguez. Officials help Kofi up to hsi feet and his arm is hurt. Del Rio runs back over and shoves Kofi arm-first into the ring post again.
- WWE Champion The Miz and Alex Riley are shown walking to the ring as we go to another 2-21-11 countdown and commercial break.
- Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion The Miz and Alex Riley to the stage. Miz talks about how people went crazy for The Rock last week. Miz remembers watching The Rock verbally destroy his opponents back in the day. Miz says Rock's promo on him last week wasn't impressive at all. Miz says Cena and Rock have one thing in common - they're cultural icons and the fans love them for it. Miz says he could care less what the fans think about him. Miz says "it doesn't matter" what the fans think and mocks Cena as well. Miz says he is absolutely, completely awesome and the e-mail alert goes off in the arena.
The RAW GM says he will deal with The Rock later. He says the Rock and Sock Connection was a formidable tag team so tonight, the WWE Tag Team Titles will be defended by The Corre against The Miz and John Cena. It looks like The Miz thinks this might be a good idea.
- Matthews plugs Cole's interview with Jerry Lawler as we go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we get some WWE All Stars footage.
The Bella Twins vs. Eve Torres and Gail Kim
We go to the ring where WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres, her partner Gail Kim and The Bella Twins are. We see footage from last week where they brawled backstage. Gail starts the match out with one of the Bellas. They go to the floor and Eve gets involved. Gail brings it back in the match and mounts an offense. Gail hits a crossbody for a 2 count one one of the Bellas. The ref is distracted as Gail goes for a move on the ropes. The other Bella pulls her down and she hits her face on the floor.
Back and forth in the ring until Eve and the other Bella is tagged in. Eve with a dropkick and a crossbody for a 2 count. Eve with kicks and a clothesline, followed by the standing moonsault for a 2 count. Eve is distracted. Bella hits Gail Kim and the ref gets distracted. Eve rolls Bella up but the other twin comes in and rolls Eve up. The ref turns around and counts the pin for The Bellas.
Winner: The Bella Twins
- We get another 2-21-11 video with a 3 minute countdown on it.
- Back from commercial and the countdown timer goes off and we see the door to the familiar house open. The Undertaker comes walking through. Johnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave" plays. We see Taker appear on the stage. A light shines on him and then goes back out. Taker's bells start up as he begins his usual entrance to the ring.
The Undertaker enters the ring where his symbol is hanging from the rafters. Taker takes his hat off like usual and gets a pop. As soon as he does that, Triple H's music hits and out he comes to a big pop!
Triple H locks eyes with Taker and heads to the ring. It seems like a much bigger pop. Taker stares at Triple H as he does his entrance. Triple H poses in the turnbuckles, taking up much more time than Taker did. The music finally stops and the crowd goes crazy as Taker and HHH stare at each other. The crowd chants for Triple H. Neither man looks happy. Triple H comes face to face with Taker now. They both look up at the WrestleMania sign. Taker laughs at Triple H and puts his hat back on. Taker walks away and the crowd boo's. Taker turns back around and "cuts his throat" to Triple H. Triple H responds with a crotch chop. They continue to stare each other down as we go to commercial.
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry
Back from the break and we get replays of what just happened. Out comes Sheamus for his match against Mark Henry. Their air replays of the Henry-Sheamus feud over the past few weeks. Out next comes Henry and we get ready to go.
The bell rings and Sheamus unloads on Henry. Henry applies a bear hug and dumps Sheamus over the top and to the floor. They go at it before coming back in the ring. Henry scoop slams but Sheamus slides out of and takes out Henry's knee. Sheamus tackles Henry for a 2 count. Sheamus drops knees on Henry. Sheamus with big forearm shots on Henry now and a big knee to the jaw. Sheaumes comes over the top with a shoulder and another 2 count.
Henry rams Sheamus back into the corner and unloads with big shots and a headbutt. Sheamus kicks Henry in the head but Henry knocks him out of the air. Henry goes for a splash but Sheamus moves. Sheamus hits a big running boot. Sheamus takes the turnbuckle cover off as the ref isn't looking. Henry gets up and splashes Sheamus into ther steel. Henry hits the World's Strongest Slam for the pin and the win.
Winner: Mark Henry
- Back from the break and Daniel Bryan is backstage with Gail Kim. Sheamus walks up and talks trash, teasing a feud.
- It's announced that Hacksaw Jim Duggan will be going into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. Duggan will be inducted by Ted DiBiase Sr.
- We go to the ring where Michael Cole is ready for his interview with Jerry Lawler. Cole puts himself over and says he's better than Gordon Solie, Gorilla Monsoon and Jim Ross. Cole says he needs our attention for this interview and we go to commercial before it begins.
Back from the break and out comes Jerry Lawler for his interview in the ring with Cole. Cole asks him how he felt going into the WWE Title match at Elimination Chamber. Lawler is silent. Cole asks him how it felt last night when he realized his dreams were shattered and he lost to The Miz. Lawler just stares at Cole as he rambles on. Cole asks Lawler if when Miz pinned him last night and he was looking up through the ceiling to heaven to his dead mother, realizing his mother had the best seat in the house, when Lawler realized he let his mother down. This is just bad here. The crowd hates it. Bad stuff by WWE. Lawler grabs Cole by his jacket and says if Cole ever mentions his mother again, it will be the last thing he says. Lawler says he has listened to Cole talk trash for weeks. Lawler says he will compete at WrestleMania. Lawler says he has a way in and don't care if it gets him fired. Lawler issues a challenge to Cole for a match at WrestleMania. The crowd pops as Lawler shoves Cole back. Cole calls Lawler senile and says he will never get him in the ring. Cole goes back to the announcer's table. Lawler tells Cole to be a man and show everyone what he's got. Cole slams his headseat and takes his jacket off. Cole throws a drink in Lawler's face and runs off as Lawler moves towards him.
- We see The Corre heading to the ring for their match against John Cena and The Miz before another commercial break.
- Back from commercial and Josh Matthews shows us highlights of Cole running off before commercial. Jerry Lawler is on commentary now and says he's sitting there until Cole comes back.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater vs. The Miz and John Cena
We go to the ring and out comes WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel. Fellow members of The Corre Wade Barrett and Ezekiel Jackson are also with them. Out next comes WWE Champion The Miz with Alex Riley. John Cena is out last as we get ready to go.
It's going to be Slater and Miz starting things out. They lock up and Miz take Slater to the mat first. Back and forth action but Miz wins it with an arm drag. Slater tries to come back but Miz drops him and gets a 2 count. Slater tags in Gabriel. Miz drops Gabriel with a toe hold and fires away with rights. Cena reaches for a tag. Miz mocks him but makes the tag. Cena unloads on Gabriel and hits the bulldog. 2 count for Cena. Cena with a fisherman's suplex and a tag to Miz. Miz comes back in and continues the attack on Gabriel. Miz with the big clothesline in the corner. Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale and hits it for the pin and the win out of nowhere.
Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: The Miz and John Cena
- After the match, Wade Barrett takes the mic and says The Corre is getting their rematch right now. The e-mail alert goes off and it's up to Josh Matthews to make the GM's announcement now. The match is on.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: John Cena and The Miz vs. Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater
The bell rings and the referee holds up the belts as we go to commercial.
Back from the commercial and Miz has Gabriel grounded on the mat, working his arm over. Cena and Slater are tagged in. Slater rocks Cena with right hands. Cena ducks a clothesline and hits a big crossbody for a 2 count. Miz comes in with big chops on Slater. Ezekiel Jackson trips Miz as he runs the ropes and Slater takes advantage, beating Miz down. Slater dropkicks Miz out to the floor. The ref is distracted as Gabriel kicks him in the face and hits a series of rights. Gabriel comes in and gets two 2 counts on Miz. Slater comes in for some double teaming and another 2 count.
The ref is distracted again as Barrett gets a cheap shot in on Miz. Slater with knees to Miz's back now and a chinlock. Miz tries to come back but Slater hits a neckbreaker for a very close 2 count. Cena reaches for a tag but Slater tags in Gabriel. Gabriel works Miz over on the ropes now. Miz fights to his feet with kicks and hits a backbreaker neckbreaker combo. Miz reaches for a tag but Slater comes in and stops it. Slater with more offense and another 2 count on Miz. Miz fights out of a hold but still can't make the tag as Slater rams him back into Corre's corner. Gabriel is tagged back in again. More cheap shots on Miz. Another 2 count on Miz. Miz tries for a tag to Cena again but Gabriel takes him down to the mat.
Miz fights Gabriel back but Gabriel rams him back in the corner. Gabriel goes for a springboard but Miz kicks him in mid-air, both go down. Cena finally comes in and unloads on Slater with all his usual moves. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Slater and goes for the Attitude Adjustment. Barrett gets on the apron and distracts the referee. The Miz runs over and hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Cena while Slater is on his shoulders. Slater takes advantage and pins Cena, taking back the tag belts.
Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel
- As soon as the match ends, The Miz grabs his WWE Title and heads up the ramp with Alex Riley. RAW goes off the air with Miz holding up the belt, looking down at Cena in the ring.
LIVE RAW COVERAGE VII
- Back from commercial and Josh Matthews shows us highlights of Cole running off before commercial. Jerry Lawler is on commentary now and says he's sitting there until Cole comes back.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater vs. The Miz and John Cena
We go to the ring and out comes WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel. Fellow members of The Corre Wade Barrett and Ezekiel Jackson are also with them. Out next comes WWE Champion The Miz with Alex Riley. John Cena is out last as we get ready to go.
It's going to be Slater and Miz starting things out. They lock up and Miz take Slater to the mat first. Back and forth action but Miz wins it with an arm drag. Slater tries to come back but Miz drops him and gets a 2 count. Slater tags in Gabriel. Miz drops Gabriel with a toe hold and fires away with rights. Cena reaches for a tag. Miz mocks him but makes the tag. Cena unloads on Gabriel and hits the bulldog. 2 count for Cena. Cena with a fisherman's suplex and a tag to Miz. Miz comes back in and continues the attack on Gabriel. Miz with the big clothesline in the corner. Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale and hits it for the pin and the win out of nowhere.
Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: The Miz and John Cena
- After the match, Wade Barrett takes the mic and says The Corre is getting their rematch right now. The e-mail alert goes off and it's up to Josh Matthews to make the GM's announcement now. The match is on.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: John Cena and The Miz vs. Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater
The bell rings and the referee holds up the belts as we go to commercial.
Back from the commercial and Miz has Gabriel grounded on the mat, working his arm over. Cena and Slater are tagged in. Slater rocks Cena with right hands. Cena ducks a clothesline and hits a big crossbody for a 2 count. Miz comes in with big chops on Slater. Ezekiel Jackson trips Miz as he runs the ropes and Slater takes advantage, beating Miz down. Slater dropkicks Miz out to the floor. The ref is distracted as Gabriel kicks him in the face and hits a series of rights. Gabriel comes in and gets two 2 counts on Miz. Slater comes in for some double teaming and another 2 count.
The ref is distracted again as Barrett gets a cheap shot in on Miz. Slater with knees to Miz's back now and a chinlock. Miz tries to come back but Slater hits a neckbreaker for a very close 2 count. Cena reaches for a tag but Slater tags in Gabriel. Gabriel works Miz over on the ropes now. Miz fights to his feet with kicks and hits a backbreaker neckbreaker combo. Miz reaches for a tag but Slater comes in and stops it. Slater with more offense and another 2 count on Miz. Miz fights out of a hold but still can't make the tag as Slater rams him back into Corre's corner. Gabriel is tagged back in again. More cheap shots on Miz. Another 2 count on Miz. Miz tries for a tag to Cena again but Gabriel takes him down to the mat.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater vs. The Miz and John Cena
We go to the ring and out comes WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel. Fellow members of The Corre Wade Barrett and Ezekiel Jackson are also with them. Out next comes WWE Champion The Miz with Alex Riley. John Cena is out last as we get ready to go.
It's going to be Slater and Miz starting things out. They lock up and Miz take Slater to the mat first. Back and forth action but Miz wins it with an arm drag. Slater tries to come back but Miz drops him and gets a 2 count. Slater tags in Gabriel. Miz drops Gabriel with a toe hold and fires away with rights. Cena reaches for a tag. Miz mocks him but makes the tag. Cena unloads on Gabriel and hits the bulldog. 2 count for Cena. Cena with a fisherman's suplex and a tag to Miz. Miz comes back in and continues the attack on Gabriel. Miz with the big clothesline in the corner. Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale and hits it for the pin and the win out of nowhere.
Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: The Miz and John Cena
- After the match, Wade Barrett takes the mic and says The Corre is getting their rematch right now. The e-mail alert goes off and it's up to Josh Matthews to make the GM's announcement now. The match is on.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: John Cena and The Miz vs. Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater
The bell rings and the referee holds up the belts as we go to commercial.
Back from the commercial and Miz has Gabriel grounded on the mat, working his arm over. Cena and Slater are tagged in. Slater rocks Cena with right hands. Cena ducks a clothesline and hits a big crossbody for a 2 count. Miz comes in with big chops on Slater. Ezekiel Jackson trips Miz as he runs the ropes and Slater takes advantage, beating Miz down. Slater dropkicks Miz out to the floor. The ref is distracted as Gabriel kicks him in the face and hits a series of rights. Gabriel comes in and gets two 2 counts on Miz. Slater comes in for some double teaming and another 2 count.
The ref is distracted again as Barrett gets a cheap shot in on Miz. Slater with knees to Miz's back now and a chinlock. Miz tries to come back but Slater hits a neckbreaker for a very close 2 count. Cena reaches for a tag but Slater tags in Gabriel. Gabriel works Miz over on the ropes now. Miz fights to his feet with kicks and hits a backbreaker neckbreaker combo. Miz reaches for a tag but Slater comes in and stops it. Slater with more offense and another 2 count on Miz. Miz fights out of a hold but still can't make the tag as Slater rams him back into Corre's corner. Gabriel is tagged back in again. More cheap shots on Miz. Another 2 count on Miz. Miz tries for a tag to Cena again but Gabriel takes him down to the mat.
LIVE RAW COVERAGE VI
Back from the break and Daniel Bryan is backstage with Gail Kim. Sheamus walks up and talks trash, teasing a feud.
- It's announced that Hacksaw Jim Duggan will be going into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. Duggan will be inducted by Ted DiBiase Sr.
- We go to the ring where Michael Cole is ready for his interview with Jerry Lawler. Cole puts himself over and says he's better than Gordon Solie, Gorilla Monsoon and Jim Ross. Cole says he needs our attention for this interview and we go to commercial before it begins.
Back from the break and out comes Jerry Lawler for his interview in the ring with Cole. Cole asks him how he felt going into the WWE Title match at Elimination Chamber. Lawler is silent. Cole asks him how it felt last night when he realized his dreams were shattered and he lost to The Miz. Lawler just stares at Cole as he rambles on. Cole asks Lawler if when Miz pinned him last night and he was looking up through the ceiling to heaven to his dead mother, realizing his mother had the best seat in the house, when Lawler realized he let his mother down. This is just bad here. The crowd hates it. Bad stuff by WWE. Lawler grabs Cole by his jacket and says if Cole ever mentions his mother again, it will be the last thing he says. Lawler says he has listened to Cole talk trash for weeks. Lawler says he will compete at WrestleMania. Lawler says he has a way in and don't care if it gets him fired. Lawler issues a challenge to Cole for a match at WrestleMania. The crowd pops as Lawler shoves Cole back. Cole calls Lawler senile and says he will never get him in the ring. Cole goes back to the announcer's table. Lawler tells Cole to be a man and show everyone what he's got. Cole slams his headseat and takes his jacket off. Cole throws a drink in Lawler's face and runs off as Lawler moves towards him.
- We see The Corre heading to the ring for their match against John Cena and The Miz before another commercial break.
- It's announced that Hacksaw Jim Duggan will be going into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. Duggan will be inducted by Ted DiBiase Sr.
- We go to the ring where Michael Cole is ready for his interview with Jerry Lawler. Cole puts himself over and says he's better than Gordon Solie, Gorilla Monsoon and Jim Ross. Cole says he needs our attention for this interview and we go to commercial before it begins.
Back from the break and out comes Jerry Lawler for his interview in the ring with Cole. Cole asks him how he felt going into the WWE Title match at Elimination Chamber. Lawler is silent. Cole asks him how it felt last night when he realized his dreams were shattered and he lost to The Miz. Lawler just stares at Cole as he rambles on. Cole asks Lawler if when Miz pinned him last night and he was looking up through the ceiling to heaven to his dead mother, realizing his mother had the best seat in the house, when Lawler realized he let his mother down. This is just bad here. The crowd hates it. Bad stuff by WWE. Lawler grabs Cole by his jacket and says if Cole ever mentions his mother again, it will be the last thing he says. Lawler says he has listened to Cole talk trash for weeks. Lawler says he will compete at WrestleMania. Lawler says he has a way in and don't care if it gets him fired. Lawler issues a challenge to Cole for a match at WrestleMania. The crowd pops as Lawler shoves Cole back. Cole calls Lawler senile and says he will never get him in the ring. Cole goes back to the announcer's table. Lawler tells Cole to be a man and show everyone what he's got. Cole slams his headseat and takes his jacket off. Cole throws a drink in Lawler's face and runs off as Lawler moves towards him.
- We see The Corre heading to the ring for their match against John Cena and The Miz before another commercial break.
LIVE RAW COVERAGE V
The bell rings and Sheamus unloads on Henry. Henry applies a bear hug and dumps Sheamus over the top and to the floor. They go at it before coming back in the ring. Henry scoop slams but Sheamus slides out of and takes out Henry's knee. Sheamus tackles Henry for a 2 count. Sheamus drops knees on Henry. Sheamus with big forearm shots on Henry now and a big knee to the jaw. Sheaumes comes over the top with a shoulder and another 2 count.
Henry rams Sheamus back into the corner and unloads with big shots and a headbutt. Sheamus kicks Henry in the head but Henry knocks him out of the air. Henry goes for a splash but Sheamus moves. Sheamus hits a big running boot. Sheamus takes the turnbuckle cover off as the ref isn't looking. Henry gets up and splashes Sheamus into ther steel. Henry hits the World's Strongest Slam for the pin and the win.
Winner: Mark Henry
Henry rams Sheamus back into the corner and unloads with big shots and a headbutt. Sheamus kicks Henry in the head but Henry knocks him out of the air. Henry goes for a splash but Sheamus moves. Sheamus hits a big running boot. Sheamus takes the turnbuckle cover off as the ref isn't looking. Henry gets up and splashes Sheamus into ther steel. Henry hits the World's Strongest Slam for the pin and the win.
Winner: Mark Henry
LIVE RAW COVERAGE IV
Triple H locks eyes with Taker and heads to the ring. It seems like a much bigger pop. Taker stares at Triple H as he does his entrance. Triple H poses in the turnbuckles, taking up much more time than Taker did. The music finally stops and the crowd goes crazy as Taker and HHH stare at each other. The crowd chants for Triple H. Neither man looks happy. Triple H comes face to face with Taker now. They both look up at the WrestleMania sign. Taker laughs at Triple H and puts his hat back on. Taker walks away and the crowd boo's. Taker turns back around and "cuts his throat" to Triple H. Triple H responds with a crotch chop. They continue to stare each other down as we go to commercial.
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry
Back from the break and we get replays of what just happened. Out comes Sheamus for his match against Mark Henry. Their air replays of the Henry-Sheamus feud over the past few weeks. Out next comes Henry and we get ready to go.
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry
Back from the break and we get replays of what just happened. Out comes Sheamus for his match against Mark Henry. Their air replays of the Henry-Sheamus feud over the past few weeks. Out next comes Henry and we get ready to go.
LIVE RAW COVERAGE III
The Bella Twins vs. Eve Torres and Gail Kim
We go to the ring where WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres, her partner Gail Kim and The Bella Twins are. We see footage from last week where they brawled backstage. Gail starts the match out with one of the Bellas. They go to the floor and Eve gets involved. Gail brings it back in the match and mounts an offense. Gail hits a crossbody for a 2 count one one of the Bellas. The ref is distracted as Gail goes for a move on the ropes. The other Bella pulls her down and she hits her face on the floor.
Back and forth in the ring until Eve and the other Bella is tagged in. Eve with a dropkick and a crossbody for a 2 count. Eve with kicks and a clothesline, followed by the standing moonsault for a 2 count. Eve is distracted. Bella hits Gail Kim and the ref gets distracted. Eve rolls Bella up but the other twin comes in and rolls Eve up. The ref turns around and counts the pin for The Bellas.
Winner: The Bella Twins
- We get another 2-21-11 video with a 3 minute countdown on it.
- Back from commercial and the countdown timer goes off and we see the door to the familiar house open. The Undertaker comes walking through. Johnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave" plays. We see Taker appear on the stage. A light shines on him and then goes back out. Taker's bells start up as he begins his usual entrance to the ring.
The Undertaker enters the ring where his symbol is hanging from the rafters. Taker takes his hat off like usual and gets a pop. As soon as he does that, Triple H's music hits and out he comes to a big pop!
We go to the ring where WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres, her partner Gail Kim and The Bella Twins are. We see footage from last week where they brawled backstage. Gail starts the match out with one of the Bellas. They go to the floor and Eve gets involved. Gail brings it back in the match and mounts an offense. Gail hits a crossbody for a 2 count one one of the Bellas. The ref is distracted as Gail goes for a move on the ropes. The other Bella pulls her down and she hits her face on the floor.
Back and forth in the ring until Eve and the other Bella is tagged in. Eve with a dropkick and a crossbody for a 2 count. Eve with kicks and a clothesline, followed by the standing moonsault for a 2 count. Eve is distracted. Bella hits Gail Kim and the ref gets distracted. Eve rolls Bella up but the other twin comes in and rolls Eve up. The ref turns around and counts the pin for The Bellas.
Winner: The Bella Twins
- We get another 2-21-11 video with a 3 minute countdown on it.
- Back from commercial and the countdown timer goes off and we see the door to the familiar house open. The Undertaker comes walking through. Johnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave" plays. We see Taker appear on the stage. A light shines on him and then goes back out. Taker's bells start up as he begins his usual entrance to the ring.
The Undertaker enters the ring where his symbol is hanging from the rafters. Taker takes his hat off like usual and gets a pop. As soon as he does that, Triple H's music hits and out he comes to a big pop!
THE UNDERTAKER AND TRIPLE H RETURNS
The video of 2.21.11 ended and The Undertaker came out and in few minutes Triple H also made his WWE Return.
LIVE RAW COVERAGE II
- Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion The Miz and Alex Riley to the stage. Miz talks about how people went crazy for The Rock last week. Miz remembers watching The Rock verbally destroy his opponents back in the day. Miz says Rock's promo on him last week wasn't impressive at all. Miz says Cena and Rock have one thing in common - they're cultural icons and the fans love them for it. Miz says he could care less what the fans think about him. Miz says "it doesn't matter" what the fans think and mocks Cena as well. Miz says he is absolutely, completely awesome and the e-mail alert goes off in the arena.
The RAW GM says he will deal with The Rock later. He says the Rock and Sock Connection was a formidable tag team so tonight, the WWE Tag Team Titles will be defended by The Corre against The Miz and John Cena. It looks like The Miz thinks this might be a good idea.
- Matthews plugs Cole's interview with Jerry Lawler as we go to commercial.
The RAW GM says he will deal with The Rock later. He says the Rock and Sock Connection was a formidable tag team so tonight, the WWE Tag Team Titles will be defended by The Corre against The Miz and John Cena. It looks like The Miz thinks this might be a good idea.
- Matthews plugs Cole's interview with Jerry Lawler as we go to commercial.
LIVE RAW COVERAGE
Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with a live shot in the arena. "2-21-11" is on the screen and a timer is counting down to one hour from now. We see a scene from the vignettes playing in the background as we go to the normal RAW opening video.
- Michael Cole welcomes us to the Save Mart Center from Fresno, California. We're just 41 days away from WrestleMania 27 as John Cena's music hits and out he comes to a big ovation.
- Cena rushes the ring and points up at the WrestleMania 27 sign. Cena says what a day and gets some boo's mixed in from the crowd. We get some "Rocky" chants from the crowd. Cena talks about winning the Elimination Chamber and going on to face The Miz for the WWE Title at WrestleMania. Cena says all he's been hearing about since last week is some alleged comments made by The Rock. The crowd pops.
Cena says he doesn't know what to say. He says he was going to let The Rock slide because he's well, The Rock. Cena replays the footage from last week of Rock dissing him. Cena says after seeing it again, Rock was pretty much making fun of him. Cena says he should probably say something about that. Cena says there's only one way he knows to call people out and he hasn't done it in a long time. Cena says he still has a degree in thuganomics and the crowd boo's. Cena says this is a one-time thing for the fans tonight. Cena slips into his rapper state of mind. Cena starts rapping about The Rock, saying he left WWE high and dry to play a fairy with a tooth.
Cena continues to rap and knocks Rock for wearing makeup and a dress in his movies. Cena says he's like a big purple pinwheel and tells Rock to "blow me." Cena goes on, saying Rock spends his next movie in a bowling alley, polishing Cena's balls. Cena tells Rock to know his WrestleMania role as guest host. Cena says Rock says he loves the people but Cena is there every week to show it. Cena tells Rock he can run his mouth all he wants but it doesn't matter what he's saying. Cena drops the mic and walks off to the back.
- We go ringside with Michael Cole and Josh Matthews. Cole says he will put his differences aside with Jerry Lawler later tonight for an interview. Matthews hypes CM Punk vs. John Morrison for tonight. We go to the 2-21-11 countdown timer with 46 more minutes on it as we go to commercial.
John Morrison vs. CM Punk
We go to the ring and out comes John Morrison. Morrison limps out and is suffering from last night's Chamber match. Out next comes CM Punk and he's also hurt from the Chamber. The bell rings and they go at it with Morrison taking control early. Punk pulls Morrison down and goes to work on his injured knee. Punk comes back in the ring and keeps focusing on Morrison's leg.
Punk with another leg submission and a 2 count. Punk goes right back to work with another leg hold. Morrison gets to the ropes and breaks it. Morrison fights back now with right hands and knocks Punk down. Morrison mounts Punk with right hands but his knee is hurting. Morrison goes for a knee to the face but Punk kicks it. Punk hits the GTS for the pin and the win.
Winner: CM Punk
- After the match, Punk asks for a microphone. Punk calls Randall Keith Orton out by his name. Punk says he's given Nexus the night off. Punk says people came to RAW tonight to see him. Punk recalls September 7th, 2008 when Orton punt kicked him, causing him to have to drop the World Title. Punk points up at the WrestleMania sign and says the bright lights are not in Orton's future. Punk tells Orton to just walk away. Punk says Orton doesn't deserve to be at WrestleMania. Punk says Orton won't be at WrestleMania because either he will be too crippled to compete or because he cares about his own safety. Punk says he will hurt Orton if he shows up next week to RAW. Punk says he will turn Orton upside down and pulls his heart out on the mat. Orton rushes the ring from in the crowd, attacking Punk. Orton goes for an RKO but Punk slides out of it and escapes the ring. Nexus runs down to get Punk's back as Orton paces around the ring. The crowd chants for Orton as he squares off from the ring with Nexus on the floor.
- Back from commercial and Alberto Del Rio comes in driving a Lamborghini as Ricardo Rodriguez begins his introduction. Kofi Kingston runs down the ramp as Del Rio is walking to the ring and attacks him. Rodriguez runs over and takes out Kofi. Del Rio takes over now and slams Kofi into the steel steps. Kofi's arm is bandaged after Del Rio wouldn't release his finisher at Elimination Chamber. Del Rio uses the ring post and fan barrier on Kofi. Del Rip rips the brace off Kofi's arm and applies his armbar finisher. Del Rio finally releases it and starts walking away with Rodriguez. Officials help Kofi up to hsi feet and his arm is hurt. Del Rio runs back over and shoves Kofi arm-first into the ring post again.
- WWE Champion The Miz and Alex Riley are shown walking to the ring as we go to another 2-21-11 countdown and commercial break.
- Michael Cole welcomes us to the Save Mart Center from Fresno, California. We're just 41 days away from WrestleMania 27 as John Cena's music hits and out he comes to a big ovation.
- Cena rushes the ring and points up at the WrestleMania 27 sign. Cena says what a day and gets some boo's mixed in from the crowd. We get some "Rocky" chants from the crowd. Cena talks about winning the Elimination Chamber and going on to face The Miz for the WWE Title at WrestleMania. Cena says all he's been hearing about since last week is some alleged comments made by The Rock. The crowd pops.
Cena says he doesn't know what to say. He says he was going to let The Rock slide because he's well, The Rock. Cena replays the footage from last week of Rock dissing him. Cena says after seeing it again, Rock was pretty much making fun of him. Cena says he should probably say something about that. Cena says there's only one way he knows to call people out and he hasn't done it in a long time. Cena says he still has a degree in thuganomics and the crowd boo's. Cena says this is a one-time thing for the fans tonight. Cena slips into his rapper state of mind. Cena starts rapping about The Rock, saying he left WWE high and dry to play a fairy with a tooth.
Cena continues to rap and knocks Rock for wearing makeup and a dress in his movies. Cena says he's like a big purple pinwheel and tells Rock to "blow me." Cena goes on, saying Rock spends his next movie in a bowling alley, polishing Cena's balls. Cena tells Rock to know his WrestleMania role as guest host. Cena says Rock says he loves the people but Cena is there every week to show it. Cena tells Rock he can run his mouth all he wants but it doesn't matter what he's saying. Cena drops the mic and walks off to the back.
- We go ringside with Michael Cole and Josh Matthews. Cole says he will put his differences aside with Jerry Lawler later tonight for an interview. Matthews hypes CM Punk vs. John Morrison for tonight. We go to the 2-21-11 countdown timer with 46 more minutes on it as we go to commercial.
John Morrison vs. CM Punk
We go to the ring and out comes John Morrison. Morrison limps out and is suffering from last night's Chamber match. Out next comes CM Punk and he's also hurt from the Chamber. The bell rings and they go at it with Morrison taking control early. Punk pulls Morrison down and goes to work on his injured knee. Punk comes back in the ring and keeps focusing on Morrison's leg.
Punk with another leg submission and a 2 count. Punk goes right back to work with another leg hold. Morrison gets to the ropes and breaks it. Morrison fights back now with right hands and knocks Punk down. Morrison mounts Punk with right hands but his knee is hurting. Morrison goes for a knee to the face but Punk kicks it. Punk hits the GTS for the pin and the win.
Winner: CM Punk
- After the match, Punk asks for a microphone. Punk calls Randall Keith Orton out by his name. Punk says he's given Nexus the night off. Punk says people came to RAW tonight to see him. Punk recalls September 7th, 2008 when Orton punt kicked him, causing him to have to drop the World Title. Punk points up at the WrestleMania sign and says the bright lights are not in Orton's future. Punk tells Orton to just walk away. Punk says Orton doesn't deserve to be at WrestleMania. Punk says Orton won't be at WrestleMania because either he will be too crippled to compete or because he cares about his own safety. Punk says he will hurt Orton if he shows up next week to RAW. Punk says he will turn Orton upside down and pulls his heart out on the mat. Orton rushes the ring from in the crowd, attacking Punk. Orton goes for an RKO but Punk slides out of it and escapes the ring. Nexus runs down to get Punk's back as Orton paces around the ring. The crowd chants for Orton as he squares off from the ring with Nexus on the floor.
- Back from commercial and Alberto Del Rio comes in driving a Lamborghini as Ricardo Rodriguez begins his introduction. Kofi Kingston runs down the ramp as Del Rio is walking to the ring and attacks him. Rodriguez runs over and takes out Kofi. Del Rio takes over now and slams Kofi into the steel steps. Kofi's arm is bandaged after Del Rio wouldn't release his finisher at Elimination Chamber. Del Rio uses the ring post and fan barrier on Kofi. Del Rip rips the brace off Kofi's arm and applies his armbar finisher. Del Rio finally releases it and starts walking away with Rodriguez. Officials help Kofi up to hsi feet and his arm is hurt. Del Rio runs back over and shoves Kofi arm-first into the ring post again.
- WWE Champion The Miz and Alex Riley are shown walking to the ring as we go to another 2-21-11 countdown and commercial break.
Monday, February 21, 2011
ELIMINATION CHAMBER 2011 REPORT
Tonight's WWE Elimination Chamber PPV from Oakland, California opens up with a video package and the usual.
Alberto Del Rio vs. Kofi Kingston
We go to the ring for tonight's opener. Out comes Alberto Del Rio. He comes to the ring and introduces himself to us like always. Del Rio puts himself over and puts down the fans. Del Rio is interrupted by WWE Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston's music and out he comes to a nice introduction.
The bell rings and they go at it. We have Booker T on commentary tonight. Ricardo Rodriguez distracts early on, allowing Del Rio to take control. More back and forth action. Del Rio escapes to the floor early on. Kofi comes out, works Del Rio over and brings it back in the ring. More back and forth action. Del Rio applies a submission now as he's been working on Kofi's arm.
Del Rio continues the offense and hits a backdrop for a 2 count. Del Rio with another submission, working on Kofi's arm. They get to their feet. Kofi comes out of the corner and the top with a splash and both men go down. Dolph and Kofi trade right hands from on their knees. They get to their feet and trade shots. Kofi knocks Del Rio down. Kofi with a dropkick and a big shot off the ropes. Kofi hits the Boom Drop. Kofi waits on Del Rio to get up. Del Rio dodges Trouble in Paradise then a splash in the corner. Kofi kicks Del Rio in the head and goes to the top. Del Rio dropkicks Kofi as he comes down and gets a 2 count.
Del Rio and Kofi end up top. Kofi fights a superplex and sends Del Rio back to the mat. Kofi hits a big dropkick from the top but only gets a 2 count. Del Rio catches Kofi with another shot to the ribs for another 2 count. Kofi counters a big drop by Del Rio and takes him out. Kofi goes for a pin but RR has distracted the referee. Kofi only gets a 2. Kofi yells at RR. Del Rio kicks him from behind. Kofi counters the armbreaker with a DDT and a 2 count. Kofi leaps and Del Rio moves. Kofi lands on the top rope. Del Rio drops him on his head from the top. Del Rio applies the armbreaker finisher and Kofi taps out for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
- We see Randy Orton backstage getting ready for tonight's Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Michael Cole, Booker T and Josh Matthews plug the Chamber matches tonight.
- We go backstage with Todd Grisham and World Heavyweight Champion Edge. Edge talks about tonight's match when Drew McIntyre walks up. Drew says Edge took something from him, Kelly Kelly, so he will take Edge's prized possession tonight. Edge says like Kelly Kelly, the belt will never be seen with Drew.
- We go to a Road to WrestleMania 27 promo, focusing on the Elimination Chamber.
SmackDown Elimination Chamber for the World Heavyweight Title: Edge vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Kane vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Wade Barrett
We see the Chamber being lowered down over the ring. Kane is the first man out for tonight's SmackDown Elimination Chamber. Out next comes Drew McIntyre. Kane enters his pod as does Drew, but not before taunting Kane in his. Kane just laughs. Out next comes Wade Barrett, representing The Corre. Teddy Long comes out and talks about firing Dolph Ziggler on SmackDown. His replacement is... Big Show. Show comes out to a big pop and enters his pod. Out next comes Rey Mysterio and he will be starting the match out. The last man out is the World Heavyweight Champion Edge to another big pop.
The bell rings and Edge starts it off with Mysterio. Rey runs the ropes but Edge drops him on his face for a 2 count. More back and forth action. Rey with a headlock and right hands on Edge. Rey charges but Edge backdrops him onto the steel floor of the Chamber. Edge goes to the top but Rey fights him off. Rey punches Drew's pod. Rey goes to the top and takes Edge to the mat with a hurricanrana for a 2 count. They go at it on the apron. Edge shoves Rey repeatedly into the steel wall.
Edge keeps in control and gets a 2 count on Rey. Edge rushes in the corner but Rey drops him with a toe hold. The counter goes off and Wade Barrett is released from his pod. Wade comes in and kicks Rey then starts stomping on him. Wade works Rey over in the corner and goes after Edge. Edge dodges him. Edge beats Wade down in the corner with right hands. Rey charges Edge but Edge throws him into Wade. Edge slides Rey under the bottom rope and face first into the Chamber wall. Edge turns around to a big slam from Barrett for 2.
Barrett continues to go back and forth between Edge and Rey. Wade with another big slam on Rey for 2. Wade power whips Rey into a corner and goes back to Edge. Wade uses the steel on Edge. Wade gets tossed by Edge onto the steel. Rey takes out Edge and goes to the top. Wade stops Rey on the top. Wade grabs Rey on his shoulders and knocks Edge down with his feet. Rey jumps from Wade's shoulders to the cage wall and climbs. Barrett grabs him for a powerbomb but Rey counters and brings Wade into the ring. Rey goes for 619 on Barrett but Edge drops him in mid-run for a 2 count.
Edge stomps on Barrett in the corner. The timer goes off again and the next man let into the match is Kane. Kane comes in and drops Edge, Rey and Barrett with right hands. Kane with knees on Edge in the corner. Edge boots Kane in the face. Edge goes to the top but Kane drops him in mid-air with a right. Kane drops Barrett and dropkicks him in the face for a 2 count. Kane goes back to work on Rey in the corner. He throws Edge into Barrett in the corner and splashes them both. Kane drops Rey and then Edge with boots. Kane with a big sideslam on Barrett. Rey kicks Kane in the head for a 2 count. Edge now kicks Kane for another 2 count. Barrett then kicks Kane in the head for another 2 count. Rey and Edge goes to double clothesline Barrett but all three go down.
Barrett ends up on the outside of the ring on the platform. Kane beats him down up against the steel wall. Barrett fires back. Kane counters and slams Wade's head into the steel. Rey and Kane go at it now. Rey climbs to the top but Kane knocks him off with a big uppercut. Rey is tangled up in the corner, hanging upside down. Edge comes over and kicks Rey while he's hanging for a 2 count. Kane drops Edge with a big back elbow and starts stomping. The counter goes off and the next man in the match is Drew McIntyre. He comes in and torpedo launches Rey head first into a pod. Drew then goes to work on Kane, beating him down. Wade and Drew double team Kane and slam him back into the steel. Double clothesline to Kane. Drew turns on Wade and kicks the ropes below his belt. Drew shoves Wade back into a pod and he crashes through the glass.
Drew goes to work on Edge now. Snap suplex by Drew for a 2 count. Drew goes for his finisher but Edge counters and takes him down. Back and forth action here. Kane goes down and Rey goes for 619. Kane ducks it and drops him and Edge with big boots. Kane throws Rey hard into the corner and into the ring post. Drew goes for his DDT on Kane but Kane backdrops him into Barrett. Edge and Kane collide and both go down. Big Show comes in next and takes everyone out. He hits Drew with a knockout punch. Show singles out Barrett next and Barrett tries dodging him. Show grabs Barrett by his neck and shoves him back through the glass of a pod. Show unloads on Barrett with huge chops to his chest. Show slams Wade into the steel then brings it in the ring. Show drops Wade with a knockout punch and pins him. Wade is eliminated.
Rey Mysterio is on a pod. Kane drops Big Show with a shot from the top. Edge comes down with a top rope shot also and gets 2 on Big Show. Drew comes over and hits the Futureshock DDT on Show but only gets a 2 count. Rey is still up on the pod. Rey leaps down and hits a seated senton on Show for a 2 count. Show ends up on the ropes. Rey hits 619 on Show. Edge spears Show. Kane takes out Edge and Rey. Kane signals for a chokeslam on Show. Kane chokeslams Big Show for the thre count. Big Show is eliminated. Kane chokeslams Drew and eliminates him also.
Edge and Rey get chokeslammed at the same time by Kane. Edge is dumped to the platform. Kane and Rey go at it with Rey dropping him with a DDT. 2 count for Rey. Rey with a dive on Kane and another 2 count. Rey comes off the ropes but gets grabbed by the throat. Rey counters and hits 619 on Kane. Rey goes up top but Kane catches him. Edge hits a double spear on Kane and Rey. Edge pins Kane and he is eliminated. Kane drops Edge with a big boot after he's eliminated. Kane won't leave the ring. He grabs Rey and chokeslams him. A chokeslam for Edge also. Kane finally leaves the Chamber as the crowd boo's.
It's down to Edge and Mysterio now. They both go down again. Rey counters a spear and rolls Edge up for a 2 count. Rey hits a springboard crossbody. Edge counters a pin and Rey kicks out. Rey counters again in the corner and hits his bulldog for a 2 count. Rey goes to the top but Edge fights him. Rey knocks Edge back to the mat. Rey jumps onto Edge's shoulders. Edge counters with a sitdown powerbomb and a 2 count. Rey counters now and drops Edge onto the ropes. Rey goes for 619 but Edge catches his legs. Edge applies a crab variation submission hold. Rey rolls out and gets a 2 count on Edge. Edge readies for a spear. Rey ducks and Edge hits the corner. Edge comes right back and nails the spear on Rey. Rey kicks out at 2.
They get to their feet. Rey kicks Edge and drops him for 619. Rey hits it this time. Rey hits the springboard splash but only gets a 2 count. Rey counters Edge yet again and hits 610 again. Rey goes to the top now. Edge catches him in mid-air with a spear for the pin and the win.
Winner: Edge
- After the match, Edge is recovering when Alberto Del Rio runs down. Del Rio attacks Edge and lays him out. Officials try to stop him as he locks on the armbar finisher on Edge. Edge is tapped out as Christian's music hits! Christian runs to the ring and takes Del Rio down. Edge unloads on Del Rio with right hands. Christian takes his coat off and repeatedly kicks Del Rio. Christian continues the assault on Del Rio. Referees hold him back but Christian breaks through. Christian hits the Killswitch on Del Rio and lays him out. Christian's music hits as he heads to the back, staring at Del Rio in the Chamber. We go to replays. Edge raises his World Title and looks down at Del Rio before exiting the Chamber.
- We get a preview for The Rock hosting WrestleMania 27. Michael Cole says The Miz will be at WrestleMania which leads to hype for tonight's WWE Title match. We go backstage to Matt Striker and Jerry Lawler. Lawler says all he's thought about all week is his mother passing away. Lawler says he realizes things have to move on and the match is taking place. Lawler is very somber and says he has to do what he has to do to win tonight. Lawler says two things he's never done he can accomplish tonight - win the WWE Title and main event WrestleMania. Lawler talks about how everyone is supporting him tonight. Striker wishes King good luck.
- We go to the ring where Booker T is introduced. Booker brings out one of his fellow trainers for WWE Tough Enough and it's Trish Stratus! Trish comes to the ring. Booker T welcomes her back and asks her what's up. Trish talks about Tough Enough and says she's been working on a new catchphrase. Trish mimics The Rock and says finally, The Trish has been come back to Oakland... to deliver Stratusfaction to the millions, suuuucka. Booker T says she did not just say that. Booker T plugs the Tough Enough premiere and asks Trish why she's here tonight. She says she's here to see one of her favorites, Jerry Lawler win the WWE Title. Booker aks us if we can dig that and gives it up for Trish. We go to a preview for The Chaperone.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater vs. Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov
We go to the ring and out comes the WWE Tag Team Champions with Tamina. Out next comes Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel from The Corre. Ezekiel Jackson is with them. Slater and Kozlov start things off. Kozlov gets the upperhand first and tags in Santino. Slater takes control from Santino and works him over. Gabriel comes in with big shots to Santino. Gabriel sweeps Santino and drops an elbow for a 2 count. Santino blocks Gabriel and takes him down now. Kozlov comes in and hits big knees on Gabriel. Kozlov tosses Gabriel across the ring and then into the corner. Kozlov with shoulder thrusts. Gabriel counters and kicks Kozlov back. Gabriel with a headlock now. Kozlov knocks Gabriel out of mid-air with a battering ram.
Gabriel makes his way back in the ring with a kick to the head. Slater comes in and works Kozlov over on the mat. Gabriel comes back in for more offense. Slater and Gabriel continue to trade tags and keep Kozlov down. Kozlov tries to fight Slater back and tag Santino. Santino comes in and hip tosses Slater after a split. Santino with a diving headbutt. Gabriel comes in illegally and Santino takes him down also. Santino hits the Cobra on Gabriel and covers Slater for a 2 count. Slater tags in Gabriel and Kozlov comes in. Kozlov drops Gabriel with a huge boot. Kozlov with a headbutt to the chest. Slater tags himself in. Kozlov covers Gabriel but he's not the legal man. Ezekiel pulls Gabriel out as Slater comes in. Slater takes out Kozlov and dropkicks Santino from the apron. Gabriel is legal now and hits the 450 on Kozlov for the pin, the win and the belts.
Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel
- We go backstage with Todd Grisham, The Miz and Alex Riley. Miz says he will address The Rock at a later time. Miz says he will win the WWE Title match against Lawler tonight and says the RAW Elimination Chamber winner will lose to him at WrestleMania.
- We go to the ringside area and we hear "excuse me" from Vickie Guerrero. She's not as loud and hyper as she usually is. Vickie comes to the ring. She says SmackDown suffered a horrible tragedy when her boyfriend Dolph Ziggler was fired. Vickie says it may be true Dolph attacked Teddy Long but she's here to explain. Vickie says she and Dolph were dealing with serious issues. The crowd boo's and Vickie starts to get mad. Vickie says Dolph has an uncontrollable temper and he was confused. Vickie says Dolph was just showing her how much he loved her and instead, committed a crime of passion. Vickie assures us Dolph is sorry. Vickie pleads for the WWE Universe to convince Teddy Long that he needs to give Dolph a second chance. Vickie says she deserves some compassion and love. Vickie begs the fans to convince Teddy. Teddy's music hits and out he comes to the stage. Teddy says Vickie is embarrassing. Vickie says she and Dolph are sorry. Vickie says Teddy looks amazing and it's so good to see him. Vickie asks Teddy to re-hire Dolph. Teddy says he is in a hiring mood. Teddy says he has not hired Dolph back but has hired someone to personally thank Vickie for her time as acting General Manager. Kelly Kelly's music hits and out she comes to the ring. Vickie offers her hand to Kelly for a shake. Kelly kicks Vickie and attacks her. Kelly mounts Vickie. Michelle McCool and Layla run down, beating Kelly up and kicking her out of the ring. They follow her to the floor and whip her into the fan barrier. McCool with a big running knee to the face. Trish Stratus runs down and chases LayCool off. Trish tends to Kelly. LayCool come back over and throw Trish into the ring. Trish fights them off. Trish jumps on Layla with right hands. McCool decks Trish but Trish fights back. Trish with a big kick to the head on McCool. Layla is up top. Trish brings her down to the mat with a head scissors. Trish with a double bulldog on LayCool. Kelly and Trish celebrate in the ring as LayCool roll out to the floor and regroup.
- We get a promo for tonight's WWE Title match.
WWE Title Match: Jerry Lawler vs. The Miz
We go to the ring and out comes the WWE Champion The Miz winth Alex Riley. Out next is Jerry Lawler to a nice pop. We get formal ring introductions before the bell. They lock up and Lawler gets an early 2 count. Miz takes control now and works over Lawler. Lawler counters and backslides Miz for 2. Lawler with an inside cradle for another 2 count. Miz with a headlock now. Lawler with a clothesline and a 2 count. Lawler with a shoulderblock and a crossbody on Miz for another 2 count. Lawler with right hands in the corner now. Lawler mounts Miz in the corner with right hands. Lawler knocks Miz out to the floor. Alex Riley distracts Lawler. Miz runs over and runs Lawler into the ring post and he goes down. Miz sets Lawler up on the apron and hit him with a high knee to the head. Miz with a 2 count. Miz drops Lawler again for another 2 count. Miz gets knocked down on the top. Lawler follows him up. They trade shots up top. Lawler hits a big superplex on Miz and gets a 2 count.
Miz controls the match now. Lawler comes back with two dropkicks. Lawler with a big back body drop. Lawler drops a fist and hits a 2 count on Miz. Lawler blocks a Miz counter and drops him. Riley trips Lawler on his face as the ref isn't looking. The ref sees Lawler down and orders Riley to the back. The ref goes outside to argue with Riley as he leaves. Miz charges but Lawler moves and he hits the ring post. Lawler with a close 2 count. Lawler goes for his piledriver but Miz slides out of it. Miz drops Lawler with a big boot for a 2 count. Lawler counters with his own 2 count. Lawler dumps Miz out to the floor.
Lawler gets into it with Cole. Miz attacks from behind. Miz rams Lawler's back into the apron and slams him into the table. Lawler counters and slams Miz's head repeatedly into the announcer's table. Lawler throws Miz into Cole and the crowd loves it, both go down. They come back in the ring. Lawler with a big right hand off the top for a 2 count. Miz with a thumb to the eye. Miz goes for Skull Crushing Finale but Lawler counters. Miz counters that with a knee to the back. Lawler with a DDT on Miz. Cole is still knocked out. Lawler goes to the second rope and hits the big right hand for a 2 count as Miz got his foot on the bottom rope.
Lawler gets into it with Cole. Miz attacks from behind. Miz rams Lawler's back into the apron and slams him into the table. Lawler counters and slams Miz's head repeatedly into the announcer's table. Lawler throws Miz into Cole and the crowd loves it, both go down. They come back in the ring. Lawler with a big right hand off the top for a 2 count. Miz with a thumb to the eye. Miz goes for Skull Crushing Finale but Lawler counters. Miz counters that with a knee to the back. Lawler with a DDT on Miz. Cole is still knocked out. Lawler goes to the second rope and hits the big right hand for a 2 count as Miz got his foot on the bottom rope.
Lawler goes for a piledriver but Miz backdrops him and gets a 2 count. Lawler with a 2 count. Miz with a big kick to Lawler's head. Miz hits Skull Crashing Finale for the pinfall and the win.
Winner: The Miz
- After the match, Cole comes in the ring and raises Miz's arm. Miz and Cole shake hands as the WWE Champion leaves the ring. Lawler stands up and the crowd starts chanting his name. Lawler looks up to the WrestleMania 27 sign before exiting the ring to his music. Lawler greets the fans as Cole runs his mouth on commentary.
- We get another 2-21-11 video.
- We go backstage to John Cena and he's eating a bowl of Fruity Pebbles, knock at The Rock. Grisham comes in and asks his thoughts on RAW. Cena ignores it and says his thoughts are on tonight's Elimination Chamber.
- We go backstage with CM Punk and Matt Striker. Punk talks about Cena and says he "can't see" Cena beating him or anyone else tonight in the Chamber. Punk can't see anyone walking out a winner except him.
RAW Elimination Chamber: Randy Orton vs. John Cena vs. CM Punk vs. John Morrison vs. R-Truth vs. Sheamus
We go to the ring for tonight's main event and out first comes Randy Orton to a big pop. Orton enters his pod and out next comes R-Truth. CM Punk is out next to a mixed reaction. John Cena is out next so it will be Sheamus and John Morrison starting things out. Cena enters his pod and out comes Sheamus. The final man out is John Morrison.
The bell rings and they go at it. Sheamus knocks Morrison down first. They lock up and Morrison goes behind Sheamus. Sheamus takes Morrison to the mat with a headlock. Morrison comes back and mounts Sheamus with right hands. Sheamus ends up on the Chamber platform. Morrison comes over the ropes and takes him out. They both try to slam each other's heads into the steel. Back and forth action. Morrison goes for a springboard kick but Sheamus moves. Morrison leaps onto the cage and kicks Sheamus in the head. Back in the ring and Morrison gets 2. Sheamus takes back control and works Morrison in the corner. Sheamus with a big clothesline. Morrison comes back with a kick to the face. Morrison goes for Starship Pain but Sheamus pushes him off the top and into a pod. Sheamus rubs Morrison's face into Punk's pod. The counter goes off and the next man in the match is Randy Orton. Orton comes in clotheslining Sheamus and Morrison. Big scoop slam on Sheamus and one for Morrison.
Orton takes them both out on the steel platform. Orton taunts Punk in his pod. Orton throws Morrison into his pod and he crashes into it. Orton uses the steel on Sheamus and clotheslines him back into the ring. Orton hits his second rope DDT and drops Sheamus' head on the steel. Orton continues to keep control of Morrison and Sheamus. Orton with a 2 count on Morrison. Orton stomps on Sheamus now. Orton ends up top with Sheamus and superplexes him back into the ring. We see The Miz and Riley watching backstage. Orton with a 2 count on Sheamus. The counter goes off and the next man in is CM Punk. They have trouble with Punk's pod and he gets stuck with half of his body out. Orton stands there as Punk struggles. Orton hammers Punk with right hands and beats him down. Orton stomps away at Punk as he's still stuck in the door. Punk finally is brought out and into the ring by Orton. Orton RKO's Punk and pins him for the quick elimination.
We go on. The e-mail alert goes off and it's announced that due to a malfunctioning pod, Punk didn't have a fair chance. The GM re-instates Punk into the match and he's put back into his pod. Punk laughs as Orton goes back to work on Sheamus. Sheamus hits the Irish Curse backbreaker on Orton for a 2 count. Sheamus goes for the Cross move but Orton counters. Sheamus misses the Brogue kick. Morrison comes off the top and kicks Orton in the head. Sheamus takes Morrison out on the steel and Morrison looks to be hurting, possibly his ankle. Sheamus uses the steel on Morrison's face. The counter goes off and John Cena is the next man in. Sheamus attacks Cena as soon as he can come in and takes Cena out early by the pod. Sheamus rams Cena into the steel and brings him in the ring. Lots of action everywhere, everybody goes down. Cena dumps Morrison onto the steel. Morrison and Cena go at it on the steel. Sheamus leaps over and takes them both out.
Orton unloads on Sheamus with rights and gets a 2 count. The counter goes off and the next man in is R-Truth. Sheamus tries to attack him in the pod but Truth blocks it. Truth takes Sheamus out inside of the pod. Sheamus fights his way out but Truth slams him on the steel. Sheamus htis a big forearm but turns around to a big kick from Sheamus. Sheamus pins and eliminates R-Truth. Morrison mounts Sheamus with rights as Cena and Orton go at it. Morrison pins Sheamus for a 2 count. Orton comes over and throws Morrison through the glass of a pod. Orton and Cena go at it in the ring now. They trade shots. Orton with a 2 count on Cena. Orton starts stomping on Cena now. The timer goes off and in comes CM Punk as Orton waits. Cena attacks Orton from behind but Orton counters and drops him on the steel. CM Punk comes in as Sheamus lays out Orton. Punk drops Sheamus with a kick and pins Orton for 2. Punk hits the mat and mocks Orton's taunts. Punk goes for the GTS and lays Orton out. Punk pins and eliminates Orton.
Punk with a running knee on Sheamus and a high knee on Sheamus. Sheamus throws Punk into a pod and clotheslines him on the steel. Sheamus comes in and goes at it with Morrison now. Sheamus and Morrison end up on top of a pod. Sheamus tries for his Cross move off the pod but Morrison knocks him down to the mat. Morrison climbs the ceiling of the Chamber and leaps down on Sheamus. Morrison pins and eliminates Sheamus.
Morrison, Punk and Cena are now left in the Chamber. Cena unloads and hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Punk. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment on the steel. Morrison leaps onto both of them and all three go down on the steel. Punk with a 2 count on Cena. Morrison charges Cena but crashes his knee into the glass of a pod. Morrison goes down holding his knee. Punk with another 2 count on Cena. Punk applies the Anaconda Vice on Cena. Cena fights to his feet with Punk on his shoulders. Morrison runs over and takes them both out. 2 count for Morrison on Punk. Cena hits the AA on Morrison but Punk drops Cena with a kick. More back and forth action with pin attempts. Punk slams Cena into the outside of a pod and he goes down.
Punk eliminates Morrison after a GTS. Cena goes for the AA on Punk but he grabs the ropes. Cena hits it and Punk lands on the steel. Cena covers Punk for the pin and the win.
Winner: John Cena
- After the match, Cena eyes Punk as he tries to get up. We go to replays. Cena is going to WrestleMania. Cena poses as we see WWE Champion The Miz looking on from backstage. Miz raises his WWE Title. Elimination Chamber goes off the air with Cena saluting the camera.
Alberto Del Rio vs. Kofi Kingston
We go to the ring for tonight's opener. Out comes Alberto Del Rio. He comes to the ring and introduces himself to us like always. Del Rio puts himself over and puts down the fans. Del Rio is interrupted by WWE Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston's music and out he comes to a nice introduction.
The bell rings and they go at it. We have Booker T on commentary tonight. Ricardo Rodriguez distracts early on, allowing Del Rio to take control. More back and forth action. Del Rio escapes to the floor early on. Kofi comes out, works Del Rio over and brings it back in the ring. More back and forth action. Del Rio applies a submission now as he's been working on Kofi's arm.
Del Rio continues the offense and hits a backdrop for a 2 count. Del Rio with another submission, working on Kofi's arm. They get to their feet. Kofi comes out of the corner and the top with a splash and both men go down. Dolph and Kofi trade right hands from on their knees. They get to their feet and trade shots. Kofi knocks Del Rio down. Kofi with a dropkick and a big shot off the ropes. Kofi hits the Boom Drop. Kofi waits on Del Rio to get up. Del Rio dodges Trouble in Paradise then a splash in the corner. Kofi kicks Del Rio in the head and goes to the top. Del Rio dropkicks Kofi as he comes down and gets a 2 count.
Del Rio and Kofi end up top. Kofi fights a superplex and sends Del Rio back to the mat. Kofi hits a big dropkick from the top but only gets a 2 count. Del Rio catches Kofi with another shot to the ribs for another 2 count. Kofi counters a big drop by Del Rio and takes him out. Kofi goes for a pin but RR has distracted the referee. Kofi only gets a 2. Kofi yells at RR. Del Rio kicks him from behind. Kofi counters the armbreaker with a DDT and a 2 count. Kofi leaps and Del Rio moves. Kofi lands on the top rope. Del Rio drops him on his head from the top. Del Rio applies the armbreaker finisher and Kofi taps out for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
- We see Randy Orton backstage getting ready for tonight's Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Michael Cole, Booker T and Josh Matthews plug the Chamber matches tonight.
- We go backstage with Todd Grisham and World Heavyweight Champion Edge. Edge talks about tonight's match when Drew McIntyre walks up. Drew says Edge took something from him, Kelly Kelly, so he will take Edge's prized possession tonight. Edge says like Kelly Kelly, the belt will never be seen with Drew.
- We go to a Road to WrestleMania 27 promo, focusing on the Elimination Chamber.
SmackDown Elimination Chamber for the World Heavyweight Title: Edge vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Kane vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Wade Barrett
We see the Chamber being lowered down over the ring. Kane is the first man out for tonight's SmackDown Elimination Chamber. Out next comes Drew McIntyre. Kane enters his pod as does Drew, but not before taunting Kane in his. Kane just laughs. Out next comes Wade Barrett, representing The Corre. Teddy Long comes out and talks about firing Dolph Ziggler on SmackDown. His replacement is... Big Show. Show comes out to a big pop and enters his pod. Out next comes Rey Mysterio and he will be starting the match out. The last man out is the World Heavyweight Champion Edge to another big pop.
The bell rings and Edge starts it off with Mysterio. Rey runs the ropes but Edge drops him on his face for a 2 count. More back and forth action. Rey with a headlock and right hands on Edge. Rey charges but Edge backdrops him onto the steel floor of the Chamber. Edge goes to the top but Rey fights him off. Rey punches Drew's pod. Rey goes to the top and takes Edge to the mat with a hurricanrana for a 2 count. They go at it on the apron. Edge shoves Rey repeatedly into the steel wall.
Edge keeps in control and gets a 2 count on Rey. Edge rushes in the corner but Rey drops him with a toe hold. The counter goes off and Wade Barrett is released from his pod. Wade comes in and kicks Rey then starts stomping on him. Wade works Rey over in the corner and goes after Edge. Edge dodges him. Edge beats Wade down in the corner with right hands. Rey charges Edge but Edge throws him into Wade. Edge slides Rey under the bottom rope and face first into the Chamber wall. Edge turns around to a big slam from Barrett for 2.
Barrett continues to go back and forth between Edge and Rey. Wade with another big slam on Rey for 2. Wade power whips Rey into a corner and goes back to Edge. Wade uses the steel on Edge. Wade gets tossed by Edge onto the steel. Rey takes out Edge and goes to the top. Wade stops Rey on the top. Wade grabs Rey on his shoulders and knocks Edge down with his feet. Rey jumps from Wade's shoulders to the cage wall and climbs. Barrett grabs him for a powerbomb but Rey counters and brings Wade into the ring. Rey goes for 619 on Barrett but Edge drops him in mid-run for a 2 count.
Edge stomps on Barrett in the corner. The timer goes off again and the next man let into the match is Kane. Kane comes in and drops Edge, Rey and Barrett with right hands. Kane with knees on Edge in the corner. Edge boots Kane in the face. Edge goes to the top but Kane drops him in mid-air with a right. Kane drops Barrett and dropkicks him in the face for a 2 count. Kane goes back to work on Rey in the corner. He throws Edge into Barrett in the corner and splashes them both. Kane drops Rey and then Edge with boots. Kane with a big sideslam on Barrett. Rey kicks Kane in the head for a 2 count. Edge now kicks Kane for another 2 count. Barrett then kicks Kane in the head for another 2 count. Rey and Edge goes to double clothesline Barrett but all three go down.
Barrett ends up on the outside of the ring on the platform. Kane beats him down up against the steel wall. Barrett fires back. Kane counters and slams Wade's head into the steel. Rey and Kane go at it now. Rey climbs to the top but Kane knocks him off with a big uppercut. Rey is tangled up in the corner, hanging upside down. Edge comes over and kicks Rey while he's hanging for a 2 count. Kane drops Edge with a big back elbow and starts stomping. The counter goes off and the next man in the match is Drew McIntyre. He comes in and torpedo launches Rey head first into a pod. Drew then goes to work on Kane, beating him down. Wade and Drew double team Kane and slam him back into the steel. Double clothesline to Kane. Drew turns on Wade and kicks the ropes below his belt. Drew shoves Wade back into a pod and he crashes through the glass.
Drew goes to work on Edge now. Snap suplex by Drew for a 2 count. Drew goes for his finisher but Edge counters and takes him down. Back and forth action here. Kane goes down and Rey goes for 619. Kane ducks it and drops him and Edge with big boots. Kane throws Rey hard into the corner and into the ring post. Drew goes for his DDT on Kane but Kane backdrops him into Barrett. Edge and Kane collide and both go down. Big Show comes in next and takes everyone out. He hits Drew with a knockout punch. Show singles out Barrett next and Barrett tries dodging him. Show grabs Barrett by his neck and shoves him back through the glass of a pod. Show unloads on Barrett with huge chops to his chest. Show slams Wade into the steel then brings it in the ring. Show drops Wade with a knockout punch and pins him. Wade is eliminated.
Rey Mysterio is on a pod. Kane drops Big Show with a shot from the top. Edge comes down with a top rope shot also and gets 2 on Big Show. Drew comes over and hits the Futureshock DDT on Show but only gets a 2 count. Rey is still up on the pod. Rey leaps down and hits a seated senton on Show for a 2 count. Show ends up on the ropes. Rey hits 619 on Show. Edge spears Show. Kane takes out Edge and Rey. Kane signals for a chokeslam on Show. Kane chokeslams Big Show for the thre count. Big Show is eliminated. Kane chokeslams Drew and eliminates him also.
Edge and Rey get chokeslammed at the same time by Kane. Edge is dumped to the platform. Kane and Rey go at it with Rey dropping him with a DDT. 2 count for Rey. Rey with a dive on Kane and another 2 count. Rey comes off the ropes but gets grabbed by the throat. Rey counters and hits 619 on Kane. Rey goes up top but Kane catches him. Edge hits a double spear on Kane and Rey. Edge pins Kane and he is eliminated. Kane drops Edge with a big boot after he's eliminated. Kane won't leave the ring. He grabs Rey and chokeslams him. A chokeslam for Edge also. Kane finally leaves the Chamber as the crowd boo's.
It's down to Edge and Mysterio now. They both go down again. Rey counters a spear and rolls Edge up for a 2 count. Rey hits a springboard crossbody. Edge counters a pin and Rey kicks out. Rey counters again in the corner and hits his bulldog for a 2 count. Rey goes to the top but Edge fights him. Rey knocks Edge back to the mat. Rey jumps onto Edge's shoulders. Edge counters with a sitdown powerbomb and a 2 count. Rey counters now and drops Edge onto the ropes. Rey goes for 619 but Edge catches his legs. Edge applies a crab variation submission hold. Rey rolls out and gets a 2 count on Edge. Edge readies for a spear. Rey ducks and Edge hits the corner. Edge comes right back and nails the spear on Rey. Rey kicks out at 2.
They get to their feet. Rey kicks Edge and drops him for 619. Rey hits it this time. Rey hits the springboard splash but only gets a 2 count. Rey counters Edge yet again and hits 610 again. Rey goes to the top now. Edge catches him in mid-air with a spear for the pin and the win.
Winner: Edge
- After the match, Edge is recovering when Alberto Del Rio runs down. Del Rio attacks Edge and lays him out. Officials try to stop him as he locks on the armbar finisher on Edge. Edge is tapped out as Christian's music hits! Christian runs to the ring and takes Del Rio down. Edge unloads on Del Rio with right hands. Christian takes his coat off and repeatedly kicks Del Rio. Christian continues the assault on Del Rio. Referees hold him back but Christian breaks through. Christian hits the Killswitch on Del Rio and lays him out. Christian's music hits as he heads to the back, staring at Del Rio in the Chamber. We go to replays. Edge raises his World Title and looks down at Del Rio before exiting the Chamber.
- We get a preview for The Rock hosting WrestleMania 27. Michael Cole says The Miz will be at WrestleMania which leads to hype for tonight's WWE Title match. We go backstage to Matt Striker and Jerry Lawler. Lawler says all he's thought about all week is his mother passing away. Lawler says he realizes things have to move on and the match is taking place. Lawler is very somber and says he has to do what he has to do to win tonight. Lawler says two things he's never done he can accomplish tonight - win the WWE Title and main event WrestleMania. Lawler talks about how everyone is supporting him tonight. Striker wishes King good luck.
- We go to the ring where Booker T is introduced. Booker brings out one of his fellow trainers for WWE Tough Enough and it's Trish Stratus! Trish comes to the ring. Booker T welcomes her back and asks her what's up. Trish talks about Tough Enough and says she's been working on a new catchphrase. Trish mimics The Rock and says finally, The Trish has been come back to Oakland... to deliver Stratusfaction to the millions, suuuucka. Booker T says she did not just say that. Booker T plugs the Tough Enough premiere and asks Trish why she's here tonight. She says she's here to see one of her favorites, Jerry Lawler win the WWE Title. Booker aks us if we can dig that and gives it up for Trish. We go to a preview for The Chaperone.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater vs. Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov
We go to the ring and out comes the WWE Tag Team Champions with Tamina. Out next comes Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel from The Corre. Ezekiel Jackson is with them. Slater and Kozlov start things off. Kozlov gets the upperhand first and tags in Santino. Slater takes control from Santino and works him over. Gabriel comes in with big shots to Santino. Gabriel sweeps Santino and drops an elbow for a 2 count. Santino blocks Gabriel and takes him down now. Kozlov comes in and hits big knees on Gabriel. Kozlov tosses Gabriel across the ring and then into the corner. Kozlov with shoulder thrusts. Gabriel counters and kicks Kozlov back. Gabriel with a headlock now. Kozlov knocks Gabriel out of mid-air with a battering ram.
Gabriel makes his way back in the ring with a kick to the head. Slater comes in and works Kozlov over on the mat. Gabriel comes back in for more offense. Slater and Gabriel continue to trade tags and keep Kozlov down. Kozlov tries to fight Slater back and tag Santino. Santino comes in and hip tosses Slater after a split. Santino with a diving headbutt. Gabriel comes in illegally and Santino takes him down also. Santino hits the Cobra on Gabriel and covers Slater for a 2 count. Slater tags in Gabriel and Kozlov comes in. Kozlov drops Gabriel with a huge boot. Kozlov with a headbutt to the chest. Slater tags himself in. Kozlov covers Gabriel but he's not the legal man. Ezekiel pulls Gabriel out as Slater comes in. Slater takes out Kozlov and dropkicks Santino from the apron. Gabriel is legal now and hits the 450 on Kozlov for the pin, the win and the belts.
Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel
- We go backstage with Todd Grisham, The Miz and Alex Riley. Miz says he will address The Rock at a later time. Miz says he will win the WWE Title match against Lawler tonight and says the RAW Elimination Chamber winner will lose to him at WrestleMania.
- We go to the ringside area and we hear "excuse me" from Vickie Guerrero. She's not as loud and hyper as she usually is. Vickie comes to the ring. She says SmackDown suffered a horrible tragedy when her boyfriend Dolph Ziggler was fired. Vickie says it may be true Dolph attacked Teddy Long but she's here to explain. Vickie says she and Dolph were dealing with serious issues. The crowd boo's and Vickie starts to get mad. Vickie says Dolph has an uncontrollable temper and he was confused. Vickie says Dolph was just showing her how much he loved her and instead, committed a crime of passion. Vickie assures us Dolph is sorry. Vickie pleads for the WWE Universe to convince Teddy Long that he needs to give Dolph a second chance. Vickie says she deserves some compassion and love. Vickie begs the fans to convince Teddy. Teddy's music hits and out he comes to the stage. Teddy says Vickie is embarrassing. Vickie says she and Dolph are sorry. Vickie says Teddy looks amazing and it's so good to see him. Vickie asks Teddy to re-hire Dolph. Teddy says he is in a hiring mood. Teddy says he has not hired Dolph back but has hired someone to personally thank Vickie for her time as acting General Manager. Kelly Kelly's music hits and out she comes to the ring. Vickie offers her hand to Kelly for a shake. Kelly kicks Vickie and attacks her. Kelly mounts Vickie. Michelle McCool and Layla run down, beating Kelly up and kicking her out of the ring. They follow her to the floor and whip her into the fan barrier. McCool with a big running knee to the face. Trish Stratus runs down and chases LayCool off. Trish tends to Kelly. LayCool come back over and throw Trish into the ring. Trish fights them off. Trish jumps on Layla with right hands. McCool decks Trish but Trish fights back. Trish with a big kick to the head on McCool. Layla is up top. Trish brings her down to the mat with a head scissors. Trish with a double bulldog on LayCool. Kelly and Trish celebrate in the ring as LayCool roll out to the floor and regroup.
- We get a promo for tonight's WWE Title match.
WWE Title Match: Jerry Lawler vs. The Miz
We go to the ring and out comes the WWE Champion The Miz winth Alex Riley. Out next is Jerry Lawler to a nice pop. We get formal ring introductions before the bell. They lock up and Lawler gets an early 2 count. Miz takes control now and works over Lawler. Lawler counters and backslides Miz for 2. Lawler with an inside cradle for another 2 count. Miz with a headlock now. Lawler with a clothesline and a 2 count. Lawler with a shoulderblock and a crossbody on Miz for another 2 count. Lawler with right hands in the corner now. Lawler mounts Miz in the corner with right hands. Lawler knocks Miz out to the floor. Alex Riley distracts Lawler. Miz runs over and runs Lawler into the ring post and he goes down. Miz sets Lawler up on the apron and hit him with a high knee to the head. Miz with a 2 count. Miz drops Lawler again for another 2 count. Miz gets knocked down on the top. Lawler follows him up. They trade shots up top. Lawler hits a big superplex on Miz and gets a 2 count.
Miz controls the match now. Lawler comes back with two dropkicks. Lawler with a big back body drop. Lawler drops a fist and hits a 2 count on Miz. Lawler blocks a Miz counter and drops him. Riley trips Lawler on his face as the ref isn't looking. The ref sees Lawler down and orders Riley to the back. The ref goes outside to argue with Riley as he leaves. Miz charges but Lawler moves and he hits the ring post. Lawler with a close 2 count. Lawler goes for his piledriver but Miz slides out of it. Miz drops Lawler with a big boot for a 2 count. Lawler counters with his own 2 count. Lawler dumps Miz out to the floor.
Lawler gets into it with Cole. Miz attacks from behind. Miz rams Lawler's back into the apron and slams him into the table. Lawler counters and slams Miz's head repeatedly into the announcer's table. Lawler throws Miz into Cole and the crowd loves it, both go down. They come back in the ring. Lawler with a big right hand off the top for a 2 count. Miz with a thumb to the eye. Miz goes for Skull Crushing Finale but Lawler counters. Miz counters that with a knee to the back. Lawler with a DDT on Miz. Cole is still knocked out. Lawler goes to the second rope and hits the big right hand for a 2 count as Miz got his foot on the bottom rope.
Lawler gets into it with Cole. Miz attacks from behind. Miz rams Lawler's back into the apron and slams him into the table. Lawler counters and slams Miz's head repeatedly into the announcer's table. Lawler throws Miz into Cole and the crowd loves it, both go down. They come back in the ring. Lawler with a big right hand off the top for a 2 count. Miz with a thumb to the eye. Miz goes for Skull Crushing Finale but Lawler counters. Miz counters that with a knee to the back. Lawler with a DDT on Miz. Cole is still knocked out. Lawler goes to the second rope and hits the big right hand for a 2 count as Miz got his foot on the bottom rope.
Lawler goes for a piledriver but Miz backdrops him and gets a 2 count. Lawler with a 2 count. Miz with a big kick to Lawler's head. Miz hits Skull Crashing Finale for the pinfall and the win.
Winner: The Miz
- After the match, Cole comes in the ring and raises Miz's arm. Miz and Cole shake hands as the WWE Champion leaves the ring. Lawler stands up and the crowd starts chanting his name. Lawler looks up to the WrestleMania 27 sign before exiting the ring to his music. Lawler greets the fans as Cole runs his mouth on commentary.
- We get another 2-21-11 video.
- We go backstage to John Cena and he's eating a bowl of Fruity Pebbles, knock at The Rock. Grisham comes in and asks his thoughts on RAW. Cena ignores it and says his thoughts are on tonight's Elimination Chamber.
- We go backstage with CM Punk and Matt Striker. Punk talks about Cena and says he "can't see" Cena beating him or anyone else tonight in the Chamber. Punk can't see anyone walking out a winner except him.
RAW Elimination Chamber: Randy Orton vs. John Cena vs. CM Punk vs. John Morrison vs. R-Truth vs. Sheamus
We go to the ring for tonight's main event and out first comes Randy Orton to a big pop. Orton enters his pod and out next comes R-Truth. CM Punk is out next to a mixed reaction. John Cena is out next so it will be Sheamus and John Morrison starting things out. Cena enters his pod and out comes Sheamus. The final man out is John Morrison.
The bell rings and they go at it. Sheamus knocks Morrison down first. They lock up and Morrison goes behind Sheamus. Sheamus takes Morrison to the mat with a headlock. Morrison comes back and mounts Sheamus with right hands. Sheamus ends up on the Chamber platform. Morrison comes over the ropes and takes him out. They both try to slam each other's heads into the steel. Back and forth action. Morrison goes for a springboard kick but Sheamus moves. Morrison leaps onto the cage and kicks Sheamus in the head. Back in the ring and Morrison gets 2. Sheamus takes back control and works Morrison in the corner. Sheamus with a big clothesline. Morrison comes back with a kick to the face. Morrison goes for Starship Pain but Sheamus pushes him off the top and into a pod. Sheamus rubs Morrison's face into Punk's pod. The counter goes off and the next man in the match is Randy Orton. Orton comes in clotheslining Sheamus and Morrison. Big scoop slam on Sheamus and one for Morrison.
Orton takes them both out on the steel platform. Orton taunts Punk in his pod. Orton throws Morrison into his pod and he crashes into it. Orton uses the steel on Sheamus and clotheslines him back into the ring. Orton hits his second rope DDT and drops Sheamus' head on the steel. Orton continues to keep control of Morrison and Sheamus. Orton with a 2 count on Morrison. Orton stomps on Sheamus now. Orton ends up top with Sheamus and superplexes him back into the ring. We see The Miz and Riley watching backstage. Orton with a 2 count on Sheamus. The counter goes off and the next man in is CM Punk. They have trouble with Punk's pod and he gets stuck with half of his body out. Orton stands there as Punk struggles. Orton hammers Punk with right hands and beats him down. Orton stomps away at Punk as he's still stuck in the door. Punk finally is brought out and into the ring by Orton. Orton RKO's Punk and pins him for the quick elimination.
We go on. The e-mail alert goes off and it's announced that due to a malfunctioning pod, Punk didn't have a fair chance. The GM re-instates Punk into the match and he's put back into his pod. Punk laughs as Orton goes back to work on Sheamus. Sheamus hits the Irish Curse backbreaker on Orton for a 2 count. Sheamus goes for the Cross move but Orton counters. Sheamus misses the Brogue kick. Morrison comes off the top and kicks Orton in the head. Sheamus takes Morrison out on the steel and Morrison looks to be hurting, possibly his ankle. Sheamus uses the steel on Morrison's face. The counter goes off and John Cena is the next man in. Sheamus attacks Cena as soon as he can come in and takes Cena out early by the pod. Sheamus rams Cena into the steel and brings him in the ring. Lots of action everywhere, everybody goes down. Cena dumps Morrison onto the steel. Morrison and Cena go at it on the steel. Sheamus leaps over and takes them both out.
Orton unloads on Sheamus with rights and gets a 2 count. The counter goes off and the next man in is R-Truth. Sheamus tries to attack him in the pod but Truth blocks it. Truth takes Sheamus out inside of the pod. Sheamus fights his way out but Truth slams him on the steel. Sheamus htis a big forearm but turns around to a big kick from Sheamus. Sheamus pins and eliminates R-Truth. Morrison mounts Sheamus with rights as Cena and Orton go at it. Morrison pins Sheamus for a 2 count. Orton comes over and throws Morrison through the glass of a pod. Orton and Cena go at it in the ring now. They trade shots. Orton with a 2 count on Cena. Orton starts stomping on Cena now. The timer goes off and in comes CM Punk as Orton waits. Cena attacks Orton from behind but Orton counters and drops him on the steel. CM Punk comes in as Sheamus lays out Orton. Punk drops Sheamus with a kick and pins Orton for 2. Punk hits the mat and mocks Orton's taunts. Punk goes for the GTS and lays Orton out. Punk pins and eliminates Orton.
Punk with a running knee on Sheamus and a high knee on Sheamus. Sheamus throws Punk into a pod and clotheslines him on the steel. Sheamus comes in and goes at it with Morrison now. Sheamus and Morrison end up on top of a pod. Sheamus tries for his Cross move off the pod but Morrison knocks him down to the mat. Morrison climbs the ceiling of the Chamber and leaps down on Sheamus. Morrison pins and eliminates Sheamus.
Morrison, Punk and Cena are now left in the Chamber. Cena unloads and hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Punk. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment on the steel. Morrison leaps onto both of them and all three go down on the steel. Punk with a 2 count on Cena. Morrison charges Cena but crashes his knee into the glass of a pod. Morrison goes down holding his knee. Punk with another 2 count on Cena. Punk applies the Anaconda Vice on Cena. Cena fights to his feet with Punk on his shoulders. Morrison runs over and takes them both out. 2 count for Morrison on Punk. Cena hits the AA on Morrison but Punk drops Cena with a kick. More back and forth action with pin attempts. Punk slams Cena into the outside of a pod and he goes down.
Punk eliminates Morrison after a GTS. Cena goes for the AA on Punk but he grabs the ropes. Cena hits it and Punk lands on the steel. Cena covers Punk for the pin and the win.
Winner: John Cena
- After the match, Cena eyes Punk as he tries to get up. We go to replays. Cena is going to WrestleMania. Cena poses as we see WWE Champion The Miz looking on from backstage. Miz raises his WWE Title. Elimination Chamber goes off the air with Cena saluting the camera.
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