Tuesday, March 1, 2011
****RUMOR**** JOHN CENA PASSED AWAY, JOHN CENA DEAD RUMOR ON TWITTER
A nasty rumor that John Cena had passed away this morning has been spreading through Twitter today. There’s actually a large number of fans who were falling for the hoax. One fan wrote: “My whole office almost broke down in tears!”
CM PUNK HAD WAR OF WORDS WITH NFL STAR
CM Punk and Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman engaged in a war of words yesterday on Twitter in regards to the NFL star encountering some WWE Divas during the Raw brand's stay in Costa Rica. When reached for comment, The Straight Edge Superstar explained the matter to the Chicago Sun-Times.
"All I did was observe him walking around poolside, back and fourth, around in circles. I had no clue who he was, just knew that this guy was obviously trying to get noticed. When that didn't work, he sent his publicist after the girls, which is the most lacking of testicles thing ever. That's how we found out who he was.
"When THAT didn't work I watched him run after them as they tried to leave. Dude clowned himself and all I did was report the facts and laugh about it. On the road, the WWE is a family. The divas are my sisters, and like any big brother, I don't want creeps around my little sisters."
NEW HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
"Bullet" Bob Armstrong, the patriarch of the Armstrong family, is the latest inductee to be announced for WWE's Hall of Fame Class of 2011 (presented by THQ's WWE All Stars, in stores March 29).
The announcement was made on WWE.com instead of Raw, likely due to time constraints.
The current Hall of Fame class includes Shawn Michaels, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Armstrong. Duggan will be inducted by "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Michaels and Armstrong's inductors have yet to be announced.
The announcement was made on WWE.com instead of Raw, likely due to time constraints.
The current Hall of Fame class includes Shawn Michaels, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Armstrong. Duggan will be inducted by "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Michaels and Armstrong's inductors have yet to be announced.
MIZ STARRING STAINLESS STEEL
IMDB.com lists WWE performers Mike Mizanin (a/k/a The Miz) and Layla El (a/k/a Layla) as cast members of the upcoming movie Stainless Steel.
The synopsis of the film reads: “Former underground out-law, John Steel is hired from the CIA to bring down 4 members of a silent corrupt group within the FBI.” The movie also stars Cam Gigandet, Mia Wasikowska, Paddy Considine and Tamzin Merchant. It is scheduled for release in 2012
The synopsis of the film reads: “Former underground out-law, John Steel is hired from the CIA to bring down 4 members of a silent corrupt group within the FBI.” The movie also stars Cam Gigandet, Mia Wasikowska, Paddy Considine and Tamzin Merchant. It is scheduled for release in 2012
CHRIS JERICHO COMMENTS ON TNA'S 3.3.11
Chris Jericho appeared on the Live Audio Wrestling radio show over the weekend and ripped apart TNA for the lame “3/3/11″ video that aired at the end of last week’s iMPACT. TNA had hyped the “most shocking moment of the year” – and delivered a weak ripoff of WWE’s recent 2/21/11 videos. Here’s what Jericho said about the 3/3/11 video and why its a perfect example of whats wrong with TNA:
‘It drives me nuts and I’ll tell you the reason why. I am the biggest fan of TNA as a concept. I want them to be huge, Vince wants them to be huge because the more competition there is, it’s better for the business, it’s better for the boys, it’s better is for the fans. I don’t understand their obsession with copying the WWE I think it’s lame, I think its bush league and I don’t get it, they have some of the best talent, some great idea men. Why do they do this? Why do their guys go out there and say ‘When I was in the WWE I was left behind and I was held back’.”
“If I was working for TNA I would project that it’s the greatest wrestling company in the world because if you’re not projecting it, why is anyone going to believe it? When we were in ECW it was small, I never made more than $250 a show but you would die for that company and when you came across that way, the fans came across that way and suddenly you have this underground revolution going on and it was real, it was a revolution, people believed it was the best. No one in TNA believes they are in the best company and if they don’t believe it then why am I going to believe it as a fan? Why am I going to buy their product?”
“It’s just so bush league, they can do better than that and the guys on top there should know better and it really makes me mad because they’re wasting money and they don’t have to be wasting money but I’m not burying TNA I’m saying you should be ashamed of yourself because you can do better.’”
‘It drives me nuts and I’ll tell you the reason why. I am the biggest fan of TNA as a concept. I want them to be huge, Vince wants them to be huge because the more competition there is, it’s better for the business, it’s better for the boys, it’s better is for the fans. I don’t understand their obsession with copying the WWE I think it’s lame, I think its bush league and I don’t get it, they have some of the best talent, some great idea men. Why do they do this? Why do their guys go out there and say ‘When I was in the WWE I was left behind and I was held back’.”
“If I was working for TNA I would project that it’s the greatest wrestling company in the world because if you’re not projecting it, why is anyone going to believe it? When we were in ECW it was small, I never made more than $250 a show but you would die for that company and when you came across that way, the fans came across that way and suddenly you have this underground revolution going on and it was real, it was a revolution, people believed it was the best. No one in TNA believes they are in the best company and if they don’t believe it then why am I going to believe it as a fan? Why am I going to buy their product?”
“It’s just so bush league, they can do better than that and the guys on top there should know better and it really makes me mad because they’re wasting money and they don’t have to be wasting money but I’m not burying TNA I’m saying you should be ashamed of yourself because you can do better.’”
UPDATED CARD FOR WRESTLEMANIA 27
Special Guest Host: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
WWE Title Match
John Cena vs. The Miz
World Heavyweight Title Match
Alberto Del Rio vs. Edge
The Streak on the Line
Triple H vs. The Undertaker
Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole
Cole's trainer Jack Swagger will be in his corner, special referee TBA.
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Orton will face Nexus members over the next few weeks and if he wins, that member is banned from Punk's corner. If they win, they can legally be in his corner. Michael McGillicutty is already eliminated.
WWE Title Match
John Cena vs. The Miz
World Heavyweight Title Match
Alberto Del Rio vs. Edge
The Streak on the Line
Triple H vs. The Undertaker
Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole
Cole's trainer Jack Swagger will be in his corner, special referee TBA.
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Orton will face Nexus members over the next few weeks and if he wins, that member is banned from Punk's corner. If they win, they can legally be in his corner. Michael McGillicutty is already eliminated.
JOHN CENA COMMENTS ON ROCKS RESPONSE
In response to The Rock’s photo of him crushing John Cena’s merchandise this weekend, Cena wrote the following this morning on Twitter:
“Woke up to see what looks like rocks foot crushing the words Hustle Loyalty and Respect. Yep…that sounds like the rock alright.”
Fans then asked Cena about The Rock on tonight’s RAW and he wrote the following:
“yeah…I expected a lil more…but im sure tonight will be good. Ill be waiting to see him”
“maybe we will. Its in buffalo. Ill be there. We will see if dwayne can fit it into his sched.”
“Woke up to see what looks like rocks foot crushing the words Hustle Loyalty and Respect. Yep…that sounds like the rock alright.”
Fans then asked Cena about The Rock on tonight’s RAW and he wrote the following:
“yeah…I expected a lil more…but im sure tonight will be good. Ill be waiting to see him”
“maybe we will. Its in buffalo. Ill be there. We will see if dwayne can fit it into his sched.”
RAW RESULT 2/28
Tonight's WWE RAW opens up live from the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York as Josh Matthews welcomes us to a sold-out RAW. Triple H's music hits and out he comes to a massive pop to kick off RAW.
We see Jerry Lawler and Matthews on commentary, no Michael Cole yet. Triple H does his usual entrance and is dressed in street clothes tonight. We get the first official graphic for Triple H vs. Undertaker at WrestleMania 27. Triple H tries to begin his promo but the crowd is still rowdy for his return. They start chanting for Triple H now. He says it's good to see the fans too. He says he's done everything there is to do in WWE. Triple H talks about some of his accomplishments and happenings during his WWE career. Triple H says he has outlasted everyone for 16 years, except one - The Deadman.
Triple H says Taker's now referred to as The Last Outlaw. Triple H says not yet, because there's two outlaws. Triple H says he and Taker are a lot alike. Triple H talks about Taker's streak now. He says when Taker looks around the locker room, he is the only true challenge he has left. Triple H says the only true challenge he has left is ending the streak. Triple H says it will happen at WrestleMania 27, and looks up at the banner hanging. Triple H says they will define an era at WrestleMania. Triple H says nothing else will matter that night because there can only be one. Triple H says all Taker has left is the streak, and when it dies Taker dies. Triple H says if he can't end the streak, he will die trying. Triple H's music hits and he tosses the mic before posing in the corner. Sheamus' music hits and out he comes to the stage.
Sheamus makes his way down to the ring. As he enters, Triple H hits him with a knee to the gut and Sheamus goes down. Triple H tosses Sheamus over the ropes and to the floor. Triple H follows him and unloads with right hands and throws him into the barrier and then the ring post. Triple H continues the assault, bringing Sheamus to the announcer's table and putting him on top. Triple H puts Sheamus through the announcer's table with a Pedigree. Triple H poses as the fans pop and his music plays. Sheamus is laid out on the broken announcer's table.
- Lawler announces that Shawn Michaels will speak out tonight about Triple H and The Undertaker. Josh Matthews says we will hear from Michael Cole later tonight to respond to Jerry Lawler. It's announced that The Rock has invited us into his home tonight for his response to John Cena. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we see a replay of Triple H destroying Sheamus. WWE officials are helping Sheamus to the back when the e-mail alert goes off. Lawler says he's always wanted to do this and makes the General Manager's announcement. Sheamus still must wrestle tonight and it will be against... Evan Bourne, making his return to RAW.
Sheamus vs. Evan Bourne
Evan Bourne gets a nice pop for his return. Sheamus struggles to get in the ring as the bell rings. Bourne attacks with a dropkick in the corner and unloads on Sheamus. Sheamus manages to shove him off but Bourne kicks him to the mat. Bourne goes up top and hits Air Bourne for the quick pin and the win.
Winner: Evan Bourne
- After the match, Michael Cole comes down to ringside and stands in front of Jerry Lawler. Cole says he's going to let us all know what he's doing at WrestleMania in just a few minutes. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Michael Cole is in the ring, asking for our attention. Lawler comes into the ring and Cole says he can't touch him or he's fired. Lawler gets in Cole's face. Cole says he wasn't intimidated last week on RAW. Cole says there is nobody on earth that has more guts than him. Cole says he never backs down from a fight. Cole says no to Lawler's WrestleMania challenge. Unless, Lawler accepts two conditions. Cole says one, his trainer can be in his corner. Two, Cole gets to choose the special referee. Lawler says he doesn't care who Cole has with him, the answer is yes. Cole is happy that we've got the match set for WrestleMania. Cole introduces his trainer and out comes Jack Swagger.
Swagger comes down and Cole is feeling more confident. Swagger ends up putting the ankle lock on Lawler. Lawler is tapping out but Swagger won't let go as Cole yells in his face. Swagger finally lets up and raises Cole's hand in the air as his music plays.
- We get more hype for The Rock tonight. Randy Orton is shown walking backstage as we go to commercial.
- We go to the ring and out comes Randy Orton to a big pop. Orton says he made a big mistake and should have kicked CM Punk harder. Orton talks about how faith won't stop him from kicking Punk's head off this time. Punk's music hits and out he comes with Nexus on the stage. Punk calls Orton an arrogant, predictable hypocrite. Punk says he's going to put Orton in the ground. Nexus huddles up and begins to march down to the ring when the e-mail alert goes off. Cole says he won't keep stealing the spotlight and lets Matthews make this announcement. The GM announces Randy Orton vs. CM Punk for WrestleMania. Orton will face members of Nexus over the next few weeks and if he wins, that member will be banned from ringside at WrestleMania. If Nexus members win, they can legally be in Punk's corner.
Randy Orton vs. Michael McGillicutty
Orton's first match is now as McGillicutty heads to the ring. They lock up and go at it. Orton turns it around and unloads with right hands in the corner. Orton with a big clothesline. Orton starts stomping and misses a knee drop. McGillicutty fires back. Orton clotheslines him out of the ring as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Orton runs into a dropkick. 2 count for McGillicutty. McGillicutty works Orton over in the corner now. Orton fights back but gets taken back to the mat. McGillicutty with a blockbuster and another 2 count. Orton fights out of a headlock with a back drop. McGillicutty runs into a big boot and two clotheslines from Orton. Orton with a powerslam and a backbreaker. Orton brings McGillicutty in from the apron with the second rope DDT. Orton nails the RKO for the pin and the win. McGillicutty is banned from Punk's corner at WrestleMania.
Winner: Randy Orton
- After the match, Orton poses before considering a punt kick on McGillicutty. Punk appears on the stage and orders Orton not to kick McGillicutty. Orton hits the punt on McGillicutty and flees the ring. Nexus chases Orton away from ringside. Orton goes into the crowd and stares down Nexus as his music plays.
- We get footage of Sin Cara being introduces in Mexico last week before going back to commercial with The Miz making his way out.
- Back from commercial and we see a replay of The Miz turning on his partner John Cena last week. Justin Roberts introduces our WWE Champion and out comes The Miz with Alex Riley. The Miz talks about The Rock responding to John Cena tonight. Miz said he called out Rock last week as well but he hasn't responded yet. Miz says Rock knows he is right, this is no longer Rock's show. Miz says Cena's days are numbered and Rock's are over. Miz says he is the biggest star in WWE, the reason everyone is there tonight. Miz goes on about how it's always about him. Miz says he will beat Cena at WrestleMania and beat The Rock on the same night. Miz says it again - he will beat Cena and Rock on the same night at WrestleMania.
Riley tells everyone to get on their feet and show some respect for The Miz. John Cena's music hits and out he comes.
Cena says Miz isn't well and pulls out a big mock doctor's note. Cena says Miz has obsessive compulsive disorder. Cena goes on picking on Miz until Alex Riley interrupts. Riley tries his hand at some comedy but it doesn't work. Cena tells Miz that Riley is bad for him as WWE Champion and mocks them both. Cena wants Miz to fire Riley tonight. Miz asks Cena if he's scared of Riley. Miz says he is mentoring the next generation of WWE Superstars, sharing his brilliance with Riley. Cena wants a match with Riley tonight and if Riley loses, he's fired. The Miz accepts... under one condition. Miz says he won't interfere but if Riley wins, Cena must admit that Miz is the greatest Superstar of all-time because he's The Miz and he's awesome. The Miz accepts for Riley. The e-mail alert goes off and it's announced that Riley vs. Cena tonight will be in a steel cage. The only way to win is by escaping the cage. We go to commercial.
Divas Battle Royal: Alicia Fox, Melina, Natalya, The Bella Twins, Maryse, Tamina, Gail Kim
WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres is on commentary as we come back and the Divas are going at it in the ring. This is to determine a new #1 contender. It comes down to one of the Bellas, Maryse and Gail Kim. Gail eliminates Maryse. Gail throws out the Bella as the referees aren't looking. The other Bella comes from under the ring and eliminates Gail.
Winner: Bella
- After the match, Eve Torres runs in and tries to tell them about the twins making the switch and cheating. The other Bella runs in and attacks Eve, laying her out. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we see highlights from John Cena's rap against The Rock last week. We go live via satellite to The Rock at his home in Los Angeles. Rock's music hits in the arena and the crowd pops. We see The Rock at home with his back turned. He's mocking Cena, the rapper. Rock turns around and is wearing Cena's hat and pendant. Rock mocks Cena trying to rap.
Rock rips off the Cena gear and goes to his normal self. Rock talks about the electricity in the air and says that after all that happened, Cena chose to rap to him. You address me in the form of rap, he says. Rock mocks Cena's look and mannerisms some more. Rock reminds us how this all started, when Cena called him a liar in public when Rock said he loves WWE. Rock says Cena insulted him and his family. Rock says his love for WWE is endless. Rock says his blood is WWE and talks about his grandfather and father, both Hall of Famers.
- Back from the break and we get a Triple H vs. Undertaker video with comments from Shawn Michaels. Shawn says there's mixed emotions if Triple H wins because he couldn't get the job done. Shawn talks about his history with both men. We see clips of Triple H and Taker in various matches as Shawn talks about them. Shawn says Triple H has no compassion in the ring. Shawn says if anyone can beat Taker at WrestleMania, it's Triple H. Shawn says words like epic won't do this match justice. Shawn says he doesn't know how he's going to feel when and if Triple H ends the streak.
- WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan comes to the ring for a match but he's attacked by The Miz on the ramp. Miz beats Bryan down and kicks him in the head. Miz puts his shoe to Bryan's head as it's against the barrier. Another kick to Bryan's head. Bryan gets up and Miz lays him out on the floor with a Skull Crushing Finale. Miz takes the mic and says he did that because he can. Miz welcomes us to The Miz Show. He's done waiting. He tells officials to start the match as the cage is lowered down.
Steel Cage Match: John Cena vs. Alex Riley
The only way to win this one is by escaping the cage. If Cena wins, Riley is fired but if Riley wins, Cena must announce next week that The Miz is the greatest WWE star ever. We go to commercial as they put the cage in place.
Back from commercial and The Miz is on commentary. Out first comes Alex Riley followed by John Cena, to a big pop. The bell rings and they go at it. Cena takes control early. Cena goes to escape but Miz runs over and stops him. Miz slams the door at Cena, letting Riley take control. Miz runs back over and takes a photo on his phone of Cena's face being rubbed in the cage. Miz slides his phone into the cage to Riley. Riley decks Cena with it and he goes down.
Riley goes to crawl out of the cage door but Cena pulls him back in. Miz runs over and plays tug of war with Riley's body. Cena drags Riley back into the ring and locks the STF on. Riley taps out but it doesn't matter. Cena finally breaks the hold and goes to climb out of the cage. Miz grabs a chair and swings it at the cage. Cena runs to the other side of the cage and starts to climb but Miz meets him with the chair again. Riley gets up and puts Cena on his shoulders, slamming him back on the mat. We go to commercial as both are down.
Back from commercial and Riley knocks Cena down. Riley with right hands. Riley goes for a dropkick but nobody's there. Cena runs the ropes and hits two shoulders and a back drop. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle and goes for the Attitude Adjustment. Riley grabs the cage from Cena's shoulders and climbs. Cena and Riley fight it out on the rope. Riley knocks Cena back to the mat. Riley climbs and makes it to the top before Cena can get up. Cena charges up the cage and now both of them are on top. Cena kocks Riley back to the rope with right hands. Cena hits a big bulldog from the top rope.
Cena hits the Attitude Adjustment on Riley and picks up Miz's phone that's laying in the ring. Cena takes a photo of Riley. Miz runs over to the cage door and blocks Cena from leaving out of it. Cena tries to force the door open but Miz holds it. Cena powers his way out to win the match.
Winner: John Cena
- As soon as Cena hits the floor, Miz picks him up and hits a Skull Crushing Finale. The Miz's music hits and he heads up the ramp as we go to replays. Per the stipulations, Alex Riley is apparently fired. Miz raises his WWE Title up on the stage as Cena recovers on the floor and RAW goes off the air. No final shot of Riley.
We see Jerry Lawler and Matthews on commentary, no Michael Cole yet. Triple H does his usual entrance and is dressed in street clothes tonight. We get the first official graphic for Triple H vs. Undertaker at WrestleMania 27. Triple H tries to begin his promo but the crowd is still rowdy for his return. They start chanting for Triple H now. He says it's good to see the fans too. He says he's done everything there is to do in WWE. Triple H talks about some of his accomplishments and happenings during his WWE career. Triple H says he has outlasted everyone for 16 years, except one - The Deadman.
Triple H says Taker's now referred to as The Last Outlaw. Triple H says not yet, because there's two outlaws. Triple H says he and Taker are a lot alike. Triple H talks about Taker's streak now. He says when Taker looks around the locker room, he is the only true challenge he has left. Triple H says the only true challenge he has left is ending the streak. Triple H says it will happen at WrestleMania 27, and looks up at the banner hanging. Triple H says they will define an era at WrestleMania. Triple H says nothing else will matter that night because there can only be one. Triple H says all Taker has left is the streak, and when it dies Taker dies. Triple H says if he can't end the streak, he will die trying. Triple H's music hits and he tosses the mic before posing in the corner. Sheamus' music hits and out he comes to the stage.
Sheamus makes his way down to the ring. As he enters, Triple H hits him with a knee to the gut and Sheamus goes down. Triple H tosses Sheamus over the ropes and to the floor. Triple H follows him and unloads with right hands and throws him into the barrier and then the ring post. Triple H continues the assault, bringing Sheamus to the announcer's table and putting him on top. Triple H puts Sheamus through the announcer's table with a Pedigree. Triple H poses as the fans pop and his music plays. Sheamus is laid out on the broken announcer's table.
- Lawler announces that Shawn Michaels will speak out tonight about Triple H and The Undertaker. Josh Matthews says we will hear from Michael Cole later tonight to respond to Jerry Lawler. It's announced that The Rock has invited us into his home tonight for his response to John Cena. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we see a replay of Triple H destroying Sheamus. WWE officials are helping Sheamus to the back when the e-mail alert goes off. Lawler says he's always wanted to do this and makes the General Manager's announcement. Sheamus still must wrestle tonight and it will be against... Evan Bourne, making his return to RAW.
Sheamus vs. Evan Bourne
Evan Bourne gets a nice pop for his return. Sheamus struggles to get in the ring as the bell rings. Bourne attacks with a dropkick in the corner and unloads on Sheamus. Sheamus manages to shove him off but Bourne kicks him to the mat. Bourne goes up top and hits Air Bourne for the quick pin and the win.
Winner: Evan Bourne
- After the match, Michael Cole comes down to ringside and stands in front of Jerry Lawler. Cole says he's going to let us all know what he's doing at WrestleMania in just a few minutes. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Michael Cole is in the ring, asking for our attention. Lawler comes into the ring and Cole says he can't touch him or he's fired. Lawler gets in Cole's face. Cole says he wasn't intimidated last week on RAW. Cole says there is nobody on earth that has more guts than him. Cole says he never backs down from a fight. Cole says no to Lawler's WrestleMania challenge. Unless, Lawler accepts two conditions. Cole says one, his trainer can be in his corner. Two, Cole gets to choose the special referee. Lawler says he doesn't care who Cole has with him, the answer is yes. Cole is happy that we've got the match set for WrestleMania. Cole introduces his trainer and out comes Jack Swagger.
Swagger comes down and Cole is feeling more confident. Swagger ends up putting the ankle lock on Lawler. Lawler is tapping out but Swagger won't let go as Cole yells in his face. Swagger finally lets up and raises Cole's hand in the air as his music plays.
- We get more hype for The Rock tonight. Randy Orton is shown walking backstage as we go to commercial.
- We go to the ring and out comes Randy Orton to a big pop. Orton says he made a big mistake and should have kicked CM Punk harder. Orton talks about how faith won't stop him from kicking Punk's head off this time. Punk's music hits and out he comes with Nexus on the stage. Punk calls Orton an arrogant, predictable hypocrite. Punk says he's going to put Orton in the ground. Nexus huddles up and begins to march down to the ring when the e-mail alert goes off. Cole says he won't keep stealing the spotlight and lets Matthews make this announcement. The GM announces Randy Orton vs. CM Punk for WrestleMania. Orton will face members of Nexus over the next few weeks and if he wins, that member will be banned from ringside at WrestleMania. If Nexus members win, they can legally be in Punk's corner.
Randy Orton vs. Michael McGillicutty
Orton's first match is now as McGillicutty heads to the ring. They lock up and go at it. Orton turns it around and unloads with right hands in the corner. Orton with a big clothesline. Orton starts stomping and misses a knee drop. McGillicutty fires back. Orton clotheslines him out of the ring as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Orton runs into a dropkick. 2 count for McGillicutty. McGillicutty works Orton over in the corner now. Orton fights back but gets taken back to the mat. McGillicutty with a blockbuster and another 2 count. Orton fights out of a headlock with a back drop. McGillicutty runs into a big boot and two clotheslines from Orton. Orton with a powerslam and a backbreaker. Orton brings McGillicutty in from the apron with the second rope DDT. Orton nails the RKO for the pin and the win. McGillicutty is banned from Punk's corner at WrestleMania.
Winner: Randy Orton
- After the match, Orton poses before considering a punt kick on McGillicutty. Punk appears on the stage and orders Orton not to kick McGillicutty. Orton hits the punt on McGillicutty and flees the ring. Nexus chases Orton away from ringside. Orton goes into the crowd and stares down Nexus as his music plays.
- We get footage of Sin Cara being introduces in Mexico last week before going back to commercial with The Miz making his way out.
- Back from commercial and we see a replay of The Miz turning on his partner John Cena last week. Justin Roberts introduces our WWE Champion and out comes The Miz with Alex Riley. The Miz talks about The Rock responding to John Cena tonight. Miz said he called out Rock last week as well but he hasn't responded yet. Miz says Rock knows he is right, this is no longer Rock's show. Miz says Cena's days are numbered and Rock's are over. Miz says he is the biggest star in WWE, the reason everyone is there tonight. Miz goes on about how it's always about him. Miz says he will beat Cena at WrestleMania and beat The Rock on the same night. Miz says it again - he will beat Cena and Rock on the same night at WrestleMania.
Riley tells everyone to get on their feet and show some respect for The Miz. John Cena's music hits and out he comes.
Cena says Miz isn't well and pulls out a big mock doctor's note. Cena says Miz has obsessive compulsive disorder. Cena goes on picking on Miz until Alex Riley interrupts. Riley tries his hand at some comedy but it doesn't work. Cena tells Miz that Riley is bad for him as WWE Champion and mocks them both. Cena wants Miz to fire Riley tonight. Miz asks Cena if he's scared of Riley. Miz says he is mentoring the next generation of WWE Superstars, sharing his brilliance with Riley. Cena wants a match with Riley tonight and if Riley loses, he's fired. The Miz accepts... under one condition. Miz says he won't interfere but if Riley wins, Cena must admit that Miz is the greatest Superstar of all-time because he's The Miz and he's awesome. The Miz accepts for Riley. The e-mail alert goes off and it's announced that Riley vs. Cena tonight will be in a steel cage. The only way to win is by escaping the cage. We go to commercial.
Divas Battle Royal: Alicia Fox, Melina, Natalya, The Bella Twins, Maryse, Tamina, Gail Kim
WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres is on commentary as we come back and the Divas are going at it in the ring. This is to determine a new #1 contender. It comes down to one of the Bellas, Maryse and Gail Kim. Gail eliminates Maryse. Gail throws out the Bella as the referees aren't looking. The other Bella comes from under the ring and eliminates Gail.
Winner: Bella
- After the match, Eve Torres runs in and tries to tell them about the twins making the switch and cheating. The other Bella runs in and attacks Eve, laying her out. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we see highlights from John Cena's rap against The Rock last week. We go live via satellite to The Rock at his home in Los Angeles. Rock's music hits in the arena and the crowd pops. We see The Rock at home with his back turned. He's mocking Cena, the rapper. Rock turns around and is wearing Cena's hat and pendant. Rock mocks Cena trying to rap.
Rock rips off the Cena gear and goes to his normal self. Rock talks about the electricity in the air and says that after all that happened, Cena chose to rap to him. You address me in the form of rap, he says. Rock mocks Cena's look and mannerisms some more. Rock reminds us how this all started, when Cena called him a liar in public when Rock said he loves WWE. Rock says Cena insulted him and his family. Rock says his love for WWE is endless. Rock says his blood is WWE and talks about his grandfather and father, both Hall of Famers.
- Back from the break and we get a Triple H vs. Undertaker video with comments from Shawn Michaels. Shawn says there's mixed emotions if Triple H wins because he couldn't get the job done. Shawn talks about his history with both men. We see clips of Triple H and Taker in various matches as Shawn talks about them. Shawn says Triple H has no compassion in the ring. Shawn says if anyone can beat Taker at WrestleMania, it's Triple H. Shawn says words like epic won't do this match justice. Shawn says he doesn't know how he's going to feel when and if Triple H ends the streak.
- WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan comes to the ring for a match but he's attacked by The Miz on the ramp. Miz beats Bryan down and kicks him in the head. Miz puts his shoe to Bryan's head as it's against the barrier. Another kick to Bryan's head. Bryan gets up and Miz lays him out on the floor with a Skull Crushing Finale. Miz takes the mic and says he did that because he can. Miz welcomes us to The Miz Show. He's done waiting. He tells officials to start the match as the cage is lowered down.
Steel Cage Match: John Cena vs. Alex Riley
The only way to win this one is by escaping the cage. If Cena wins, Riley is fired but if Riley wins, Cena must announce next week that The Miz is the greatest WWE star ever. We go to commercial as they put the cage in place.
Back from commercial and The Miz is on commentary. Out first comes Alex Riley followed by John Cena, to a big pop. The bell rings and they go at it. Cena takes control early. Cena goes to escape but Miz runs over and stops him. Miz slams the door at Cena, letting Riley take control. Miz runs back over and takes a photo on his phone of Cena's face being rubbed in the cage. Miz slides his phone into the cage to Riley. Riley decks Cena with it and he goes down.
Riley goes to crawl out of the cage door but Cena pulls him back in. Miz runs over and plays tug of war with Riley's body. Cena drags Riley back into the ring and locks the STF on. Riley taps out but it doesn't matter. Cena finally breaks the hold and goes to climb out of the cage. Miz grabs a chair and swings it at the cage. Cena runs to the other side of the cage and starts to climb but Miz meets him with the chair again. Riley gets up and puts Cena on his shoulders, slamming him back on the mat. We go to commercial as both are down.
Back from commercial and Riley knocks Cena down. Riley with right hands. Riley goes for a dropkick but nobody's there. Cena runs the ropes and hits two shoulders and a back drop. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle and goes for the Attitude Adjustment. Riley grabs the cage from Cena's shoulders and climbs. Cena and Riley fight it out on the rope. Riley knocks Cena back to the mat. Riley climbs and makes it to the top before Cena can get up. Cena charges up the cage and now both of them are on top. Cena kocks Riley back to the rope with right hands. Cena hits a big bulldog from the top rope.
Cena hits the Attitude Adjustment on Riley and picks up Miz's phone that's laying in the ring. Cena takes a photo of Riley. Miz runs over to the cage door and blocks Cena from leaving out of it. Cena tries to force the door open but Miz holds it. Cena powers his way out to win the match.
Winner: John Cena
- As soon as Cena hits the floor, Miz picks him up and hits a Skull Crushing Finale. The Miz's music hits and he heads up the ramp as we go to replays. Per the stipulations, Alex Riley is apparently fired. Miz raises his WWE Title up on the stage as Cena recovers on the floor and RAW goes off the air. No final shot of Riley.
HBK SENDING A LUCKY FAN TO WRESTLEMANIA
Shawn Michaels is holding a raffle where one winner and their guest will be flown out to Atlanta, Georgia to watch Shawn be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame and watch WrestleMania 27 that Sunday. The trip also includes three nights in the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, a private meeting with Shawn and $2,000 towards expenses and travel.
Raffle tickets are $2 each with a $10 minimum. Proceeds from the raffle will raise money for the Ronald McDonald House in San Antonio, Texas, Operation Homefront in San Antonio and Cross Trail Outfitters. For more information, visit celebritiesforcharity.org.
Raffle tickets are $2 each with a $10 minimum. Proceeds from the raffle will raise money for the Ronald McDonald House in San Antonio, Texas, Operation Homefront in San Antonio and Cross Trail Outfitters. For more information, visit celebritiesforcharity.org.
LIVE RAW COVERAGE IV
Riley goes to crawl out of the cage door but Cena pulls him back in. Miz runs over and plays tug of war with Riley's body. Cena drags Riley back into the ring and locks the STF on. Riley taps out but it doesn't matter. Cena finally breaks the hold and goes to climb out of the cage. Miz grabs a chair and swings it at the cage. Cena runs to the other side of the cage and starts to climb but Miz meets him with the chair again. Riley gets up and puts Cena on his shoulders, slamming him back on the mat. We go to commercial as both are down.
Back from commercial and Riley knocks Cena down. Riley with right hands. Riley goes for a dropkick but nobody's there. Cena runs the ropes and hits two shoulders and a back drop. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle and goes for the Attitude Adjustment. Riley grabs the cage from Cena's shoulders and climbs. Cena and Riley fight it out on the rope. Riley knocks Cena back to the mat. Riley climbs and makes it to the top before Cena can get up. Cena charges up the cage and now both of them are on top. Cena kocks Riley back to the rope with right hands. Cena hits a big bulldog from the top rope.
Back from commercial and Riley knocks Cena down. Riley with right hands. Riley goes for a dropkick but nobody's there. Cena runs the ropes and hits two shoulders and a back drop. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle and goes for the Attitude Adjustment. Riley grabs the cage from Cena's shoulders and climbs. Cena and Riley fight it out on the rope. Riley knocks Cena back to the mat. Riley climbs and makes it to the top before Cena can get up. Cena charges up the cage and now both of them are on top. Cena kocks Riley back to the rope with right hands. Cena hits a big bulldog from the top rope.
FORMER WWE DIVA COMMENTS ON JERICHO
Former WWE Diva and Dancing with the Stars alum Stacy Keibler commented on Chris Jericho appearing on the show: “Yay! I can finally spread the word! @IAmJericho is going 2 b on DWTS! Had such a great time catching up w him the other night.”
LIVE RAW COVERAGE III
Back from commercial and The Miz is on commentary. Out first comes Alex Riley followed by John Cena, to a big pop. The bell rings and they go at it. Cena takes control early. Cena goes to escape but Miz runs over and stops him. Miz slams the door at Cena, letting Riley take control. Miz runs back over and takes a photo on his phone of Cena's face being rubbed in the cage. Miz slides his phone into the cage to Riley. Riley decks Cena with it and he goes down.
LIVE RAW COVERAGE II
WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan comes to the ring for a match but he's attacked by The Miz on the ramp. Miz beats Bryan down and kicks him in the head. Miz puts his shoe to Bryan's head as it's against the barrier. Another kick to Bryan's head. Bryan gets up and Miz lays him out on the floor with a Skull Crushing Finale. Miz takes the mic and says he did that because he can. Miz welcomes us to The Miz Show. He's done waiting. He tells officials to start the match as the cage is lowered down.
Steel Cage Match: John Cena vs. Alex Riley
The only way to win this one is by escaping the cage. If Cena wins, Riley is fired but if Riley wins, Cena must announce next week that The Miz is the greatest WWE star ever. We go to commercial as they put the cage in place.
Steel Cage Match: John Cena vs. Alex Riley
The only way to win this one is by escaping the cage. If Cena wins, Riley is fired but if Riley wins, Cena must announce next week that The Miz is the greatest WWE star ever. We go to commercial as they put the cage in place.
ROCK COMMENTS ON PG ERA
A fan asked The Rock on Twitter about WWE going PG and here’s what he replied with: “it was a very smart choice to go PG. It may not have been the popular choice a few years ago – but it was very smart.”
CONTRACT SIGNING AND RETURN CONFIRMED ON SMACKDOWN
It was announced tonight that this week's SmackDown will feature The Undertaker's return and the WrestleMania 27 contract signing between Edge and Alberto Del Rio.
LIVE RAW COVERAGE
Tonight's WWE RAW opens up live from the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York as Josh Matthews welcomes us to a sold-out RAW. Triple H's music hits and out he comes to a massive pop to kick off RAW.
We see Jerry Lawler and Matthews on commentary, no Michael Cole yet. Triple H does his usual entrance and is dressed in street clothes tonight. We get the first official graphic for Triple H vs. Undertaker at WrestleMania 27. Triple H tries to begin his promo but the crowd is still rowdy for his return. They start chanting for Triple H now. He says it's good to see the fans too. He says he's done everything there is to do in WWE. Triple H talks about some of his accomplishments and happenings during his WWE career. Triple H says he has outlasted everyone for 16 years, except one - The Deadman.
Triple H says Taker's now referred to as The Last Outlaw. Triple H says not yet, because there's two outlaws. Triple H says he and Taker are a lot alike. Triple H talks about Taker's streak now. He says when Taker looks around the locker room, he is the only true challenge he has left. Triple H says the only true challenge he has left is ending the streak. Triple H says it will happen at WrestleMania 27, and looks up at the banner hanging. Triple H says they will define an era at WrestleMania. Triple H says nothing else will matter that night because there can only be one. Triple H says all Taker has left is the streak, and when it dies Taker dies. Triple H says if he can't end the streak, he will die trying. Triple H's music hits and he tosses the mic before posing in the corner. Sheamus' music hits and out he comes to the stage.
Sheamus makes his way down to the ring. As he enters, Triple H hits him with a knee to the gut and Sheamus goes down. Triple H tosses Sheamus over the ropes and to the floor. Triple H follows him and unloads with right hands and throws him into the barrier and then the ring post. Triple H continues the assault, bringing Sheamus to the announcer's table and putting him on top. Triple H puts Sheamus through the announcer's table with a Pedigree. Triple H poses as the fans pop and his music plays. Sheamus is laid out on the broken announcer's table.
- Lawler announces that Shawn Michaels will speak out tonight about Triple H and The Undertaker. Josh Matthews says we will hear from Michael Cole later tonight to respond to Jerry Lawler. It's announced that The Rock has invited us into his home tonight for his response to John Cena. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we see a replay of Triple H destroying Sheamus. WWE officials are helping Sheamus to the back when the e-mail alert goes off. Lawler says he's always wanted to do this and makes the General Manager's announcement. Sheamus still must wrestle tonight and it will be against... Evan Bourne, making his return to RAW.
Sheamus vs. Evan Bourne
Evan Bourne gets a nice pop for his return. Sheamus struggles to get in the ring as the bell rings. Bourne attacks with a dropkick in the corner and unloads on Sheamus. Sheamus manages to shove him off but Bourne kicks him to the mat. Bourne goes up top and hits Air Bourne for the quick pin and the win.
Winner: Evan Bourne
- After the match, Michael Cole comes down to ringside and stands in front of Jerry Lawler. Cole says he's going to let us all know what he's doing at WrestleMania in just a few minutes. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Michael Cole is in the ring, asking for our attention. Lawler comes into the ring and Cole says he can't touch him or he's fired. Lawler gets in Cole's face. Cole says he wasn't intimidated last week on RAW. Cole says there is nobody on earth that has more guts than him. Cole says he never backs down from a fight. Cole says no to Lawler's WrestleMania challenge. Unless, Lawler accepts two conditions. Cole says one, his trainer can be in his corner. Two, Cole gets to choose the special referee. Lawler says he doesn't care who Cole has with him, the answer is yes. Cole is happy that we've got the match set for WrestleMania. Cole introduces his trainer and out comes Jack Swagger.
Swagger comes down and Cole is feeling more confident. Swagger ends up putting the ankle lock on Lawler. Lawler is tapping out but Swagger won't let go as Cole yells in his face. Swagger finally lets up and raises Cole's hand in the air as his music plays.
- We get more hype for The Rock tonight. Randy Orton is shown walking backstage as we go to commercial.
- We go to the ring and out comes Randy Orton to a big pop. Orton says he made a big mistake and should have kicked CM Punk harder. Orton talks about how faith won't stop him from kicking Punk's head off this time. Punk's music hits and out he comes with Nexus on the stage. Punk calls Orton an arrogant, predictable hypocrite. Punk says he's going to put Orton in the ground. Nexus huddles up and begins to march down to the ring when the e-mail alert goes off. Cole says he won't keep stealing the spotlight and lets Matthews make this announcement. The GM announces Randy Orton vs. CM Punk for WrestleMania. Orton will face members of Nexus over the next few weeks and if he wins, that member will be banned from ringside at WrestleMania. If Nexus members win, they can legally be in Punk's corner.
Randy Orton vs. Michael McGillicutty
Orton's first match is now as McGillicutty heads to the ring. They lock up and go at it. Orton turns it around and unloads with right hands in the corner. Orton with a big clothesline. Orton starts stomping and misses a knee drop. McGillicutty fires back. Orton clotheslines him out of the ring as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Orton runs into a dropkick. 2 count for McGillicutty. McGillicutty works Orton over in the corner now. Orton fights back but gets taken back to the mat. McGillicutty with a blockbuster and another 2 count. Orton fights out of a headlock with a back drop. McGillicutty runs into a big boot and two clotheslines from Orton. Orton with a powerslam and a backbreaker. Orton brings McGillicutty in from the apron with the second rope DDT. Orton nails the RKO for the pin and the win. McGillicutty is banned from Punk's corner at WrestleMania.
Winner: Randy Orton
- After the match, Orton poses before considering a punt kick on McGillicutty. Punk appears on the stage and orders Orton not to kick McGillicutty. Orton hits the punt on McGillicutty and flees the ring. Nexus chases Orton away from ringside. Orton goes into the crowd and stares down Nexus as his music plays.
- We get footage of Sin Cara being introduces in Mexico last week before going back to commercial with The Miz making his way out.
- Back from commercial and we see a replay of The Miz turning on his partner John Cena last week. Justin Roberts introduces our WWE Champion and out comes The Miz with Alex Riley. The Miz talks about The Rock responding to John Cena tonight. Miz said he called out Rock last week as well but he hasn't responded yet. Miz says Rock knows he is right, this is no longer Rock's show. Miz says Cena's days are numbered and Rock's are over. Miz says he is the biggest star in WWE, the reason everyone is there tonight. Miz goes on about how it's always about him. Miz says he will beat Cena at WrestleMania and beat The Rock on the same night. Miz says it again - he will beat Cena and Rock on the same night at WrestleMania.
Riley tells everyone to get on their feet and show some respect for The Miz. John Cena's music hits and out he comes.
Cena says Miz isn't well and pulls out a big mock doctor's note. Cena says Miz has obsessive compulsive disorder. Cena goes on picking on Miz until Alex Riley interrupts. Riley tries his hand at some comedy but it doesn't work. Cena tells Miz that Riley is bad for him as WWE Champion and mocks them both. Cena wants Miz to fire Riley tonight. Miz asks Cena if he's scared of Riley. Miz says he is mentoring the next generation of WWE Superstars, sharing his brilliance with Riley. Cena wants a match with Riley tonight and if Riley loses, he's fired. The Miz accepts... under one condition. Miz says he won't interfere but if Riley wins, Cena must admit that Miz is the greatest Superstar of all-time because he's The Miz and he's awesome. The Miz accepts for Riley. The e-mail alert goes off and it's announced that Riley vs. Cena tonight will be in a steel cage. The only way to win is by escaping the cage. We go to commercial.
Divas Battle Royal: Alicia Fox, Melina, Natalya, The Bella Twins, Maryse, Tamina, Gail Kim
WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres is on commentary as we come back and the Divas are going at it in the ring. This is to determine a new #1 contender. It comes down to one of the Bellas, Maryse and Gail Kim. Gail eliminates Maryse. Gail throws out the Bella as the referees aren't looking. The other Bella comes from under the ring and eliminates Gail.
Winner: Bella
- After the match, Eve Torres runs in and tries to tell them about the twins making the switch and cheating. The other Bella runs in and attacks Eve, laying her out. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we see highlights from John Cena's rap against The Rock last week. We go live via satellite to The Rock at his home in Los Angeles. Rock's music hits in the arena and the crowd pops. We see The Rock at home with his back turned. He's mocking Cena, the rapper. Rock turns around and is wearing Cena's hat and pendant. Rock mocks Cena trying to rap.
Rock rips off the Cena gear and goes to his normal self. Rock talks about the electricity in the air and says that after all that happened, Cena chose to rap to him. You address me in the form of rap, he says. Rock mocks Cena's look and mannerisms some more. Rock reminds us how this all started, when Cena called him a liar in public when Rock said he loves WWE. Rock says Cena insulted him and his family. Rock says his love for WWE is endless. Rock says his blood is WWE and talks about his grandfather and father, both Hall of Famers.
We see Jerry Lawler and Matthews on commentary, no Michael Cole yet. Triple H does his usual entrance and is dressed in street clothes tonight. We get the first official graphic for Triple H vs. Undertaker at WrestleMania 27. Triple H tries to begin his promo but the crowd is still rowdy for his return. They start chanting for Triple H now. He says it's good to see the fans too. He says he's done everything there is to do in WWE. Triple H talks about some of his accomplishments and happenings during his WWE career. Triple H says he has outlasted everyone for 16 years, except one - The Deadman.
Triple H says Taker's now referred to as The Last Outlaw. Triple H says not yet, because there's two outlaws. Triple H says he and Taker are a lot alike. Triple H talks about Taker's streak now. He says when Taker looks around the locker room, he is the only true challenge he has left. Triple H says the only true challenge he has left is ending the streak. Triple H says it will happen at WrestleMania 27, and looks up at the banner hanging. Triple H says they will define an era at WrestleMania. Triple H says nothing else will matter that night because there can only be one. Triple H says all Taker has left is the streak, and when it dies Taker dies. Triple H says if he can't end the streak, he will die trying. Triple H's music hits and he tosses the mic before posing in the corner. Sheamus' music hits and out he comes to the stage.
Sheamus makes his way down to the ring. As he enters, Triple H hits him with a knee to the gut and Sheamus goes down. Triple H tosses Sheamus over the ropes and to the floor. Triple H follows him and unloads with right hands and throws him into the barrier and then the ring post. Triple H continues the assault, bringing Sheamus to the announcer's table and putting him on top. Triple H puts Sheamus through the announcer's table with a Pedigree. Triple H poses as the fans pop and his music plays. Sheamus is laid out on the broken announcer's table.
- Lawler announces that Shawn Michaels will speak out tonight about Triple H and The Undertaker. Josh Matthews says we will hear from Michael Cole later tonight to respond to Jerry Lawler. It's announced that The Rock has invited us into his home tonight for his response to John Cena. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we see a replay of Triple H destroying Sheamus. WWE officials are helping Sheamus to the back when the e-mail alert goes off. Lawler says he's always wanted to do this and makes the General Manager's announcement. Sheamus still must wrestle tonight and it will be against... Evan Bourne, making his return to RAW.
Sheamus vs. Evan Bourne
Evan Bourne gets a nice pop for his return. Sheamus struggles to get in the ring as the bell rings. Bourne attacks with a dropkick in the corner and unloads on Sheamus. Sheamus manages to shove him off but Bourne kicks him to the mat. Bourne goes up top and hits Air Bourne for the quick pin and the win.
Winner: Evan Bourne
- After the match, Michael Cole comes down to ringside and stands in front of Jerry Lawler. Cole says he's going to let us all know what he's doing at WrestleMania in just a few minutes. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Michael Cole is in the ring, asking for our attention. Lawler comes into the ring and Cole says he can't touch him or he's fired. Lawler gets in Cole's face. Cole says he wasn't intimidated last week on RAW. Cole says there is nobody on earth that has more guts than him. Cole says he never backs down from a fight. Cole says no to Lawler's WrestleMania challenge. Unless, Lawler accepts two conditions. Cole says one, his trainer can be in his corner. Two, Cole gets to choose the special referee. Lawler says he doesn't care who Cole has with him, the answer is yes. Cole is happy that we've got the match set for WrestleMania. Cole introduces his trainer and out comes Jack Swagger.
Swagger comes down and Cole is feeling more confident. Swagger ends up putting the ankle lock on Lawler. Lawler is tapping out but Swagger won't let go as Cole yells in his face. Swagger finally lets up and raises Cole's hand in the air as his music plays.
- We get more hype for The Rock tonight. Randy Orton is shown walking backstage as we go to commercial.
- We go to the ring and out comes Randy Orton to a big pop. Orton says he made a big mistake and should have kicked CM Punk harder. Orton talks about how faith won't stop him from kicking Punk's head off this time. Punk's music hits and out he comes with Nexus on the stage. Punk calls Orton an arrogant, predictable hypocrite. Punk says he's going to put Orton in the ground. Nexus huddles up and begins to march down to the ring when the e-mail alert goes off. Cole says he won't keep stealing the spotlight and lets Matthews make this announcement. The GM announces Randy Orton vs. CM Punk for WrestleMania. Orton will face members of Nexus over the next few weeks and if he wins, that member will be banned from ringside at WrestleMania. If Nexus members win, they can legally be in Punk's corner.
Randy Orton vs. Michael McGillicutty
Orton's first match is now as McGillicutty heads to the ring. They lock up and go at it. Orton turns it around and unloads with right hands in the corner. Orton with a big clothesline. Orton starts stomping and misses a knee drop. McGillicutty fires back. Orton clotheslines him out of the ring as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Orton runs into a dropkick. 2 count for McGillicutty. McGillicutty works Orton over in the corner now. Orton fights back but gets taken back to the mat. McGillicutty with a blockbuster and another 2 count. Orton fights out of a headlock with a back drop. McGillicutty runs into a big boot and two clotheslines from Orton. Orton with a powerslam and a backbreaker. Orton brings McGillicutty in from the apron with the second rope DDT. Orton nails the RKO for the pin and the win. McGillicutty is banned from Punk's corner at WrestleMania.
Winner: Randy Orton
- After the match, Orton poses before considering a punt kick on McGillicutty. Punk appears on the stage and orders Orton not to kick McGillicutty. Orton hits the punt on McGillicutty and flees the ring. Nexus chases Orton away from ringside. Orton goes into the crowd and stares down Nexus as his music plays.
- We get footage of Sin Cara being introduces in Mexico last week before going back to commercial with The Miz making his way out.
- Back from commercial and we see a replay of The Miz turning on his partner John Cena last week. Justin Roberts introduces our WWE Champion and out comes The Miz with Alex Riley. The Miz talks about The Rock responding to John Cena tonight. Miz said he called out Rock last week as well but he hasn't responded yet. Miz says Rock knows he is right, this is no longer Rock's show. Miz says Cena's days are numbered and Rock's are over. Miz says he is the biggest star in WWE, the reason everyone is there tonight. Miz goes on about how it's always about him. Miz says he will beat Cena at WrestleMania and beat The Rock on the same night. Miz says it again - he will beat Cena and Rock on the same night at WrestleMania.
Riley tells everyone to get on their feet and show some respect for The Miz. John Cena's music hits and out he comes.
Cena says Miz isn't well and pulls out a big mock doctor's note. Cena says Miz has obsessive compulsive disorder. Cena goes on picking on Miz until Alex Riley interrupts. Riley tries his hand at some comedy but it doesn't work. Cena tells Miz that Riley is bad for him as WWE Champion and mocks them both. Cena wants Miz to fire Riley tonight. Miz asks Cena if he's scared of Riley. Miz says he is mentoring the next generation of WWE Superstars, sharing his brilliance with Riley. Cena wants a match with Riley tonight and if Riley loses, he's fired. The Miz accepts... under one condition. Miz says he won't interfere but if Riley wins, Cena must admit that Miz is the greatest Superstar of all-time because he's The Miz and he's awesome. The Miz accepts for Riley. The e-mail alert goes off and it's announced that Riley vs. Cena tonight will be in a steel cage. The only way to win is by escaping the cage. We go to commercial.
Divas Battle Royal: Alicia Fox, Melina, Natalya, The Bella Twins, Maryse, Tamina, Gail Kim
WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres is on commentary as we come back and the Divas are going at it in the ring. This is to determine a new #1 contender. It comes down to one of the Bellas, Maryse and Gail Kim. Gail eliminates Maryse. Gail throws out the Bella as the referees aren't looking. The other Bella comes from under the ring and eliminates Gail.
Winner: Bella
- After the match, Eve Torres runs in and tries to tell them about the twins making the switch and cheating. The other Bella runs in and attacks Eve, laying her out. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and we see highlights from John Cena's rap against The Rock last week. We go live via satellite to The Rock at his home in Los Angeles. Rock's music hits in the arena and the crowd pops. We see The Rock at home with his back turned. He's mocking Cena, the rapper. Rock turns around and is wearing Cena's hat and pendant. Rock mocks Cena trying to rap.
Rock rips off the Cena gear and goes to his normal self. Rock talks about the electricity in the air and says that after all that happened, Cena chose to rap to him. You address me in the form of rap, he says. Rock mocks Cena's look and mannerisms some more. Rock reminds us how this all started, when Cena called him a liar in public when Rock said he loves WWE. Rock says Cena insulted him and his family. Rock says his love for WWE is endless. Rock says his blood is WWE and talks about his grandfather and father, both Hall of Famers.
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