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WWE 2011:
Pushing the Boundaries​

Rosters
As of November 20th, 2011​


Monday Night Raw

*Face
*Heel


Alberto Del Rio
Alex Riley
Big Show
Bo Dallas
Brodus Clay
CM Punk
Curt Hawkins
David Otunga
Dolph Ziggler
Drew McIntyre
Epico
Evan Bourne
Goldust
Hunico
Jack Swagger
John Cena
JTG
Kofi Kingston
Mark Magnus
Mike Hennig
Primo
R-Truth
Rey Mysterio - Currently Inactive
Santino Marella
Skip Sheffield - Currently Inactive
The Miz
Tyler Reks
Vladimir Kozlov
Xavier Woods
Zack Ryder


Champions

WWE Champion: John Cena
United States Champion: Drew McIntyre
WWE Tag Team Champions: All World Promotions (David Otunga & Mike Hennig)
WWE Divas Champion: Beth Phoenix


Other On Air Talent

Triple H: WWE COO
Mr John Laurinaitis: General Manager
Michael Cole: Commentator
Jerry Lawler: Commentator
Scott Stanford: Backstage Interviewer
Justin Roberts: Ring Announcer
AW - Manager of All World Promotions
Vickie Guerrero; Dolph Ziggler's Manager
Vince McMahon - Makes Occasional Appearances
The Rock - Makes Occasional Appearances; John Cena's Wrestlemania 28 Opponent


Teams/ Alliances

The Laurinaitis Administration (John Laurinaitis, The Miz, R-Truth & Brodus Clay)
David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty
The Awesome Truth (The Miz & R-Truth)
Dolph Ziggler & Vickie Guerrero
Curt Hawkins & Primo
The Odd Couple (Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov)
Los Aviadores (Epico, Hunico & Sarita)
All World Promotions (AW, Mark Magnus, David Otunga, Mike Hennig & Raquel Diaz)



Friday Night Smackdown

*Face
*Heel


Christian
Cody Rhodes
Damien Sandow - Yet to Debut
Daniel Bryan
Darren Young
Derrick Bateman
Heath Slater
Jey Uso
Jimmy Uso
Jinder Mahal
John Morrison
Johnny Curtis
Justin Gabriel
Kane - Currently Inactive
Mark Henry
Randy Orton
Percy Watson
Scotty 2 Hotty
Sheamus - Currently Inactive
Sin Cara
Ted DiBiase
Trent Barretta
Titus O'Neill
Tomko
Tyson Kidd
The Great Khali
The Undertaker - Currently Inactive
Wade Barrett
William Regal
Yoshi Tatsu


Champions

World Heavyweight Champion: Mark Henry
Intercontinental Champion: Cody Rhodes
WWE Tag Team Champions: All World Promotions (David Otunga & Mike Hennig)
WWE Divas Champion: Beth Phoenix



Other On Air Talent

Triple H: WWE COO
Theodore Long: General Manager
Edge: Assistant General Manager
Michael Cole: Commentator
Booker T: Commentator
Josh Matthews: Commentator
Matt Striker: Backstage Interviewer
Tony Chimel: Ring Announcer


Teams/Alliances

The Great Khali & Jinder Mahal
The Usos (Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso)
Fighting For Freedom (Derrick Bateman & Johnny Curtis)
The Showtime Players (Percy Watson & Titus O'Neill)
Christian, Tyson Kidd & Tomko


Divas
All Divas are eligible to appear on both Raw and Smackdown

AJ
Alicia Fox
Beth Phoenix
Brie Bella
Eve
Kaitlyn
Kelly Kelly
Kharma - Currently Inactive
Layla - Currently Inactive
Maryse
Natalya
Nikki Bella
Raquel Diaz
Sarita
Tamina


Teams/Alliances

The Divas of Doom (Beth Phoenix & Natalya)
The Bella Twins (Brie Bella & Nikki Bella)
The Chickbusters (AJ & Kaitlyn)


*Both the WWE Tag Team Championships and the WWE Divas Championship can be defended on both Smackdown and Raw.

Title Histories:

WWE Championship:

(1) Alberto Del Rio (August 14th 2011 - October 2nd 2011)
Defeated CM Punk after cashing in Money in the Bank Contract (Summerslam)

(10) John Cena (October 2nd 2011 - present)
Defeated Alberto Del Rio in a Hell in a Cell Match (Hell in a Cell)

World Heavyweight Championship:

(3) Randy Orton (August 14th 2011 - September 18th 2011)
Defeated Christian in a No Holds Barred Match (Summerslam)

(1) Mark Henry (September 18th 2011 - present)
Defeated Randy Orton in a Six-Pack Challenge also featuring Sheamus, Wade Barrett, John Morrison & The Great Khali (Night of Champions)

United States Championship:

(1) Dolph Ziggler (June 19th 2011 - October 24th 2011)
Defeated Kofi Kingston (Capitol Punishment)

(1) Drew McIntyre (October 24th 2011 - present)
Defeated Dolph Ziggler (Raw Supershow)

Intercontinental Championship:

(1) Cody Rhodes (August 12th 2011 - present)
Defeated Ezekiel Jackson (Smackdown)

WWE Divas Championship:

(1) Kelly Kelly (June 20th 2011 - September 18th 2011)
Defeated Brie Bella
(Raw)

(1) Beth Phoenix (September 18th 2011 - present)
Defeated Kelly Kelly
(Night of Champions)

WWE Tag Team Championships:

(2) David Otunga & (1) Michael McGillicutty (May 23rd 2011 - September 18th 2011)
Defeated Big Show and Kane
(Raw)

(2) The Odd Couple ((2) Santino Marella & (2) Vladimir Kozlov) (September 18th 2011 - November 20th 2011)
Defeated David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty
(Night of Champions)

(2) All World Promotions ((3) David Otunga & (2) Mike Hennig) (November 20th 2011 - present)
Defeated The Odd Couple
(Survivor Series)

Pay-Per-Views and Special Shows:​

Night of Champions (September 18th 2011 - Buffalo, New York)
Hell in a Cell (October 2nd 2011 - New Orleans, Louisiana)
3-Hour Raw Supershow (October 24th 2011 - Miami, Florida)
Survivor Series (November 20th 2011 - New York City)
TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (December 18th 2011 - Baltimore, Maryland)
 
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[QUOTE="pwtorch.com] BREAKING WWE NEWS!

Just hours after the Hell in a Cell event, WWE have released a press statement stating that the planned Vengeance PPV scheduled for October 23rd has been cancelled. It is thought that this decision might have been made as the company is looking to increase the build to Survivor Series.

We'll have more on this shocking development in the next few hours as Raw heads to the Cajundome in Lafayette.[/QUOTE]

Hey.
 
#131 · (Edited)
[QUOTE="pwtorch.com] BREAKING WWE NEWS!

Just hours after the Hell in a Cell event, WWE have released a press statement stating that the planned Vengeance PPV scheduled for October 23rd has been cancelled. It is thought that this decision might have been made as the company is looking to increase the build to Survivor Series.

We'll have more on this shocking development in the next few hours as Raw heads to the Cajundome in Lafayette.[/QUOTE]

Hey.
 
#133 ·
I was surprised you ever left this thread to be honest, as you were really starting to make your mark. Shame your NXT project's over but I think this was always the one with the most legs. Look forward to what you've got lined up. Good luck back in the saddle mate (Y)
 
#134 ·

Monday Night Raw Preview
3rd October 2011
Cajundome – Lafayette, Louisiana​

We are just one night removed from the Hell in a Cell event, and Raw rolls into the Cajundome where the Raw Superstars look back on the thrills and spills of the night before; but not forgetting to look forward at the road in front of them as the Road to Survivor Series starts tonight!

John Cena was able to pull off the victory last night and win the WWE Championship for an unprecedented tenth time, as he was able to defeat Alberto Del Rio in a Hell in a Cell match. Cena got the win by using the resources under the ring to his advantage, plunging Del Rio through a table with a top rope Attitude Adjustment, but it was what happened when he was celebrating in the back that has everyone talking. Cena was confronted by none other than his Wrestlemania 28 opponent, The Rock. Cena pledged to 'The Great One' that he will hold onto the gold until April 1st, but 'The Champ' will know that there will be a lot of hard work keeping the title before he collides with The Rock in Miami. As for tonight, Cena is set to deliver a 'Championship Address', where there is a good chance he might mention his chance encounter with The Rock last night. And what about Del Rio? Will we hear what plans he has in store for the future now that he is no longer champion?

In a tag team match last night, The Awesome Truth of The Laurinaitis Administration were able to defeat the very capable team of CM Punk and Kofi Kingston; thanks to one Kevin Nash. Nash has targeted Punk ever since Summerslam, costing him the WWE Championship three times in the space of just under two months. After his appearance last night, Nash's close friend, Triple H - who also happens to be the COO of the entire WWE - wants answers... and he intends on getting them tonight in Lafayette. It is unknown where 'The Game' will be able to coax Nash to come out and break his silence, but it isn't going to stop the boss who has had enough of this. Punk meanwhile, is not scheduled to appear in the Cajundome tonight... could this mean that Nash will give us some answers?

Two champions on the Raw brand were able to successfully defend their titles last night; Dolph Ziggler and Beth Phoenix. Ziggler was able to overcome Drew McIntyre - who had the choice between the United States Championship and the managerial services of Vickie Guerrero - after McIntyre went for the gold. Phoenix, meanwhile, defended the Divas Championship against the woman she won it off at Night of Champions, Kelly Kelly. Beth got the win after Kelly was distracted after seeing her best friend Eve knocked out by Phoenix's partner, Natalya. Eve gets the chance for revenge tonight as she squares off with 'The Anvillette'. McIntyre on the other hand, faces JTG. Will Eve and Drew Mac be able to bounce back after disappointing nights last night?

In an impromptu match last night, Brodus Clay continued his dominance as Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis decreed he would face one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Santino Marella, after Marella, his partner Vladimir Kozlov and Raw's newest Superstar Xavier Woods were caught making fun of Laurinaitis' voice. Santino sustained injuries not allowing him to appear on Raw tonight, but Kozlov gets the chance to face the man responsible, Brodus Clay.

Also tonight, the newest tag team on Raw, Curt Hawkins & Primo will be in action!​

Confirmed for Raw:

Triple H Calls out Kevin Nash
John Cena's Championship Address

WWE Tag Team Champion Vladimir Kozlov vs Brodus Clay
Natalya vs Eve

Drew McIntyre vs JTG
Curt Hawkins & Primo in action!

& Much, Much More!​
 
#135 ·

Monday Night Raw
3rd October 2011
Cajundome – Lafayette, Louisiana​

We kick off Raw with an opening video package of the events that went down last night at the Hell in a Cell event on the Raw side of things; Drew McIntyre turns on Dolph Ziggler but ultimately fails to capture the United States Championship, Beth Phoenix planting Kelly Kelly with the Glam Slam and retaining the Divas Championship, Kevin Nash costing CM Punk and Kofi Kingston their match against the Awesome Truth and then the post-match attack by the Laurinaitis Administration... and finally some spliced images from the WWE Championship Hell in a Cell Match where John Cena ultimately was Maddoxious and won the WWE Championship for a record tenth time after giving Alberto Del Rio an Attitude Adjustment through a table from the top rope. Just when the VP is about to end... we get one more shot of the staredown between Cena and The Rock backstage last night. We now head into the arena to hear the buzzing Cajundome crowd, no commentators, no ring announcers can be heard... and shots of the ringside area reveal that there is a grand elaborate celebration set up in the ring with balloons and streamers hanging from the rafters amidst a dark blue light. There's some confusion amongst the faces of the fans, but all is revealed...

*REALEZA*​

There is a decent out-pouring of heat around the arena... as the now FORMER WWE Champion ALBERTO DEL RIO walks out onto the stage, with an extremely sour look on his face. There is no expensive car, no pyro, no personal announcements either, as RICARDO RODRIGUEZ walks out a few seconds behind his employer, also not looking particularly happy. Both of the Mexicans make their way down to the ring slowly; Del Rio favouring his back a little after the top rope Attitude Adjustment through a table last night.

Michael Cole: Hello, and welcome to Monday Night Raw! Michael Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler here; and we are just one night removed from the thrilling Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View, where this man, Alberto Del Rio, lost the WWE Championship to John Cena inside the career-shortening structure.

Jerry Lawler: Good evening, Michael – To me, it looks like we are all set up in the ring for a celebration of some kind; but Alberto Del Rio doesn't look like he's in a celebrating mood, because he's got nothing to celebrate after what happened last night!

Michael Cole: I thought that perhaps John Cena was going to come out here and celebrate his unprecedented tenth WWE Championship Maddoxy; but I guess we still have that to come later on in the show.

Jerry Lawler: Last night was one hell of a show; and John Cena was able to capture the WWE Title after he delivered an Attitude Adjustment from the top rope; through a table! Alberto Del Rio put in a very good showing last night I have to admit, and for the first time, he actually looked like a champion.

Del Rio gets into the ring, retrieving a microphone from the top of the steel steps before he hops up onto the apron and gets in the ring through the ropes. He still wears a sour look on his face after losing his prized possession last night. Del Rio takes his place next to a podium in the ring, as the lights return to normal from the blueish tint and he looks around the arena with that harsh scowl. 'Realeza' cuts off and Del Rio slowly nods his head as he accepts the boos from the crowd, Ricardo stands a few paces behind his boss as he begins his address.

Alberto Del Rio: All of dis... All of what ju all see right now.... is the party, the fiesta I had planned after I walked out of Hell in a Cell with the WWE Championship.

A cheer is heard as we haven't had to sit through another one of Del Rio's celebrations.

Alberto Del Rio: I was dat confident dat I was going to beat John Cena inside Hell in a Cell and retain my title, dat I paid for all of dis out of my own pocket; it was too late to cancel my fiesta. See, I'm still going to have a party right now, but I am going to celebrate the future and not the past.

Del Rio brings his head up for the first time tonight, with a flicker of hope in his eyes.

Alberto Del Rio: I am celebrating the future where Alberto Del Rio climbs his way back up the ladder and once again becomes the WWE Champion.

A lot of booing for that comment, as the fans clearly do not want to see that.

Alberto Del Rio: Ju see, I was once a perro like all of ju; I was nothing in dis world. I came from living on the streets in Mexico City to being the WWE Champion... dat doesn't just happen to anyone. I realised dat ju have to take the shortcuts presented to ju; even if your heart tells ju it is the wrong thing to do.

The fans start to lighten up to ADR, allowing him to speak.

Alberto Del Rio: Ju see, dat is how I got to where I am today... I didn't listen to my heart.

A lot of booing now, as any signs of Del Rio actually being an honest person is now out of the window.

Alberto Del Rio: If I had listened to my heart, I wouldn't even be standing in dis ring; I'd be working at some disgusting, smelly, worthless promotion in Mexico - donating my earnings to the local church - where my endless talents would be wasted! My heart told me dat was the right thing to do, but it was my mind dat told me I should keep my money for myself and come to America, where I started from the bottom and now I am one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time!

A lot of heat is dished out after those comments, as there is so much to disagree with. Noticeably, Rodriguez looks a little uncomfortable as he stands behind Del Rio.

Alberto Del Rio: Ju worthless people can boo all ju like, because there is no denying dat the name Alberto Del Rio will go down in history as a legend. I have won the biggest Royal Rumble of all time, competed at Wrestlemania, won Money in the Bank and became the WWE Champion in less than one year; no one in the history of this business can say dat they have done dat.

Del Rio beams out to the fans who are shitting all over him.

Alberto Del Rio: Ju think I did all dat by listening to my heart? Ju think I come out here and rely on the support of all ju ignorant and worthless people? Ju people really think dat I care what ju all think? I'm not John Cena, I don't need to rely on my heart... I use my mind to keep me on top of the world.

Alberto turns to his friend/ring announcer standing behind him.

Alberto Del Rio: I make the most of the opportunities presented to me, but not only dat, I know how to create dem for myself. Ju see, Ricardo here, he is a simple man... but he is a smart man. He know dat what I pay him for may not be the right thing to do, but he does it anyway... because he knows dat the money is worth all of it.

Rodriguez slowly nods his head... he doesn't look too sold on the idea, but Del Rio nudges him in jest, which causes Ricardo to crack a smile.

Alberto Del Rio: Haha, Ricardo might not like helping me win my matches, but he does it anyway... because he believes that a world with Alberto Del Rio at the top of it, is the best world imaginable. But the thing is... even though I like to take advantage, and use Ricardo to help me win... I am not the WWE Champion right now.

A loud cheer erupts around the arena, as the almost happy Del Rio's smile vanishes and he scowls around the arena.

Alberto Del Rio: Ricardo, because ju were not able to make it to Hell in a Cell last night... I was not able to defeat John Cena; because you were STUPID enough to get jurself taken out last week, I am not the WWE Champion! Dat title is mine! But I don't have it any more because of ju!

Del Rio presses his finger into Ricardo's chest with each sentence, the rage building inside of him with every word.

Alberto Del Rio: I've had to waste my own money on dis fiesta, I've lost the most important thing in this business... and I was embarrassed last night by John Cena! It was all jur fault! And the best part... I paid ju for all of it too!

Rodriguez holds his arms out in protest, apologizing profusely for what happened, telling him that he'll take a pay cut; he'll do anything.

Alberto Del Rio: Ju're damn right ju will take a pay cut! As of dis moment, you'll work for me for nothing because ju are WORTHLESS!!

The fans are totally shocked, as Del Rio now grabs Ricardo... and bounces his head off of the podium!!! Rodriguez drops to the floor in a heap, as in a blind rage, Del Rio kicks the podium over, and he looks down at the man who he was like a brother to, with a look of severe disdain... before he slaps on the CROSS ARMBREAKER!!! The fans are booing Del Rio even more than before, as he has betrayed the man that has stood by him throughout his maiden year in the WWE. After a few seconds, Del Rio releases the hold and gets to his feet; dragging Rodriguez up as well and pulling him out of the ring... Del Rio is taking the battered Rodrgiuez with him!

Jerry Lawler: Alberto Del Rio has snapped here tonight! I don't think it is fair that he blames Ricardo for all of his problems... and why is he taking Ricardo with him?

Michael Cole: That fat idiot is still employed by Del Rio; Ricardo Rodriguez is contracted to Alberto Del Rio and Alberto Del Rio only. If he wants to stay here on Raw he has to stick by Del Rio no matter what.

Jerry Lawler: He can't do that!

Michael Cole: Yes he can, King! We've already had a shocking start to Monday Night Raw, but stay tuned because we're going to hear from the new WWE Champion John Cena, as well from the WWE COO Triple H where he will cal out Kevin Nash!

*Commercial Break*​

After the commercial, we get a shot of the parking lot... where a grand limousine pulls up into view. The driver comes from the front of the car and walks to the back to open the door, revealing the WWE COO TRIPLE H has arrived in Lafayette! “The Game”'s appearance causes the fans in the arena to go crazy, as he stares around the parking structure before swiftly leaving the scene, thanking his driver as he does. We not head to a shot of the announce table.

Michael Cole: There he was, ladies and gentlemen, Triple H – the Chief Operating Officer of the WWE – is in attendance tonight, as he will come out to the ring and look for answers from Kevin Nash.

Jerry Lawler: Kevin Nash cost CM Punk and Kofi Kingston last night, we know Kofi is here tonight but Punk has vowed that he will not be on Raw until he gets some answers.

Michael Cole: This is of course not the only business Triple H has to deal with this week, as he is going to be on Smackdown this Friday night to give General Manager Theodore Long a Performance Evaluation! There has been unrest from multiple Smackdown Superstars, which means that Mr Long might be in for some trouble this Friday night.

*A GLOBAL FORCE*​

There's a massive outpouring of heat in the arena for the Raw General Manager JOHN LAURINAITIS as he walks out onto the stage with a massive shit-eating grin on his face as usual.

Michael Cole: Now HERE is a General Manager that we can all look up to and appreciate! Teddy Long needs to watch how John Laurinaitis manages this show and take notes is he wants to keep his job!

Jerry Lawler: So Teddy should get himself a 350 lb monster to take out anyone that gets on the wrong side of him too then?

Cole has no come back for that as Laurinaitis steadies himself on the stage and allows his music to cut out, revealing the mammoth boos from the crowd in attendance. Almost completely oblivious, Johnny begins, talking through the masses of heat.

John Laurinaitis: My name is John Laurinaitis, and I am the Permanent General Manager of Monday Night Raw.

The booing at the end of the sentence is louder than what it was during it.

John Laurinaitis: Last night at Hell in a Cell, my elite team of Raw Superstars, the Laurinaitis Administration, won both of the matches that Administration members competed in... I expected nothing less.

Johnny grins out to the fans.

John Laurinaitis: I have two big announcements to make tonight... Firstly, that in three week's time, Monday Night Raw will be hosting a special three hour Supershow, where all of the WWE Superstars will be invited to attend. In addition to this I have had an idea to make the Raw Supershow even more... super.

Laurinaitis smirks at his 'joke' whilst the fans boo his cockiness.

John Laurinaitis: On our Raw Supershow, the new WWE Champion John Cena will be making his first title defence against the winner of a four man Number One Contender's Tournament that will start... right now.

A decent pop is heard from the fans for the announcement.

John Laurinaitis: So everyone, I hope you enjoy the three weeks of John Cena's title reign... because in three weeks, the WWE Championship will be around the waist of one of the Laurinaitis Administration.

“THE TRUTH... HAS SET ME FREE!”
*SHUT UP*​

The heat from the GM's comments becomes even louder as R-TRUTH comes out onto the stage with a huge scowl on his face as usual, but he lightens up to shake hands with Laurinaitis before he starts walking down the ramp towards the ring; shouting abuse at the fans in the front row as he does. Laurinaitis applauds Truth as he walks down to the ring, but he then turns to leave, believing that his Administration member will be able to handle business without his presence.

Michael Cole: R-Truth challenged John Cena for the WWE Championship at Capitol Punishment a few months back but he came short. However, since then he's became part of The Awesome Truth as well as the Laurinaitis Administration; we could be looking at the next WWE Champion right here.

Jerry Lawler: I'm still thinking of a reason why R-Truth has been included in this tournament; if anything, it should be Brodus Clay getting this opportunity tonight.

Michael Cole: Brodus Clay's time will come; just you wait, King! The reason why Brodus Clay is not one of the four men included in this Number One Contender's Tournament is because John Laurinaitis was only allowed to handpick two Superstars... and Triple H selected the other two.

Truth gets into the ring and marches around it several times, eyeing up the fans and hurling abuse at them. He doesn't make much of a fuss and looks to the stage as he awaits his opponent.

*SOS*​

There's a grand pop in the arena for the man who's stock is on the rise on Raw, KOFI KINGSTON, coming out looking optimistic about being given this chance against Truth. He gets onto the stage and sets off his pyro with the Boom Claps and then a further burst once he's jumped onto the stage.

Jerry Lawler: Here's a young man that deserves a chance to become the Number One Contender! Kofi Kingston has sat back and watched others get title shots ahead of him, but now he has the opportunity to finally get himself that one-on-one WWE Championship match.

Michael Cole: R-Truth has been competing for over a decade; you really think that Kofi Kingston is going to even make it past this stage? He couldn't even win last night!

Jerry Lawler: And I think we all know why that is!

Michael Cole: The Awesome Truth winning that match was a formality and you know it, Lawler.

Kingston gets into the ring after slapping hands with the fans in the front row; and he quickly looks the snarling R-Truth up and down before scaling the turnbuckle and Boom Clapping a little more. Kofi nods his head as if he is pleased that Triple H has given him this chance.

Match One:
WWE Championship #1 Contender's Tournament Semi-Final:
R-Truth vs Kofi Kingston​

The bell rings, and both men start to circle the ring with the very same look of hunger in their eyes. Truth is the first man to make his move, charging at Kingston, but Kofi's agility enables him to leap up into the air and allow Truth to run underneath him. Truth turns around and tries it again, but the focused Kingston catches him with an Arm Drag! Truth is right back up again, trying to catch Kofi once more, but the crafty Ghanaian ducks a clothesline attempt and catches Truth with a Dropkick to the face as he comes back off of the ropes! Kofi hooks both legs for an early cover...One! Two! Kickout!

Kingston applies a headlock on Truth in the centre of the ring immediately after the failed pin attempt, using his body weight to keep Truth down. Truth is quick to escape the hold though, as he grabs Kofi's arm and transitions into a Hammerlock. Kofi tries to negotiate his way out of the situation, Truth takes advantage and smashes Kingston in the back of the head with his free hand! Kofi drops to a knee after the impact, and Truth grabs Kofi by the hair... and slams the back of Kingston's head into the canvas! Truth accepts his scolding from the referee, and he rolls Kofi over onto his front. Rebounding off of the ropes, Truth keeps the attacks targeted at the back of Kofi's head as he drops a knee onto the back of Kofi's head! Sickening impact!!

It isn't pretty, but it is effective; Truth now brings Kofi up to his feet and goes behind – and takes Kingston down with a Russian Leg Sweep!! The back of Kofi's head once again bounces off of the mat, and Truth goes right into the lateral press! One! Two! Th-Kickout! Truth looks a little frustrated as he gets up onto a knee, Kingston starting to make his own way up also. Truth waits on him to get to his feet, and once he does, Truth goes for a Clothesline, but Kofi ducks it again! Kofi runs against the ropes after dodging the move, but Truth catches him in the side of the head with a Jumping Calf Kick!! Kofi slumps against the mat again, and Truth nods his head and does a little jig to the heat of the crowd.

Kingston is in trouble now, as he gets to his knees, and then onto his feet with his head hanging down, and Truth comes in looking for the SCISSORS KICK!! - But Kofi moves at the last second!! Kingston leans back against the ropes as he tries to regain his bearings, and Truth comes at him again with a full head of steam, but Kingston drops the top rope, causing Truth to tumble down to the floor! Kofi steadies himself as he waits upon Truth to get back up, and once this condition has been fulfilled, Kofi pulls himself over the ropes and takes R-Truth out with a Plancha!! Kofi roars for the fans, before he takes his opponent and the action back into the ring.

Truth uses the turnbuckle to get himself back up properly, but Kingston runs over and leaps onto the top rope, looking for those mounted punches, but Truth knows this and runs towards the centre of the ring to avoid them. Instead, Kofi stands up tall on the top rope and leaps backwards, turning in mid-air to connect with a Cross Body!! Kofi stays on top for the pin! One! Two! Thr-NO! Truth slides his shoulder up as the commentators put over how well these two have come to know how each other work in the ring. Kingston gets back up to his feet and he starts slapping to the fans, and he goes for the TROUBLE IN PARADISE – But Truth ducks it! Truth turns Kofi around and tries to hook him for the LITTLE JIMMY – but Kofi turns out of it and plants Truth with the SOS!! Kingston stays in the Ranhei pin! One! Two! Thre-NO!!

Truth stays in it for a little longer, but once he's back up to his feet Kofi is waiting for him and he takes Truth down with a couple of double-handed slaps to the chest to knock him down and then a high-angle shot to the face to knock him down in the centre of the ring. Kofi runs back off of the ropes - “BOOM! BOOM!” - BOOM DROP CONNECTS! The fans cheer loudly now as Kingston crouches down in the corner and begins to line R-Truth up again. After a few seconds Truth gets back up to his feet, and Kofi is able to strike with TROUBLE IN PARADISE!!! Kingston falls onto Truth; hooking both legs! One! Two!! Three!!!​

Winner: Kofi Kingston (10.41)​

*SOS*​

The fans are all on their feet as Kofi triumphantly rises to his feet and fires his fist into the air before he has his arm raised high by the referee, ecstatic that he has won this MASSIVE match for him. Truth holds the top of his head, as he rolls out of the ring, clearly disappointed.

Michael Cole: As much as I believed that he didn't have it in him; that was one hell of a performance by Kofi Kingston out there.

Jerry Lawler: And one hell of an important win! All Kofi has to do now is beat the winner of next week's semi-final and he will be the new Number One Contender for the WWE Championship!

Michael Cole: He's said before that he wants to be able to have a one-on-one match for the WWE Championship, and this could really be his chance.

Jerry Lawler: Well, I'll have to admit that he will be in for one tough test regardless of who his opponent in the final will be; considering who we have just been informed his opponent COULD be.

Michael Cole: It is going to be a very interesting encounter in two week's time... because Kofi Kingston will be facing THE MIZ or CM PUNK with the opportunity to face John Cena for the WWE Title on the Raw Supershow. Folks! Please s – 30 minstay tuned in because after the break we are going to be hearing from our United States Champion Dolph Ziggler!

*Commercial Break*

Returning to Raw and we’re in the interview area now with the ever – enthusiastic MATT STRIKER waiting for his cue. He takes in a breath and goes for it.

Matt Striker: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guests at this time... the United States Champion Dolph Ziggler and his manager Vickie Guerrero.

A mixed reaction echoes around the Cajundome for DOLPH ZIGGLER, but they turn into solid boos as VICKIE GUERRERO also walks into the shot. Ziggler has his hoodie zipped up all the way to the top and his United States Championship is draped over his shoulder and he looks down at the floor whilst waiting for the question.

Matt Striker: Dolph, last night at Hell in a Cell, Drew McIntyre decided to decline yours and Vickie’s offer of an alliance and went for the United States Championship instead. What are your thoughts on this?

Ziggler finally looks up at Striker and talks in a slow, calm tone.

Dolph Ziggler: Matt, last week, all I heard was “Drew McIntyre is going to turn on you and take the United States Championship from you” amongst other possible scenarios for what could have happened last night... but let me tell you what did happen last night...

Dolph smirks as he talks now with a little more conviction in his voice.

Dolph Ziggler: Drew McIntyre did turn on me last week and try to throw everything Vickie and I had done for him back in our faces... but what happened last night was always the foregone conclusion which no-one else seemed to think of. What happened last night at Hell in a Cell was me proving why I am the greatest United States Champion in history and me proving why you should NEVER underestimate Dolph Ziggler.

The US Champion spits the last few words of that sentence out.

Dolph Ziggler: As usual, last night I walked out of the arena looking every single bit as damn good as I did walking in (points to the belt) with the United States Championship.

Vickie Guerrero: Excuse me.

Ziggler gladly allows his manager to talk, but those dreaded words unleash a barrel of hate from the fans.

Vickie Guerrero: Last night, Drew McIntyre made the biggest mistake of his career when he decided not to join forces with myself and Dolph... but the embarrassment he felt last night after being defeated so convincingly by Dolph is nothing compared to what we have in store for him.

The fans boo, but some cheer as this means that this thing is far from over.

Vickie Guerrero: I do not take “No” for an answer, and Drew McIntyre is going to forever regret the day that he said “No” to Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler.

Matt Striker: So does this mean that you’d both be willing to allow Drew McIntyre another chance at the United States Championship... say if he wins his match tonight?

Dolph Ziggler: It is going to take a lot more than that, Matt. Anyone can go out there and beat some no-name that isn’t even worthy enough to lace my boots, Drew... if you want another shot at this; you have to impress us.

Ziggler pulls his hood down and Guerrero looks the United States Champion up and down with a smile on her face as Ziggler smirks.

Dolph Ziggler: And trust me... it is hard to impress Perfection. Later, marks.

Ziggles gives the camera an intense stare before leaving the shot with Guerrero following suit close behind. Striker looks on with an intrigued look on his face. We head back to the arena with our commentary team at the desk.

Michael Cole: Well, as we saw Dolph Ziggler refer to there, last night, Drew McIntyre chose to fight for the United States Championship instead of laying down in the centre of the ring and allowing Ziggler to pin him, thus earning himself the managerial services of Vickie Guerrero. Let’s see how all that works out for ya, Drew!

Jerry Lawler: Oh would you stop it, Michael? Drew almost won the title on two separate occasions last night, I wouldn’t call it a “convincing” Maddoxy like Ziggler made it out to be!

Michael Cole: Ziggler is still the champion; that is convincing enough for me.

Jerry Lawler: Anyway, let’s get on with it... and we have some more tag team action now – Michael, do you have any idea who these two guys are?

The cameras turn to the ring where there are two men, one with an obvious chip on his shoulder is introduced to us as BRAD MADDOX, and whilst the other is an extremely enthusiastic young man who we learn is called BO DALLAS. They get a nothing reaction from the fans as everyone turns their attention over to the stage where we wait the opponents.

*IN THE MIDDLE OF IT NOW*​

Nothing major, but there is a negative reaction from the fans for Raw’s newest tandem CURT HAWKINS & PRIMO, making their first appearance on the red brand as a tag team. Primo seems to have adopted more of Curt’s style as he now wears black tights with ‘PRIMO’ down the side to match Hawkins’ jeans-kinda-trousers. Hawkins is as usual holding DAT CANE~! And the two former friends of Zack Ryder saunter down to the ring, almost laughing at the ‘opposition’ in front of them.

Michael Cole: Well, ever since deciding to join forces and become a tag team, Curt Hawkins and Primo have had some success on Superstars on Thursday Nights; and they are undefeated as a team, looking to continue that tonight against... Maddox and Dallas!

Jerry Lawler: I’ve been impressed with these two on Superstars, Cole, and they have made it clear that they want a shot at the WWE Tag Team Championships in the near future, but after what we saw happen to Santino Marella last night, I’m not sure how long it will be until we see another tag team title match.

Michael Cole: Santino’s partner Vladimir Kozlov gets a chance to avenge Santino against Brodus Clay tonight, but let’s focus on this match; where John Laurinaitis has been so kind as to allow these two to shows their skills on a bigger stage.

Jerry Lawler: We’ve seen tag teams come and go over the years, so I hope for these guys’ sake that they’re able to stick around!

Hawkins and Primo get into the ring and Curt passes his jacket and cane down to someone at ringside, telling them to “look after it, chump”, before he joins his partner. Curt decides he wants to get the match underway, whilst the jobbers decide between them that Maddox will be the man that kicks the contest off. The ref is happy with everything and he calls for the bell!

Match Two:
Tag Team Match:
Curt Hawkins & Primo vs Brad Maddox & Bo Dallas​

Hawkins and Maddox meet in the centre of the ring, and both men have a little staredown, before Hawkins levels the jobber with a right hand! Maddox scrambles against the ropes after the big hit, and Hawkins walks over to him and sends him across the ring, knocking him back down to the mat with a shoulder block! The poor young man lays on the floor in some pain already as Curt holds his arms up into the air and shouts out to the fans “YOU ALL WISH YOU WERE THIS GOOD!” Hawkins grabs Maddox by the neck and sends him into his team’s corner and lays a couple of stomps on him, before tagging Primo into the match. Primo athletically slingshots himself over the top rope, turning in mid air and landing with his boots in Maddox’s face! An impressive move, and Primo grabs Maddox by the arm and drags him towards the centre of the ring.

Maddox takes his time to get back to his feet, and when he does, Primo charges at him and wraps his legs around the kid’s head; taking him over with a Hurricanrana!! Maddox is turned inside out, and he lands right in front of his tag team partner Dallas! The young man on the apron bravely reaches in and slaps the back of his hurt partner, before climbing through the ropes and accepting Primo’s invitation to meet him in the centre of the ring. Primo starts to laugh back to Hawkins, as Dallas is a small man compared to him... but when Primo turns around... Bo connects with a forearm to the face! Primo is stunned and sent back into the ropes, as Dallas goes to whip him across the ring but Primo turns it around and sends Dallas for the ride; catching him with a Dropkick to the face when he returns!! The crowd boo as the heel tag team are back in control, and Primo grabs Bo by the hair and walks across to tag Hawkins back into the match.

Hawkins comes in cockily and Primo holds Bo up, with Hawkins using the opportunity to deliver straight punches to Dallas’s mid section and chest. Hawkins now grabs Dallas whilst Primo ascends the turnbuckle, sitting on the top turnbuckle waiting. Curt darts Dallas towards Primo in the corner and the Puerto Rican grabs his head as he comes and drills him with a TORNADO DDT!!! Dallas is out on the mat, as now Hawkins takes his turn to climb up the turnbuckle. As he does, Primo nails the recovering Maddox with a right hand which causes him to fall down to the floor. Hawkins is now ready on the top rope and he leaps down, crushing Dallas with the HEATSEEKING ELBOW!!! The fans boo as Hawkins hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...THREE!!!​

Winners: Curt Hawkins & Primo (4.03)​

*IN THE MIDDLE OF IT NOW*​

As routine as a win will ever get, Hawkins and Primo win their first match on Raw as a team. Hawkins laughs at the destroyed Bo in the centre of the ring, and he shouts down “BRO!” at him, possibly mocking his old friend Zack Ryder ( :side: ) as he then grabs Dallas off of the mat and launches him over the top rope, the youngster landing with a sick thud! Both men now demand they have their hands raised and then even motion around their waists that they are coming for the WWE Tag Team Championships! They high-five and start to leave the ring, looking pretty pleased with themselves.

Michael Cole: You see that, King? These guys want some gold! Was that match a direct message to Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov you think?

Jerry Lawler: I will agree that the best way to get your name in contention for a tag title shot is by winning tag team matches in an impressive way like we just saw, but I can’t help but feel these guys are just too cocky; they haven’t beaten any of the established teams in the WWE yet, these guys aren’t ready yet in my book.

Michael Cole: Oh, what do you know? You complained that Otunga and McGillicutty were too boring, and now we’ve got probably the most entertaining team in history, and you still complain! These guys LOVE to party and I think they’re gonna be partyin’ again tonight!

Jerry Lawler: Going to parties doesn’t make you entertaining, Cole.

Michael Cole: You’re just jealous of the young guys like myself, Curt Hawkins and Primo that are still young and cool enough to go to parties, this isn’t 1986 anymore, King! I’m just livin’ in the moment!

Jerry Lawler: I think it is time we headed to another commercial break, but stay tuned, because we’ve got some DIVAS in action next! I can’t wait!

*Commercial Break*

*GLAMAZON*​

There's a mixed reaction that reverberates around the arena for the arrival of the DIVAS OF DOOM. NATALYA is the one leading the way out tonight as she is in action, whilst the Divas Champion BETH PHOENIX is only a stride behind her, both women looking confident after Beth's successful retention last night.

Michael Cole: Here come the Divas of Doom; and these two are on one hell of a roll in the past months! You can see Beth Phoenix holding the Divas Championship; she was able to defeat Kelly Kelly AGAIN last night to retain her title, but tonight it is Natalya in action against Kelly's... friend... Eve.

Jerry Lawler: We've seen how impressive Beth Phoenix has been, but we've not seen as much from Natalya, so I'm really looking forwards to seeing what she can do out there.

Michael Cole: These two women – Natalya and Eve – do you think that the winner of this match could well be the next in line to face Phoenix for the title?

Jerry Lawler: We've got a lot of beautiful and talented Divas on the roster, but I believe that we're going to see two of the best out here tonight!

Natalya is the first to enter the ring, and she marches over to the turnbuckles to pose for the fans as Beth stands back and allows her partner to take the spotlight. Natalya gets down from the corner and she begins conversing with Phoenix; seemingly going over some last minute tactics.

*SHE LOOKS GOOD TO ME*​

There's a strong reception in the arena as EVE walks out onto the stage, and as she starts to make her way down to the ring, KELLY KELLY emerges out onto the stage and catches up with her; grabbing her hand. Eve has a look of confusion on her face, but Kelly mere says “I'm doing this with you, I don't want you to get hurt again.” Eve rolls her eyes a little, but after that she puts on a smile and nods at Kelly; the two walking down the aisle together.... however Eve still looks a little weirded out.

Jerry Lawler: Oh, this could turn into something great!

Michael Cole: You're old enough to be their father – stop it! But I have also noticed that Kelly Kelly seems to have grown a little fond of Eve recently, and it actually cost her last night against Beth Phoenix.

A replay is shown of Natalya near enough knocking Eve out at ringside at Hell in a Cell is shown, and Beth Phoenix hitting Kelly with the Glam Slam as Kelly is concerning about Eve.

Michael Cole: Kelly could potentially be Divas Champion right now – but she blew it because of Eve! That proves just how stupid Kelly Kelly is!

Jerry Lawler: She was just checking on her friend!

Michael Cole: And it cost her! She's developed this infatuation with Eve, and it is now costing her matches and championships!

Jerry Lawler: As a former competitor myself, I have to agree that if you want to be successful, what you do in the ring should be more important that what is happening out of it.

Eve is the first out of the two face Divas to reach the steps, and Kelly gazes from behind (rightfully so) as Eve walks up them, focused on Natalya in the ring. Kelly eventually makes her way into the ring afterwards, and she almost crumbles at the sight of the Divas of Doom standing before her with smug grins on their faces. The official (Black Ref) requests that Phoenix and Kelly leave the ring so the match can get started.

Match Three:
Eve w/ Kelly Kelly vs Natalya w/ Beth Phoenix​

The bell rings, and both Divas immediately meet in the middle of the ring, sizing each other up. Natalya makes a remark about what happened last night, and Eve replies by slapping her in the face! The fans pop loudly for that one already, as Natalya stumbles back a few paces. Eve lines her up, and takes her down onto the mat with a Thesz Press! Once she has Natalya grounded, Eve rams the back of her head into the mat, before the referee tells her to get off of her at otherwise be disqualified. Eve gets back to her feet and waits for Natalya to get up again.

Natalya makes it back to her feet and she comes at Eve strong, but Torres ducks the clothesline attempt with a backwards bridge (think Trish Stratus), and when Natalya comes back at her off of the ropes, Eve is ready with a Hip Toss! Natalya makes it back up to a knee quickly, but Eve comes running in and connects with a Shining Wizard Kick to the face! Into the pin! One! Two! NO! Natalya slides the shoulder up just after two, and Eve grabs the Anvillette by the neck and attempts to bring her back up to her feet, but Natalya counters with a stiff shoulder to the gut, before she uses her strength to lift Eve up into the air and bring her back down across her knee!!

Eve contorts on the mat in pain after the Backbreaker, and Natalya, like a shark to blood, targets the back. Keeping Eve down on the mat with her knee driven into the small of Eve's back, Natalya pulls back on Eve's hair to boos from the crowd. Kelly shrieks for the referee to stop this because it is illegal, whilst Phoenix admires her partner's work with a smile. Natalya brings Eve back to her feet whilst retaining a grip on her hair, and she bullrushes her into the turnbuckle! Turning Eve around, Natalya drives her knee into Eve's lower back once more and takes her over with a Back Suplex.

Eve is in a lot of discomfort on the mat, and Kelly looks increasingly worried as Natalya stalks her opponent, whilst Eve holds her back as she makes it up to a knee. Natalya charges at Eve, and goes for that DISCUS CLOTHESLINE – but Eve ducks it! Quickly turning Natalya around, Eve boots her in the gut and drops her with a Snap DDT! Natalya's head bounces off of the mat, and Eve takes a few seconds to recover on the mat; but Kelly urges her to finish the match quickly. Getting back to her feet, Eve approaches the turnbuckle and starts to climb up it but Beth Phoenix jumps onto the apron to distract her!

The official's attention is immediately drawn to Phoenix, and Natalya begins to recover in the ring, but Eve is distracted by the commotion on the apron! Natalya makes it back up and she looks to take advantage – but Kelly Kelly is in the ring and she turns Natalya around, and drops her with the K2 LEGDROP!! The fans cheer for Kelly's interference, and the referee successfully gets Phoenix off of the apron as Kelly rolls out of the ring. Eve turns back and notices Natalya is still out... but she didn't know Kelly interfered! Torres steadies herself on the top rope, before she leaps back and lands a MOONSAULT onto Natalya! Eve hooks the leg! ONE! TWO! THREE!!​

Winner: Eve (5.19)

*SHE LOOKS GOOD TO ME*​

There's a nice pop as Eve gingerly makes her way back up to her feet and has her arm raised in the air, but she is almost ambushed by Kelly Kelly sliding back into the ring to giver her a hug and Kelly shoves the referee out of the way to raise Eve's hand herself. Eve looks happy as she gets onto the turnbuckle to celebrate, still unbeknownst to the fact that Kelly interfered in the match.

Michael Cole: What the hell was that?! Natalya was about to win this thing and then Kelly Kelly interfered and cost her! Just because she is in love with Eve doesn't mean she can help her win matches!

Jerry Lawler: I don't think Kelly is in love with Eve, Cole. I think it is a little unfair to say Natalya had the match won, especially as Beth Phoenix was the one that diverted the referee's attention.

Michael Cole: Even so, it was not Kelly Kelly's place to stick her nose in this match, and if Eve had any class she's ask the referee to reverse the decision!

Jerry Lawler: If you ask me, I don't think Eve even KNOWS that Kelly did that; but you've gotta admit, that Moonsault was impressive for sure.

Michael Cole: Well, I'm sure this isn't the last we are going to hear about this... I think we might need to wait until next week to fully see what the consequences of Kelly Kelly's actions will be.

Eve and Kelly are now on the ramp, both happy with Eve's victory – but the winner of the match is still oblivious as to why she was able to win. In the ring, Beth Phoenix is arguing with the official, informing him of what actually happened, but Justin King is having none of it. The debate continues as we fade away...

Into the General Manager's office, where JOHN LAURINAITIS is alone without his Administration, and on that damn phone of his again.

John Laurinaitis: Yes... Tonight is the night to reveal everything, I hope you are ready.

The snippet of conversation gets the fans a little excited, but we suddenly hear a door slam, and a hand reaches for the phone at Johnny's ear... and the mystery man grabs the phone and the camera pans down to see him smash it on the floor! It was XAVIER WOODS! The man clad in the USA gear gets a pretty big pop for his actions, and Laurinaitis turns around... still unsure as to what actually happened. Once he realises what Woods did... he isn't exactly pleased.

John Laurinaitis: What the hell do you think you are doing?! You're going to pay for that phone! I am the General Manager of this show, and this is not how I am going to be treated by my Superstars!

Xavier Woods: Well, maybe I'll start to show you respect when you deserve it. What makes you think that you can just send your pet troll Brodus Clay to just take people out, huh?

John Laurinaitis: I don't think you realise just who you are talking to... you will show me respect on my show. You... are nothing around here, okay? You haven't even competed in a match yet! Santino Marella got what was coming to him last night after what he did, and his partner Vladimir Kozlov will receive the same treatment from Brodus Clay tonight.

Laurinaitis gets right into Woods' face.

John Laurinaitis: And if you disrespect me again... you'll be next, do you understand me?

Xavier Woods: Oh yeah... I hear ya loud and clear. I'll be ready when the time comes. You aren't going to get away with this.

Johnny cracks a wry smile.

John Laurinaitis: I don't see anyone that can stop me.... now get out of my office.

Woods eyes up Laurinaitis for a few seconds before he turns and leaves, leaving the General Manager a little shaken as he goes down to try and piece his phone back together.

*Commercial Break*​

*MY TIME IS NOW*​

The loudest reaction of the night is also a very mixed one in the Cajundome, as after a few seconds of waiting the NEW WWE CHAMPION JOHN CENA bursts out onto the stage! Jumping around the stage, Cena finally stops in the middle at the top of the ramp and raises his title above his head, as happy as ever for obvious reasons. He salutes the fans and turns to the camera saying “Eeeeeet was may destiny!” with a cheeky smile before he sprints down the ramp and slides into the ring.

Michael Cole: HERE HE IS! We've been waiting all night... but finally, here is the NEW WWE Champion John Cena!

Jerry Lawler: John Cena broke his own record last night for most WWE Championship reigns... as this is his unprecedented tenth WWE Championship!

Michael Cole: He defeated Alberto Del Rio last night at Hell in a Cell, and last night we saw a side to John Cena we've never seen before.

Jerry Lawler: Going in never winning a Hell in a Cell match before, Cena showed the heart and determination we always see, but he showed us he can be extreme if he needs to be!

Michael Cole: An Attitude Adjustment from the top rope and through a table is what it took for Cena to put Del Rio away, but it was enough to earn him the WWE Championship once again.

Cena retrieves a microphone from a stagehand at ringside, and he paces around the ring a little before raising the WWE Championship up into the air again to a decent cheer. His music fades out to reveal the duelling “LETS GO CENA!” “CENA SUCKS!” chants which causes the Champ to laugh a little. He waits a few moments before bringing the mic up to his mouth.

John Cena: Man, you guys are fired up tonight!

That cheap pop attempt draws another large mixed reaction, Cena acknowledges this.

John Cena: Last night, I walked into my second ever Hell in a Cell match, knowing that I lost my first one two years ago... but I was finally able to overcome those demons and the even bigger demon that is Alberto Del Rio-

A decent amount of heat for the mention of the former champion, most likely because of his actions earlier tonight.

John Cena: Hey, don't be too hard on ol' Berty; I might not like what he pulled earlier on, but I've gotta give him credit for pushin' me to my absolute limit last night... but it wasn't enough.

Cena smiles out to everyone from under his cap.

John Cena: It wasn't enough because I stand before all of you with this! (He raises the WWE Championship) And I can proudly say that THE CHAMP.... IS HEEEEEERE!!

A pretty loud mixed reaction again, as the kids in the audience love it, but the older fans aren't as impressed.

John Cena: But Alberto Del Rio and Hell in a Cell are in the past; as WWE Champion I have to be looking forward. I'm looking forward to an exact date; April 1st 2012.

Pop from the fans that actually know what this date is.

John Cena: No, I'm not plannin' a huge April Fools' prank... April 1st 2012; Wrestlemania Twenty-Eight.

A good pop from the fans.

John Cena: An' anyone that hasn't had their head under a rock for the past six months knows that at Wrestlemania Twenty-Eight... I will be going one-on-one with 'The Great One'... THE ROCK!

A THUNDEROUS POP!

John Cena: I intend to hold onto the WWE Championship until then... and I will make the biggest match in the history of this business even bigger... where I walk into Wrestlemania Twenty-Eight as the WWE Champion and I put this title on the line against The Rock.

Another very large cheer from the crowd.

John Cena: I've done my homework, don't worry... and in doing so, I am going to accomplish one of the few things that The Rock has failed to do in his career; walk into Wrestlemania as champion... but also walk OUT of Wrestlemania as champion.

Aaaaand back to the mixed response.

John Cena: See, it isn't just me that wants to make this 'Once in a Lifetime' match for the WWE Championship... I've had endorsement from The Rock himself, last night at Hell in a Cell. I was in the back with some of the boys, and Rocky himself asked me to make sure that I bring this with me to Miami in April.

Cena adjusts the title on his shoulder.

John Cena: Whilst I've got no problem defending the WWE Championship against anyone at any time, especially The Rock at Wrestlemania... I don't see why The Rock thinks he is the one that gets to make that decision.

A dollop of heat for the WWE Champion now.

John Cena: Woah... bear with me, guys. You see, I'm the one that has to see off all of the challengers until Wrestlemania – I mean I've got a title defence in three weeks against either two of the best Raw has to offer... or The Miz.

Some laughs for that comment as Cena chuckles to himself.

John Cena: I'm the one that has to defend this championship for six months just so Rocky can get his title shot in front of his home fans? That doesn't seem right to me... especially since I'm here on Raw each and every week, and he's too busy to even show his face tonight. Rock, I'm gonna make it to Wresltmania, and you're going to get your shot at me and the WWE Championship, but you aren't getting it because you deserve it.

Cena looks right into the camera as he says that, ignoring the negative reaction from the crowd, but suddenly he turns around to the fans.

John Cena: I'll tell ya who does deserve to see John Cena vs The Rock for the WWE Championship; each and every one of you.

A mixed response from the fans, as they aren't forgiving Cena that easily.

John Cena: You guys, who have stuck with me throughout my career and have been here for me for the nine years I've been here. I am going to beat The Rock at Wrestlemania Twenty-Eight for each and every one of you!

Another mixed reaction, as the Cena fans are really battling with the smarks tonight. Cena nods his head and raises the microphone once again.

“AAAAWWWEEESOOOMMMEEEE!”
*I CAME TO PLAY*​

There's a lot of heat in the arena now, as THE MIZ walks out onto the stage with a disapproving look on his face. Dressed in his long, black trenchcoat, 'The Awesome One' already has a microphone as he walks out onto the stage and down to the ring.

The Miz: John, just from hearing you talk, I can tell that this title reign of yours is going to be as boring, stale and predictable as the nine that came before it.

Miz reaches the bottom of the ramp and pauses before he continues speaking as he ascends the steel steps.

The Miz: The only difference is that we only have to sit through your crap for three weeks, because you are all looking at the next WWE Champion.

Climbing through the ropes, Miz soaks the heat from the fans.

The Miz: So your little fantasy with you and The Rock competing for the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania is going to be exactly that; a fantasy. It isn't going to happen because in three weeks' time on the Raw Supershow, I am going to defeat you and once again become the most must-see WWE Champion of all time.

John Cena: You think it is going to be that easy, huh? You think I'm going to let the biggest match in history go down the drain at your hands?

The Miz: That is exactly what is going to happen, John! I proved that I'm better than CM Punk when I pinned him last night, and I proved I am better than Kofi Kingston when I pinned him at Night of Champions... but most importantly I have proven that I am better than you when I defeated you at Wrestlemania Twenty-Seven.

Miz clearly ignoring the fact that he may have had a small assist with a couple of those victories.

The Miz: So in three weeks, I am going to beat you again, and bring the WWE Championship to the Laurinaitis Administration and prove why we are the most dominant group in the history of the WWE.

The heat intensifies as soon as the General Manager's name is heard.

John Cena: Oh, so this is what this is about; I can see it all clearly now. And Miz, I am going to make a promise to you right now.... I will happily face anyone that John Laurinaitis throws at me and I will come out still WWE Champion. I don't think you've been listening to me hard enough, because there is nothing stopping me from taking this to Wrestlemania and there is nothing that will stop me from defeating The Rock and retaining the WWE Championship.

Cena glares at Miz as he is being deadly serious.

The Miz: That is where you are so fatally wrong, John. John Laurinaitis doesn't need to send everyone to take the WWE Championship away from you, he only needs one person... Me.

The champion throws his arms up in the air and lets out a fake little scream.

John Cena: Oh no! The Miz is going to try and take the WWE Championship away from me again, but he's going to end up quitting again like the little bitch he is.

“OOWWHH” is the cry from the fans as Miz looks unimpressed.

The Miz: Really? Really? Really, John?

Cena says off-mic “Yeah.”

The Miz: The only reason you won at Over the Limit was because of that punk Alex Riley; he screwed up and cost me that match... I should be WWE Champion right now! In three weeks I am going to right the biggest wrong that has ever happened in the WWE, and I will once again be the WWE Champion!

John Cena: Miz... you should know how I roll by now. You want some? Come get some!

Just as Miz is about to reply, Cena drops his mic and scoops Miz onto his shoulders! The fans are mostly cheering, as Cena looks dead into the camera and then plants Miz with the ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!! Miz is out of it, and Cena picks the WWE title off of the mat and raises it high into the air as his music starts to play.

*MY TIME IS NOW*​

Michael Cole: Oh come on! That wasn't needed! The Miz was just out here to tell Cena that he wants a shot at the WWE Title!

Jerry Lawler: I personally don't think The Miz should have even wasted his time coming out here; I was interested by John Cena's message to The Rock.

Michael Cole: Cena has made his intention clear; he wants to carry the WWE Championship all the way to Wrestlemania and defend it in his 'Once in a Lifetime' Match with The Rock!

Jerry Lawler: Even more importantly though, John Cena is confident that he'll be able to beat The Rock and retain the WWE Championship!

Raw goes off to commercial once again with Cena standing on the second rope, holding the WWE Championship up into the air.

*Commercial Break*​

Backstage again after the commercial, and we are in the parking lot once again, and we are focused on a silver Bentley, and after a few seconds ALBERTO DEL RIO walks over to the car, receiving a lot of boos again from inside the arena. He is still as furious as he was earlier, after a few seconds RICARDO RODRIGUEZ runs up behind him, carrying what must be Del Rio's bag with the arm that wasn't trapped in the Cross Armbreaker earlier on, as well as having an ice pack attached to his head. Ricardo opens the boot as Del Rio observes from the driver's door. Once the bag is in the back, Rodriguez walks around the car and opens the passenger's door, about to get in.

Alberto Del Rio: Wait! What do ju think ju're doing?

Ricardo Rodriguez: I'm getting in the car, boss.

Alberto Del Rio: After all the damage ju have caused... ju think I'm letting ju in my car? Get the bus.

Some more booing from the crowd now as Del Rio enters the car and starts it. Ricardo looks around desperately as he just dodges the car reversing out of the bay.

Ricardo Rodriguez: Alberto, wait! Please! I'm sorry!

The former WWE Champion pays no attention to his 'friend' and he drives out of the arena! Rodriguez is left looking downtrodden and he takes a big sigh before heading back into the arena.

We return to the arena, and there isn't much of an atmosphere as the sparsely-seen JTG is waiting in the ring... and someone has actually given him a microphone?

JTG: Yo yo yo yo yo yo yo yo YO! Its ya boy, JTG! What y'all sayin' tonight, huh?

Crickets.

JTG: Nah, Whatever! Look now, my opponent tonight, Drew McIntyre? Drew Mac, he made a big mistake last night! See, if I was presented the the opportunity he got last night – I'd-a laid down before the damn bell!

Some small boos.

JTG: So Dolph, Vickie; watch what I do to Drew McIntyre tonight... an' I'll look forward to hearin' from ya. Holla at your boi!

*BROKEN DREAMS*​

There's a pretty good pop for the theme song, as DREW MCINTYRE walks out onto the stage with his arms raised high into the air; embracing his newly-found fans. JTG looks unimpressed in the ring, oh the fucking irony.

Michael Cole: Well this man right here is the perfect definition of the word 'ungrateful'. The United States Champion Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero gave this man a chance to join them in rising up the ranks together as a group; but he threw it all back in their faces!

Jerry Lawler: Actually, Drew McIntyre did the smart thing and took the chance to try and win his first United States Championship. Unfortunately he wasn't able to pull the win out of the hat last night.

Michael Cole: Exactly! The class of the United States Champion was just too much for him!

Jerry Lawler: Well, when questioned by Matt Striker earlier tonight, Dolph Ziggler seemed willing to give Drew another shot at the title if he is able to impress him.

Michael Cole: What a great United States Champion we have!

Drew gets into the ring after slapping hands with a few fans and he stares across at the cocky JTG, saying “That was really cute.” which wipes the smile clean off of JTG's face! As Drew smirks at his getting under his opponent's skin, as the referee seems to have completed his preparations.

Match Four:
JTG vs Drew McIntyre​

JTG comes running straight out of the blocks as soon as the bell rings; connecting with a boot to the mid section which causes the Scot to keel over. JTG takes a couple of clubbing forearms to McIntrye's back before he charges off of the ropes, but McIntyre is back up and he stays firm; knocking JTG down with a Shoulder Block! Standing over his down opponent, McIntyre holds his arm up and transitions down into an Elbow Drop right across JTG's sternum! Drew stays on top with a lateral press – One! Two! Shoulder up! McIntyre brings JTG back to his feet and sends him into the corner.

Drew lines himself up before he charges in at JTG in the corner, but the former Cryme Tyme member uses the ropes to lift himself over McIntyre and back into the centre of the ring. JTG looks impressed with himself after the swift move, but he doesn't realise that Drew was able to stop himself from going into the turnbuckle! JTG turns around but he's mowed down by a Running Big Boot from McIntyre!! The lights are truly out now as JTG is turned inside out, but McIntyre isn't done just yet, bringing JTG up one more time and lifting him up.

McIntyre nods his head whilst carrying JTG around, and he faces the camera and leans back, releasing JTG for a Fallaway Slam!! JTG's body lulls on the mat after the big move, and McIntyre stomps around the ring soaking in the cheers from the fans... and he shouts “FUTURE SHOCK!” which gets another cheer, and he waits on his recovering opponent to get to his feet, and once JTG is back up Drew grabs his head and applies the Double Underhook... before he drops him with the FUTURE SHOCK DDT!! McIntyre turns JTG over and covers! ONE! TWO! THREE!​

Winner: Drew McIntyre (3.26)

*BROKEN DREAMS*​

McIntyre gets up to his feet as JTG rolls out of the ring, and he raises his arm to the fans and they respond with a good cheer for him. The reaction starts to get a little mixed however once DOLPH ZIGGLER is shown to have walked out onto the stage. The United States Champion stands with his title on his shoulder sarcastically and slowly clapping McIntyre's performance, but the Scotsman laughs off his rival's mockery.

Michael Cole: I'm glad Drew seems to be laughing it up now; but he won't be once he realises that he won't be getting another chance against Dolph Ziggler!

Jerry Lawler: I think that it would be criminal for Drew to be denied another shot at the United States Championship; he came so close last night, as well as winning his match decisively tonight.

Michael Cole: Well Dolph doesn't seem to be too impressed by what he's seen here tonight... I think Drew knows he is going to have to do more than this to get the United States Champion's attention.

We cut backstage now, and MATT STRIKER is waiting alongside ZACK RYDER! Long Island Iced-Z gets a very strong pop from within the Cajundome, and he nods his head as he soaks in the reaction.

Matt Striker: As I'm sure you can see, I am currently joined by 'Long Island Iced-Z' Zack Ryder! Zack, you haven't been scheduled to compete tonight, what are your thoughts about your current standing on the Raw roster?

Zack Ryder: Look, Matt; it is pretty simple. For weeks now, I've had Jack Swagger on my back. But despite this, I came within seconds of defeating the WWE Champion in the main event of Raw last week.

Ryder looks positive.

Zack Ryder: I shouldn't expect to get a match every week on Raw- ARGH!

Ryder shouts out as he drops to the deck – as JACK SWAGGER has just wiped him out! Swagger lays into Ryder with a few vicious stomps, before he drags Zack up to his feet and throws him into a nearby production crate! Ryder groans as he lays on the floor in a wreck, and Swagger glares Striker in the eye before snarling at the camera... leaving the shot after a few seconds, his message well and truly sent. Striker gets down onto the floor to help Ryder.

Matt Striker: Can we get a medic over here?!

*Commercial Break *​

THE 25TH ANNUAL SURVIVOR SERIES
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2011
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

*PAIN*​

We return to Raw accompanied by the music of one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions VLADIMIR KOZLOV, who walks out onto the stage with his title strapped around his waist. Flying solo tonight, with his partner Santino Marella not in attendance tonight following his match with Brodus Clay last night. Kozlov raises his arms into the air and screams out loud, seemingly enjoying the warm reception from the fans.

Michael Cole: That's right everyone, we are on the road to Survivor Series, which is around a month and a half away, but as we learned earlier tonight, our next big event is in three weeks as we have our first ever Raw Supershow!

Jerry Lawler: What a night that is going to be! I have to tell ya though, Survivor Series is one of those dates on the WWE Calendar that I just can't wait to come by each year!

Michael Cole: Looking back at the ring now, with one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Vladimir Kozlov heading into the ring, without his idiotic partner Santino. Hopefully without Marella's presence Kozlov can show off just how effective of a competitor he is in the ring; because he will need to be if he wants to beat Brodus Clay!

Jerry Lawler: I agree, but you shouldn't be so quick in writing off Vladimir Kozlov; he has a pin fall victory over The Undertaker to his name!

Michael Cole: I actually see some similarities between Vladimir Kozlov from a few years back and Brodus Clay; but Brodus brings a whole new type of intensity that I've never seen before.

Kozlov is in the ring and he unclips his half of the title belts and raises it into the air; playing to the crowd whilst he can. Nevertheless he makes very little fuss and passses the strap over the ropes and he jumps on the spot as he waits for his opponent.

*RIP IT UP*​

There's a pretty large amount of boos in the arena, but there are a lot of people in awe of the gargantuan BRODUS CLAY as he stomps out onto the stage. Not paying any attention to the fans regardless off their feelings towards him or his associates, he keeps his eyes locked on Kozlov as he trudges down to the ring.

Michael Cole: When we heard he was arriving on Raw, we were all wondering what possible destruction Brodus Clay would be able to cause; but under the guidance of John Laurinaitis this man has been unstoppable.

Jerry Lawler: Rey Mysterio. Evan Bourne. Santino Marella. These are the men who have tried to stop Brodus Clay and have ALL been put on the injured list by this madman.

Michael Cole: From a physical standpoint, Vladimir Kozlov is the toughest test put in front of Brodus yet; we've already talked over some of Kozlov's accomplishments. However, I still think that Brodus has this one in the bag.

Jerry Lawler: I hope you are wrong, Cole! I want at least one of our Tag Team Champions still standing!

Clay climbs up the steps and stands at the top of them, eyeing up Kozlov who returns the undying glare. Clay steps through the ropes and stands in the ring facing Kozlov; the big Russian moving forward until there is nothing but a few inches between the two monsters. The referee opts against trying to separate them back from each other, instead ringing the bell to allow them to tear each other apart.

Main Event:
WWE Tag Team Champion Vladimir Kozlov vs Brodus Clay

For the opening few seconds, the two big men continue their glaring at each other; the motives for hurting the other apparent from very early on. Much to the pleasure of the fans, Kozlov looks to get things started when he cuts in with a right hand to the face that hardly phases Clay... who asks for another one?! Kozlov willingly obliges and smacks Clay across the face again! The second one with an obvious increase in power from the first, but Clay isn't content with that; and he motions for Kozlov to run off of the ropes! With a slight look of confusion on his face, Kozlov does so, coming off of the ropes looking for a Shoulder Block – but Clay is unmoved!

Each attempted strike from Kozlov seems to be firing Clay up even more! The 'Mastadon of Mayhem' has an almost crazed look in his eyes and he shouts for Kozlov to “DO IT AGAIN!”, and Vlad rebounds back off of the ropes and charges at Clay again... but Clay catches him with a Headbutt to the chest!! Kozlov goes down after that, suffering from a move he commonly uses. Clay brings Kozlov back to his feet and traps both arms, before proceeding to deliver several Headbutts to the exposed chest of Kozlov! The referee tries his hardest to separate the big men, but after the fifth Headbutt, Clay allows Kozlov to drop back down to a knee and scramble to the corner.

Clay has a smile on his face as if he is happy Kozlov chose the corner as his place to recover. Bringing Vlad up so he is propped against the turnbuckle, Clay begins to drive his massive shoulder right into Kozlov's gut; finishing off with another hard Heabutt to Kozlov's forehead! Vlad is reeling in the corner after the dazing blow and Clay takes a few paces back before charging in and crushing Kozlov against the corner! Clay is in total control and he paces back again as Kozlov stumbles out of the corner and falls right into an Exploder Suplex from Brodus Clay! Kozlov is thrown across the ring with EASE by big Brodus, who now gets on top for a cover! One! Two! Kozlov kicks out!

Snarling at the official, Clay grabs Kozlov by the head as he brings him back to his feet, Irish Whipping him into the ropes, and bending down, looking for a Back Body Drop – but Kozlov sees it coming and kicks Clay right in the face!! Brodus leans right back now, his arms flailing everywhere, and Kozlov takes advantage to use his strength to pick Brodus Clay up and slam him down to the side with a BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX!! The fans cheer loudly for the greatest showing of strength against Clay to date, and Kozlov is quick to cover with the lateral press. One! Clay kicks out quickly!

Clay shows his resiliance there, and instead of helping Clay up to his feet, Kozlov quickly transitions into a Side Headlock; putting immense pressure on Clay's neck. Kozlov roars out to the fans as he has Clay grounded with nowhere to go, but that moment of playing to the crowd could cost him, and Clay is able to get back up to one knee, and then back to his feet; lifting Kozlov up into the air! Clay is in control now... and he rushes forwards and places Kozlov on the second rope! In this position, Kozlov is able to connect with a couple of right hands which cause Clay to lose his grip and stumble back a little; giving Kozlov the room to jump off of the second rope and connect with a knee right to Clay's jaw!!

Kozlov shocks everyone by pulling that athletic move out of the hat and he lands right beside Clay who fell right onto his back. Vlad uses all of his will to pull one of Clay's legs up to hook it – One! Two – Kickout! The commentary team put over how this is Clay's toughest test to date by afar, and if he is going to win this match he will have earned it. Kozlov waits for Clay to get up this time, possibly looking to finish things off here, and once Clay is up, Vlad is right on him looking to hit the IRON CURTAIN – but Clay counters with a strong elbow to the head, and Kozlov falls into the ropes and upon rebounding back out, Clay hoists him up onto his shoulders and drives him into the mat with a SAMOAN DROP!!!

Kozlov's body is strewn out across the ring, and Clay gets to his feet with a small smirk, and he turns his back to Kozlov and starts to walk towards... the turnbuckle?!! There's a HUGE buzz in the arena now as Clay starts to scale the ropes!! Kozlov is still out of it as Clay climbs up onto the second rope and turns back around to face his opponent... and BRODUS CLAY LEAPS FROM THE SECOND ROPE – BRINGING DOWN A HEADBUTT TO KOZLOV'S CHEST!!! There is a shocked reaction from everyone as this 350+ monster has just flew off of the second rope! Clay gets back to his feet and slowly nods his head, as the fans begin to boo him once again.

The impact of Clay coming from several feet in the air leaves Kozlov on the mat clutching his chest, but like the fighter he is, he starts trying to bring himself up to his feet. Once Kozlov is up to one knee, Clay grabs him by the head and puts him in position, and elevates him all the way up onto his shoulders! The fans are shocked with the ease that Clay is able to hold Kozlov up in the air... and he begins rotating, before bringing Kozlov down into the mat with the SPINNING SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!!! Clay sits on the mat for a second, before he puts his arms forwards onto Kozlov's chest for the pin! ONE! TWO! THREE!!
Winner: Brodus Clay (9.29)

*RIP IT UP*​

In what was without any shadow of a doubt Brodus Clay's hardest test since he returned to Raw, he was able to put away the very game Vladimir Kozlov. Clay gets to his feet and pushes the referee away as the official tries to raise his arm.

Michael Cole: What'd I tell ya? This man is unstoppable! He's beaten BOTH of the Tag Team Champions in the space of 24 hours! Four matches since becoming a Raw Superstar and four decisive victories.

Jerry Lawler: Brodus Clay really stepped it up tonight, but for good reason! Vladimir Kozlov almost had this match won at a couple of points!

Michael Cole: It was a physical match up for sure, but this is just another pretty big name for Brodus Clay to add to his growing list of victims. He has all of the tools to be a HUGE success here on Raw, and I'm sure seeing this has made John Laurinaitis a very happy man.

Jerry Lawler: Well I don't think he'd be pleased with the fortunes of the rest of his Administration tonight!

Michael Cole: Please stay tuned in after the commercial, folks, where the WWE COO Triple H will be out here looking for answers from Kevin Nash!

*Commercial Break*​

“ITS TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!”
*THE GAME*​

The Lafayette fans are all on their feet as the roof almost explodes off of the Cajundome as the green strobe lights shine around the arena, and after a few seconds the WWE COO TRIPLE H emerges from out of the smoke into the darkness. Despite being dressed in a full business suit, he shoots the water out of his mouth and begins to march down to the ring with an extremely unimpressed look on his face, most likely because of the recent goings on with his close friend, Kevin Nash.

Michael Cole: We've been waiting all night for this, King! Here is the COO of the WWE, Triple H, and we all know that he is looking for answers after what happened last night at Hell in a Cell; where Kevin Nash cost CM Punk for the fourth time.

Jerry Lawler: I really think it is time for Kevin Nash to come out and face the music; he's got a lot questions to answer.

Michael Cole: I also want to hear from the Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis about this issue... because Kevin Nash stood tall with his Administration last night... and I have to admit that it was an amazing sight seeing the five of them standing tall over CM Punk.

Jerry Lawler: John Laurinaitis needs to come clean to everyone as to whether he is truly the man behind all of this, because it has just gone too far.

Michael Cole: CM Punk is not in the building tonight as we have already alluded to; as he has refused to come onto Raw until he gets answers; and I personally think that is unprofessional on the part of CM Punk.

HHH gets into the ring and grabs a microphone off of Justin Roberts, and the announcer leaves the ring. Triple H looks around the arena as he waits for his music to die down and he soaks in the cheers from the fans before he begins to speak.

Triple H: I'm not going to come out here and sugar-coat anything so I can admit that a lot of bad things have happened since I became the Chief Operating Officer of this company.

The fans boo to signify that they disagree.

Triple H: We've almost got a mutiny on Smackdown, John Laurinaitis is the Raw General Manager and Kevin Nash has spoiled three WWE Championship matches. I want to come out here and say that I hold myself entirely responsible for these events.

It seems like it is taking a lot of guts by HHH to even say or admit this.

Triple H: The WWE Board of Directors put John Laurinaitis in the position of Raw General Manager because I wasn't handling things well enough. Since he's taken over, three Superstars have been put on the shelf because of Brodus Clay, and guys, I'm sorry for that. However, I want to take this time to apologize to CM Punk, because if it wasn't for my friend, Kevin Nash, you'd be the WWE Champion right now.

A very grand cheer for that.

Triple H: The biggest mistake I have made since becoming COO is not being a good enough friend to Kevin Nash.

Mixed response from the crowd.

Triple H: I've been so consumed in this role that I've not had the chance to catch up with any of my old friends... but Kevin seems to be the only one that has taken it badly. Shawn Michaels and Sean Waltman understand that I'm a little busy, but Kevin's different... he wants us all to still be riding the main event; he wants to be back competing full time in the WWE... I haven't had the chance to explain to him that he just can't do it any more.

Hunter looks around the arena, the fans listening intently.

Triple H: However... at the time when Summerslam rolled around there was one man that had the ability to sign anyone to a WWE contract; John Laurinaitis.

MASSIVE heat for the mere mention of the GM.

Triple H: Kevin, I know you went behind my back and made some sort of backhand arrangement with John Laurinaitis... but y'know, if you really wanted it that badly, you coulda just asked. But everything has changed now...

Triple H reaches into his jacket pocket and pulls out a piece of paper that is folded up. He unfolds it and holds it up into the air. The camera tries to get a shot clear as possible... and it looks like a contract?!

Triple H: Kev'... You want another run at the top? You think you can still cut it in the ring like you used to, huh? Let's prove it. Kevin, in my hand here is a contract for a match at Survivor Series... against CM Punk.

The fans ROAR in approval as Triple H smiles and keeps the contract held up high.

Triple H: If you think you can still go like its 1995, prove it against the Best in the World! All you've got to do is come out here and sign your name on the dotted line.

The fans are still buzzing after that major announcement from the COO, as he now paces around the ring looking towards the stage, urging Nash to “COME ON!” After a few seconds, no one has appeared, but that all changes when...

*A GLOBAL FORCE*​

The heat in the arena is unbelievable as Kevin Nash is not the man that emerges out onto the stage, but it is in fact the Raw General Manager JOHN LAURINAITIS, dressed in a full suit as he briskly walks down to the ring, cutting his music off instantly as he speaks into the microphone he is carrying down to the ring with him.

John Laurinaitis: Hunter, I cannot allow this to go on any longer on my show!

Ace now climbs up into the ring as the fans still give him shed loads of heat.

John Laurinaitis: I don't know what you were doing last week, but you clearly weren't listening to my address to the Raw locker room. I am the General Manager of this show, and I demand respect, and I am not going to accept any slander against myself or my Administration on Raw.

Triple H stands with his arms by his side as he watches the almost red-faced Laurinaitis spout off.

John Laurinaitis: How dare you blame me for what happened to Rey Mysterio, Evan Bourne and Santino Marella; what happened to them were in the confines of sanctioned WWE matches; I am not liable for any damage or injuries caused.

Triple H: Oh, so you told big Brodus to take it easy on them, huh?

John Laurinaitis: Hunter, I respect your position as Chief Operating Officer, but I am going to respectfully request that you do not interrupt me again.

A lot of heat for that statement, and Triple H's nostrils flare up as he breathes heavier.

John Laurinaitis: Even though you are the COO, you do not have the right to come out here and make serious allegations about me awarding Kevin Nash a Raw contract without your knowledge... because if you weren't so consumed abusing your power and wanting to play referee at Summerslam you'd have realise that you were to be informed about me signing Kevin Nash to a Raw contract on August 13th; the day before Summerslam.

WHAT?! Kevin Nash has been a Raw Superstar for almost 2 months! Triple H mouths “what?”

John Laurinaitis: And both Kevin Nash and myself tried to inform you of this deal that we both thought you'd be happy about... but you rejected both of our calls because you were so... busy.

Triple H runs his hand over his head in shock... this whole thing could have been prevented.

John Laurinaitis: And as for you making a match between Kevin Nash and CM Punk... I can't let that match go through without my permission; every match involving a Raw Superstar needs the Raw General Manager's seal of approval. I have the power here, Hunter.

HHH still hangs his head down as he thinks of what the consequences of these revelations could be.

John Laurinaitis: I'm tired you thinking that you can walk around here and do whatever the hell you want! I'm in charge on this show, and like it or not, you will respect me! Before I was General Manager, you treated me like I was dirt! I was your errand boy; you couldn't trust me with a damn thing!

Triple H mulls things over; this is all true. The fans are in a stunned silence as they listen to Johnny vent.

John Laurinaitis: But now, I am the Permanent General Manager of Monday Night Raw, the founder and leader of the most powerful group in WWE history, and you, CM Punk, John Cena and everyone else will show me the respect I deserve!

Triple H: John, don't talk to me like I'm a child, okay? I think you are forgetting that I am the COO of this company, and what my job entails. I came out here looking for answers to questions that everyone has been asking for weeks.

Laurinaitis keeps himself back away from “The Game”.

Triple H: I wanted those answers from Kevin Nash, but I have got all of the answers I need from you; except one. Why Punk?

There's a mixed reaction from the fans for that... as that is the one thing they all want to know as well. Laurinaitis looks a little perplexed at first, but his face quickly cracks into a smile and a small laugh.

John Laurinaitis: Hunter, I think that is the one question I'll leave the newest member of the Laurinaitis Administration to tell you...

*ROCKHOUSE*​

There's an initial pop from the fans, but it quickly develops into a loud chorus of boos because at long last, KEVIN NASH is here! The seven-footer is dressed in a black t-shirt and jeans and has a smug grin as wide as the arena on his face! Triple H turns into serious mode as he locks eyes with one of his best friends coming down the ramp, and Laurinaitis applauds the newest member of his powerful coalition.

Michael Cole: We've been waiting on him to show up announced for weeks now on Raw; but Kevin Nash is finally in the building, folks! Seven feet tall, this man adds some real firepower and experience to the Laurinaitis Administration!

Jerry Lawler: I don't understand why a man his size is such a coward; he only shows his face when it suits him... and I hope that CM Punk gets a match with him at Survivor Series! CM Punk could even be the WWE Champion by then if he can win this tournament we have going on!

Michael Cole: But Kevin Nash could be about to answer the question on everybody's lips; why has he specifically targeted CM Punk?

Jerry Lawler: That is the question I want- HEY! WAIT!! IS THAT HIM?!!!

There's a huge cheer in the arena... because CM PUNK IS CHARGING DOWN THE RAMP BEHIND NASH – STEEL CHAIR IN HAND!!!! Laurinaitis tries to warn Nash, but Nash doesn't realise in time and PUNK WAFFLES THE CHAIR OFF OF NASH'S BACK!! The fans go MENTAL as Laurinaitis and Triple H are stunned in the ring; but neither want to get in between Punk and Nash right now! Nash falls down to his knees after the blow, and CM Punk walks in front of him and brings the chair up, and he shouts down to Nash

“ITS CLOBBERIN' TIME!”...

and PUNK SMASHES THE STEEL CHAIR OFF OF NASH'S HEAD!!!! Everyone in the arena is stunned, as the huge body of Kevin Nash falls to a lifeless heap at the bottom of the ramp, and Punk looks down at him, and then up at the two men in the ring with a disapproving look on his face. Punk turns back to Nash and drops the chair as he can see that the rest of the Laurinaitis Administration is charging down the ramp, so the Second City Saint leaps over the barricade and runs into the crowd before Miz, Truth and Clay can catch him.


*CULT OF PERSONALITY*​

Punk's music plays as the fans begin to cheer; the cameras cut to Punk standing on a stairway surrounded by the fans... and a broad smile emerges across his face and he shouts “BEST IN THE WOOOOORLLLDDDD!” as he surveys the area below. Triple H remains in the ring, as Laurinaitis has exited to check on Nash, who is only starting to come to as the rest of the Administration look up and shout threats to Punk.

Michael Cole: I don't know what to say about this, Jerry! CM Punk – who we haven't seen all night – just comes out here when we are finally going to get some answers from Kevin Nash, and he just scrambles his brains with that steel chair!

Jerry Lawler: This was the first time that CM Punk knew he was going to get Kevin Nash; we'd all heard the rumours that Nash was going to be here in Lafayette, so Punk must have been lying in wait all night!

Michael Cole: Well, we may have gotten some answers tonight, but there are now a lot more questions! Will CM Punk and Kevin Nash face off at Survivor Series? What will the consequences of CM Punk's attack on Nash be? And of course... Why CM Punk? We'll hopefully get some more answers next week, but for now we're out of time for this week! Goodnight!

The show ends with a shot of CM Punk in the crowd, sharing the moment with the fans as he stares down at the carnage he has caused as Raw fades to black.

END SHOW​


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Quick Results:

Kofi Kingston def. R-Truth
Curt Hawkins & Primo def. Jobbers
Eve def. Natalya
Drew McIntyre def. JTG
Brodus Clay def. Vladimir Kozlov


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3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011

CURRENT MATCH CARD


WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs Kofi Kingston OR The Miz OR CM Punk


THE 25th ANNUAL SURVIVOR SERIES
20 NOVEMBER 2011
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


CURRENT MATCH CARD

CM Punk vs Kevin Nash
 
#136 ·
I was really surprised as to why Del Rio would still have a fiesta despite losing at Hell in a Cell. But when I read it, I guess it made sense. I’m hoping that you don’t get rid of Ricardo for Del Rio because Del Rio would just look quite different without Ricardo. Not sure if I would’ve had this open the show but then it does make me think as to what you have in store for Del Rio. I think the segment could’ve been better, maybe go through with the fiesta but have Del Rio pissed off about it then let him ruin it. That would explain how angry Del Rio is as he takes pulls the plug on his own fiesta. But the segment was good enough for now, I just wanted more.

God, Big Johnny is someone I really dislike but that’s just personal preference, it’s good to see him still be in your thread. Giving him his own stable was pretty smart imo as whoever is in it will be doing something noteworthy for sure. The tournament announcement sounds pretty good actually but with Truth losing here, I predict that Miz HAS TO win his match. So yeah, made it kind of predictable here. Kofi getting a push is always good in my book, but a slow and steady one plz.

Ziggler’s promo was pretty good. Liking that he’s getting more mic time than usual but that was always going to happen. This whole feud with Drew wasn’t going to end yet so I’m glad to see it continuing. I was a little worried that you’d just move on. However, Drew as a face against someone like Ziggler would be a pretty fun feud. Looking forward to see what route you take this feud because I have absolutely no idea what direction it’s going in. As for the tag team match, it was pretty standard. Hawkins and Primo were always going to but god damn, poor Bo Dallas.

Hmm, divas storyline is pretty intriguing. I have a feeling that Eve turns on Kelly and joins Beth and Natalya which would be quite awesome imo. However, that does leave Kelly with no one else so maybe you’re going to debut a new diva which I’m all for. Any storyline the divas have that is good is always good in my book. I didn’t really understand why this segment was needed with Big Johnny and Woods. Hell, if I was Big Johnny, I would’ve fired Woods on the spot. A no name comes into my office and demands respect? Yeah, I’m not buying it. I think you could’ve gone a different route with this one as I see no real point of it really. It just seems weird and out of place.

Cena promo was pretty standard. I don’t think he would’ve gotten that angry though. Instead, I was expecting Cena to have some fun in a promo war with Miz. Both guys are good in the mic so I was hoping for some nice back and forth but it really was just standard, nothing to complain about other than Cena cussing. Addressing the Rock situation was good though, giving us readers a little teaser as to what’ll happen between the two. Good job bringing up the history Miz and Cena have as well, always good to include that in.

You gave JTG a chance to speak? It should’ve gone longer! :p But in all seriousness, Drew was always going to win this to continue on the feud he has with Ziggler. I do think that their next match could potentially steal the show at the next PPV. But other than that, this feud has me intrigued. Ryder/Swagger is a decent feud to have. Not really sure what to say as there hasn’t really been anything going on between the two right now, but it’s a feud I’m not opposed to seeing.

You had Kozlov/Clay for your main event? Hmm, not too sure about that man. Both guys aren’t really anything special so I’m not sure why you gave them the main event. If anything, maybe Truth/Kofi should’ve been the main event. I guess you were trying to portray Clay as someone who is rising up the ranks but against someone like Kozlov? Not doing it for me really.

The last segment of the show was hmm, I’m not really sure how to put it. I guess I just didn’t really enjoy it. I mean, the COO would ofcourse overpower the GM of a show, the COO is clearly the higher position so I’m not sure why Big Johnny thinks he can overrule HHH. I do like that we’re getting some answers with Nash’s role finally being revealed. I think a lot can happen now that you’ve introduced Nash, it’s probably what we’ve all been waiting for. Also, I was wondering where Punk was and was glad to see him in the last segment. I think I may have held off on the beating he brought to Nash. Probably would’ve been better if Nash and Big Johnny could’ve evaded the attack by Punk then end the show with Punk not looking happy with Nash and Johnny along with HHH, just my thoughts.

Overall, this definitely wasn’t your best show but it progressed the stories you wanted to tell. Having Nash’s role revealed is big because now we can see what could’ve been done with him because he did nothing in real life WWE. I’m very intrigued by that storyline. Everything else was pretty standard, a promo heavy show I feel. The matches on the show just didn’t interest me as well. Maybe it’s the time you had away from this thread, but you’ve definitely had better shows than this. But it’s great to see you back doing this thread and I look forward to seeing what’s next (Y)
 
#137 ·
Who does previews nowadays anyway?


Friday Night Smackdown
7th September 2011
Nutter Center – Dayton, Ohio

There isn't much in the way of pyrotechnics at the start of Smackdown this week, and the camera goes straight into the ring where the Smackdown General Manager THEODORE LONG is standing in the centre of it. Wearing a disgusting brown suit about three sizes too big, he accepts some cheers from the fans and then motions for them to quieten down a little.

Theodore Long: Ladies and Gentlemen... please allow me to welcome you to Friday Night Smackdown!

The fans pop loudly, and Teddy nods.

Theodore Long: As I'm sure all of y'all know, I was supposed to have undergone a Performance Evaluation tonight by the Chief Operating Officer Triple H-

Long smiles as he is cut off by a MASSIVE pop for the COO.

Theodore Long: But unfortunately, Triple H is unable to be here tonight after the events which occurred on Raw this past Monday. Now I know some of y'all might not be too happy about it, but I have to take this as a blessin'... because I now have a few more weeks to try and turn this show around; so if y'all would show a lil' patience, I'm sure everythin' will go along just fine.

The fans show their respect for the GM and allow him to continue.

Theodore Long: Now one of the reasons my job was put under review in the first place was because of all the attacks backstage and damage being caused to WWE equipment as a result of this, as well as damage to several of the Smackdown Superstars... so to prevent any further unnecessary harm, any physical violence outside of a sanctioned WWE match will result in a punishment to which I deem appropriate, and this ruling has no exceptions.

Long looks pretty serious, and he then turns to the announce table.

Theodore Long: That includes you guys, too. Book, Josh, I know how annoying it must be to have ta sit next to Michael Cole every week, but please try and resist any temptation to rearrange his face, ya feel me?

Long, Booker and Matthews laugh, as Cole screams “Maybe I should kick your ass, Teddy!”

Theodore Long: I'd like to see ya try, playa. Anyway, I have an announcement to make regarding our main event for tonight.

There's a small buzz for this statement.

Theodore Long: Currently, we've got the World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry teamin' wit' Wade Barrett, to face the team of John Morrison an' Randy Orton... in a Tag Team Match!

A very loud pop for this, especially after the mention of Orton's name.

Theodore Long: I'd like ta make a small adjustment to that match; an added stipulation, if you will. Y'see, as announced by John Laurinaitis this past Monday on Raw, in just over two weeks we are gonna have a Three-Hour Raw Supershow, where the Smackdown Superstars are all invited!

Another good cheer.

Theodore Long: So I thought that what better time than then to show Triple H, John Laurinaitis as well as the Raw locker room, just what Smackdown is capable of! An' what better way to show off the number one show on Friday nights, than to see Mark Henry defend the World Heavyweight Championship LIVE on the Raw Supershow?

WOAH! Mark Henry will be putting his title on the line in just over two weeks!

Theodore Long: So I've decided that tonight we are gonna decide who gets that shot at the gold, in our main event. Here's how it is gonna go down; if Wade Barrett, John Morrison or Randy Orton secure the winnin' pin fall tonight, they will become the next Number One Contender.

There's still a slight state of confusion from the fans, as it seems there is more to this.

Theodore Long: But if Mark Henry can win the match fo' his team tonight, HE will get to choose who faces him on the Raw Supershow!

Long nods his head as the fans cheer for that.

Theodore Long: I think that'll be enough motivation for those four men, because I only want the best this show has to offer to represent this show in front of the entire WWE Universe as well as Triple H.

“GO!”
*JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES*​

There's a mixed reaction in the arena, but mostly comprised of boos, as CHRISTIAN walks out onto the stage with a confused, but sour look on his face. Obviously unhappy about Long dodging his Performance Evaluation, Christian strides quickly down the ramp and gets a microphone as he enters the ring; Long rolls his eyes to show his disdain about Christian's appearance. Not giving Long another chance to speak as he raises the mic up to his mouth.

Christian: Teddy, I know I might not be the youngest guy in the back, but I'm sure my hearing isn't failing me already... because I am sure I just heard you say that you wanted “the best that this show has to offer” to be competing for the World Heavyweight Championship?

Long nods his head, and says “Yeah, I did.”

Christian: There's where I think we might have a little problem, because you have the best that this show – heck, the best that this entire company – has to offer, standin' right in front of you, but I'm not even considered for a title shot?

The fans boo, and Long stands unflinchingly, not allowing Christian to get to him.

Christian: I'll tell ya what makes it even better, too... the fact that John Morrison is getting this chance tonight, after I beat him last week?! Something about that just doesn't quite make sense to me, Teddy. So I'm going to ask you, where is my World Heavyweight Championship match?

Theodore Long: Christian, I'm gonna put it to ya straight here, playa... Out of everyone on the Smackdown roster, you are the last person I am going to give a title shot to.

Christian's mouth is almost wide open as he is stunned, and he is about to rebut, but Long cuts him off.

Theodore Long: An' before you complain, I'm gonna tell ya why. Two weeks ago, you took out one of my top Superstars in Daniel Bryan, and ya tried to take out another one last week, in John Morrison.

Christian: Daniel Bryan? Daniel Bryan is one of Smackdown's top Superstars?! Taking out Daniel Bryan was just the first step to ending this trainwreck of a reign you've had as General Manager. Now that your Golden Boy is out of the picture, there is no one to stop me from saving this show... because I am the Saviour of Smackdown.

Christian advances towards Long with a smirk on his face, and grabs Long's tie and plays with it.

Christian: So if Triple H isn't able to commit to his job properly and get you off of Smackdown, it looks like I'll have to take matters into my...own...hands.

Christian casts a looks up into the General Manager's eyes, which are filling with fear more and more with each pasing second.

Theodore Long: Playa, I clearly said that there will be no physical contact-

Still with Long's tie in his hand, Christian yanks it forwards and brings Long's head down a few inches. Christian slowly raises his microphone up to his mouth again as Long cowers in fear.

Christian: I'd like to see you try and enforce your own ruling from a hospital bed!

With that, Christian tugs on the tie even harder and Long drops to the mat; begging on his knees at Christian's feet to not hurt him. Christian shakes his head and cocks back for a punch...

“YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME?”
*METALINGUS*​

WHAT?!?! The Nutter Center is going MENTAL, because EDGE HAS WALKED OUT ONTO THE STAGE! Christian turns around as soon as he hears the music and his face is a picture as he stares at his former best friend beginning to make his way down the ramp! The atmosphere inside the arena is electric, and Long scrambles back on the mat with a smirk on his face, and he gets back to his feet and fixes his shirt whilst Christian is preoccupied with Edge making a surprise appearance here in Dayton tonight. The Rated-R Superstar gets into the ring and nods his head along with the cheering fans, and he graciously accepts the microphone that Long was holding from the General Manager.

Christian: Wh-what the hell are you doing here? This is no place for you.

Edge: I know a physical confrontation isn't the best idea for someone with my condition, but I wasn't going to just sit in the back and watch you take out my new boss.

Huh?! The fans cheer loudly for that, even though we have been speared near enough all details up to this point. Christian is as confused as anyone, looking between Edge and the beaming Long for an answer.

Edge: Well, I suppose I better tell everyone what that means, because it is big, people! For the last few weeks, Teddy and myself have been talking, and earlier in the week we came to an agreement that I am now the Assistant General Manager of Friday Night Smackdown!

Woaaah!! Long stands up firm, grinning like a Cheshire Cat, and Christian looks shocked, almost lost for words.

Edge: I accepted this job because I care about this show; before I was forced into retirement, I was the MAN on Smackdown; and I am not going to let this show fall by the wayside! So I am going to be here each and every week to help Teddy run this show, and make Smackdown a better place for everyone.

Christian: Make this show better? There are two things that will make Smackdown the best it possibly can be; Teddy needs to go and I need to be the World Heavyweight Champion.

Edge: After some consultation with Teddy, I can safely tell you that neither of those things will happen any time soon.

This gets a good pop from the fans as Christian's face sours.

Christian: I think I already see how this relationship is going to work; Teddy feeds you the words that he is too scared to say, huh? Well I'm not going to let Teddy Long or his new YesMan stop me from restoring this show to its natural balance.

Edge: You are crazy!

Edge's eyes go wide, as he clearly has had enough of what Christian is saying.

Edge: I don't have a clue what has has gotten into you! I know you obviously haven't taken any notice of what I told you a few weeks ago on The Cutting Edge, but all of this... needs to stop. I know that you are passionate about this show, which is great, don't get me wrong, because I respect the fact that you want this show to improve; something that the three of us have in common.

Edge looks around at Teddy, and the GM nods.

Edge: But all of this has changed you, man. You keep saying you need to Save Smackdown... what really needs to happen is for someone to Save Christian.

Christian looks down at the mat; not knowing how to take this.

Edge: I barely recognize the guy standin' in front of me anymore... We might not be best friends like we used to be, but you always have been and always will be my brother; so there is no one better to get you past all of this than me.

There's a respectful pop from the fans as Edge speaks from his heart. Christian keeps his head down for a few moments, hiding his face, but his head starts moving quickly. Edge puts a hand on Christian's shoulder as he fears it has become too much for Christian, but Christian moves his head up... and he's laughing?!

Christian: What? I mean seriously, what? I don't need help; and I damn sure don't need a babysitter! All I need is that One...More...Match for the World Heavyweight Championship, and half of the problems for this show will be gone in a heartbeat.

Edge looks taken aback slightly.

Christian: You tell me that you are here to help me; but from the sounds of it, Teddy Long has just hired you to keep my quiet; he is just using both of us! The sooner you realise this, the better!

Edge: Christian, please just listen to me. I want to give you that opportunity; I really do. But in order for that to happen, you need to just drop this obsession with Teddy Long, let him do his job, and then you might get the chance to earn it. Teddy was right earlier, because you aren't getting anything in this current state of yours.

Christian is about to complain again, but Edge holds a hand up to stop him.

Edge: But, what you will be getting is a match at Survivor Series next month.

Oh the intrigue!

Edge: We want you to drop everything to do with trying to remove Teddy from power, and focus all of your efforts on leading a team of five men at Survivor Series in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match!

A big pop from the fans for this, and Christian looks rather confused.

Christian: So who will be the Captain for the other team, huh?

Just as Edge is about to speak, Long motions for the microphone in his hand.

Theodore Long: Edge, if it is all the same to you; I'd like to be the one who tells Christian who he is facin' at Survivor Series.

Edge holds his hands up, having no objections.

Theodore Long: Christian, the man that will be leading the team to face yours at Survivor Series is the man that you took out two weeks ago on Smackdown.... DANIEL BRYAN!

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*​

There's another HUGE pop from the fans, almost as loud as for Edge, as DANIEL BRYAN walks out from behind the curtain!! Carrying his Money in the Bank Briefcase in one hand, Bryan starts to run towards the ring, making a beeline for Christian! Seeing Bryan coming, Christian slides out of the ring in front of the announce table, even though Bryan can't touch him because of Teddy Long's edict! Bryan smirks as he eyeballs Christian as Captain Charisma walks around the ring and starts backing up the ramp, looking back at the three men in the ring. Bryan shakes hands with both Long and Edge before he approaches the ropes facing the aisle and stares down Christian as he backs up the ramp.

Josh Matthews: What an explosive start to Smackdown! That is a lot of information to take in; we're going to decide a new Number One Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Edge is our new Assistant General Manager and Christian and Daniel Bryan will be opposing captains in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match! Wow!

Booker T: Man, dat is a LOT to look forward to in da next few weeks, dawg!

Michael Cole: What is this? Daniel Bryan and Edge are obviously in on this conspiracy to keep Christian away from the World Heavyweight Championship! I want to know the truth!

Booker T: Cole, you jus' trippin! Christian don't deserve nothin' after the stuff he's pulled over da past few weeks; especially takin' out ma boi D-Bry!

Josh Matthews: We've still got a lot to come on Smackdown tonight, but stay tuned during the break, because we've got some Divas action coming right up!

Booker T: Aw Shucky Ducky Quack QUACK!

*Commercial Break*​

We return from the commercial, and a very loud pop emanates from inside the arena, as we see TEDDY LONG and the NEW Assistant General Manager EDGE walking down a corridor, clearly on their way somewhere after being out in the ring before the break. The two are in conversation, but Teddy stands still, causing Edge to hand back. [/CENTER]

Edge: Teddy, everything okay?

Theodore Long: Of course, playa! I was just thinkin'... an' I think that we are gonna make a pretty good team, given how well you handled yaself out there.

Edge: Well thanks, Teddy, that means a lot.

Edge smiles as he pats Long on the back and walks ahead, leaving Long to look up the corridor with a satisfied smile on his face, before he scuttles after his new assistant.

We return to ringside, and ALICIA FOX is in the ring, having made her entrance during the commercial break. She doesn't get much of a reaction from the fans, but waves out to them anyway.

*SHE LOOKS GOOD TO ME*​

To a pretty good cheer from the fans, EVE bounces out onto the stage, looking happy fresh off of her win on Raw this past Monday against Natalya. Accompanying her once again is her “best friend” KELLY KELLY, who is all smiles as she high fives Eve at the top of the ramp, and the two most popular Divas in the company walk down the ramp together.

Josh Matthews: Here we have Eve getting ready to go one-on-one with Alicia Fox, and she is coming out here with Kelly Kelly – who was rather instrumental in Eve's victory over Natalya this past Monday on Raw.

This Past Monday on Raw said:
Eve is in a lot of discomfort on the mat, and Kelly looks increasingly worried as Natalya stalks her opponent, whilst Eve holds her back as she makes it up to a knee. Natalya charges at Eve, and goes for that DISCUS CLOTHESLINE – but Eve ducks it! Quickly turning Natalya around, Eve boots her in the gut and drops her with a Snap DDT! Natalya's head bounces off of the mat, and Eve takes a few seconds to recover on the mat; but Kelly urges her to finish the match quickly. Getting back to her feet, Eve approaches the turnbuckle and starts to climb up it but Beth Phoenix jumps onto the apron to distract her!

The official's attention is immediately drawn to Phoenix, and Natalya begins to recover in the ring, but Eve is distracted by the commotion on the apron! Natalya makes it back up and she looks to take advantage – but Kelly Kelly is in the ring and she turns Natalya around, and drops her with the K2 LEGDROP!! The fans cheer for Kelly's interference, and the referee successfully gets Phoenix off of the apron as Kelly rolls out of the ring. Eve turns back and notices Natalya is still out... but she didn't know Kelly interfered! Torres steadies herself on the top rope, before she leaps back and lands a MOONSAULT onto Natalya! Eve hooks the leg! ONE! TWO! THREE!!​

Winner: Eve (5.19)

*SHE LOOKS GOOD TO ME*​

There's a nice pop as Eve gingerly makes her way back up to her feet and has her arm raised in the air, but she is almost ambushed by Kelly Kelly sliding back into the ring to giver her a hug and Kelly shoves the referee out of the way to raise Eve's hand herself. Eve looks happy as she gets onto the turnbuckle to celebrate, still unbeknownst to the fact that Kelly interfered in the match.
Michael Cole: As you can clearly see, Kelly Kelly got involved in the match where she wasn't needed, and she cost Natalya the win she deserved!

Josh Matthews: But the question on everybody's lips is: does Eve know that Kelly got involved? Because if we watch it back there, there is no way that Eve could have realised that Kelly had even gone into the ring!

Booker T: I'm not sure about all dis; I know both Kelly and Eve real well, an' I know dat they are both good girls... I don't understand what is going on here.

Michael Cole: Well all I'll say is that these two better know what they are doin' if they are in it together; because I am sure that the Divas of Doom aren't happy!

Eve gets into the ring, and she walks over to the turnbuckle near Fox, shaking her opponent's hand as she walks past, but Fox looks a little unsure, taking Eve's hand and shaking it back as Kelly glares at Fox from across the ring. However, as soon as Eve turns back to her, Kelly's face develops into a brimming smile at the sight of her best friend, and Fox is now the one giving the dirty look over Kelly's shoulder. Justin King requests that Kelly leave the ring so the match can get under way, and he then calls for the bell.

Match One:
Eve /w Kelly Kelly vs Alicia Fox

The match begins, and both women cautiously approach the centre of the ring and initiate a lock up; Eve being able to get the go-behind and force Fox into the ropes and pulls her back into a roll up! One...Two...Fox kicks out! The crowd pop as Eve almost gets the win within a matter of seconds. Both Divas get back up to their feet, and Fox wildly swings with a right hand, but Eve ducks it and catches Fox with a forearm to the face, causing her to scramble back into the corner. Eve follows up by standing up on the bottom ropes and places her feet onto Fox's thighs and taking her over with a Monkey Flip! It is a harsh landing for Fox, but Eve claps her hands, impressed with her move.

Eve traps Alicia in a side headlock, but a couple of well placed elbows forces Eve away, and Fox swings with a Roundhouse Kick, but Eve ducks it again and rolls Fox up once more! One...Two...Thr-NO! Eve seems too much for Fox in the opening exchanges, and Kelly cheers for Eve to finish the match soon. Fox is back up to her feet quickly, but she turns around right into a big clothesline from Eve! Torres flattens Fox, who is straight back up again, but Eve charges at her once again, and latches her legs around Alicia's neck and brings her around... Hurricanrana!

Fox is seeing stars, and Eve gets to her feet and puts her arm in the air to a good cheer. Fox stumbles back to her feet, and Eve catches her with an Arm Drag, but keep hold of the arm to keep Fox grounded. Alicia uses her flexibility to extend her legs around Eve's neck to cause her to release the hold. Both Divas end up facing each other in the ring, and Eve goes for a clothesline, but Fox ducks it and brings her leg around to crack Eve in the back of the head! Eve drops to the mat holding the back of her head, but Fox has no sympathy as she looks to capitalize, and she brings Eve up, only to send her crashing back down with a Russian Leg Sweep!

Once again the back of Eve's head bounces off of the mat in the centre of the ring, but Eve immediately rolls onto her front and screams in pain with her hands over her head. Sensing that Eve might be hurt, the referee gets in between her and Fox, checking on Eve, but Alicia fails to notice this and she is already running towards the ropes... but kelly Kelly reaches through the ropes and clips Fox's ankle; and Alicia faceplants into the mat! The fans are unsure how to react, and just as this happens Eve is starting to make her way up to her feet, and the referee is content to allow her to continue; neither of them aware of Kelly's interference!

Eve steadies herself on her feet, and she has the recovering Fox in her sights... and Torres charges in and cracks Fox in the head with a Shining Wizard Kick! Fox could be out cold, and Eve is still a little worse for wear, but she finds it inside to get up to her feet again, and drag Fox a little closer to the turnbuckle! Kelly tells Eve to just pin her and win, but Eve ignores her and begins to ascend up the turnbuckle! Eve gets onto the top rope and looks a little shaky, and Kelly has her hands over her mouth, but Eve leaps back... and nails the MOONSAULT FROM THE TOP ROPE! Eve takes a few moments to get herself back together, before draping her arm over Fox's chest...ONE! TWO! THREE!!​

Winner: Eve (5.32)

*SHE LOOKS GOOD TO ME*​

It is a second win in the space of three days for Eve, as she slowly gets up to her knees in the ring as Kelly slides into it and embraces her tightly, and Eve smiles at Kelly through her slightly dazed state. Fox rolls out of the ring holding her stomach, but she glares up at Kelly in the ring through her grimaces.

Michael Cole: Just what the hell was that?! For the second time this week, Eve and Kelly Kelly have screwed over Eve's opponent! First Natalya on Raw, and now Alicia Fox tonight.

Josh Matthews: I'd hang on a second Cole, I don't think Eve is aware of what Kelly has done! She was distracted by Beth Phoenix on Raw, and she seemed to be in trouble and the referee needed to check on her after those hard shots by Fox.

Booker T: Alicia Fox knows exactly where to kick someone, and she hit da sweet spot, and Eve coulda been in serious trouble, an' the referee had to check on her.

Michael Cole: Uh, hello? She was faking it! They both planned this in advance!

Booker T: Well, I think da question is, whether Eve knows what Kelly Kelly has been doing during her matches.

Kelly raises Eve's arm in the ring, and then escorts her best friend out of the ring by keeping hold of her hand, ignoring Eve's requests to check on Fox's condition. Eve looks a little confused as to why she is being shepherded away so quickly, but Kelly smiles at her, and raises her hand once again on the ramp.

Backstage again, and we see a very, very annoyed looking CHRISTIAN sitting in a locker room, but there is something we haven't seen in a few weeks, a look of hope and a fire in his eyes. Suddenly, the door opens and closes, and Christian looks a little confused, as he stands up, and is suddenly face-to-face with TYSON KIDD! Kidd gets a few little boos here and there, but nothing major.

Tyson Kidd: Hey Christian, you got a minute?

Christian doesn't speak, but motions with his head for Kidd to continue.

Tyson Kidd: I saw what happened out there earlier on, y'know, because all I do is watch here on Smackdown. I understand what you are going through, because Yeddy Long has refused time and time again to give me the chance I deserve.

Christian nods again.

Tyson Kidd: So if you really are speaking the truth, you will give me the chance... put me on your team for Survivor Series.

Kidd is totally serious, and Christian looks at him and nods.

Christian: Tyson, I'm not going to disagree with you; you do deserve more and Teddy Long has held you back. So I've got no right to deny you the chance to be on my team.

Tyson smiles and holds his hand out, but Christian puts his hand on Kidd's shoulder.

Christian: But you have to understand that this match could be the key to me finally saving this show and becoming the World Heavyweight Champion again, so I'm not letting anyone on my team without them proving to me that they will stand up and fight for this show.

Tyson Kidd: Anything, I'll do it.

Christian: Good, I want you to go out there tonight and call Daniel Bryan out for a match, and finish what I started two weeks ago.

Kidd nods his head, smiling, relishing the chance to have a match on Smackdown as well as the chance to prove himself. He holds out his hand again, and Christian readily accepts it, and Kidd nods before leaving to prepare.

*Commercial Break*​

We return from the break, and THE USOS are coming down the ramp, having performed the Siva Tau during the commercial break, and both Jimmy and Jey are slapping hands with the fans in the front row as they make their way to the ring apron where they simultaneously slide into the ring and mount a turnbuckle each. After a few seconds of posing, they jump down into the ring and wait as their music fades out.

*HEROES OF METAL*​

There's a pretty loud pop in the arena as Smackdown's resident (not) Superheroes FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM come out onto the stage and High-Five each other. Bateman leads the way as Curtis follows a couple of steps back, and just like their opponents, they show their appreciation for the fans by interacting with them.

Booker T: I love dese two! Both of 'em are in ma Fave Five!

Michael Cole: Which we established last week contains about eight people in it. Anyway, last week Fighting for Freedom saw off Percy Watson & Titus O'Neill in their first match together on Smackdown, and I think they might be in for a bit more of a challenge tonight.

Josh Matthews: The Usos are no pushovers in the ring, that is for sure, and I think they might give Curtis and Bateman a run for their money tonight.

Booker T: The Usos are twin brothas; and when you tag wit' someone you grew up wit' like I did in Harlem Heat, you know dem inside out, and The Usos are no diff'rent; they know how to work togetha.

Josh Matthews: You think either of these two teams could be next for a shot at The Odd Couple and the WWE Tag Team Championships, Cole?

Michael Cole: Well I really think Curt Hawkins and Primo should be next in line; but given the condition of Santino Marella at the moment, I think whoever gets the next title shot could become champions... I hope.

Curtis jumps up onto the apron and slingshots himself into the ring and Curtis climbs in through the ropes; both men getting onto the ropes to pose for the fans again. After they get down, they put their fists out to The Usos, and all four men bump fists to show solidarity, and FFF retreat to their corner to decide who it will be that starts things off.

Match Two:
Tag Team Match:
Fighting for Freedom vs The Usos​

The bell rings, and it will be Derrick Bateman starting off with Jimmy Uso. Jimmy, fresh off a victory over Darren Young on Superstars, gets things started by grabbing Bateman and applying a headlock, but Bateman pushes him into the ropes, only to be taken down with a Shoulder Block! Jimmy quickly grabs Bateman's arm and wrings it, and pulls him over to the Uso corner, where the first tag is made and Jey comes into the match. Jey gets up onto the second rope and drops a Double Axe Handle onto the contorted arm, Bateman wincing in pain as a result. Jey grabs Bateman from behind and bends his arm back, before lifting him up and dropping him back down onto it!

Clearly trying to weaken Bateman's arm in anticipation of that Brainbuster, Jey flips Derrick onto his back, and stretches out the arm, and drops a knee down onto it! Keeping his weight there to prevent Bateman from going anywhere, Jey reaches out and Jimmy leans over the ropes to make the tag. Jey backs off and goes back into the corner, and Jimmy stomps onto Bateman's arm, which results in Derrick screaming in pain. With the arm still laid across the mat, Jimmy runs off of the ropes and goes to drop an elbow, but Bateman rolls out of the way!

Jimmy crashes against the mat, and Bateman gets back to his feet and runs against the ropes just as Uso starts to get back up, and leaps into the air to bowl Jimmy over with a Running Crossbody! The fans cheer as Bateman now gets to his feet and starts to get over to Curtis, but Jimmy is back up and grabs him from behind, spinning him around! Derrick feeds the leg, and Uso takes the bait and gets an Enziguiri to the side of the head for his trouble! Sensing that this is his chance to tag Curtis, Bateman quickly scrambles across the ring and leaps for the tag!

Curtis hops over the top rope, and Jimmy is back on his feet, but Curtis catches him with a Dropkick to the face! Uso stumbles back against the ropes and Curtis uses all of his power to flip him overhead with a Back Body Drop! The Phoenix brings him back up and Irish Whips him to the ropes, but Jey sneaks in a tag – and the referee sees it! Jimmy Uso comes back off of the ropes and Curtis catches him with a Spinning Heel Kick to the jaw! Curtis nods his head, but turns around... right into a Super Kick from Jey!!

Curtis drops down to the mat, and Uso is down there to hook both legs! One! Two! Thr-NO! 'The Phoenix' shows his resilience, as Jey pounds the mat in frustration. He locks Curtis in a tight headlock, but Curtis fights out of it with a well placed elbow to the gut, and Curtis then runs off of the ropes, but Uso sees him coming and elevates him into the air... catching him on his shoulders and send him crashing into the mat with a SAMOAN DROP!!! Curtis takes another big hit, and once again Jey gets on top for the pin! One! Two! Three-NO!! Bateman breaks the count!

Seeing Bateman coming in and saving the match for his team, Jimmy Uso charges through the ropes and into the ring! He meets Bateman with a couple of right hands, and sends Bateman into the ropes, but Bateman comes back with a HUGE Clothesline! Jimmy goes down, and is right back up against the ropes, and Bateman charges... clotheslining him over the top rope! Bateman roars out to the fans and pumps his fist, and he turns around to the recovering Jey... and hooks his head under his arm, using all of his strength to lift the Uso up... and he plants him with a BRAINBUSTER!! Bateman stays on the mat, holding his arm after the move... but Johnny Curtis is scaling the turnbuckle!

Having recovered from the Samoan Drop, Curits perches himself on the top rope and he looks down to the downed body of Jey Uso, and he leaps into the air and crashes his leg down across Uso's neck with the PHOENIX LEG DROP! The fans pop hard, and Curtis sells his leg before he crawls on top and hooks the leg! ONE! TWO! THREE!​

Winners: Fighting for Freedom (7.02)

*HEROES OF METAL*​

The fans are still cheering, as Curtis slowly gets to his feet and walks over to his tag team partner, Bateman, who holds his arm in pain, but smiles through the winces. The referee raises the arms of both members of Fighting for Freedom, and they get onto a turnbuckle each and celebrate in front of the fans. Once the would-be Superheroes get off of the corners, they turn around to see two very worn out Usos. There's a strong cheer in the crowd as Fighting for Freedom hold their hands out... and The Usos accept the show of respect!

Josh Matthews: What a great show of respect by Fighting for Freedom and The Usos! That is the kind of spirit of competition that Smackdown is about; two great teams who just put on a terrific match showing each other the respect they deserve!

Michael Cole: Well I have reason to believe that the only reason The Usos didn't beat the crap outta those two idiots is because of the mandate placed by Teddy Long earlier tonight!

Booker T: Whatchu talkin' about, Cole? The Usos come from a wrestlin' family; dey understand tradition and respect more than anyone!

Michael Cole: But it must be eating away inside of them; they were so close to winning this match... but it was just that killer edge they lacked, and they've lacked it ever since they've been here in the WWE!

Josh Matthews: Well, Fighting for Freedom pick up their second win in as many weeks here on Smackdown, but now we are going to hand it over to our broadcast colleague Matt Striker! Matt?

The camera zooms in on the Tron where we see MATT STRIKER, and there is a very big cheer that greets the man standing alongside him... DANIEL BRYAN! Bryan has a smile on his face, and he clutches his Money in the Bank briefcase in his left hand.

Matt Striker: Thanks guys, and yes as you can see I'm standing by here with the man that will lead a team of five men against Christian's team at Survivor Series; 'Mr Money in the Bank' Daniel Bryan. Daniel, thanks for joining me.

Daniel Bryan: Matt, it is great to be here, back on Smackdown.

Matt Striker: Daniel, as we learnt earlier tonight, you will be in action next month at the Survivor Series Pay-Per-View; have you put any thought into who you want on your team?

Daniel Bryan: This match is going to be one of the biggest of my career, and my chance to show everyone that I am able to perform on the biggest stages. Survivor Series is one of the most important events in WWE History, and I am going to lead my team to victory... in order to do that, I'm going to have to put together the best possible team.

Bryan pauses.

Daniel Bryan: So I'm not going to rush into putting anyone on my team just yet, but there are a couple of guys I've thought of, but I've not talked to anyone about it just yet.

Matt Striker: A smart strategy. Well, word from the Christian camp already has it that Tyson Kidd has been named as part of Christian's team... and the Last Graduate from the Hart Dungeon wants you in a match tonight. Are you going to accept this challenge laid out by Tyson Kidd?

Bryan smirks, and strokes his chin.

Daniel Bryan: Tyson Kidd is one of the most talented guys on the Smackdown roster, and I'd be stupid to pass up the chance to face him and put on a show for the WWE Universe.

A nice cheer from inside the arena.

Daniel Bryan: But just because I respect your ability Tyson, does not mean that I'll take it easy on you. I'm ready for a match any time you are, Tyson.... but remember once that bell rings, you've only got two options; Tap... or SNAP!

The fans join in with the catchphrase as Bryan intensely glares at the camera before walking away, with Striker smiling as we fade out.

*Commercial Break*​

We return to Smackdown, and we are immediately shown a shot of the World Heavyweight Championship, and the camera slowly zooms out to see that it is resting on top of a bag. Upon further zooming out we see the World Heavyweight Champion MARK HENRY doing some stretches ahead of his match later tonight. However, the 'World's Strongest Man' has a plaster slapped across his forehead after his gruelling Hell in a Cell Match with Sheamus last night. Henry gets a mixed reaction from the fans... but it turns into a barrage (pardon the pun) of heat as WADE BARRETT walks into the shot and slaps Henry on the shoulder. The champion turns around and faces his tag team partner later tonight and snarls, causing Barrett to remove his hand from Henry's shoulder.

Wade Barrett: Hey, champ, I come in peace! I just came to see you and make sure that we are on the same page for the main event tonight.

Henry doesn't move, so Barrett nervously continues talking.

Wade Barrett: Because if we are on the same page tonight, we will make sure that it is the two best Superstars that Smackdown can offer fighting over the World Heavyweight Championship on the Raw Supershow.

Henry brings out a small smirk, and then reaches down to hold up the World Heavyweight Championship. Barrett stares at the title intently, as Henry locks eyes with him.

Mark Henry: I know the best will be there... because this makes me the best on this show, am I clear?

The Englishman slowly nods, not wanting to upset the behemoth.

Mark Henry: You saw what I can do last night; Sheamus ain't gon' be here fo' a while after what I did to him; and tonight Randy Orton an' John Morrison have the same thing comin'.

Barrett's nervousness seems to fade and he smirks.

Mark Henry: But don't think fo' one second that if you get in my way I won't lay yo' ass out too!

Wade's eyes widen and he looks like he might shit himself.

Mark Henry: So I don't have a problem workin' with you tonight, but I am gonna be the one getting' that pin fall, okay? I think we on the same page now, boy.

Henry slings his championship over his shoulder and then barges past Barrett, who watches him leave the locker room with a disgruntled look on his face... back to the arena!

“OHH AYY OHHH! OOOH AY OHHHH!”
*POWER*​

The ever-growing pop for JUSTIN GABRIEL bursts from the fans inside the Nutter Center, as 'The Rising Star' walks out onto the stage with a big grin on his face. He leaps into the air and lands crouched at the top of the stage, causing bursts of pyro to shoot out of the stage! Gabriel nods his head and gets up, walking down to the ring, slapping hands with the fans as he heads towards the ring.

Michael Cole: Well I don't think that meeting went exactly to plan for Wade Barrett; the World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry making his intentions clear for our blockbuster main event tonight.

Josh Matthews: But here we can see Justin Gabriel on his way to the ring, and this man has been on one hell of a roll as of late; if I've counted correctly, he's made it NINE wins in a row on Smackdown!

Booker T: Ta-night he has a rematch against the man he beat last week, Jinder Mahal... an' Mahal showed he is nothin' but a sore loser after he jumped Gabriel backstage!

Josh Matthews: Mahal couldn't accept the fact that Justin Gabriel was the better man on the night, and take the loss like a man! I'm sure Justin Gabriel is looking for revenge tonight.

Gabriel gets into the ring and climbs onto the second rope of the nearest turnbuckle to him and he holds his hands out and smiles out to the fans, the Nutter Center appreciating the athletic South African. 'Power' fades out and Gabriel jumps down from the corner and looks to the stage for his opponent.

*MAIN YASH HUN*​

There's actually a LOT of heat in the arena for the arrival of JINDER MAHAL... but there is some confusion from the fans as he's not dressed to compete? Gabriel looks perplexed, but Mahal does have a microphone so he is able to explain himself. The music fades, and Mahal coughs and holds his hand up.

Jinder Mahal: Justin! (coughs) Justin, I'm really sorry, but I don't feel very well tonight... so I'm not going to be competing in our match tonight.

More boos, as it appears that no one is buying this.

Jinder Mahal: But please, don't despair... because I've taken the liberty of finding a replacement...

*DA.NGR*​

Coming out to his old theme, THE GREAT KHALI walks out onto the stage and next to Mahal, who now wears a shit-eating grin on his face, but he makes sure he remembers to cough and splutter as he walks down to the ring with the giant.

Booker T: Aw what da hayell! Dis is a joke, man!

Michael Cole: What? All I see here is Jinder Mahal trying his best not to let the WWE Universe down; he knows these fans love Justin Gabriel so he took the liberty of finding a replacement so Justin Gabriel could have this match!

Josh Matthews: That's a load of crap and you know it, Cole! Jinder Mahal has proved that he is just as much of a coward as he was last week! He isn't sick, he just wants The Great Khali to do his dirty work!

Mahal grins at Gabriel, whose prior confidence seems to have faded somewhat after discovering that it is the seven-foot plus giant as his opponent tonight. Khali reaches the ring apron and hauls himself up and steps over the top rope as Mahal gets onto the apron and applauds his monstrous brother-in-law. The referee seems to have no issue with Mahal's substitute (I doubt he'd tell Khali if there was) and he calls for the bell as Khali takes his place in the centre of the ring.

Match Three:
Justin Gabriel vs The Great Khali
w/ Jinder Mahal

The bell rings and there is a strong “GABRIEL” chant amongst the fans in attendance, and the South African slowly advances forwards from his corner and he paces towards the giant in the centre of the ring. There's a brief staredown between the two men, but suddenly Gabriel swings into action and unleashes with a series of stinging kicks to Khali's legs – Gabriel is trying to cut the big man down to size! The fans are fully behind him as Khali has no initial reply to the flurry. Looking to take advantage of the stunned Khali. Gabriel backs off of the ropes and comes back... only to be flattened with a huge Clothesline!!

The impact of the move sends Gabriel down, and he rolls out of the ring to try and rethink his strategy. However, Mahal's presence cuts Gabriel's thinking time short, as Jinder starts walking around towards Gabriel, which means that Gabriel has to slide back into the ring with Khali, and 'The Punjabi Nightmare' is able to catch the wily South African as soon as he is in the ring. Unable to break free, Gabriel is left in the clutches of Khali, and the giant connects with a Headbutt right to the top of Gabriel's head!

Gabriel flies back and slumps down into the corner, and Khali trudges over and delivers a boot to the midsection, which causes Gabriel to wince, as Khali now looks to go to work with an Overhand Chop – but Gabriel moves, and Khali's hand meets the top turnbuckle! Khali now turns back into the corner, and Gabriel starts unloading once more! Connecting with chops and slaps to the chest, Gabriel takes advantage whilst Khali shakes his hand out, almost no-selling Gabriel's offence. Gabriel doesn't let up, but as soon as Khali is ready, he piefaces Gabriel and sends him sprawling back into the centre of the ring!

Right back to his feet, Gabriel charges in at Khali... but he is scooped up and lifted into position for a MILITARY PRESS!!! The fans boo now, as Gabriel is held almost TEN FEET into the air! There's only one way to go for Gabriel as he's well and truly caught in Khali's hands, as Khali drops him, and Gabriel takes the impact right onto his chest! The fans cry “OOH!” as Gabriel audibly screams out in pain. Mahal is loving it at ringside, and he barks orders for Khali to continue the assault. Gabriel is able to scramble to the ropes, but Khali meets him there, and forces Gabriel's throat down across the middle rope!

Trying to stop the illegal move, the official gets in between Khali and Gabriel and loudly warns the giant that he will disqualify him if he doesn't stop. Khali backs off, and he holds his arms up as he is waiting for Gabriel to come back to his feet. After a few seconds, Justin recomposes himself and gets back to his feet, and he turns around right into Khali's clutches again! Khali grabs him with both hands by the throat and lifts him up... CHOKEBOMB – NO! Gabriel grabs onto the Punjabi Giant's head and brings him down for a HUGE DDT!!

Both men are down now, but Gabriel feeds off of the loud cheers from the WWE Universe and suddenly KIPS UP – ala Shawn Michaels! This gets another big pop from the fans, and now Gabriel storms around the ring as he is now the one waiting on his opponent to get up! Khali makes it up to one knee, which renders him at the perfect height for a SUPERKICK to the jaw! Falling like a sack of shit, Khali hits the mat hard, and now Gabriel heads over to the turnbuckle and climbs onto the top rope! With Khali down on the mat, the fans go mental as Gabriel begins to set himself for the 450 SPLASH – BUT MAHAL IS ON THE APRON!

Mahal gets himself involved as he stands next to Gabriel on the apron... and SHOVES HIM OFF OF THE TOP ROPE! Gabriel falls down to ringside... and CRASHES INTO THE BARRICADE!!

As the referee saw the obvious interference, he calls for the bell!​

Winner: Justin Gabriel via Disqualification (6.26)​

No music is played as the fans boo the outcome of the match, and Mahal gets into the ring now and looks down at Gabriel who is holding his neck in pain out by the dented barricade.

*MAIN YASH HUN*

Josh Matthews: Oh, come on! Jinder Mahal “wasn't able” to compete tonight, but did that stop him from getting involved in this match? Give me a break!

Michael Cole: Well, judging by the look on Justin Gabriel's face, I don't think this thing is over yet.

Cole is right, we see some true anger in the eyes of Justin Gabriel, as he regained some wherewithal back as he tries to mask his pain, Mahal leans against the ropes and points his finger at Gabriel, telling him “I told you, no one embarrasses Jinder Mahal!”. We now fade away from Mahal standing over Gabriel...

To a corridor backstage, and the Smackdown theme music plays over as we can see the Intercontinental Champion CODY RHODES along with TED DIBIASE making their way down to the ring!

Michael Cole: Stay tuned to Friday Night Smackdown folks, because we're going to hear from the Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes after his controversial title defence at Hell in a Cell! Don't miss it!

*Commercial Break*​

*ONLY ONE CAN JUDGE*​

There's a lot of heat in the arena now, as finally, the Intercontinental Champion CODY RHODES walks out onto the stage, with TED DIBIASE in tow. Dressed in a shirt and trousers, Rhodes has a smirk on his face after his successful retention on Sunday, and he actually has his head held high as he walks down to the ring, not trying to cover his face. DiBiase as usual just hurls abuse at the fans that are jeering the pair, but Rhodes let him get up to whatever it is he likes doing.

Michael Cole: Here he is! Cody Rhodes, the Intercontinental Champion! Ever since winning the championship back in August no one has been able to stop Cody on the roll that he's been on, and he was successful in defending his title at Hell in a Cell this past Sunday in a Triple Threat match against Sin Cara and William Regal.

Booker T: Maybe if Cody played by the rules, he would've lost dat title as soon as he won it! He screwed Sin Cara over at Night o' Champions and at Hell in a Cell, he cheated to beat Regal AND ma boi Sin Cara! Roll the tape!

A replay of the finish to the IC Title Match at HIAC is shown, where Cody removes Sin Cara's mask, and then uses the distraction caused to use his own mask to strike Regal in the head.

Josh Matthews: I'm with Booker on this one; the Intercontinental Championship is a title rich with tradition, but the way that Cody Rhodes has conducted himself in his defences has been disgraceful!

Michael Cole: Oh, boo hoo! What, Josh, are you going to go home and cry to your mom? Did the bad man make you upset? Its life guys, get over it! Cody Rhodes knows and understands that sometimes you have to bend the rules to keep what you hold dear. The sooner you idiots and the King of Idiots Teddy Long realises it the better!

Booker T: You're full of crap, you know dat, Cole?

Rhodes walks up the steps into the ring, and DiBiase slides under the bottom rope, and even goes as far as to hold the ropes open for his friend, and even retrieve a microphone for him. Rhodes waits for his music to fade out with his eyes closed as he stands in the centre of the ring with his title hanging over his shoulder. Once the music has faded, the boos become even more audible, but the IC Champion maintains his patience, not wanting his mood to be ruined. Once the noise levels have dropped to an adequate level, Cody opens his eyes and slowly raises the microphone up.

Cody Rhodes: This past Sunday at Hell in a Cell, I proved why I deserve to have my name etched in history as one of the greatest Intercontinental Champions of all time... by defeating not one, but two challengers.

The fans boo the self-promotion.

Cody Rhodes: Not only did I receive the satisfaction from keeping my championship, but I witnessed one of the most beautiful sights ever seen in a WWE ring. I removed Sin Cara's mask and looked right into his eyes... and for that split second, I saw a man who was powerless.

Massive heat.

Cody Rhodes: I saw a man go through the same emotional pain that I did when Rey Mysterio ruined my face... I saw a man that was powerless to stop the most important part of his life removed, and it felt so... good.

Rhodes takes in a deep breath and smirks out to everyone.

Cody Rhodes: Everyone made such a big deal as Sin Cara laid helplessly at ringside; trying to cover his face from the world, because of the emotional pain I inflicted on him.

Rhodes' smile has long gone, and he scowls.

Cody Rhodes: What I want to know is where were you all when my face was ruined? Where were you when I went through the worst pain imaginable? WHERE WERE ALL OF YOU WHEN I WAS DISFIGURED BY REY MYSTERIO?!

Taking everyone by surprise, Rhodes stomps around the ring.

Cody Rhodes: For months I have had to wear the scars of my disfigurement for you all to see for nine months; wearing this mask that was cast upon me to protect my face... but Sin Cara wears his mask because he is a COWARD! He hides behind his mask because he isn't man enough to face me fairly, I want to be able to look into his eyes... and see the pain that I put him through, just like I did on Sunday.

The fans seem a little confused, as it seems they are questioning that Rhodes wears a mask too.

Cody Rhodes: People have asked me for months why my mask is transparent... You can see my face through my mask because I want everyone to see the pain that I have to live through every day of my life. My mask is transparent just like each and every one of you people, because I can see right through you all.

The cheap heat does the trick.

Cody Rhodes: You all admonish me for my actions, but if you were stuck in my position then you would all do the exact same thing. None of you have anything in your lives as important as the Intercontinental Championship, because if you did, you would understand why I will do anything I can to make sure I keep it.

Rhodes now plucks the title from his shoulder and holds it up into the air.

Cody Rhodes: Sin Cara is not good enough for the Intercontinental Championship because he is not willing to make this legendary title the most important part of his life. If he was worthy of this title he would have forgotten the mask and pinned William Regal whilst he had the chance.

During Rhodes' monologue, the fact whip up a “SIN CARA” chant.

Cody Rhodes: Chant for him all you want, because Sin Cara is not getting another shot at me until he shows that he is willing to put that mask on the line too!

WOAH! There's a mixed reaction in the crowd, as Rhodes has firmly set the tone for another Rhodes/Sin Cara match. Cody now faces the stage.

Cody Rhodes: So what is it going to be, Sin Cara? You want the Intercontinental Championship so bad, you come out here and tell me – in English – that you're going to put your mask up!

Rhodes paces around the ring, as he looks towards the stage; his patience wearing thin.

Cody Rhodes: C'mon, we don't have all night! Get out here n-

*ANCIENT SPIRIT*​

Rhodes is cut off, as the music begins and the lights turn to a dark shade of blue, and the fans pop loudly... because SIN CARA has walked out onto the stage! Wearing his mask, we can tell from his body language that 'The Internation Sensation' isn't in the best of moods, forgoing his usual flashy entrance by walking down to the ring with a purpose.

Josh Matthews: Here he is! Sin Cara is in the building, and I don't think he's in a good mood!

Michael Cole: Do you really think this guy is going to put his mask up against the Intercontinental Championship? He can't even speak English! Do we have a translator our here or somethin'?

Booker T: I'm sure after what went down on Sunday, Sin Cara will find one way or another to let Cody Rhodes know his answer!

Sin Cara reaches the base of the steps, and eyes up both Rhodes and DiBiase before he enters the ring purposefully, and he walks right up to Cody Rhodes and almost goes nose-to-nose with his rival. The lights return to normal and the fans are at fever-pitch; unsure whether these two will break Teddy Long's edict laid down earlier tonight. Rhodes brings the microphone back up to his mouth.

Cody Rhodes: So, what is it going to be?

Rhodes cockily smiles at the masked man, but Sin Cara is in no mood for games and snatches the microphone from Cody's hand! The fans pop, and the anticipation brews as Sin Cara slowly brings the stick up to his mouth.

Sin Cara: I-

WHAT! DIBIASE FROM BEHIND!!!!

Before Sin Cara has even got the chance to get a proper word out, he's blindsided by Ted DiBiase! DiBiase keeps on the attack with a flurry of right hands to the downed Mexican, and now Rhodes joins in with multiple stomps to Sin Cara's ribs!

Josh Matthews: This was all a trap! Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase blatantly ignoring the orders of our General Manager earlier tonight – is there anyone that can stop this assault?

Rhodes backs off, and DiBiase gets back to his feet and measures the recovering Sin Cara, and once he is up... DiBiase hooks in the Sleeper, and plants Sin Cara with DREAM STREET!!

Michael Cole: DiBiase with Dream Street! What an impact!

DiBiase looks pleased with himself, but Rhodes doesn't give his nemesis a chance to lick his wounds, as he is right on him again, bringing him up and turning him around. Rhodes applies the Dragon Sleeper position and looks out around the arena at the booing crowd, and he drives Sin Cara into the mat with CROSS RHODES!! Sin Cara's body lies in a heap on the mat, as Rhodes kneels over him.

Booker T: C'mon guys, this is enough now; we got the message!

Josh Matthews: This is a mugging! For all we know, Sin Cara could have been about to take Rhodes up – oh what now? This is enough!

The timekeeper is ringing the bell, but it is having no effect on the ferocity of Cody Rhodes, as he barks for his friend to bring Sin Cara up to his feet once again. DiBiase has a bit of a struggle propping up the deadweight of the victim, and Rhodes stands in the corner and reaches behind his head to pull off his mask! Not for the first time, Cody exposes his face and holds the plastic mask in the air as DiBiase holds Sin Cara straight. Rhodes begins his run up, and DiBiase shoves Sin Cara's limp body right into a MASK SHOT TO THE HEAD!!! Rhodes is quick to put his mask back on his face, and he picks up the Intercontinental Championship from the mat and raises it over Sin Cara's body, which is spread-eagled across the mat.

*ONLY ONE CAN JUDGE*​

Josh Matthews: That was disgusting; the Dream Street from DiBiase and Cross Rhodes were more than enough to send the message, but hitting Sin Cara with the mask was just too far.

Booker T: I just hope dat these two know dat there will be some serious consequences for what they have pulled right there, because they've just gone against everythin' Teddy Long laid down earlier ta-night!

Michael Cole: You two need to lighten up! Whilst I will admit that these two are disobeying Teddy Long; they have just sent a message out to the entire locker room that they are going to do what they want.

Josh Matthews: I just hope that Teddy Long has thought of a suitable punishment for the actions of Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, because they deserve to be fired for what they have done tonight.

Rhodes smirks out to the fans, whilst DiBiase raises his friend's hand into the air; Rhodes holding the Intercontinental Title up in his other hand as we fade off to commercial.

*Commercial Break *​

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*​

For the second time tonight, the remix of the Wagner classic is boomed around the arena, and the fans cheer loudly as Mr Money in the Bank DANIEL BRYAN walks out onto the stage with his bright blue briefcase in tow. He holds the case up for the fans, before the man with no one as yet announced on his Survivor Series team begins to walk down to the ring slapping hands with the fans.

Josh Matthews: Here is the man who is guaranteed a World Heavyweight Championship match any time he wants until next July, and the man who we learnt will lead a team of five men against his rival Christian at next month's Survivor Series.

Booker T: It is great to see D-Bryan back on Smackdown, dawg! We're about to see one of the best wrestlers in the WWE today in action, and I can't wait to see who he puts on his team!

Michael Cole: Who'd want to be on this nerd's team? He has no friends other than those other losers at the comic book store, what, are they going to go up against Christian and Tyson Kidd?

Booker T: I'm really startin' to have enough of yo crap, Cole!

Cole remains silent, knowing Booker will kick his arse if he carries on, as Bryan hops onto the apron and climbs a corner and shoots his finger into the air before he gets into the ring, handing his briefcase down to ringside first. Bryan stretches his shoulders out as he waits for his music to fade out and the arrival of his opponent.

*BED OF NAILS*​

About to have his first Smackdown match in a few weeks, TYSON KIDD walks out onto the stage with a focused look on his face, to a smattering of heat from the fans. He has an air of confidence about him as he walks down to the ring, fresh off being named on Christian's team, ready to tangle with the opposing captain.

Michael Cole: I can't tell ya how good it is to finally see Tyson Kidd here on Smackdown; the kid has been waiting for weeks for the chance that Teddy Long had no intention of giving him... but thank you, Christian, for allowing us to see Tyson Kidd in action!

Josh Matthews: I will admit that Tyson Kidd's ability impresses the hell out of me; he is the last graduate of the famed Hart Family Dungeon, and he's racked up a lot of wins over on WWE Superstars on Thursday nights.

Michael Cole: Come on, Booker, lets try and hear you say why Tyson Kidd shouldn't be here!

Booker T: What did I just tell you? Tyson Kidd is a top athlete, man. I just never thought he'd be so desperate to go to Christian fo help.

Kidd climbs the steps and hops over the ropes and into the ring, and he also climbs onto a corner and holds his arms up to some moderate heat from the fans. Not wanting to make too much fuss, Kidd jumps down and signals to the referee that he is ready to go. The official nods and calls for the bell!

Match Four:
Tyson Kidd vs Daniel Bryan​

The bell rings and both men begin to circle the ring; neither one looking willing enough to give an inch to their opponent. The circumference of the circle slowly decreases and soon enough they are within touching distance, and Kidd goes in first, trying to trap Bryan's leg and bring him down, but Bryan is able to spin out of if and he grabs hold of Kidd's arm and wrings it out. Kidd is able to grab the top rope, and uses it as an aid to flip over and untwist his arm. However, Bryan still has a hold on Kidd's wrist and he yanks him closer and applies a headlock to the Canadian, but Kidd manoeuvres himself behind Bryan and tries to bullrush him into the corner, but Bryan jumps at the last second and plants his feet on the middle turnbuckle, whilst still having that headlock applied! Caught in almost no man's land, Bryan jumps into the air and lands back on his feet, and the headlock is still locked on! Kidd delivers a couple of sharp forearms to Bryan's ribs to cause a break in the hold, and Kidd turns Bryan around into a front facelock.

It is now Bryan's turn to be a little more aggressive as he now forces Kidd back-first into the corner, but Kidd takes a page from Bryan's book and places both feet on the bottom turnbuckle and he adjusts his grip and leaps forwards over Bryan, rolling him through for a Sunset Flip pin! Bryan's shoulders are down! One... Two... Bryan gets the shoulder up! Kidd springs right back to his feet as Bryan looks on from the mat, stunned that he was almost caught out so early on, but Mr Money in the Bank nods his head and gets to his feet. The two men begin to come together in the centre of the ring again, and they opt for a more conventional collar-and-elbow tie up, and Bryan is able to establish control, once again grabbing Kidd's arm and wringing it out. Kidd reaches towards the rope again to counter in the sam way as before, but Bryan sees it coming and delivers a stinging kick to the wrung-out arm! The impact causes Kidd to shout in pain, and Bryan retains his grip... and kicks Kidd's arm again! Bryan now brings Kidd closer and goes behind, bending Kidd's arm back behind him in a Hammerlock.

Kidd looks in a bit of discomfort, but he drops down to the mat to gain a better position, but Bryan drops the Hammerlock, leaving Kidd in prime position for a kick to the back! The sound reverberates around the entire Nutter Center, and Kidd's back is arches following the heavy hit. Bryan grabs Kidd's arm again, and hoists him back up to his feet, and returns to the well again with the wringer, but this time, he gets Kidd back into the Hammerlock, and takes him over with a Hammerlock Back Drop! All of Kidd's weight crashes down onto his arm, and Bryan turns him over and goes for his first cover of the match! One..Tw- Kidd kicks out! Bryan stays on Kidd and brings him back to his feet and sends him into the corner. Bryan goes to whip Kidd across into the opposite corner, but Kidd turns it around and sends Bryan in and follows in himself, but Bryan runs up the turnbuckle and back flips over Kidd! Bryan carries on his momentum and runs off of the ropes, ducking a Kidd clothesline on the way, and comes back with a lariat of his own!

Kidd goes down, but he is right back up, and Bryan kicks him in the gut which doubles Kidd over, and Bryan applies a Double Underhook... taking Kidd over with a very fluid Snap Double Underhook Suplex! Kidd holds his arm once again as he bounces off of the mat, and then crawls into the corner to bring himself back to his feet propped up against the turnbuckle. Bryan stands in the opposite corner and steadies himself before he charges in and delivers a CORNER DROPKICK to Kidd's face!! Bryan lands on his back and Kidd sulks down into the bottom turnbuckle after having his face mashed by Bryan's boots! Bryan is firmly in control now, and he gets to his feet and roars to the fans; the Dayton fans appreciating the man who has missed a few weeks of action. Bryan grabs Kidd's legs and pulls him closer to the centre of the ring, and turns him onto his back. Bryan stands over Kidd's legs and then places his feet on Kidd's thighs, causing the fans to cheer once they realise what he is going for! Bryan hooks Kidd's lower legs around his and then leans back, grabbing Kidd's arms and then Bryan gets onto his back; with Kidd trapped in a Surfboard!

The Nutter Center lets out a loud pop at the sight of Kidd trapped looking up at the lights as Bryan visibly cranks the pressure on the hold up, trying to force Kidd into submitting. A rather loud “TAP OR SNAP” chant starts in the arena, and the sound of hearing his catchphrase being chanted by thousands of people seems to kick bryan into yet another gear, as he pulls back even further on Kidd's arms! Kidd looks like he is about to snap, but Bryan leans forwards and lets go of Kidd's arms, but he quickly grabs Kidd's neck and applies a Dragon Sleeper! Bryan doesn't let Kidd get used to one kind of pain, and the last graduate of the Hart Dungeon is in some real trouble now, as his arms flail all over the place, feeling the full force of the pissed off submission expert. The referee gets down to the Superstars' level and asks Kidd if he wants to give up, which is met by a very loud “NO!” from the Canadian. Looking to now find a way to escape from the hold, Kidd uses his technical expertise and tries to unhook his legs from Bryan's, and once Kidd has removed his right leg, his left leg quickly follows!

Only achieving half of the job, Kidd is still trapped in the Dragon Sleeper, but he rolls back and manages to plant himself back onto his feet! Bryan is now in the vulnerable position, and Kidd grabs Bryan's legs and pulls him closer, causing Bryan to roll backwards. Kidd grabs Bryan around the waist now and leans back; throwing Bryan overhead with a beautiful WHEELBARROW SUPLEX!! Bryan lands very hard on his back, and replays showing that his head actually bounced off of the mat after the impact. Kidd stays down after the throw also, trying to recuperate following his prolonged period trapped in the dual submission. After taking a few seconds, Kidd gets back to a vertical base and by this time Bryan has managed to get onto a knee whilst favouring his back. Kidd runs off of the ropes and comes back at Bryan and connects with a dropkick to the side of the head! Bryan is knocked onto his back, and Kidd jumps on top to hook the leg! One...Two-Bryan kicks out! Kidd isn't fussed by the kick out, and he turns Bryan onto his back and places his knee across Bryan's spine, and pulls back on his neck; it is Bryan's turn to be caught in a tough submission!

With all of his weight concentrated onto Bryan's upper back, Kidd has the Washington native right where he wants him, trapped in the centre of the ring. The referee is down to ask Bryan if he wants to submit, but Bryan is having none of it, and he already looks for a way to escape from the hold, trying to roll over onto his back. Kidd sees the counter coming, and he quickly transitions over into a front facelock again, but he is trying his hardest to keep Bryan's head on the mat. Bryan grabs Kidd's arms and manages to break his grip, and then he does a headstand (~!) and takes himself over to land on top of Kidd, whilst still keeping a grip on Kidd's arms. Kidd moves himself forwards and manages to get himself onto his feet, and the two men's arms are linked with their backs to each other. Both try to overpower the other, and Kidd appears to be winning the test of strength, and he bends forwards, causing Bryan to flip over the top and land on his feet! The two men are facing each other now, and Kidd is the first to react, and he swings with a Roundhouse Kic, but Bryan ducks it... and cracks Kidd in the side of the head with a Roundhouse Kick of his own!

Kidd slumps to the mat after the strike, and he lands by the ropes. Bryan waits as his opponent begins to use the ropes to get back to his feet and once he is up and leaning against the ropes, Bryan charges in and clotheslines Kidd over the top rope, and the Canadian falls to the floor! Bryan has the fans on their feet now in anticipation, as Kidd slowly starts getting back up on the outside, and Bryan charges off of the ropes and he comes hurtling back towards Kidd and comes through the top and middle ropes with a SUICIDE DIVE!! A big pop erupts through the arena, and Bryan stays down momentarily following the high risk move, but he gets up to his feet and nods his head. Bryan grabs Kidd by the neack and starts to bring him up, and he goes to roll him in the ring, but Kidd pens himself against the ring apron, preventing Bryan from taking him back into the ring. In response, Bryan takes a step back and kicks Kidd in the chest, and then rolls the stunned Kidd back into the ring, and instead of rolling back into the ring, Bryan walks across the apron and climbs onto the top rope!

Bryan steadies himself as Kidd begins to stir on the mat, and eventually rise back up to his feet, holding his chest. Once Kidd turns around to face him, Bryan leaps from the top rope and connects with a DIVING DROPKICK right to Kidd's chest! The fans cheer loudly which wills Bryan to crawl over to Kidd and hook the leg for the pin! One! Two! Thr-NO! Kidd shoots the shoulder up, and tries his hardest to get back to his feet, but he only managed to get to his knees, as the readied Bryan cuts him off with a shoot kick to the chest! Kidd grabs his chest in agony, but it doesn't stop Bryan doing it again! Bryan goes into hyper speed, laying into Kidd with a flurry of kicks to the chest now, but as he prepares for the final deciding kick to the head, he pauses with his leg in the air as something catches his eye on the stage... and the fans notice too and descend into heat as we can now see that CHRISTIAN has walked out onto the stage! 'The Saviour of Smackdown' holds his arms up to show that he means no harm to his opposing Survivor Series captain... but that distraction proves costly, as the semi-recovered Kidd grabs Bryan's outstretched leg and takes him over with a nasty Dragon Screw! Bryan lands on the mat hard and holds his knee joint, as Christian smiles on as he walks down to the ring. Smackdown heads off to a commercial break.​

*Commercial Break*​

We return to the match with the news from the announce table that Tyson Kidd dominated the match throughout the entirety of the commercial break with attacks focused towards Daniel Bryan's right knee. We return with a shot of Christian who has taken his place at ringside, willing his team mate on. Bryan is trapped in yet another submission in the centre of the ring, as Kidd has a Single Leg Crab applied to put pressure on that knee as well as Bryan's back. Christian looks right into Bryan's eyes as Mr Money in the Bank's face etched in pain with a smile, and he says “Come on Daniel, you know the drill – Tap or Snap!” Christian laughs, but this only wills Bryan on and he starts trying to claw his way to the ropes! Christian's eyes widen at the sight of Bryan inching closer to the bottom rope right in front of his face, and Kidd is powerless to stop Bryan's resurgence, and after one last reach... Bryan grabs the bottom rope! There is another loud cheer from the fans as Kidd is forced to break the hold against his will. Bryan pulls himself up onto the middle rope, as Kidd protests to the referee. Christian takes advantage of the distraction with a cheap shot to Bryan's face!

Kidd judges that the deed has been done after hearing the reaction from the fans, and Christian flees from the scene as to not arouse any suspicion. Bryan rolls into the centre of the ring onto his back, still exhausted from the Kidd offence as well as recovering from Christian's sucker punch. Kidd exits the ring and out onto the apron, and he grabs onto the top rope and slingshots himself onto the top rope and leaps forward, crashing down onto Bryan with a SPRINGBOARD ELBOW DROP!! Kidd nails his old finishing move, and he stays on top and hooks the leg... One! Two! Thre-NO!! Kidd pounds the mat in frustration, and he quickly gets to his feet and stands at Bryan's legs, lifting them up and placing his leg through the middle – Kidd is trying to set up for the Sharpshooter!! Bryan, sensing the legendary hold is on the way, uses his arm to prevent Kidd from planting his leg, and Bryan uses his legs to push Kidd away into the ropes! Bryan stays on his back as Kidd rebounds off of the ropes and Bryan uses his feet to take him over with a Monkey Flip!

Bryan takes a little longer that usual to get to his feet, really selling the effects of Kidd's offence to his legs. Kidd is up too, and he runs at Bryan, but gets taken over with an Arm Drag, followed by another deep Arm Drag, as Bryan starts to find his way again in this match after a prolonged period of Kidd on top. Kidd gets back to his feet again, and Bryan unleashes with a stiff kick to the side of the leg, and Bryan switches feet and chops down Kidd's other leg to cause him to drop onto his knees again. Bryan now steadies himself, ignoring Christian, and starts pummelling Kidd's chest with a series of stiff shoot kicks again!! After about seven or eight strikes, Kidd looks out of it, and Bryan turns to Christian and glares at him... before KICKING KIDD'S FUCKING HEAD IN!! Tyson drops down to the mat to the cheers of everyone in the building, and Bryan now tries to shake his limp off as he heads to the corner once again and climbs to the top rope, with Kidd unresponsive in the centre of the ring... and Bryan leaps from the top and connects with a DIVING HEADBUTT!!

Putting everything on the line in his return match on Smackdown, Bryan sells the effects of the move on his own head, but after a few moments, he backs onto Kidd's chest and hooks the outside leg! One! Two! Three-Kidd kicks out! Kidd keeps the match going, but Bryan quickly turns him over, and he places Kidd's arm between his legs, as he is setting up for the LeBell Lock – but somehow Kidd is able to roll through, and he traps Bryan's shoulder's down onto the mat – One! Two! Thre-NO! Bryan survives the sneaky pin attempt from Kidd, and both men spring back up to their feet, looking revitalised. There's a buzz as both Kidd and Bryan stare at each other with Christian watching on, but Kidd is the first man to react with a forearm to Bryan's head, but Bryan replies with a forearm of his own! Kidd hits one back, only to receive another from Bryan! The fans cheer for Bryan's shots and boo for Kidd's - BOO! YAY! BOO! YAY! BOO! YAY! YAY! YAY! Bryan starts to gain control, and he forces Kidd against the ropes, but Kidd starts coming back with his forearms which cause Bryan to back onto the opposing ropes!

Bryan digs deep and becomes quicker in his strikes, and the battle returns to the centre of the ring, and both men are just throwing rapid fire forearms at the other! The fans are going crazy, as is Booker on commentary, who was trying to call each individual strike before giving up. The windmilling motion of both men continues, but they stop at the same time and have the same idea to run against the ropes... and they both come back with a clothesline and both men are down! With the crowd going spare with applause for the performances of both men, the referee has no other choice to begin his count as neither man show any signs of getting up. Once the count reaches five, Bryan starts to get up first, but Kidd isn't far behind him. At nine, both men shoot up at the same time, and Kidd immediately goes for another forearm, but Bryan ducks it, and rolls him up with a SMALL PACKAGE! One! Two! Kidd turns it over, and now Bryan's shoulders are down! One! Two! Bryan shifts his weight and turns it back onto Kidd! One! Two! Thre-NO! Kidd pops out and the Small Package is broken, both men sprawled across the mat.

The stress on Christian's face is evident, as he isn't even sure how this one will end, as he also tries to keep his involvement to the minimum. Bryan and Kidd are up again, and once again it is Kidd that swings for the fences, and Bryan gets a go-behind, and he grabs Kidd around the waist and attempts a GERMAN SUPLEX – But Kidd lands on his feet! The athleticism of Kidd is on display, as he lands behind Bryan, and rolls him up with a Schoolboy! One! Two! Thre-NO! Bryan grabs Kidd's arm which is already in between his legs, and he reaches through and transitions Kidd's pin attempt into the LEBELL LOCK! The Lebell Lock is locked in in the centre of the ring!!! Christian's head is in his hands, and the fans whip up another loud “TAP OR SNAP” chant, as Kidd is well and truly trapped with Daniel Bryan pulling back on his neck with all of his might, and looking to avoid any further punishment, Kidd raises his free hand up... AND TAPS OUT!!​

Winner: Daniel Bryan (19.37)

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*​

The fans are all on their feet as they reward both Bryan and Kidd with a standing ovation for their efforts. Bryan is helped up by the referee who raises his arm and hands him his briefcase, as Christian slides into the ring and kneels beside Kidd, looking disappointed at his team member.

Josh Matthews: What a match! That is the best example of why Smackdown is the best show available on Friday nights!

Booker T: Man, Daniel Bryan had to dig deep there, an' it was even harder wit' Christian tryin’ ta throw his game.

Michael Cole: Christian didn’t do anything! He just came out here and watched Tyson Kidd valiantly fight for his team! Christian did not interfere once in this match.

Booker T: You’ve never been out dere, Cole, when someone who you don’t expect to show up comes out, it can throw you off yo’ game. Christian knows dis.

Bryan has a standoff with Christian as the two opposing captains lock eyes, and Christian gets to his feet to walk towards Bryan and the two men stare into each other’s eyes, until Bryan lifts his briefcase into the air to a big cheer before he smiles and turns to leave the ring.

We’re backstage last night, and into an office setting, with TEDDY LONG sitting at his desk doing some work, and EDGE is instructing two workers where to place a second desk; presumably for him. The workers place it down adjacent to Long’s desk, and Edge turns to the GM.

Edge: My desk cool here, Teddy?

Theodore Long: Put yo’ desk wherever you want, playa.

Edge: Thanks boys, that’ll do for now.

Edge gives the thumbs up to the workers, and they then take their leave. We can hear someone greet the workers as they are leaving, and this person is entering, and he gets the attention of both the General Manager and his Assistant.

???: I’ve not come at a bad time, have I?

The voice is a lot clearer this time, and it is a very well-spoken English accent, meaning it is only one person on the Smackdown roster... WILLIAM REGAL. Regal walks into the shot to a nice cheer from the fans, and shakes hands with both Long and Edge.

Theodore Long: Mr Regal, to what do we owe the pleasure?

William Regal: Well I’m here on behalf of Sin Cara, because he can’t come to you himself because he doesn’t speak a bloody work of English! We want to know if you’re going to stand by what you said earlier Mr Long, and what Masters Rhodes and DiBiase’s punishment will be.

Theodore Long: William, if you would just calm down, I was just about to inform WWE HQ that I will be fining both Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase for their actions earlier tonight.

Regal looks a little more relaxed now, but Edge, who was watching the whole conversation. Now gets to his feet and holds his hand out.

Edge: Teddy, with all due respect, I think I have a better idea. William, I’m sure you still want another piece of Cody Rhodes after what happened at Hell in a Cell, am I right?

William Regal: Naturally.

Edge: So how about next week we see Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase takin’ on William Regal and Sin Cara in a Tag Team STREET FIGHT?!

Regal nods his head and Long cracks a smile, ripping up the piece of paper in his hands. Regal shakes hands with both men once again and takes his leave, leaving Edge looking very happy with his first night’s work.

*Commercial Break*​

Returning from the final commercial of the night, we see that JOHN MORRISON is making his way down to the ring ahead of the main event. He reaches the base of the ramp as the camera turns back to the stage and Morrison’s music cuts out and the fans cheer loudly in anticipation for...

“I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD, THEY COUNSEL ME THEY UNDERSTAND!”
*VOICES*

There is an enormous cheer in the arena, as RANDY ORTON walks out onto the stage! “The Viper” smiles as he accepts the extremely positive reaction from the WWE Universe, and he begins to slowly walk down the ramp towards the ring, slapping hands with the fans as he passes them.

Michael Cole: It is main event time on Smackdown, but did you guys hear that reception for Randy Orton? I think this is the man that the WWE Universe want to see challenging Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship!

Josh Matthews: It was Randy Orton who lost the World Heavyweight Title to Mark Henry at Night of Champions in the Smackdown Six-Pack Challenge, and he was unsuccessful in winning the title back a few weeks ago.

Booker T: But he earned himself another shot after he beat Wade Barrett at Hell in a Cell! I’m goin’ for Orton to get himself another chance ta-night!

Josh Matthews: I think John Morrison and Wade Barrett might have something to say about that!

Orton gets into the ring, and he casts a brief look at Morrison before pulling himself onto the second turnbuckle and striking his Destiny pose to another very big cheer. Once he gets down from the turnbuckle, he approaches Morrison in the corner, and the two faces have a brief discussion; Morrison seemingly not too happy with what Orton is saying, an obvious contrast in opinions of how this match should go down.

“I’VE HAD ENOUGH, I’LL MAKE ‘EM SEE!”
*END OF DAYS*

The cheering for Orton dissipates and turns into a loud outpouring of heat in the arena as WADE BARRETT walks out onto the stage, with a very stern look on his face. Orton gives the man he beat at Hell in a Cell the same look of disdain, and Barrett keeps his eyes locked on The Viper as he makes his way down to the ring.

Josh Matthews: Here comes Wade Barrett, and as you can see, he isn’t in the greatest of moods after Hell in a Cell, following his hard fought loss to Randy Orton.

Booker T: Wade Barrett should be grateful dat he’s still bein’ given dis chance to compete for the top title here on Smackdown; I can think of other guys who’d kill to be in his position right now.

Michael Cole: Just because Randy Orton beat him once, means that he shouldn’t be here?! Barrett is one of the top Superstars on the Smackdown roster, and I actually think he’ll be the one who gets the title shot tonight.

Booker T: I wasn’t sayin’ Barrett can’t go in the ring, but we’ve got guys like Daniel Bryan and Justin Gabriel winnin’ matches week after week, an’ Barrett took a big loss on Sunday.

Josh Matthews: Do you also think Barrett has an advantage in teaming with Mark Henry?

Michael Cole: Well, fitting to his character, Mark Henry told Wade Barrett earlier tonight that Barrett should stay out of his way... Wade Barrett would be wise to do just that.

Barrett cautiously walks up the stairs and gets into the ring, maintaining his eye contact with Orton, and Morrison sheepishly looks on. Breaking his stare off with Orton, Barrett faces the hard camera and smashes a clenched fist into the other hand, and the former Bareknuckle Champion backs off against the ropes and looks down at his opponents as we are now just left waiting for the World Heavyweight Champion.

*SOME BODIES GONNA GET IT*​

There’s a mixed reaction in the arena, and all of the fans are on their feet as the World Heavyweight Champion MARK HENRY walks out onto the stage with a soured look on his face. He has a plaster slapped across his forehead, protecting his war wounds from his Hell in a Cell victory over Sheamus.

Michael Cole: Can you feel the electricity in the air? When Mark Henry makes an appearance everyone has no choice but to pay attention and watch!

Josh Matthews: Well we all know that Mark Henry successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Sheamus inside the Hell in a Cell in what was one of the most brutal matches I have ever seen.

Booker T: I was sittin’ dere at ringside and it was scary jus’ watchin’ dese two guys tear each other apart.

Josh Matthews: Sheamus suffered extensive injuries to his ribcage during that match, as a result of a World’s Strongest Slam onto the top of the cell structure. We wish Sheamus a speedy recovery.

Michael Cole: I don’t think he’ll be going after Mark Henry again when he comes back! But the power could be in Mark Henry’s hands tonight; if he can get the winning fall in this match, he chooses which one of these three men will become the next challenger to his title.

Main Event:
Tag Team Match:
If Wade Barrett, John Morrison or Randy Orton secure the pin fall, they become #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship; if Mark Henry secures the pin fall, he chooses the #1 Contender.
World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry & Wade Barrett vs John Morrison & Randy Orton​

Finish: Henry whips the exhausted Orton into his own corner with authority – as John Morrison still recovers from being hurled into the steel steps by Henry - causing Orton to stumble back out of the turnbuckle, and Henry flattens him with a clothesline!!! Orton is almost out of it, and Henry drags his limp body towards the centre of the ring. The World Heavyweight Champion backs off against the ropes and comes back to landing on Orton with a 400+lb SPLASH!! Henry stays on top of Orton, and the referee is down to count the pin attempt! One! Two! Thre-NO! The count is broken... by WADE BARRETT?!! Barrett broke his partner’s pin! As Henry is recovering from the kick to the side of the head, Barrett shouts down at the champion “I’M WINNING THIS FOR US!” and he goes down to pin Orton, but the referee informs the Englishman that he is not the legal man!

Barrett’s eyes go wide, and he then starts getting back to his feet, not realising that Mark Henry is back up as well, and standing right behind him! Barrett slowly backs towards his corner, but he bumps right into Henry’s chest! Wade turns around slowly, and Henry floors him with a Headbutt!!! Barrett goes down at the hands of his partner, but Henry reaches down and picks him back up again, and he lifts him into a MILITARY PRESS! Henry waits for a few seconds as he holds Barrett up into the air and approaches the ropes; and he throws Barrett down to ringside! Barrett’s body rolls until he is stopped by the barricade. Henry shakes his head and turns around to follow up on Orton, who is almost back to his feet, but he was playing possum – RKO - NO!! Henry saw it coming and he pushes Orton away... and he clashes heads with Morrison who is recovering on the apron! JoMo falls back down to ringside, and Orton dazes as he stumbles back towards Henry and right into the WORLD’S STRONGEST SLAM!! There’s some loud heat as Orton is planted, and Henry hooks the leg! One! Two! Three!

Winners: Mark Henry & Wade Barrett (11.23)
MARK HENRY CHOOSES THE NEXT #1 CONTENDER​

*SOME BODIES GONNA GET IT*​

Henry looks up at the hard camera with a broad smile, before he gets to his feet and has his arm raised by the referee, and is handed his championship which he slings across his shoulder. He looks down at Orton on the mat, before walking around the ring to peer at Morrison and Barrett who are sprawled around ringside; destruction which was all caused by the World Heavyweight Champion.

Michael Cole: Destruction. Whenever Mark Henry steps into that ring, he leaves a trail of destruction behind him, and tonight was no different. Not even his own partner was safe tonight.

Booker T: I thought Randy Orton was gon’ get him with the RKO right dere at the end, but Henry showed us just why he is the World Champ!

Josh Matthews: But how important is this? Mark Henry is now the one who gets to choose who will be facing him on the Raw Supershow in two weeks!

Michael Cole: The power is in Mark Henry’s hands!

Smackdown ends with a shot of the World Heavyweight Champion standing in the centre of the ring, raising his title with one hand and neating his chest with the other, as Smackdown’s King Kong stands tall over his would-be challengers.

END SHOW​


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3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011

CURRENT MATCH CARD


WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs Kofi Kingston OR The Miz OR CM Punk

World Heavyweight Championship:
Mark Henry © vs John Morrison OR Wade Barrett OR Randy Orton

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THE 25th ANNUAL SURVIVOR SERIES
20 NOVEMBER 2011
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


CURRENT MATCH CARD

TRADITIONAL 5-ON-5 SURVIVOR SERIES ELIMINATION MATCH
TEAM CHRISTIAN
(Christian, Tyson Kidd, ???, ???, ???)
VS
TEAM BRYAN
(Daniel Bryan, ???, ???, ???, ???)


CM Punk vs Kevin Nash
 
#138 ·
Reading back through this show, I think it might be a little loaded with too much going on. I'll let you lot be the judge of that.


Monday Night Raw
10th October 2011
Giant Center – Hershey, Pennsylvania​

There’s not a video package to kick off tonight’s show, but we are greeted by a very loud outpouring of heat from the fans inside the Giant Center, and the reason becomes quickly obvious... The Laurinaitis Administration are standing in the centre of the ring. The Raw GM JOHN LAURINAITIS stands in front of his troops; THE MIZ, R-TRUTH and BRODUS CLAY. Interestingly, Kevin Nash is not present most likely due to the events which closed the show last week. It appears that the rest of the Administration have learnt from Johnny not to react to the fans as they all stand patiently as Laurinaitis waits for the heat to subside.

John Laurinaitis: My name is John Laurinaitis and I am the Permanent General Manager of Monday Night Raw.

That sentence gets the same negative response as every week.

John Laurinaitis: Last week, one of the members of my Administration, Kevin Nash, was the target of a sickening assault by CM Punk-

There’s a huge roar amongst the fans for the mention of Punk’s name, and the GM glares at them.

John Laurinaitis: CM Punk took it upon himself to strike Kevin around the head with a steel chair, and Kevin has been given the week off to allow him to recover from his injuries. To show that I will not tolerate any unjustified attacks on myself or my Administration, CM Punk has been fined fifty-thousand dollars and is suspended from Monday Night Raw for two weeks... without pay.

Massive heat for that news, but Laurinaitis just cracks a smile as he cockily scans the arena.

John Laurinaitis: As you may know, CM Punk was[/] scheduled to face The Miz in a Semi-Final Match in the WWE Championship Number One Contender’s Tournament, but due to CM Punk’s current situation, he will not be able to compete and therefore The Miz will automatically advance into the finals next week.

Even more booing, as a close up of Miz’ face shows him smirking.

John Laurinaitis: It is only Kofi Kingston and John Cena standing in between the Laurinaitis Administration and the WWE Championship, and I guarantee that The Miz will become WWE Champion in two weeks on the Raw Supershow.

More heat greets that statement, as the “next WWE Champion” walks forward and accepts the microphone off of the General Manager.

The Miz: I think it goes without saying that you all know that I am going to wipe the floor with Kofi Kingston next week, because to even assume that Kofi Kingston is in the same league as me is preposterous. I am not planning to put any extra preparations for him, because my victory next week is already set in stone.

Miz talks in a slow tone to show that he isn’t mincing his words.

The Miz: I will enjoy my night off from in ring competition tonight, as I prepare to take back the WWE Championship that I never should have lost at Extreme Rules in two weeks... and just like at Wrestlemania, I will beat John Cena.

That is met with some more boos, but there are actually a few cheers sprinkled in.

The Miz: Last week, John Cena embarrassed me, and he thinks now that he is one up over me? No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, NO! All you did last week, hitting me with the Attitude Adjustment – my attitude is adjusted, alright! Now I am even more motivated to take you down and bring the WWE Championship home to the Laurinaitis Administration!

Big heat.

The Miz: We are the elite group of Superstars in the WWE, and John Cena, I know that you are nothing but jealous that you are not a part of this!

Miz is starting to get a little flustered.

The Miz: John Cena, you are NOT going to walk out as WWE Champion in two weeks... because I’m The Miz... and I!M AWWEESOOO-

*LIVING IN AMERICA*​

There’s some confusion in the arena, as James Brown’s 1985 hit echoes around the arena, there’s some good cheering from the fans, and John Laurinaitis is throwing a fit in the ring, wondering who is ruining his promo. The mystery is soon solved however, as XAVIER WOODS walks out onto the stage! The rookie gets a pretty decent pop for his first non-backstage appearance on Raw. As Woods walks down to the ring with a pissed off Administration waiting for him, the commentators note that Woods has been very outspoken in his views on how John Laurinaitis manages the Raw roster, but Cole says that he has no place disrespecting someone as esteemed as John Laurinaitis. Woods gets into the ring with a microphone and allows his music to cut out. Before he gets a word in, John Laurinaitis snatches the microphone back off of The Miz.

John Laurinaitis: I’ve had just about enough of you already! Who do you think you are? How dare you disrespect me and my Administration like this?

Woods doesn’t look impressed by the GM’s outburst, and he looks Laurinaitis right in the face.

Xavier Woods: Fire me then.

After that, Woods stares into Johnny’s eyes, before he swings around and faces The Miz with a sarcastic smile. The fans cheer the no-selling of Laurinaitis’ threat.

Xavier Woods: Hey, Miz! How you doin’? That was some speech you just gave us there... I think we should all just let The Miz know one more time what we think of him!

Woods motions to the crowd, and a very loud “MIZ SUCKS!” chant echoes around the arena, which causes the American flag-clad Superstar to grin.

Xavier Woods: Miz, listen to me. Everyone – and I mean everyone – is tired of hearing you come out here and run your mouth like you are God’s gift to this world, and that you’re “AWWEEESOOOOMMMEE”. Well, you’re not.

Truth passes The Miz another microphone, as he demands one and he looks Woods dead in the eyes, almost shaking with anger.

The Miz: Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you show the Laurinaitis Administration the level of disrespect that you have?! HOW DARE YOU?!

Miz shouts the last part, but Woods is unflinching.

The Miz: If you are not going to show the proper level of respect to us that you should, maybe you need to have it beaten into you. Brodus!

The intimidating Clay steps forwards, but Woods turns to the big man.

Xavier Woods: Stay-Puft, wait just one sec, okay? Miz, I actually agree with you! I think that since I’ve been here on Raw, I haven’t showed the correct amount of respect to our General Manager John Laurinaitis... so maybe I do need to have that respect beaten into me.

The Administration are all smiling at that, but the fans are unsure where Woods is taking this.

Xavier Woods: But, Miz... I want you to be the one to do it... Tonight.

There’s a big pop for that though – Woods calls out The Miz for tonight!

Xavier Woods: What I guess I am saying is that I that I want CM Punk's place in the Number One Contender’s Tournament!

The fans cheer that motion, and The Miz even begins to chuckle slightly, but a very stern-faced John Laurinaitis gets the microphone back.

John Laurinaitis: This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard in my life! You come out here and disrespect me and my Administration, and now you are demanding a title opportunity when you haven't even competed in a match on Raw?

Woods nonchalantly shrugs his shoulders.

Xavier Woods: Well... yeah.

Johnny's eyes bulge as he cannot believe how laid back Woods is being.

John Laurinaitis: Well let me give you a piece of news; I am not going to let a worthless little punk like you anywhere near the WWE Championship! I'm not even going to let you have a match... at all!

The Administration all begin laughing.

John Laurinaitis: You might be signed to a Raw contract, but it is my choice whether you get used on my show.

The fans begin to boo, as Woods realises that this could be problematic for him.

John Laurinaitis: I could fire you, but that would be the easy option... I want to watch as you waste away in the back until all of these idiots have forgotten who you are.

Woods is quite clearly pissed off.

John Laurinaitis: And that is all I have to say to you, so get out of my ring before Brodus Clay makes you.

We see a shot of the imposing Clay cracking his knuckles, as Woods looks unsure of what to do, but upon Clay taking a step closer towards him... he drops his microphone with a thud and begins to back off. Woods exits to the apron and has one more look back towards the ring at the smug LA, and he hops off of the apron to the floor. Woods doesn't acknowledge anyone as he trudges back up towards the stage. He gets around half way up until...

“IT'S TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!”
*THE GAME*​

The Hershey fans are on their feet as TRIPLE H walks onto the stage!!! Dressed in a smart suit, the COO has a microphone already with him and he shakes his head as he paces on the stage. Xavier Woods looks shocked and he turns around to see the looks on the face of Laurinaitis and his crew; all of which look furious.

Triple H: No, this isn't how tonight's show is going down. I just arrived into the arena just now, and I've heard that John Laurinaitis has fined CM Punk FIFTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS?!

John Laurinaitis: And I'd do it again, Hunter!

Triple H: Don't interrupt me. As much as I cannot condone CM Punk's actions last week - especially since it was one of my best friend's head he caved in with a steel chair – that fine has been lifted!

Laurinaitis looks furious again as Triple H asserts his authority.

Triple H: Johnny, don't look so shocked! You've got Brodus Clay over there takin' guys out left, right and centre and you're PAYING him for it!

John Laurinaitis: All of those incidents were in the confines of a sanct-

Triple H: I don't care. Besides, Kevin Nash will have his chance to get his revenge at Survivor Series where he will be facing CM Punk.

A good pop for the true confirmation of that match.

Triple H: But anyway, back to the matter at hand... despite no longer having to face a fine to pay, CM Punk won't be here tonight , as a suspension is a more fitting penalty for his actions. He was scheduled to face The Miz tonight... but The Miz will still be competing in his Semi Finals match tonight as planned; but against Xavier Woods.

YES! Woods cannot believe it and the fans are going spare! There is outrage between the four men in the ring however.

John Laurinaitis: You can't do that! I won't let you-

Triple H: Y'know, the sooner that you realise that I can do pretty much whatever the damn hell I wanna do around here, the easier our relationship will be.

John Laurinaitis: I am not going to let you undermine me any more, Hunter! You aren't going to get away with this!

Laurinaitis looks 100% serious in his threat, but Triple H shrugs.

Triple H: Watch me.

*THE GAME*​

The fans cheer loudly as Triple H waves out to everyone and turns to the back and Xavier Woods starts to back up the ramp whilst pointing at The Miz. Laurinaitis' face has turned almost a shade of bright red in anger, and his Administration try to calm him down.

Michael Cole: He- he can't do that can he? Triple H just screwed The Miz!

Jerry Lawler: Triple H is the COO of this company; I think he can do whatever he wants, and there is not a damn thing that John Laurinaitis can do about it! I love it!

Michael Cole: This isn't right; how can John Laurinaitis run the show properly with this bully just overruling everything he does?!

Jerry Lawler: I think we could argue over this all night; but don't worry, folks, we're going to cut to a short commercial break so my friend Michael here can calm down a little.

*Commercial Break*​

We return to Raw, and BRODUS CLAY is still in the ring following the opening segment, and he has a very sour look on his face given what happened to the Administration before the break. The man standing opposite him doesn't get a very big reaction... BO DALLAS.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to Raw, everybody; and I would like to apologize for my outburst before the commercial break, however I am in a state of shock that Xavier Woods is just three wins away from being the WWE Champion! The kid is unproven!

Jerry Lawler: Triple H had the right to choose anyone he wanted to take CM Punk's place tonight, and he thought he'd give Woods a chance; nothing wrong with that in my eyes. Speaking of the WWE Champion John Cena, he'll be competing against our United States Champion Dolph Ziggler in a Champion vs Champion match tonight!

Michael Cole: We're about to see a member of the Laurinaitis Administration in action now, as Brodus Clay is taking on a man we saw for the first time last week in Bo Dallas, and he was unsuccessful in tag team action against Curt Hawkins and Primo. Dallas being given another chance tonight.

Jerry Lawler: Brodus Clay is yet to suffer a loss here on Raw, and I don't think that is changing tonight unless Bo Dallas is a miracle worker.

Michael Cole: This is going to be good!

Match One:
Brodus Clay vs Bo Dallas​

The bell rings, and Dallas bravely charges at his monstrous opponent and leaps into the air, but Clay swats him down like a fly! The rookie hits the mat hard, and Clay is right on him and he picks Dallas up and throws him into the corner. Clay steps back before he charges forward and crushes Bo right up against the turnbuckle! Dallas slumps forwards, but Clay doesn't let him fall to the mat as he catches him and places him in position and throws him overhead with an Exploder Suplex! Dallas doesn't move as he lies on the mat, but Clay lifts him up one more time and places his head in between his thighs and lifts Dallas up with ease. Brodus starts turning on the spot with Dallas on his shoulders before bringing him back down to the mat with the SPINNING SIT DOWN POWERBOMB!! Clay stares harshly at the camera as he forces his hand down on Bo's chest. One! Two! Three!​

Winner: Brodus Clay (1.26)​

*RIP IT UP*​

Clay gets up to his feet and he has his eyes locked on the hard camera and he has his arm raises by the official. After a few more seconds of staring and snarling, Clay turns towards the ropes and exits the ring; not making much of a fuss as he trudges up the ramp.

Jerry Lawler: Well maybe John Laurinaitis might be able to take some salvation from seeing his monster make quick work of poor Bo Dallas.

Michael Cole: Brodus Clay is somethin' special, let me tell ya that, King. Under John Laurinaitis this guy is going to go far.

Jerry Lawler: I certainly have never seen anyone able to match the intensity of Brodus Clay.

Michael Cole: Folks, we're going to switch over to our broadcast colleague at this time, standing in for Scott Stanford, Matt Striker.

We now head on over to the interview area where MATT STRIKER is standing with a microphone, grinning like the proverbial schoolgirl... meaning that he must have a big guest.

Matt Striker: Thanks guys. Ladies and Gentlemen, please allow me to introduce you to my guest at this time, the WWE Champion, John Cena!

There's a pretty good cheer for JOHN CENA as he walks into the shot with his championship rested over his shoulder; there are some boos still sprinkled in there.

Matt Striker: John, tonight's show already promises to be a great one, so I was just wondering whether we could get some of your thoughts regarding some of the events we've already seen tonight. First, however, I want to ask you about your Champion vs Champion Match against Dolph Ziggler tonight; do you have a specific game plan against the United States Champion?

John Cena: Matt, my game plan tonight is going to be the same as it is every time; I am going to go out there and put on a show for these fans and prove why I deserve to be holding this.

Cena holds the WWE Title up.

John Cena: I've been seein' how Dolph Ziggler and his pet whale Vickie Guerrero have been screwin' around with Drew McIntyre recently, but Dolph, I need you to know that you're mind has to be on me tonight, and not Drew McIntyre. Everybody wants to be WWE Champion, and at the moment I'm the guy to beat. Dolph, I know you think you deserve to be playin' with the big boys an' tonight is your night to prove it.

Striker listens intently as 'The Champ' talks.

John Cena: There's guys tearin' each other apart in a Tournament right now just to get a shot at me in two weeks. So Dolph, you wanna prove that you're WWE Championship material? Show me all you got tonight, Jack, an' then we'll see.

There's a mixed reaction for Cena seemingly offering Ziggler a future title shot if he can beat him tonight.

John Cena: That goes for everyone else too. Matt, I see every hungry guy in that locker room as a threat; and I expect them to act like one if they're ever in the ring with me.

Cena points down as he speaks for emphasis.

John Cena: I have always been a fighting champion an' I always will be; I will put this title on the line EVERY NIGHT if I have to, and I will face a different guy every time if it means that I get to prove to everyone that I am the rightful and deserving WWE Champion.

Matt Striker: John, you mentioned the current Number One Contender's Tournament, where the winner will face you for the WWE Championship in two weeks on the Raw Supershow. Earlier tonight, we saw Raw's newcomer, Xavier Woods, given a place in the Semi-Finals by Triple H to face The Miz tonight; what are your thoughts about having to potentially face Xavier Woods?

John Cena: See, in my eyes, the only way Xavier Woods got this opportunity is because he went out there and he wanted it. I respect him for that, because that reminds me a lot of myself when I first arrived in the WWE. Nine years ago, I answered an open challenge set by the Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle, and I almost beat a former WWE Champion.

There's a very loud pop for the mention of the man who recently left TNA. A small 'ANGLE' chant breaks out also.

John Cena: An' tonight, Xavier Woods has the chance to do the exact same thing when he faces The Miz...except I think he can go one better.

Another nice pop.

John Cena: Hel, who am I kiddin'? Of course he can! He's against The Miz for cryin' out loud!

Cena becomes a bit more animated as he slides in his customary Miz joke.

John Cena: In all seriousness, I think that Xavier Woods has a lotta heart, and I respect what he did out there earlier. If he is able to get past Miz and Kofi; I'd be honored to defend this against him on the Raw Supershow.

Another big pop for Cena's sincerity.

John Cena: I'll gladly defend this title against any one of those three; Xavier and Kof' because they are two deserving guys and because kickin' the crap outta The Miz never gets old!

Matt Striker: John, I think it is quite safe to say that you caused a stir last week with some of your comments towards the man you'll face at Wrestlemania; The Rock. What reaction have you experienced as a result of your words and do you maybe wish you could take them back?

Cena cracks a small smile upon hearing this question, but he looks straight back up at Striker.

John Cena: It's a weird one, because I just went out there and clearly detailed what I want to happen and spoke my mind. On one hand, people have told me that they agree with me and they respect me for standing up for the guys that are on the road every night of the year tryin' to do our best to keep these fans happy.

This garners a split reaction, and a "ROCKY" chant becomes audible.

John Cena: On the other side, I've got people screamin' at me on the streets, tellin' me I need to show The Rock some respect? I just wanna make something crystal clear for everybody; I respect the HELL out of The Rock's legacy and everything he has accomplished in the ring. But, I'm not going to respect a man for thinking it is okay to tell me he wants to be WWE Champion, when he can't even take the time to show up on Raw every week? When he doesn't put in the commitment levels that the three men I might be facin' in two weeks do?

Cena's talking like he was actually offended by the question now.

John Cena: I might HATE The Miz, but I respect the fact that the guy lives and bleeds for this company and would do anything in his power to be the WWE Champion. With Rocky... it is a bit different.

Cena looks at the camera intently.

John Cena: Rock, you're not getting your title shot at Wrestlemania because you deserve it; you're getting it because the people deserve it.

Another mixed response.

John Cena: So, do I take back anything that I said last week? Not one word. I'll see ya at Wrestlemania, 'Great One'.

'The Champ' looks at Striker, his championship and the camera one more time each before he nods his head and leaves the interview set. Striker looks quizzically in the direction that Cena left in as we fade out to commercial.

*Commercial Break*​

“CHECK ONE, TWO... AWWW YEAH!”
*GET ON YOUR KNEES*​

There's a loud amount of heat that consumes the Giant Center as 'The All-American American' JACK SWAGGER walks out from behind the stage with his arms outstretched; showing off his impressive wingspan. Swagger has a lot of swagger ( :side: ) about him as he begins to make his way down to the ring.

Michael Cole: Yeah! I have no problem saying that Jack Swagger is one of my favourite Superstars here on Raw!

Jerry Lawler: You would say that, wouldn't you?

Michael Cole: Of course I would! He helped me beat you at Wrestlemania! You're still jealous and you know it!

Jerry Lawler: I'll tell you who is jealous; Jack Swagger. He can't accept the fact that Zack Ryder has beaten him every time they've faced each other! He's turned two of Zack's closest friends against him, and last week he attacked him backstage!

Michael Cole: I don't even know why anyone would want to be friends with that goof anyway! Nevertheless, Swagger is set to go one-on-one with Alex Riley tonight, who'll be looking to make a name for himself-

Jerry Lawler: Cole! Cole! Look who it is!!

Michael Cole: HEY! WAIT! RYDER!

The fans in the arena have gone wild, as ZACK RYDER is charging down the ramp and Swagger can't see him; and Ryder tackles Swagger down from behind! Swagger goes down, and Ryder starts pounding away with right and left hands! Ryder windmills onto Swagger's head, before the Oklahoman as able to turn around and shove Ryder away, but Zack comes straight back in with a boot to the face! Ryder now grabs Swagger around the head and brings him down towards the ring... and bounces his head off of the ring apron! Swagger stumbles down by the steps and is sat up against them.

Michael Cole: What has gotten into Zack Ryder?! Get off of him, you idiot!

Jerry Lawler: I think that last week was the final straw for Zack Ryder! He's had enough!

Seeing Swagger leaning against the steps, rather dazed from the ambush, Ryder takes a step back and holds his fist in the air. "WOO WOO WOO"! Ryder charges in for the BROSKI BOOT - but Swagger moves out of harm's way and Ryder kicks the steps completely away from the ring post! Zack goes down holding his foot, and now Swagger is up, and he starts stomping away on Ryder's ankle! The fans boo at the sight of Swagger having turned the brawl around, and Swagger is relentless in his assault. Ryder though uses his free leg and he kicks Swagger away into the barricade and springs back up to his feet! Ryder charges in with a knee to the mid section and he then clubs Swagger's back to knock him to the floor! Swagger scrambles into the ring, but Ryder is right on him as he slides into the ring after him and tackles him down again, and the crowd are going wild again as Ryder is once again pounding Swagger in the head! Now, several referees from the back come charging down to the ring, followed by a couple of road agents in Finlay and Dean Malenko, and even Swagger's scheduled opponent ALEX RILEY is coming down here to break the brawl up. The men swarm the ring and they are able to pry Zack Ryder off of Jack Swagger, and rush the Long Islander into the corner. Riley gets right into Zack's face and tells him to calm down, whilst behind everyone Swagger is back up, and he bursts right into the huddle of men; trying to get a piece of Ryder! The two bitter rivals are able to get a couple more licks in on each other, before half of the men are then able to push under the bottom rope and begin to lead him up the ramp. Ryder and Swagger both have their eyes locked on each other as Swagger is lead up the ramp.

Fading away from a close up of a very pumped up Zack Ryder, we head backstage into what is easily identifiable as the General Manager's office and the camera pans down to see JOHN LAURINAITIS sitting at his desk with his head in his hands. Opposite him on the sofa are THE MIZ and R-TRUTH, and there is an awkward silence between the Administration at the moment, but it is broken when the door swings open and BRODUS CLAY emerges through the door and is greeted by a half smile from everyone else in the room.

Brodus Clay: Boss, I won my match.

John Laurinaitis: Yes, Brodus, I know. Well done.

Laurinaitis is very short in his answer and seemingly even insincere, and Clay looks a little hurt, but he doesn't make a big deal out of it. Laurinaitis suddenly knocks a wad of paper on the floor which startles everyone else in the room.

John Laurinaitis: What the hell am I supposed to do? Every decision I make is questioned and then reversed by Triple H! I am supposed to be the General Manager of this show; this is MY show... NOT his! I've got Xavier Woods running around like he owns the place and those two just destroyed half of my ringside area! What do I do?!

The Administration members look at each other sheepishly, before The Miz clears his throat.

The Miz: Why don't you try talking to... him?

Miz looks anxiously at Johnny, as if he isn't sure of the response that will get from the GM. Laurinaitis looks up from his desk at The Miz and smiles, and then gets to his feet. He whips his new mobile phone out of his pocket.

John Laurinaitis: Y'know what, Miz? You're a genius; I know there was a reason I wanted you to lead this group!

Laurinaitis retains his smile as Miz smugly turns to Truth and Brodus; but gets nothing but daggers as a result. Johnny grins as he finds the number on his phone and then brings it up to his ear. After a few seconds he checks his watch and yet there is still no answer. Trying to save face, Johnny quickly hangs up the phone and turns back to his troops.

John Laurinaitis: He must be busy... Why don't you guys go and help Miz get ready to destroy Xavier Woods later on tonight? I've got some business that I need to attend to.

R-Truth: Anything you say... Boss.

Miz, Truth and Clay look a little skeptical as they get up to their feet and one by one leave the room. As soon as Clay closes the door behind him, Laurinaitis scrambles to get his phone out again and presses it to his face once more. He nods his head quickly along to the sound of the ringing, but yet again their is no answer; in a fit of rage Laurinaitis then throws his phone at the wall! The fans laugh as the General Manager has turned a shade of red and he leaves the room; slamming the door behind him. The camera now tilts down towards the floor and zooms in on Johnny's now broken phone, and just through the cracks in the screen we can see the letter 'M'. Fading away from the visual clue, we now get a shot of our commentators at the table.

Michael Cole: What the hell was that about? John Laurinaitis is obviously stressed out, and unfairly so because in my opinion, Triple H just needs to let him get on with his job as General Manager.

Jerry Lawler: We wouldn't have a roster left if John Laurinaitis was allowed to do what he pleased all of the time! I want to know who he was on the phone to; he seems to think that they can solve all of his problems.

Michael Cole: We're sorting some problems of our own here at ringside after what just happened between Zack Ryder and Jack Swagger; that goof Ryder blindsiding Jack Swagger before his match with Alex Riley. We've learnt that that match will no longer be taking place tonight, so I'd like to extend an apology to any Alex Riley fans out there; if either of you are watching, we are sorry.

Jerry Lawler: That'd be two more fans than Jack Swagger has!

Michael Cole: Hey! I'm a Jack Swagger fan!

Jerry Lawler: One and a half more, then!

*LA VITTORIA E MIA*​

That awful banter is put to an end as the fans erupt into a very loud pop for the music of the man who we haven't seen since Hell in a Cell... SANTINO MARELLA! Alongside the man in action VLADIMIR KOZLOV; the WWE Tag Team Champions make their way down to the ring at a slower pace than usual, as Santino is wearing... a neck brace to sell the effects of his beating eight days ago. Kozlov is constantly checking if Santino is okay, but Marella waves him off and starts slapping hands with the fans.

Jerry Lawler: Hey, Michael, look who it is! It's Santino Marella; he's back!

Michael Cole: it is bad enough we've just had Zack Ryder out here, and now I have to deal with this goof?! I have to tell ya, folks, watching Brodus Clay dismantle this guy at Hell in a Cell is one of my favourite WWE moments in history!

Jerry Lawler: Don't be like that! It's great that we have both of our WWE Tag Team Champions back together on Raw; I was starting to miss seeing them together! Although, I feel Vladimir Kozlov held his own against Brodus Clay very well last week.

Michael Cole: He certainly took Clay a lot further than Bo Dallas did earlier tonight; but tonight Kozlov has the chance to make up for his loss last week, and given that Santino is not yet cleared to compete; these guys could do with the win for a serious morale boost tonight.

*IN THE MIDDLE OF IT NOW*​

There's moderate heat in the arena as the undefeated team of CURT HAWKINS and PRIMO walk out onto the stage; both dressed in matching black tights. Primo leads the tandem, as Hawkins plays with his cane as he comes down the ramp. Both men point at the Tag Team Champions, and share a small laugh at Santino, but both have a much more serious aura about them as they know how important this match is.

Michael Cole: I have no problem in saying that I have been nothing but impressed with these two guys ever since they formed this team together; if Primo can win this match, I think we have to start taking these guys seriously as next Number One Contenders.

Jerry Lawler: They've been a tag team for about a month; some teams have to work years to even get a title shot!

Michael Cole: That just proves how well these two have done together! Neither of them have put a foot wrong since they've started teaming together!

Jerry Lawler: They're only together because Jack Swagger brought these guys together against Zack Ryder! I still think they have a long way to go before they'll win any type of championship gold.

Match Two:
WWE Tag Team Champion Vladimir Kozlov w/ Santino Marella vs Primo w/ Curt Hawkins

Hawkins allows Primo to enter the ring himself, and Kozlov is waiting for him. Once the bell rings, Kozlov takes a moment to just check on Santino one more time, this allows Primo to charge forwards and crash Kozlov into the corner! Primo takes advantage of the bigger man, clubbing him into the corner, and delivering harsh stomps to Kozlov's head and neck. The referee steps in and orders Primo away, but once Kozlov is on his feet, Primo runs towards the ropes and springboards off of the second rope; catching Kozlov in the face with a Back Elbow! Primo goes in for the cover... One! Two-Kickout!

As Kozlov is getting back to his feet, Primo slaps on a Side Headlock, and he tries running Kozlov towards the corner, but Big Vlad lifts Primo up and plants him on the top turnbuckle! Kozlov then pulls Primo down, and the Puerto Rican is now stuck in the Tree of Woe! The fans get behind Kozlov, and he backs across the ring before running in and performing a Flip Senton to crush Primo in the corner! Primo falls from the turnbuckle after this, and Kozlov catches him coming down, and carries him into the centre of the ring before slamming him with a Judo throw!

The Russian's power advantage is becoming more obvious, as he now drives his knee into Primo's ribs whilst he is down, and Hawkins looks concerned for his partner as Kozlov now grabs his arm and lifts him up again... and applies a Bearhug right in the centre of the ring! The fans resume cheering loudly as Primo struggles to find away out of the hold. Santino slams on the ring apron at ringside, but then hold his neck in pain afterwards. The referee is asking Primo if he wants to submit, and he shakes his head... before raking the eyes of Kozlov to force him to break the hold!

This action gets Primo a good amount of heat as well as a scalding from the referee, and Kozlov backs into the ropes holding his eyes. Primo takes a couple of seconds to recover, before he charges at Kozlov... but Kozlov elevates Primo over the top, but Primo is able to stick the landing on the apron! Once Kozlov has turned around, Primo springboards into the ring again, looking for a Cross Body - but Kozlov meets him with a Big Boot to the chest! Primo falls down to the mat, and Kozlov is now the one going for the pin... One! Two! Thr-NO!

Kozlov springs right back up to his feet and he urges Primo to get up. Once Colon is up, Kozlov allows him to swing with a very weak-looking right, and Vlad catches his arm. Kozlov screams "AGAIN!" right into Primo's face, and Primo tries an equally weak left hand which Kozlov also traps under his arm. Kozlov drives his head into Primo's chest a couple of times, before changing his grip and sending Primo overhead with a BELLY-TO-BELLY SUPLEX! Kozlov grabs Primo again straight away, and he hooks him up for the IRON CURTAIN... but the fans suddenly start booing loudly... as Curt Hawkins has his cane around Santino's throat at ringside!!

Kozlov immediately drops Primo and heads over to the ropes and points his finger down at Hawkins and threatens him in Russian. Hawkins lets Santino go and holds his hands up and backs away... but Kozlov is suddenly grabbed from behind and dropped with the BACKSTABBER from PRIMO! It was a trap! Primo hooks the leg! One! Two! Three!!! Primo steals it!​

Winner: Primo (5.40)

*IN THE MIDDLE OF IT NOW*​

Primo scarpers out of the ring as soon as the bell rings, and Hawkins runs off to the base of the ramp, and Santino slowly makes his way into the ring to check on his partner. Kozlov is in pain and Santino holds his neck as he stares at Curt and Primo as they start backing up the ramp and motioning around their waists again.

Jerry Lawler: They just screwed Vladimir Kozlov out of that match! And how can Curt Hawkins be impressed with what he did; Santino can't compete at the moment and he had no right getting Santino physically involved!

Michael Cole: Well the end justifies the means, and Primo just pinned one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions; if that doesn't open the eyes of those in charge I don't know what will.

Jerry Lawler: If it wasn't for that lowlife Curt Hawkins! Kozlov was about to win the match; he had been dominating Primo throughout.

Michael Cole: You don't know what could have been, King! All I know is that we're looking at a tag team that is really on the rise.

*Commercial Break*​

*REALEZA*​

The fans descend into a big outpouring of heat as ALBERTO DEL RIO walks out onto the stage, dressed in a shirt and trousers, but he still has that towel around his neck. He doesn't show much emotion as he walks down the ramp alone - no Ricardo Rodriguez - and he has his eyes focused on the ring.

Michael Cole: Here comes the man who lost the WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell to John Cena, and well last week... he had a victory celebration planned, but it went down a turn that no one expected. Let's take another look.

Last Week on Raw said:
Alberto Del Rio: Ricardo, because ju were not able to make it to Hell in a Cell last night... I was not able to defeat John Cena; because you were STUPID enough to get jurself taken out last week, I am not the WWE Champion! Dat title is mine! But I don't have it any more because of ju!

Del Rio presses his finger into Ricardo's chest with each sentence, the rage building inside of him with every word.

Alberto Del Rio: I've had to waste my own money on dis fiesta, I've lost the most important thing in this business... and I was embarrassed last night by John Cena! It was all jur fault! And the best part... I paid ju for all of it too!

Rodriguez holds his arms out in protest, apologizing profusely for what happened, telling him that he'll take a pay cut; he'll do anything.

Alberto Del Rio: Ju're damn right ju will take a pay cut! As of dis moment, you'll work for me for nothing because ju are WORTHLESS!!

The fans are totally shocked, as Del Rio now grabs Ricardo... and bounces his head off of the podium!!! Rodriguez drops to the floor in a heap, as in a blind rage, Del Rio kicks the podium over, and he looks down at the man who he was like a brother to, with a look of severe disdain... before he slaps on the CROSS ARMBREAKER!!! The fans are booing Del Rio even more than before, as he has betrayed the man that has stood by him throughout his maiden year in the WWE. After a few seconds, Del Rio releases the hold and gets to his feet; dragging Rodriguez up as well and pulling him out of the ring... Del Rio is taking the battered Rodrgiuez with him!
Jerry Lawler: Just watching that again makes me feel sick; Alberto Del Rio turning on his best friend Ricardo Rodriguez like that, and all over the WWE Championship!

Michael Cole: You've never been WWE Champion; you don't know what it is like! That fat idiot cost Del Rio the biggest prize in the business.

Jerry Lawler: I'd never throw away years of friendship, Cole. Alberto Del Rio is an extremely talented competitor; he can be champion again. Oh, he has a microphone, I want to hear what this weasel has to say for himself.

The music has now faded, and Del Rio is standing in the centre of the ring with a microphone in his hand as King eluded to. The fans are still giving him heat, and he looks up and waits for them to finish.

Alberto Del Rio: Last week, was de week dat I was supposed to be standing in dis ring still jur WWE Champion.

Heat.

Alberto Del Rio: Ju all saw de celebration dat I had planned for everyone; it was going to be de biggest celebration in de history of de WWE.

Del Rio looks up with a faint look of hope.

Alberto Del Rio: Instead, it turned into me making de single biggest mistake of my life.

A mixed reaction for that.

Alberto Del Rio: I blamed my misfortunes and attacked a man dat has been my best friend ever since I was a child; Ricardo Rodriguez. Ever since we were children on de streets, Ricardo has been my best friend, and when my familia became wealthy, I extended him de opportunity to work for de Del Rio familia.

The fans still aren't buying what ADR is selling.

Alberto Del Rio: I don't want dat one moment of madness last week to ruin years of great friendship... Ricardo, I want to apologize. Please, come out here.

Del Rio turns and faces the ramp, and after a few seconds RICARDO RODRIGUEZ walks out onto the stage from the back. The fans let out a nice pop for Ricardo, and he keeps his head down as he walks down to the ring. Once he has stepped through the ropes, Del Rio approaches him and embraces him, but Rodriguez looks scared and backs away once Del Rio has let him go.

Alberto Del Rio: Ricardo, please. Last week was nothing but a stupid mistake; I shouldn't have blamed everything on ju, it was wrong of me and I am sorry, my friend.

There's a mixed reaction for that, and Rodriguez holds his hand out and Del Rio passes him the microphone.

Ricardo Rodriguez: It's okay, Alberto. I forgive you.

Despite accepting the apology, Del Rio still looks bad as Rodriguez turns to leave the ring.

Alberto Del Rio: Ricardo, wait! I thought dat a verbal apology wouldn't be enough... so dere is something dat I want to show ju.

Del Rio motions back towards the stage, and specifically, the area next to it. After a few seconds, a shiny red Ferrari pulls out into the arena, getting a big reaction from the fans. Ricardo looks up for the first time, and he stares at Del Rio and then the car in total disbelief; before he takes the microphone again.

Ricardo Rodriguez: Alberto... I... I don't know what to say! I can't believe you would do this for me; we've been friends for so long, and I know I messed up at Hell in a Cell... but I never thought you'd buy me a FERRARI!

Del Rio looks a little puzzled, and he snatches the microphone from Rodriguez who looks just as confused now.

Alberto Del Rio: Wait just one second... who said dat car was for ju? Dat car is for me. After everything ju have done, you think dat I'm going to reward ju? You think dat costing me de WWE Championship means dat you deserve a brand new car? Dis is what you deserve!

Rodriguez looks scared, and rightly so as Del Rio bashes the microphone off of the top of his head! Ricardo goes down like a sack of shit, and the fans boo the intense Del Rio who now stares down at his "best friend". Del Rio taps the mic to check that it still works.

Alberto Del Rio: I've been thinking about our new business association dat we made last week; about ju working for me for nothing.

Rodriguez probably isn't paying any attention to anything that Del Rio is saying as he is holding his head on the ground.

Alberto Del Rio: I've changed my mind; ju aren't working for nothing any more because ju don't work for me any more you perro... JU'RE FIRED!!

The fans boo even louder now, and Del Rio SLAMS the microphone down into Rodriguez' chest... and then puts him in the Cross Armbreaker again! Ricardo furiously taps out as he screams in agony but Del Rio doesn't release the hold for a good thirty seconds, and finally the former WWE Champion lets his former employee free; and he looks disdainfully down at Rodriguez one more time before he leaves the ring and starts making his way towards the Ferrari.

Jerry Lawler: I'm shocked; I thought that Alberto Del Rio was coming out here to apologize to Ricardo Rodriguez for his actions last week... not replicate them.

Michael Cole: Not only that, but Del Rio fired him, too! There is also something that needs to be cleared up; Ricardo Rodriguez is NOT a WWE Employee, he was hired to a Personal Services Contract to Alberto Del Rio, meaning that now he has been fired by Del Rio, we won't be seeing Ricardo Rodriguez again any time soon.

Jerry Lawler: That's not good. Well Ricardo, everybody here at the WWE wishes you all the best for the future.

*Video Package*

The video package starts off with shots of various former WWE Superstars and Legends; Shawn Michaels, Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes and The Rock, all walking down to the ring.

Narrator:
For twenty-five years, the Superstars and Divas of the WWE have all come together on one night.

Mick Foley, Trish Stratus, Bret Hart and Jerry Lawler.

Narrator:
The one night where all that remains is nothing but the human body's one natural instinct...

A shot of CM Punk sitting on the stage during the 'Pipebomb' promo; Randy Orton looks intensely into the crowd.

Narrator:
Survival.

After that word, the chorus of 'You're Going Down' by Sick Puppies kicks in, and the shots of the Superstars begin to speed up.

"IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, AND THE TABLE'S TURN AROUND"

Kevin Nash delivers a Jack Knife to Punk; Mark Henry charges Sheamus through the cell door at Hell in a Cell; Brodus Clay suxplexes Rey Mysterio into the chair wedged into the corner.

"'CAUSE ONE OF US IS GOING, ONE OF US IS GOIN' DOWN!"

Randy Orton drops Wade Barrett with an RKO; The Awesome Truth hit the Little Jimmy Finale on John Cena; Christian screams in pain as he is trapped in the LeBell Lock.

"I'M NOT RUNNIN', IT'S A LITTLE DIFFERENT NOW"

Kelly Kelly sobs at Night of Champions after losing the Divas Title; Jack Swagger hits Zack Ryder with a Gutwrench Powerbomb; Kofi Kingston sets off his pyro in his entrance.

"'CAUSE ONE OF US IS GOING, ONE OF US IS GOIN' DOWN!"

John Cena sends Alberto Del Rio through a table inside the Hell in a Cell, and is then shown raising the WWE Championship into the air.

"YEAH, YOU'RE THE ONE THAT'S GOIN' DOWN!"

The music starts to fade out following that line, as a shot of Triple H and John Laurinaitis standing face-to-face is shown and the video package fades out.

*End Video Package*



THE 25TH ANNUAL
SURVIVOR SERIES

NOVEMBER 20TH 2011

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


Poster credit to 1WhoKnocks

Following the video package (Best one I'd say I've done; proving how shit every other video package I've ever done has been) we come back to raw into the hallway backstage and there is a very loud commotion and we are now thrust right into the middle of our Road Agents and referees (and Alex Riley) trying to split ZACK RYDER and JACK SWAGGER up from tearing each other apart. Suddenly, however, the Raw General Manager JOHN LAURINAITIS walks onto the scene and he tries to get in the middle of the crowd.

John Laurinaitis: Stop it!

The demands are not met, and Laurinaitis turns a very harsh shade of red.

John Laurinaitis: ENOUGH! BOTH OF YOU, ENOUGH ALREADY!

With that, everyone stands still and looks at the furious GM; who is obviously in a bad mood from the events of earlier tonight.

John Laurinaitis: Tonight has been enough of a trainwreck already; the last thing I need is for you two to be tearing each other apart! I've had enough of this!

Ryder and Swagger both keep their eyes locked on each other.

John Laurinaitis: This is going to end when I say it does, and I have decided that you two are going to end this NEXT WEEK ON RAW!

There's a big pop in the arena as both men are now smiling and both begin to back away to either side of the screen, and the camera zooms in on John Laurinaitis who lets out a big huff before walking out of shot.

*Commercial Break*

*MY TIME IS NOW*​

The fans descend into a mixed reaction for this man for the second time this evening, as the WWE Champion JOHN CENA storms out onto the stage and he leaps across to both sides to hold up his title, before reaching the camera stationed on the ramp and screws up his face and screams "EXCUSE ME!" before he chuckles to himself and sprints down to the ring.

Michael Cole: It is time for our special Champion vs Champion Match, and we've already heard John Cena tell his opponent Dolph Ziggler to make sure he gives it his all tonight.

Jerry Lawler: That is what I respect about John Cena; he knows that he is in the position that everyone wants to be in, and he wants everyone in the back to act like it. John Cena is the pure definition of a fighting champion.

Michael Cole: Well, he also had some more choice words for his Wrestlemania Twenty-Eight opponent, The Rock... King, do you think that Cena believes the guys who are here week in and week out on Raw are more worthy of getting a WWE Championship match like The Rock wants at Wrestlemania?

Jerry Lawler: It is a tricky one, because John Cena clearly wants to defend the WWE Championship against The Rock. But you've got to think about the fact that John Cena is the man that has to make sure he keeps hold of that title all the way until Wrestlemania. You can argue for both sides.

Cena makes it into the ring and launches his cap and shirt into the group of fans at the front; laughing at the sight of two women fighting over his t-shirt. He plucks the WWE Championship off of the mat and raises it one more time in the air before his music fades out and is quickly replaced by...

???: EXCUSE ME!

Nothin' but heat as VICKIE GUERRERO walks out onto the stage.

Vickie Guerrero: Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to the greatest champion on Monday Night Raw! He is the United States Champion and my client... 'The Showoff' Dolph... Ziggler!

"I'M HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD!"
*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*​

Coming out to new music which gets a bit of a quiet reaction at first, but the fans seem to get into it, and after a few seconds the United States Champion DOLPH ZIGGLER struts onto the stage with his title around his waist and sunglasses over his eyes. He takes Guerrero by the hand and she starts to blush as he marches her down to the ring with his eyes focused on the WWE Champion.

Michael Cole: The important question is: do you think Dolph Ziggler is going to take John Cena's advice in this match?

Jerry Lawler: This is a golden opportunity for Dolph Ziggler. He says that it isn't showing off if you can back it up; tonight is his chance. He needs to be one hundred per cent focused on winning this match and he's even more of an idiot than I thought if he even thinks about trying to show off in this match.

Michael Cole: He isn't an idiot!

Jerry Lawler: His arrogance almost cost him the United States Championship at Hell in a Cell against Drew McIntyre-

Michael Cole: Don't get me started on that idiot! I hope Drew McIntyre is watching backstage and I hope he realizes how much of a fool he is for not becoming a part of this illustrious group when he had the chance.

Match Three:
Champion vs Champion

WWE Champion John Cena vs United States Champion Dolph Ziggler w/ Vickie Guerrero

The bell rings, and right off of the bat Ziggler comes charging out of the blocks at Cena, but Cena ducks the clothesline attempt from the US Champ, and instead smacks Ziggler in the mouth with a right hand to send him into the corner! Cena follows up with a series of rights and lefts and continues until the official asks him to move away. Cena goes to charge back in, but Ziggler moves, leaving Cena to collide hard with the turnbuckle. Cena stumbles out holding his chest, and Ziggler catches him with a Dropkick to take the WWE Champion down!

Ziggler tries to keep the pace going quick; as soon as Cena gets to his feet the United States Champion attempts to Irish Whip him across the ring, but Cena reverses it and sends Ziggler for the ride. Dolph comes back and Cena is able to catch him with a Back Body Drop! Dolph arches his back and stumbles back against the ropes, and is then clotheslined all the way down to the floor by the WWE Champion! Cena stays in the ring and raises his arms in the air, as Guerrero ushers her client back to his feet. Ziggler glares at Cena, who dares him to come back into the ring, and cautiously and seriously, 'The Showoff' obliges.

Once Ziggler is back in the ring, both men are much more cautious as they reset things and get into a lock-up. Cena's obvious strength advantage prevails, and he back Ziggler back into the corner once again. Cena breaks once the referee instructs him too, and Ziggler quickly charges in and grabs Cena's leg, yanking it which causes Cena to fall onto his front. Ziggler quickly transitions and applies a Front Facelock on Cena; trying to keep the WWE Champion down.

Cena is once again able to power his way out of the predicament, but Ziggler keeps hold of his grip around Cena's neck as 'The Champ' lifts him up and places him on top of the top turnbuckle. Ziggler lets go of Cena and connects with a right hand to Cena's mouth which causes him to turn around and once Cena is facing Ziggler again, Dolph leaps from the middle rope and connects with a Dropkick to the face! Ziggler crawls back over to Cena and hooks the leg! One! Two! Cena powers out! Dolph isn't frustrated, and he springs right back up to his feet and lands a very hard Elbow drop to Cena's chest! Ziggler looks to go for another cover but instead he quickly slaps Cena into another headlock.

The US Champion applies a tight grip across the top of Cena's head, and uses his free hand to get in a few licks on Cena's face. Cena's power into play yet again as he's able to rise back to his feet one more time, and backs Ziggler into the ropes, sending him flying across the ring and catching him with a big Hip Toss as he comes back! Ziggler's selling causes him to pop back up and crash into the turnbuckle, where Cena approaches him and climbs on Ziggler before sending him flying back into the ring with a Monkey Flip; and Ziggler continues rotating to land right on his face! The fans cheer loudly for the beautiful selling, and Cena then turns Dolph over for his first pin attempt of the match. One! Two! Ziggler kicks out!

Cena puffs his cheeks out and gets to his feet and he urges Dolph to get back up, and once the United States Champion is back to his feet Cena goes straight through him with a Running Shoulder Block! There's a mixed reaction among the WWE Universe as some are unhappy to see Cena's match-ending sequence. Nonetheless, Ziggler is right back up and turns straight into another Shoulder Block from Cena as Vickie Guerrero looks worried for her man at ringside. Dolph makes it back to his feet again and swings wildly, but Cena ducks it and goes for that Spin Out Powerbomb - only for Dolph Ziggler to grab Cena's head and drill him with a DDT as he comes down! Brilliant counter from Ziggler!

It is a back and forth match; and the commentators praise Ziggler for obviously doing his homework as he covers Cena and hooks the leg... One! Two! Th-Cena shoots the shoulder up! Ziggler pounds the mat in frustration now and gets to his feet and he stalks Cena as he gets to his feet. Ziggler comes charging in from behind - ZIG ZAG - NO! Cena caught him! The fans start cheering loudly now as Cena has Ziggler up and on his shoulders, ready for the AA, but Ziggler wriggles... and drops off of Cena's shoulders!

Ziggler lands on his feet behind Cena and the WWE Champion turns around straight into a SUPERKICK from Ziggler!!! The impact doesn't take Cena down but clearly dazes him as he stumbles back, but this works in Ziggler's favour as he runs at Cena before planting him with the FAMOUSER! Cena's face is driven into the ground from the Leg Drop Bulldog, right after taking that huge kick to the face! Ziggler hooks the leg tightly and the referee counts... One! Two!! Three? NO! Cena is able to power out of another pin attempt, and Ziggler is almost pulling his hair out by this point.

Sitting on the mat, Ziggler looks to Guerrero for inspiration and she thinks for a second and then closes her eyes slowly which causes Ziggler to smirk as he now turns to the recovering Cena... and slaps on his Sleeper Hold! Due to the shots to the head, Cena begins to fade quite quickly, and within seconds Ziggler's weight has brought the WWE Champion down to the mat. Ziggler screams for Cena to pass out, and demands that the referee check to see whether Cena is responsive. The referee raises Cena's arm once. Nothing. A second time the referee checks and Cena's arm drops limply to the mat again. The fans are now buzzing to see if Ziggler has done it but there is a massive cheer; Cena stopped his hand from dropping for a third time!

Dolph's eyes grow in fear at the sight of this imminent comeback from 'The Champ', as Cena starts to rise from the mat; bringing Ziggler with him. After a couple of well placed shoulders to the mid section, Cena is free from the Sleeper Hold! Enraged, Dolph charges in for a clothesline, but Cena ducks it and takes him up; hitting the SPIN OUT POWERBOMB successfully this time! It takes Cena a few seconds longer than usual to get to his feet, but once he does he raises his hand in the air and the mixed reaction from the fans return, as Cena tells Dolph "YOU CAN'T SEE ME!" and he runs against the ropes... only to be tripped up by Vickie Guerrero!!!

The heat instantly comes flying at Ziggler's manager and Cena holds his face as he slowly gets to his feet and the referee shakes his head and leaves the ring... and banishes Guerrero from ringside! Vickie puts up a fight, screaming right in the official's face. Instead of following up on Cena, Ziggler starts shouting at the official from inside the ring, but suddenly the fans start to cheer loudly because DREW MCINTYRE has began walking down the ramp! Ziggler's eyes widen at the sight of McIntyre, and Guerrero has yet to notice her client's rival as McIntyre comes behind her and lifts her over his shoulder; carrying her to the back!

Another very loud cheer for the Scotsman erupts in the Giant Center as Drew turns around one more time to wave to the protestant Ziggler who grits his teeth and turns around... right into the path of John Cena! Cena grabs Ziggler and lifts him up before planting him with the ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!! The fans cheer loudly and Cena hooks Ziggler's leg! One! Two! Three!!!​


Winner: John Cena (12.42)

*MY TIME IS NOW*

Cena stands up immediately and gets his arm raised by the referee, before swiftly being handed his WWE Championship; jubilant in winning his first match since becoming champion eight days ago. Ziggler still lays spread-eagle across the mat and Cena looks down at him with a little chuckle. After posing with the WWE Title on the top rope, Cena salutes the fans and then exits the ring, slapping hands with the fans in the front row as he heads to the back.

Jerry Lawler: I think John Cena has showed us tonight that he hasn't lost any momentum since winning the WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell. He gets the win tonight, but I think we have to give a sort-of assist to Drew McIntyre!

Michael Cole: What do you mean, sort of? Drew McIntyre had no place being out here; no one asked him to come and take the sweet Vickie Guerrero to the back! That was a kidnapping!

Jerry Lawler: Vickie had no place getting involved in the match either; John Cena was about to win the match and she tripped him! And did you just call Vickie Guerrero "sweet"? The only thing sweet about Vickie Guerrero is all of the Hershey bars she's been eatin' since we've been in town!

Michael Cole: Oh be quiet, King! How did you know that John Cena was about to win the match anyway, huh? Are you a psychic? No. How about that for a joke?

Jerry Lawler: You aren't worth my time sometimes.

*Commercial Break*​

We're straight back from Raw after the break and back to a shot of the ring. John Cena is long gone, but his opponent DOLPH ZIGGLER is still in the ring, and he looks exhausted and he has a microphone in one hand and his United States Championship in the other. The fans are cheering at the sight of Ziggler looking so distressed.

Dolph Ziggler: McIntyre! You... get your ass back out here now and bring me my manager back!

Ziggler pants heavily as he looks at the stage and no one emerges.

Dolph Ziggler: Bring Vickie back, you worthless son of a bitch!

The fans let out a big reaction for the profanity, and that comment seems to have done the trick for Ziggler as after a few seconds DREW MCINTYRE walks back out onto the stage with VICKIE GUERRERO still over his shoulder. Vickie is still screaming as McIntyre grins, and the Scotsman also has a microphone and he rolls Guerrero under the bottom rope and Vickie crawls straight to her client who puts his arm around her. McIntyre then walks up the steps and into the ring. The fans are still giving Drew a good reception as he raises his microphone.

Drew McIntyre: Aren't you going to thank me? I brought her back just like you asked.

Dolph Ziggler: What... the hell... do you think you're doing?! What is this?! You are supposed to be trying to impress us!

Drew McIntyre: Y'see, I've had the unfortunate experience of that witch Vickie Guerrero interfering in one of my matches.

The fans pop as both Ziggler and Guerrero are fuming.

Drew McIntyre: It isn't nice. So I thought; Why should the WWE Champion, John Cena, have to put up with it as well? So I just did the right thing.

Dolph Ziggler: What you did was just throw away any chance of getting another shot at my United States Championship; what you just did was make the biggest mistake of your career! That's what costing me my match was all about, wasn't it? You aren't good enough to get another shot at me the honest way, so you're forced to take these measures.

Ziggler seems to have developed a cockier aura about him now that Guerrero is safe.

Dolph Ziggler: Well your plan? It backfired in a BIG way. You aren't good enough to be United States Champion! You aren't good enough to breath the same air as me; let alone face me in this ring!

“IT'S TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!”
*THE GAME*​

The Giant Center EXLPODES all of a sudden as for the second time tonight we hear the music of TRIPLE H, and the COO walks out onto the stage and he has a smile on his face. McIntyre is now the one smirking, and Ziggler and Guerrero look extremely confused by 'The Game's presence.

Triple H: Hey again, everyone. Dolph, I find it extremely interesting that you see things that way; I really do. But the thing is... that isn't how I see it.

A good pop from the fans.

Triple H: The way I see it is; Drew McIntyre is good enough for the United States Championship.

Ziggler shakes his head, and he grimaces at the thought of what is coming next.

Triple H: So that is why he will be receiving his rematch against you, Dolph, in two weeks' time on the Raw Supershow!

WOAH! The fans cheer loudly and Ziggler has his head in his hands as he looks at Guerrero in disbelief and he turns to the grinning McIntyre who suddenly kicks him in the gut! The fans begin to cheer again as Drew has Ziggler locked up and he hits the FUTURE SHOCK DDT!!! Ziggler is laid out again, and McIntyre picks up the United States Championship and holds it up into the air as Triple H smiles on the stage and heads to the back to let McIntyre have his moment.

*BROKEN DREAMS*​

Michael Cole: I can't believe this! So Drew McIntyre costs Dolph Ziggler a match against the WWE Champion, and gets rewarded with a United States title match?

Jerry Lawler: Tonight has not been a good night to be Dolph Ziggler!

Michael Cole: Two men that are hoping that they are having a good night are The Miz and Xavier Woods as they are going to compete to face Kofi Kingston next week with a WWE Championship Match up for grabs, in Woods' first ever WWE match no less!

Jerry Lawler: I think the stage is set for one of the biggest upsets in Raw history, Michael!

*Video Package*

We see a shot of the night's sky, and the camera pans down to a silver Ford which is parked alongside a busy innercity road. Both front doors of the car open, and out steps the former WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty, both dressed in smart casual clothes and smart shoes. McGillicutty walks around from the driver's side and stands next to Otunga, who is leaning against the car.

Michael McGillicutty:
Hey, don't lean on my car, man.

Otunga steps forwards but doesn't look at his partner and he keeps his eyes locked on something behind the camera.

David Otunga:
Oh damn, sorry man.

Michael McGillicutty:
Is this the place then?

David Otunga:
You bet it is, my friend. This is the place where to go if you want to let yourself go. This is Las Vegas. This is All World.

The camera turns around and shows a massive building which has a queue outside going out of the frame. The building itself has spotlights shooting from the roof into the Las Vegas night's skyline and giant neon letters on the roof which read "ALL WORLD". Both Otunga and McGillicutty then walk back into the shot and they start walking across the road to the front of the queue, towards the sea of music and lights in front of them. We now go to a shot of the front of the line, just as the Raw Superstars are approaching, and we just catch the end of their conversation.

Michael McGillicutty:
I'm just sayin' that I want to get an early night - I've got to be in the gym at nine in the morning.

Otunga stops in his tracks and put his hand on his partner's chest.

David Otunga:
You listen to me, and you listen good. We're not here to be wrestlers; we've been given a paid holiday. We don't have to act like we're going to be in a match tomorrow night. We're staying here until closing time.

It seems like Mike concedes as he sighs and then follows Otunga to the red ropes and the English doorman (who looks a lot like recently released TNA talent Magnus) waiting for them.

Doorman:
Names.

David Otunga:
David Otunga. Michael McGillicutty. WWE Superstars.

The doorman looks down at the list in his hand and shakes his head.

Doorman:
Not on the list. Back of the line.

David Otunga:
Surely you've heard of us, though? We're on TV every week.

Doorman:
Your names are not on my list, so you aren't coming in. So get to the back of the line before I make you!

David Otunga:
I'd like to see you try!

And following that, Otunga goes to punch the bouncer in the nose, but almost in a flash the bouncer strikes Otunga and floors him! Everyone around is shocked, but before the enraged Otunga and McGillicutty can do anything, a man in a blue suit with a very loud voice suddenly bursts onto the scene.

Loud Man:
Ey, what the hell is going on out here? I'm tryin' to run a nightclub in there; I don't need this! Mark, what the hell did you do? Why did you strike this man?

David Otunga:
He's a psycho! I was just talking to him about the mistake with his list and then he punches me in the face!

The doorman (who we now know is called Mark) scowls, whilst the Loud Man who owns the nightclub looks at both Otunga and McGillicutty with a quizzical look on his face.

Loud Man:
Do I know you two? You both look really familiar.

McGillicutty extends his hand out to the Loud Man.

Michael McGillicutty:
Mike McGillicutty and David Otunga. WWE Superstars and former WWE Tag Team Champions.

Loud Man:
I thought it was you two! I saw you guys in Buffalo at Night of Champions; I was there! Tough loss, by the way, guys. Oh, I'm so starstruck I've forgotten to even introduce myself! My name is AW, I am All World. This nightclub is what I would be if I was a building. And I see that you've also met my Head of Security, Mark Magnus.

Both Otunga and Magnus look at each other with disdain, but then both shake hands in what quickly develops into a rather awkward situation. AW, loudly breaks the silence.

AW:
Well I don't see the point in us all just standin' out here in the street! Come in guys, straight into the VIP!

This brings a grin to the face of David Otunga, who leads his tag team partner into the club whilst AW hangs back for a second and gets up close to Magnus.

AW:
If any more celebrities show up, don't attack them.

Mark Magnus:
Anything you say, boss.

AW smiles before turning around and jigging back through the door, leaving Magnus with a scowl on his face as he shepherds another group of clubbers into the establishment and the video package fades out.

*End Video Package*​

Michael Cole: Hey, how great is it to see the former WWE Tag Team Champions gettin' out there and makin' some friends?

Jerry Lawler: If they carry on like that they're going to get killed! What was David Otunga thinking?

*POURQOUI*​

There's not much of a reaction in the arena as MARYSE briskly walks out onto the stage, making her first appearance on Raw in a while; holding her arms out to blank the fans as she makes her way down the ramp.

Jerry Lawler: I think it is my favourite time of the show again, Michael!

Michael Cole: Here's Maryse looking beautiful as always, and I've gotta say that she needs to be careful in her match tonight if last week was anything to go by.

Jerry Lawler: I agree with you; I don't know what has gotten into Kelly Kelly recently, but she seems to be getting involved in Eve's matches and helping her win - but I don't think Eve even realizes it!

Michael Cole: Well Maryse knows about it, and as we saw from a wwe.com Exclusive Video earlier today; Maryse confronted her opponent in the locker room earlier.

wwe.com said:
Earlier Today!

EVE is in the women's locker room and she is not in her wrestling gear yet as we can see it on the bench in front of her as she continues to unpack her bag. After a few seconds MARYSE walks up behind her and loudly clears her throat. Eve turns around and has a confused look on her face.

Eve:
Can I... help you, Maryse?

Maryse:
You zere be quiet and listen to me; if your little friend zinks zat she can cost me in ze match tonight like she did to Natalya last week zen she is going to be in a LOT of trouble! Am I making myzelf clear to you?

Eve:
What are you talking about? Kelly? I don't understand.

Maryse:
You know exactly what I am talking about-

???:
Is everything okay in here, Eve?

Maryse is cut off as KELLY KELLY walks into the room and she glares at the French-Canadian Diva, and Maryse gets right in her face.

Maryse:
You need to remember zat everyone is watching you after what you did last week. So am I.

Maryse then puffs her hair up right into Kelly's face as she leaves the room, leaving Eve to look at Kelly with a puzzled expression.

Eve:
I don't know what that was all about.

Kelly Kelly:
Me neither.

Eve shrugs and then continues to sort her belongings out as Kelly takes a deep breath behind her and she then puts her own bag down on the bench.
*SHE LOOKS GOOD TO ME*​

There's a very generous pop in the arena as EVE bursts out onto the stage and waves to the fans, now dressed to compete. A few steps behind her is KELLY KELLY who looks a little concerned but makes sure to smile back at Eve when her best friend turns back to her. Eve raises her arm up in the air and Kelly quickly grabs it to make it look like she is cheering on with her, but once Eve brings it down Kelly keeps a hold of Eve's hand and the two begin to walk down the ramp; Eve oblivious to the obvious joy Kelly is getting from holding hands with her.

Michael Cole: We've noted in recent weeks just how close Eve and Kelly Kelly have become, but I think it is obvious to everyone except Eve just how involved Kelly seems to be getting with her.

Jerry Lawler: The way I see it is that Kelly is just looking out for her best friend. I don't condone interfering in someone else's match, but let's face it; who would want to see any harm come to a woman as beautiful as Eve?

Michael Cole: I think Kelly needs to be trying to get herself back into the Divas Championship picture, as it was because her being distracted by Natalya attacking Eve at ringside at Hell in a Cell, that Kelly wasn't able to defeat Beth Phoenix and win her title back.

Jerry Lawler: Kelly has that chance this Thursday on WWE Superstars where she is going to take on the lady that she helped Eve defeat on Smackdown last week, Alicia Fox.

Michael Cole: I'm sure Miss Fox will be looking for some retribution in that match. We saw the wwe.com video moments ago, but do you think that Kelly Kelly is going to heed Maryse's warning and keep out of this match?

Jerry Lawler: Maryse can be a mean girl; for Kelly's sake I hope she does.

Match Four:
Eve w/ Kelly Kelly vs Maryse

Maryse casts Kelly Kelly at ringside a quick glare before she locks up with Eve. Eve is able to transition into a side headlock and take Maryse over; the French Canadian Diva having to scissor her legs around Eve's neck to get out of the hold. Both women then get back to their feet and Maryse tries a quick clothesline, but Eve bridges underneath it! The fans cheer for the impressive move, but Maryse stops in her tracks and stomps right onto Eve's stomach!

Eve starts to get back up from the move, but Maryse is able to deliver another sharp kick to the mid section again, which sends Eve rolling across the mat and Kelly looking in horror at ringside. Maryse brings Eve up to her feet again and grabs her by the hair before slamming her back into the mat! Kelly's face is in her hands at ringside, and Maryse approaches the ropes to taunt her and laugh at her expense. Although Maryse takes far too long mocking Kelly because Eve is able to recover and rolls her up for a Schoolgirl Pin! One! Two! Maryse gets out of it!

Looking shocked, Maryse springs back to her feet and charges at Eve again, but Eve cuts her off with a Thesz Press and then she slams Maryse's head into the mat several times before being pulled away by the referee! Maryse gets back up and walks right into Eve's path, who scoops her up and drops her back with a Samoan Drop! Eve is vastly in control now, and the fans let her know with a big cheer. Eve is clearly enjoying herself out there, as she stands with her back to the downed Maryse and shakes DAT ASS and then lands on Maryse with an impressive Standing Moonsault!

It appears obvious that Kelly liked that move from her clapping and giggling at ringside, and Eve is now in serious mode as she waits in the corner. Once Maryse is back to a knee, Eve comes charging in and cracks her in the side of the head with a Shining Wizard Kick!! Maryse is sprawled out on the mat, seemingly done, but Eve isn't as she now heads over to the corner and begins to climb it! Much like on Smackdown, Kelly tells Eve not to and just win the match but Eve ignores her and then climbs to the top and steadies herself... before leaping from the top and scoring with the EVESAULT onto Maryse! Eve sells the move on her stomach and then hooks the leg! One! Two!! Three!!!​

Winner: Eve (4.32)

*SHE LOOKS GOOD TO ME*​

The bell rings, and Maryse rolls out of the ring as Kelly Kelly slides into it to check if Eve's stomach is hurt or not. Eve gets up to her feet on her own and Kelly is all over her, trying to just make sure she's okay and Eve is quick to nod that she's fine and once she does Kelly grabs her for a hug. Eve returns the gesture, and the camera is able to catch Kelly's hand slowly going down Eve's back but stopping before she touches the holy grail that is Eve's arse. With the hug going on for what seems too long, Eve is able to get out and raise Kelly's hand instead and she gives Kelly a bit of a weird look as Kelly celebrates.

Jerry Lawler: Well it seems like Kelly Kelly listened to what Maryse told her earlier, and Eve was still able to get the win!

Michael Cole: It doesn't mean that she didn't distract Maryse though, does it? You heard that pathetic screaming whilst Maryse was trying to wrestle and take advantage!

Jerry Lawler: It was just Kelly showing her concern for her friend; there's nothing wrong with caring.

Michael Cole: I think it was more than showing concern, King. There's something else to this, I don't know what it is but I can tell there's something that we aren't being told here.

*Commercial Break*​

Returning to Raw and we instantly go to the interview area with MATT STRIKER standing by with KOFI KINGSTON. There's a good cheer that goes up for Kofi, and he smiles as he hears the reception from the arena.

Matt Striker: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw everyone, as you can see I'm standing by with the man that will face the winner of tonight's main event between The Miz and Xavier Woods next week with a WWE Title shot at stake against John Cena at the Raw Supershow. Kofi, thank you for joining me.

Kofi Kingston: It's no problem, Matt, I'm happy to be here.

Matt Striker: Earlier tonight we saw Xavier Woods stand up to John Laurinaitis and then Triple H award him with CM Punk's place in the WWE Championship #1 Contender Tournament. What do you think about the prospect of facing Xavier Woods next week?

Kofi Kingston: First of all, I respect the courage Xavier Woods showed earlier to stand up to John Laurinaitis; it takes guts to go out there and confront four men all by yourself.

There's a good pop for that.

Kofi Kingston: If Xavier can make it past Miz, I'd be honoured to compete for a title match against him, but don't get me wrong; I'm not going to take any prisoners if we do cross paths next week.

Kingston shows off the more intense side we've seen in the past few weeks.

Kofi Kingston: The Miz might not know what to expect when he faces you in that ring tonight, Xavier, but I will. I've just spent the last hour watchin' some of your matches and I'll be watching your match with Miz up next very... closely. I'm not leavin' things to chance anymore, Matt, and Kofi Kingston is not going to take any prisoners any more.

Striker lets off a half grin to show that he's clearly enjoying the new Kofi Kingston.

Kofi Kingston: I've been sittin' back for far too long now, and nothing... I mean NOTHING is going to stop me from becoming the WWE Champion in two weeks' time!

Pop.

Kofi Kingston: I have a message to prove; Kofi Kingston will not be counted out and Kofi Kingston will not be underestimated. I'll even take on the entire Laurinaitis Administration on my own if I have to-

???: You won't have to.

Kofi stops in his tracks and looks a little pissed off at being interrupted but he quickly turns to his left and the COO TRIPLE H walks into the shot which gets him another grand cheer tonight after his previous appearances. 'The Boss' extends his hand to Kingston who gladly takes it and the two smile before walking off to the left together.

Back into the arena...

“AWWWWWESOMMMMME!”
*I CAME TO PLAY*​

There's an initial pop as everyone realises that it is now time for the main event of the show, but it quickly turns into boos as THE MIZ bounds out onto the stage in his long, black trenchcoat. The rest of the Laurinaitis Administration are shortly out after him, JOHN LAURINAITIS clapping the crown jewel in his group along whilst R-TRUTH and BRODUS CLAY bring up the rear.

Michael Cole: Did you see what just transpired between Triple H and Kofi Kingston?! Triple H is the COO of this company; he can't just say things like that and get involved with the Superstars!

Jerry Lawler: Are you for real? Look at what we have coming down the ramp! That is the General Manager of this show and a group of men that he has selected to be the main players here on Raw! If you're complaining about authority getting involved with the talent; here is your prime example!

Michael Cole: The only prime examples I am seeing are the ones coming down the ramp right now; these men are a prime example of a perfect group here in the WWE. You've got the brains of the Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis, the star power of The Miz, the ruthlessness of R-Truth, the sheer brute power of Brodus Clay and we can't forget the experience that Kevin Nash brings to this group also; these guys are the real deal.

Jerry Lawler: Why don't you just go and clean John Laurinaitis' shoes whilst you're at it, Michael?

The LA get into the ring and Miz takes centre stage and raises his arms into the air, before he smirks and turns around to fist bump both Truth and Clay and shake hands with the Raw GM. His music fades out and the fans reveal their booing for the group of men in the ring but none of them care.

*LIVING IN AMERICA*​

Despite this being only the second time his theme song is played, the WWE Universe get on their feet and let out a good cheer for XAVIER WOODS as he springs out onto the stage, looking extremely hyped for his first match on Raw. Woods is dressed in Stars-and-Stripes trunks with matching boots, jacket, hat and elbow pads.

Michael Cole: Who the hell does this guy think he is?! Apollo Creed?

Jerry Lawler: Well it is clear that Xavier Woods is a proud American, and proud Americans don't let bullies like John Laurinaitis and his goons run around like they own the place!

Michael Cole: But they do! John Laurinaitis is in charge of this show; he is the General Manager! The sooner that imbeciles like Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston and even Triple H understand this the better this show will be!

Jerry Lawler: Did you just call the man that pays your paycheck an imbecile?! You must be getting something on the side from John Laurinaitis because that is career suicide, what you're doing.

Michael Cole: Are you trying to say that John Laurinaitis is the type of man that will go behind people's backs?

Jerry Lawler: Yes... because that is what he did when he signed Kevin Nash to a Raw contract! Anyway, it is bad enough that I have to look at John Laurinaitis; I don't wanna sit here and talk about him all night! Let's just enjoy watching these two young Superstars try and climb the ladder to being WWE Champion.

Main Event:
WWE Championship #1 Contender’s Tournament Semi-Final:

The Miz w/ The Laurinaitis Administration vs Xavier Woods

The bell rings and Woods takes a big, deep breath as he cautiously steps forwards to the very cocksure Miz standing in front of him. Woods raises his hands as if he is going to initiate a lock up, but Miz instead just stands there and he turns over his shoulder to John Laurinaitis at ringside and shares a laugh with the GM. This clearly angers Woods, because as soon as Miz turns around he's struck with a backhand to the face!! The fans cheer loudly, and The Miz is caught off guard and falls back to the ropes. Woods pushes him off and Irish Whips him across the ring and drops low so Miz jumps over him, and then trips Miz with a Drop Toe Hold when he comes back again! After faceplanting onto the mat, Miz gets on all fours to check his face for blood, but as he does this Woods has gotten up and came off of the ropes; he uses The Miz' back to elevate himself into the air and then drops an elbow onto Miz' back when he comes down! Miz flops back onto his front and Woods turns him over to cover... One! Two-Kickout!

It is a very positive start from Woods, and he and Miz get to their feet at the same time. Miz looks furious and goes for a right hand, but Woods ducks it and then catches the former WWE Champion with a straight right jab to the face! Miz stirs and Woods then nails him again in the same place! With his opponent seemingly dazed from the two straight shots, Woods leaps and does the splits before he pops back up and floors The Miz with a right hook – The Monti-Fisto is completed! The fans pop loudly as Woods jumps around the ring and waits for The Miz to make it back to his feet, and once he is, Woods charges in and takes him down with a Running Forearm, and then another one once Miz springs back up. With a look of genuine anger on his face, Miz gets up and charges at Woods, but is taken over with an Arm Drag from Woods! Woods keeps the arm trapped and Miz grounded, and 'The Awesome One' tries to claw at Woods' arm to get him to release the arm.

Miz rises to his feet but Woods maintains control of his left arm. Miz swings with a right hand, but Woods ducks it and goes behind The Miz and transitions into a Hammerlock! Miz' face scrunches up as Woods has the hold locked in tight, but Miz' face changes to one of shock as Woods shows good strength and lifts Miz up whilst in the hold and drops him back down on the arm! Miz holds his arm in pain on the mat, and Woods runs off of the ropes and delivers a diving Splash right across the chest of The Miz! Woods hooks the leg! One! Two! Kickout! Woods tries to bring Miz up following the pin attempt, but Miz is able to rake the eyes of the rookie which gets some heat off of the fans and Woods backs up, which allows The Miz to get some separation for the first time in the match. Trying to correct his vision, Woods leans on the ropes but he sees The Miz charging towards him and is able to kick his leg to cause Miz to fall with his neck across the middle rope!

In a perfect position for Rey Mysterio, Miz winces and holds his leg, and Woods runs across the ring and comes back at Miz; using his back as a springboard to leap over the ropes and land on the apron! Miz starts to rise after being stepped on, and Woods slingshots himself over the top rope and tries for a Sunset Flip; but Miz carries on rolling backwards and gets to his feet; and he Big Boots Woods right in the face! Woods lulls back against the bottom rope after the momentum-killer kick from Miz, and just like that the former WWE Champ gets down and starts pounding away at Woods' face, shouting all sorts of insults for disrespecting him. As Woods is trapped in the ropes, the referee has to break it up, and he pulls The Miz away and warns him that he isn't afraid to disqualify him if he has to. However, whilst the official is distracted doing his job by admonishing The Miz, R-Truth reaches from ringside and starts choking Woods against the bottom rope! Miz tries to drag his telling off on for as long as possible, but after he deems Woods has been choked enough, he brushes past the ref and pulls Woods towards the centre of the ring and covers him. One! Two-Woods kicks out!

Woods hadn't been incapacitated by the outside interference, but once The Miz has gotten to his feet, Woods spends a moment on the mat spluttering for air. This gives Miz the opportunity to bring him up to his feet using his face, and Miz holds Woods' face in his hand and tells him that he is nothing around here, before he turns around and grabs Woods in a ¾ Facelock and delivers the Snapmare Driver; dropping Woods onto the top of his head! Woods bounces back onto his back, and Miz gets to his feet and opens his arms out, absorbing the heat being directed towards him from the crowd. He grabs Woods by the hair and slings him towards the ropes, and Woods tumbles through the middle rope to the outside! The newbie lands right at the feet of John Laurinaitis who is taking obvious pleasure in seeing Woods hurt on the floor. Xavier starts to get to his feet slowly, and once he's up, he stands up to the General Manager who doesn't flinch. Laurinaitis starts to smile and Woods looks confused, but we see why as Miz comes from under the bottom rope with a Baseball Slide!

Taken completely off guard, Woods flies back and the back of his head bounces off of the ring barricade! The fans cry “OOH!” and then boo as Miz actually High-Fives Laurinaitis, and then starts stomping away at Woods' chest and mid section against the barricade. Miz places his knee over Woods' head and then applies all of his weight to the rookie's head, and Woods howls in pain as his face is being pressed against the cold, hard ring floor. Miz brings him back to his feet and delivers a right hand again to the head, as the referee's count has now reached six. Grabbing Woods by the hair again, Miz bounces his head off of the ring apron, and then rolls into the ring as the ref is now on 7. Miz gets in front of the referee and demands that he counts Woods out faster, and the teo get into an argument again, and this allows BRODUS CLAY to grab Woods... and he sends him crashing into the steel steps!! The impact makes such a noise that the referee brushes past Miz and looks to the outside, but as he hadn't seen anything suspicious he waves it off. Miz then leaves the ring to break the count and the Laurinaitis Administration are using their numerical advantage well as Raw heads to another break.​

*Commercial Break*​

We come back after the break and resume the main event, and we are informed by Cole and King, that during the break The Miz was in total control of Xavier Woods following Brodus Clay's involvement before it. Back in the ring now, The Miz has Woods locked in a Rear Chinlock, and Woods seems to have tired a lot due to the additional punishment received at the hands of Miz during the commercials. The fans start clapping to try and provide Woods with a second wind in the match, and it seems to work as he's able to starts getting to his feet, but Miz quickly lets go and cuts off any possible momentum as he grabs Woods by the hair and slams him back down onto the mat. The fans boo Miz as usual, and 'The Awesome One' goes off of the ropes and tries an Elbow Drop, but Woods moves and Miz gets nothing but canvas! Both men start getting up at the same time, and Mizanin tries a right hand which is ducked by Woods who runs to the ropes and then comes off of them; he rolls on the floor and then springs up and uses the extra momentum to leap into the air and wipe The Miz out with a clothesline!!!!

The fans pop very loudly as Miz is turned inside out by the impact! Both men are down again, and the official has no choice but to start counting both men who are downed after that excellent showing of athleticism by Xavier Woods. On the count of six, both men get to their feet at opposite ends of the ring, and now both men go in for that lock up that was supposed to happen at the start of the match... but Miz cheap shots Woods with a kick to the mid section! Miz grabs Woods' head and goes for a DDT, but Woods is able to spin out of it and kick Miz in the stomach to double him over, and drops him with a Snap DDT of his own! Miz bounces up from the impact and falls back into the turnbuckle. Woods charges in and steps off of the middle rope adjacent to the turnbuckle and he cracks The Miz with a Dropkick that crushes him against the corner! Woods holds onto the ropes so he doesn't crash on the mat and Miz stumbles forwards due to the impact of the dropkick; Woods climbing onto the top rope.

There's a good pop as Woods steadies himself on the top rope and he leaps down to The Miz and forces his face forwards... and takes him down with a Top Rope Bulldog!! It is a hard landing for both men, and Woods then crawls back towards The Miz and he hooks the leg! One! Two!! Thr-NO!! Miz kicks out to boos from the fans but Woods gets right back up to his feet and he crouches in position and scoops The Miz onto his shoulders once he's recovered enough to get back to his feet. Woods screams out, as he's about to do something, but Miz wriggles and lands behind Woods, and tries to hook him up for the SKULL CRUSHING FINALE – But Woods rolls through! Showing that he's done his homework, Woods escapes Miz' finishing move and sends Miz rolling across the ring. 'The Awesome One' gets back up and charges at Woods again, but he sends him over the top rope! Woods turns around, but doesn't realise that Miz landed on the apron! Miz grabs his opponent, but Woods reacts quickly and grabs Miz by the head and drops his neck over the top rope, and now Miz falls to the floor!

R-Truth runs right over to his tag team partner and stands in front of him to seemingly prevent Woods from doing anything to follow up on Miz. Woods, however, shrugs and waits for Truth to turn around to check on Miz, and then runs against the opposite ropes and leaps over the top rope; somersaulting and taking out both members of The Awesome Truth! Laurinaitis is throwing a fit on the other side of the ring, and Woods gets to his feet and fist bumps a fan in the front row, before he quickly grabs The Miz and rolls him back in before Brodus Clay can get near. Woods follows Miz in and stays down so he can cover his opponent again – One! Two!! Thr-Miz kicks out again!! Woods shakes his head and then grabs Miz quickly to bring him up again, and he holds him under his arm and then applies a Hammerlock again on The Miz, and kicks his leg back to hit what TNA 2008 fans would know as the CREED-DT, but Miz is able to spin out of it and he turns it around so he's behind Woods in a Dragon Sleeper position, and he drops Woods down onto his knee before bringing him back up and finishing his combo with the Neckbreaker!

Miz holds the back of his head as it becomes apparent that he must have hit it when Woods dived out of the ring. Bringing Woods to his feet, Miz Irish Whips him into the corner with as much force as possible and Woods' back crashes against the turnbuckle. Miz steadies himself across the ring from Woods, and he is able to charge in and hit the Awesome Corner Clothesline! Miz looks intensely out to the fans as Woods flops forwards onto his front after the move. Miz spins from the corner and he crouches down in the corner as it appears he is looking to finish Woods off again, and Miz tries to hook Woods up in the Full Nelson once more, but Woods grabs Miz' arm and wrings it; and he places his foot up by Miz' head and drops back! The fans pop for the nasty looking move, and Miz drops face down on the mat. King makes a comment saying that Miz is 'Lost in the Woods' (which happens to be the move's name) so Woods has hit LOST IN THE WOODS! Woods dives on top of The Miz and hooks the inside leg tightly – One! Two!! Three-NO!!! The Miz has his foot on the rope!

It was a brilliant spot by the referee, and he made the right call in stopping the pin and informing Woods of what happened. Woods looks a little frustrated but then he gets up to his feet and he urges for The Miz to make it back up to his feet again, but there's a sudden commotion from the fans, as Brodus Clay has gotten up onto the apron, and he's trying to get into the ring! The referee tries his best to stop the big man, but Woods dares Clay to get into the ring, but Woods is suddenly distracted as John Laurinaitis has jumped up onto the apron on another side of the ring. Woods walks over to Laurinaitis and tells him to get down... but LAURINAITIS STRIKES WOODS IN THE FACE! The move doesn't actually hurt Woods that much, but it caught him unaware, and because of this The Miz is able to come from behind him and the SKULL CRUSHING FINALE lands this time! The fans are booing lots as now conveniently Brodus Clay steps back down and the referee turns around to see The Miz covering Woods on the mat and he has to make the count! One! Two!! Three!!!​

Winner: The Miz (16.27)

*I CAME TO PLAY*​

There's unbelievable amounts of heat gushing at the Laurinaitis Administration as they all join the victorious Miz in the ring. Miz has his arm raised by the referee and is then hugged by John Laurinaitis. Xavier Woods lays on the mat, holding his head, and he backs up against the bottom turnbuckle and looks furious.

Michael Cole: The Miz is now only two wins away from becoming the WWE Champion again! I knew that he'd beat some respect into this punk!

Jerry Lawler: I'm speechless. I'm truly speechless. J-John Laurinaitis got physically involved in the match and he screwed Xavier Woods!

Michael Cole: John Laurinaitis was just telling Xavier Woods that he needs to show some more respect; which he does!

Jerry Lawler: Are you seriously trying to deny seeing that?!! Wait... what is this?

King's voice has a tone of worry in it as Laurinaitis has caused the attention of his three stablemates to be on Woods in the corner. Miz, Truth and Clay start to bear down on Woods and trap him in the corner. Sensing what is about to happen, Woods brings himself up as quickly as he can. There's a standoff as Woods is waiting for one of them to make a move, but he seemingly doesn't want to wait any more and he kicks R-Truth in the gut and smashes The Miz with an elbow to the face! The fans get behind the plucky upstart, but he's left with a couple of seconds to tee off on Brodus Clay, but Woods' right hands to the head do nothing to damage the big man, and Brodus then grabs Woods and rushes him into the corner! Clay headbutts Woods on the forehead which knocks him back down to the floor, and now all three of the Administration's Superstars are all taking turns to stomp away on Xavier Woods!

Jerry Lawler: What is this for?! Why?! Someone get out here and stop this!

The crowd boos loudly as Woods is taking kick after kick to the chest, head and body. There is finally something to cheer about as KOFI KINGSTON starts to charge down to the ring! Laurinaitis quickly dives out of the ring whilst trying to make one of his Administration members aware of his presence, and R-Truth is the only one that heard Laurinaitis' cries, and he turns around to meet Kingston, but he eats a TROUBLE IN PARADISE as soon as Kingston gets into the ring! Truth drops to the floor, and Kofi immediately grabs the man he'll face next week, The Miz, and starts piling into him with right hands, but Brodus Clay doesn't let Kofi have much fun with Miz, and grabs him from behind and throws him down onto the mat! Laurinaitis starts to call traffic now, and instructs Brodus to take out Kofi and for Miz to continue the assault on Woods. Clay brings Kingston back to his feet and shoves his head in between his legs and lifts him up; ready for that Powerbomb! The fans aren't happy as Kingston tries to fight out of it

“IT'S TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!”
*THE GAME*​

IT'S TRIPLE H! The COO runs down to the ring, and he removes his suit jacket as he does, and the crowd are going FUCKING INSANE! Laurinaitis is in shock, and he tells both his standing men to get ready; Clay drops Kingston to the floor. Triple H slides into the ring and is immediately met by The Miz, but he sidesteps him and Miz goes tumbling out to the floor! Laurinaitis goes around the ring to check on his man, and now it is just Triple H and Brodus Clay standing in the ring. The fans start to buzz in anticipation and Clay smiles to almost dare Triple H to take a shot, and 'The Game' does a DX Chop and then starts laying into Brodus Clay with some right hands! Clay is rocked by the repeated shots to the head, but he lunges for Triple H, and the veteran competitor ducks it, and Clay is leaning against the ropes... and Triple H charges in and clotheslines Brodus Clay over the top rope!!! The fans go crazy and Clay tries to immediately get back into the ring, but both Miz and Laurinaitis hold the undefeated monster back. Triple H checks on Xavier Woods and helps him up as Kofi Kingston has also gotten back up to his feet. The three men left in the ring stare at Johnny, Clay and Miz on the ramp... but Triple H's gaze is drawn to the recovering R-Truth on the mat and HHH quickly locks eyes with Johnny and Laurinaitis shakes his head as Triple H grabs Truth and pulls him in; hooking the arms and TRIPLE H WITH A PEDIGREE TO R-TRUTH! The fans cheer loudly and Laurinaitis is bright red with anger and Triple H glares at him.

*THE GAME*​

Michael Cole: Triple H can't do that?! He's the COO of this company; he has no business getting physically involved with Superstars!

Jerry Lawler: But you're okay with the Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis costing Xavier Woods? But man, we've not seen a Pedigree on Monday Night Raw and that was a good one!

Michael Cole: I don't know what the consequences of Triple H's actions will be, but after what happened last week to Kevin Nash and this week to R-Truth – something has to stop this!

Jerry Lawler: On the plus side for John Laurinaitis, The Miz will be facing Kofi Kingston in the final of the WWE Championship Number One Contender's Tournament next week.

Michael Cole: And so he should be! He beat that little brat Xavier Woods and showed him why he should respect John Laurinaitis! I want to know what John Laurinaitis is going to do about our COO running rampant and going out of his jurisdiction by attacking one of his Superstars! The only place we're going to find out is next week on Raw – so don't miss it!

The show ends with Triple H, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods standing tall in the ring with R-Truth still sprawled out on the mat and the rest of the Laurinaitis Administration standing at the top of the ramp looking back to them; a very intense look of disdain between the COO and the Raw General Manager.

END SHOW​

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3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011

CURRENT MATCH CARD


WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs Kofi Kingston OR The Miz

World Heavyweight Championship:
Mark Henry © vs John Morrison OR Wade Barrett OR Randy Orton

United States Championship:
Dolph Ziggler © vs Drew McIntyre


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THE 25th ANNUAL SURVIVOR SERIES
20 NOVEMBER 2011
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


CURRENT MATCH CARD

TRADITIONAL 5-ON-5 SURVIVOR SERIES ELIMINATION MATCH
TEAM CHRISTIAN
(Christian, Tyson Kidd, ???, ???, ???)
VS
TEAM BRYAN
(Daniel Bryan, ???, ???, ???, ???)


Grudge Match:
CM Punk vs Kevin Nash
 
#139 ·
For some reason, I wasn’t totally digging the opening segment. The Laurinaitis stuff was pretty standard so no complaints there. But there was just something about Miz that I felt was off in this promo. To me, Miz needs to be written as someone who is kind of annoying but right in the things he says as well as down-right annoying if that makes sense. To me, the promo felt a little flat at the beginning but it picked up a little there at the end. I see that you’re a big fan of Xavier Woods and I won’t dispute you on that. A pretty big match for his debut huh? I guess you have some big plans for him. I also liked the conflict with Big Johnny and Triple H, furthering their power struggle. Those are always fun to read. But yeah, hit and miss opening segment here. Oh yeah, forgot to mention how well I thought Brodus was made to look here.

And speaking of Brodus, he tears Bo Dallas to shreds, oh wow. I would’ve loved to see that happen in real life. Cena promo was a little hit-and-miss once again. There were just some things that I didn’t think Cena would say like calling Vickie Guerrero a pet whale. Sure, Cena has a humorous side but this just didn’t work me. Interesting that you mention Kurt Angle here as well but I like how Cena put over Woods here, good job with that. Lastly, the whole Rock/Cena thing should be dealt with at another time in my opinion. Maybe an in-ring promo would’ve been nice since we could’ve seen one of those “Cena” promos if that makes sense.

Alex Riley coming down to break the brawl up? JOBBER :L But other than that, I think this segment was actually good, giving two guys an opportunity to do something different. Ryder is a good face that the crowd can get behind and Swagger can be a really good heel if booked right. Wonder who this person Laurinaitis is talking to could be? The faster the tag titles aren’t with KozTino, the happier I’d be (Y)

I liked Ricardo with Del Rio so I was hoping that maybe…just maybe they’d be alright again, but I guess not. Not a huge fan of a Ricardo/Del Rio feud because we both know that Ricardo will probably just manage someone. Del Rio was WWE Champion so this is a huge step down. I think I may know what direction you’re going here but I won’t say. I’ll just wait and see.

Hmm, the Ziggler/McIntyre stuff was a bit weird to me but I guess the whole point of it was to announce their impending title match. Let’s get to it already. This is a good feud for the US Title so I hope you have it planned well. Seeing HHH again will surely add more fuel to the fire between him and Laurinaitis.

Wait, Magnus to the WWE? I can dig this for sure! Unless it’s not Magnus then meh. But having AW give some personality to McGillicutty/Otunga should be a fun experiment to see you write out. And now it’s the divas turn. I admire all the stuff you’ve done with the divas so I hope you continue booking it well. Building Eve up should be fun as well since you have her paired with Kelly Kelly and not wrestling in the ring.

The main event of the show was always going to be the best thing on the show and it delivered quite well. I like you giving opportunities to people like Xavier Wood and Kofi Kingston who I think would be a pretty awesome tag team. But now, it looks like we’re getting a traditional Survivor Series match. Seems pretty obvious but I won’t complain on that.

All in all, not your best show man. There were just some stuff that I thought were really random and out of line (ex. curse words by Ziggler). I can see where you may be taking things and if I’m right, I think Survivor Series might be a pretty good show. But yeah, clean up on some of the promos and that should help you out well. Also, I think some of the commercials were pretty out of place as well. I know it’s not a big deal but I just wanted to point that out. Onto the next show! (Y)
 
#141 ·
Thanks for the comments, guys. I've noticed some comments that I'd just like to respond to quickly. Never really replied to feedback before so apologies :p

But there was just something about Miz that I felt was off in this promo. To me, Miz needs to be written as someone who is kind of annoying but right in the things he says as well as down-right annoying if that makes sense. To me, the promo felt a little flat at the beginning but it picked up a little there at the end.
I'll agree with both of this point if I'm being honest. I feel that usually my characterization of Miz is good, but just because he was involved with Cena the week before and is also playing a big part in the main event he needed to say something. I just feel as he's one of the main players in the Administration as well as a potential #1 Contender, he needed some sort of speech and here was the best place to put it I felt. Miz has a couple of things going on at once and that'll become more obvious in the next few Raws.

But the content of his promo seemed a little... Lacklustre? You could have put any babyface in the bold writing to the left and it would have been the same. Someone like Woods, in my opinion, needs a lot of subtleties in his promos - Catchphrases and little nuances etc. to really cement that qwerky character and I sincerely hope you begin to add little bits to his promos and his character, because the talent is there with him as a performer and with you as a writer to go somewhere with him
Once again, I'll say you were spot on here, Flux. Since I've written this promo I've watched a lot more of Woods and I can see exactly what you're getting at. The main problem I think I'll have with him is trying to differ his character from Kofi Kingston, which is one of the reasons why I'm trying to make Kofi a little more serious so I've got more room for Woods to be the happy-go-lucky guy. I've taken this on board mate, and you'll see me adding some more to his character in future shows.

I don't know if you can remember, but we had a conversation a while back about Xavier Woods and we both had plans to introduce him in our threads and you went in to detail regarding your plan for him - A plan I was very keen on. I don't know whether that plan is still alive and you're still heading towards it, but I sincerely hope so.
No, I have not forgotten :D: That is something that I definitely want to do still, I've just got to think where I can make it naturally work in with other storylines. That plan is still in the works for sure.

Thanks again for the comments, bros, all feedback; criticism or otherwise is greatly appreciated. (Y)




pwtorch.com said:
TNA Star makes WWE Debut; Kurt Angle; More call ups; Returns​

- As seen on Raw, former TNA wrestler Magnus appeared in a Video Package as a "Doorman" for "Nightclub Owner" AW, aka Abraham Washington, in the first of what we've learnt is a series of videos designed to repackage the former WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty. We can confirm that Magnus has signed a deal with WWE. The duo were last seen two weeks ago on Raw where they said they were taking some time off to try anf "have some fun". It is thought that the foursome will appear on Raw together as a group, but AW and Magnus will have non-wrestling roles. As previously reported, WWE are in talks with another released TNA Star, thought to be Sarita.

- Another wrestler that has just left TNA after asking for his release, former WWE Champion Kurt Angle, was namedropped by John Cena on Raw. This has led to speculation that Angle could be in talks with WWE for a return. Whether this be for Wrestlemania XXVII or not is not known at this point.

- Xavier Woods made his debut on Raw this week, and FCW talent Bo Dallas has appeared on Raw the past two weeks as enhancement talent; the two most recent call ups from FCW. It is thought that Creative have big plans for Woods, but any permanent roster place for Dallas is unknown. The team of Los Aviadores - consisting of Hunico and Epico - have been rumoured to be on the cusp of the main roster for some time now, have now left FCW and are travelling with the Raw roster, ready for their debut in the next few weeks.

- There are several returns that could be made in October and November. Big Show, who was written out after Mark Henry took him out at Money in the Bank is set to return for Survivor Series, likely to face Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship. Evan Bourne's suspension is up in a couple of weeks, and Goldust has tweeted saying that he's ready for a return to the ring for another run.
Just some news to give you lot something to look forward to. I've decided that the remaining three shows until the Raw Supershow will be in recap form, and the Supershow itself will be in full. I'm aiming to get Survivor Series done by the end of the year; I've got a knee operation in three weeks so I'll have a lot of time to write after that. But my first exam is next week so my main focus is gonna be on that, but I'll try and get Smackdown done before it as it'll only be in recap. Thanks (Y)
 
#140 · (Edited)
I wouldn't cal this "feedback", more me just rambling commenting on some things:

I don't know if you can remember, but we had a conversation a while back about Xavier Woods and we both had plans to introduce him in our threads and you went in to detail regarding your plan for him - A plan I was very keen on. I don't know whether that plan is still alive and you're still heading towards it, but I sincerely hope so. However, this was a very interesting way to introduce Woods in to the thread properly (I know he's had backstage segments but this is the proper introduction to the WWE Universer~!). I have no qualms with how he was introduced and he is an extremely likeable babyface - even if you aren't aware of him, he just screams likeable - and at this moment in time, I see him as nothing other than a tool in which to gain heat for The Administration, which isn't a bad thing. I do, however, have a problem with how he was written. Now I'm familiar with his TNA and NXT work, whereas others may not be, but just to look at him you can tell he's a pretty qwerky guy - The James Brown theme (which is facking marvellous, by the way) and the stars and stripes gear, it really puts him over the edge as a smiling, happy go lucky babyface with substance. But the content of his promo seemed a little... Lacklustre? You could have put any babyface in the bold writing to the left and it would have been the same. Someone like Woods, in my opinion, needs a lot of subtleties in his promos - Catchphrases and little nuances etc. to really cement that qwerky character and I sincerely hope you begin to add little bits to his promos and his character, because the talent is there with him as a performer and with you as a writer to go somewhere with him

I think (and I believe others will say the same) the best thing you've done in this thread is bridging the gap between the midcard and the main event. Take Smackdown for example (I'll do Raw after :eek:): You have your core midcard guys in Rhodes, DiBiase, Regal, Cara, Kidd etc. and your bonafied main eventers: Orton, Henry and Christian. However you've also got that middle ground with the likes of Barrett, Morrison, Bryan and Sheamus when he returns and it's that middle ground that's so great. The fact that you've built that - whether it was on purpose or not - gives you an insane amount of freedom in the fact that you have a handful of talented guys ready to fill any gap on the card without losing credibility or looking ridiculous. Raw is the same with guys like Kingston, R-Truth, the Miz (kind of) and soon Brodus will be there. It's so refreshing to see that you've completely obliterated everybody's glass ceiling's whilst not overpushing them to the point of no return (looking out of place in midcard matches etc.) and the further you go with this thread and the more corners you're kinda' backed in to, the more options you'll have because of this. The only thing you need to worry about is not overdoing it and putting too many people in that situation to the point that they become directionless, if that makes sense?

I'll come back after Smackdown and give you some proper comments regarding your feuds and the direction of the blue brand, I just thought I'd pop in and let you know I'm delighted you're back (hopefully for a while) and that I'm genuinely enjoying seeing this thread and you yourself develop.
 
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WWE Superstars
13th October 2011


Kelly Kelly def. Alicia Fox
Tyson Kidd def. Yoshi Tatsu
Drew McIntyre def. Tyler Reks
Percy Watson & Titus O'Neilldef. The Usos




Friday Night Smackdown
14th October 2011
Petersen Events Center - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


We are welcomed to Smackdown by Michael Cole, Josh Matthews and Booker T, and they quickly recap the main talking points of last week; Edge being named the Assistant General Manager of Smackdown, and Mark Henry earning the right to choose who will challenge him at the Raw Supershow, and that Edge and Teddy Long have allowed Henry to choose opponents tonight for his three choices; John Morrison, Wade Barrett and Randy Orton, and we will find out Mark Henry's decision tonight.

Match One:
Tag Team Street Fight:
Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase vs Sin Cara & William Regal​

The opening contest of the night is a personal one, as both Sin Cara and William Regal try to get some revenge over the men that have caused them both a lot of trouble in their pursuits of the Intercontinental Title. The faces start off more aggressively, with Regal taking Cody Rhodes to the outside and using the ringside environment to attack the IC Champion, whilst Sin Cara uses his speed advantage to get offence in on Ted DiBiase after the attack he suffered last week. Sin Cara takes DiBiase over with a Headscissors Takedown, and then a Diving Crossbody! One...Two...Kickout! On the outside, Rhodes is able to turn things around on Regal by reversing an Irish Whip and sending the veteran crashing into the steel steps!

With DiBiase down in the ring again, Sin Cara scales the turnbuckle and steadies himself... but he's suddenly struck in the back by a STEEL CHAIR - BY CODY RHODES! Cara falls to the mat, and Rhodes comes into the ring and cracks the chair off of Sin Cara's back again! Rhodes is about to take a third shot, but Regal slides back into the ring and knocks him back with a stiff European Uppercut! Regal spots DiBiase charging in, and dodges which causes DiBiase to crash right into Rhodes in the corner! Using the situation to his advantage, Regal grabs Ted's head and drives his knees into it until DiBiase's arms go limp and he slings him out of the ring.

Rhodes is trapped in the ring with both Sin Cara and Regal now, and the two faces each take turns striking the Intercontinental Champion, and William Regal then takes him overhead with a Butterfly Suplex! One...Two...Rhodes kicks out! Regal gets Rhodes to his feet again, and holds him in position for a German Suplex, and Sin Cara then runs to the ropes and comes off and hits Rhodes with a Springboard Back Elbow, and Regal then takes Rhodes over with the German Suplex - Regal keeps the bridge! One...Two...Thr-NO! Sin Cara rolls under the bottom rope to the outside to get something, but he's cracked in the ribs with a KENDO STICK BY TED DIBIASE!

The Singapore Cane is then smacked off of Sin Cara's head which downs the luchador, and DiBiase slides into the ring and goes to town on Regal with the weapon too. Rhodes takes charge and directs DiBiase to clothesline Regal with the cane in hand, crushing Regal's throat. DiBiase props Regal up, and Rhodes comes off of the ropes and hits the Beautiful Disaster Kick! Rhodes doesn't go for the cover as he's looking to do as much damage as possible; barking for DiBiase to go back under the ring... and DiBiase pulls out a TABLE! Sliding the wood into the ring, DiBiase sets it up and then brings Regal back to his feet as instructed, and Rhodes removes his mask!

Rhodes lines Regal up with the mask, but as he's about to strike, Sin Cara slides back into the ring with a steel chair of his own and Rhodes rolls underneath the bottom rope... leaving DiBiase open for a chair shot to the back!! Rhodes starts to retreat up the ramp and Sin Cara shakes his head at him, and DiBiase doesn't know what is going on as he's struck in the side of the head with the KNEE TREMBLER from William Regal... who then rolls DiBiase's body onto the table! Cody thinks about going to help his friend, but Sin Cara points at him from the top rope... and he leaps onto DiBiase; crashing through the table! Sin Cara hooks the leg in the wreckage! One! Two! Three!​

Winners: Sin Cara & William Regal (13.18)​

*Commercial Break*​

Matt Striker is standing by with the World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry. Striker quizzes the champion; asking him what he thinks about Edge being named the Assistant General Manager, and how he has gone about choosing opponents tonight for his three potential #1 Contenders.

Henry says that he can't judge Edge's performance yet, because he is doing his job in making the matches for him tonight. The champion warns Edge, however, and tells him that someone in his physical condition shouldn't think about getting on his bad side; because he can't be responsible for his actions if Edge pisses him off. Regarding the opponents he has chosen from the Smackdown roster for Orton, Morrison and Barrett, he says that they won't be pushovers.

Striker stupidly asks if Henry himself would be able to defeat the men he's lined up, and Henry glares at the hapless interviewer and shouts "OF COURSE I CAN, BOY! This here on ma shoulder means that I'm better than everyone on this show!" Striker looks like he's shit his pants and Henry turns to the camera, "Boys, good luck in yo' matches tonight, I'll be watchin'".​

Match Two:
John Morrison vs The Great Khali
w/ Jinder Mahal

John Morrison is the first to take on the opponent decided by Mark Henry, and it is in the form of the 'Punjabi Giant'; The Great Khali, who has Jinder Mahal at ringside as the brothers-in-law take their focus off of Justin Gabriel for now. Morrison tries to get in a few early shots, but he's easily palmed away by Khali, and then runs into a big boot from the big man. Khali uses the ropes for leverage and uses his boot to crush Morrison's head and uses the ring and ropes themselves to deal damage to the resilient Morrison. Mahal enjoys what he sees at ringside, and he even takes a cheap shot at Morrison whilst the referee's back is turned.

Morrison takes exception to this and at the next available chance, he dodges Khali's grasps and planchas over the top rope onto Mahal to a good pop. However, once JoMo is back into the ring, he's met with a Skull Chop from Khali, and the big man places his foot on Morrison's chest...One...Two...Morrison shoots the shoulder up! Morrison scrambles to his feet and backs into the corner, where Khali goes for another chop, but Morrison ducks and Khali's hand cracks against the top turnbuckle! The giant screams in pain, as Morrison quickly scales the corner, and he leaps at Khali, but he's caught around the throat!

There's concern in the arena as Morrison is set up for the Punjabi Plunge, but he fights out by pummeling the hand that Khali just injured, before he drops down and rebounds off of the ropes; cracking Khali in the head with the Flying Chuck Kick! Khali slowly falls down, and Morrison senses his chance as Khali happened to fall right next to the turnbuckle, and JoMo lines Khali up... and hits STARSHIP PAIN! Morrison uses both arms to hook one of the mammoth legs...One! Two! Three!!!

Winner: John Morrison (6.22)

*Commercial Break*

Backstage, Teddy Long and Edge are in discussion, and the topic of Sin Cara pinning Ted DiBiase tonight comes up, and Edge asks what the next step with Sin Cara and Cody Rhodes is. Both are in agreement that Sin Cara should be given another shot at the Intercontinental Championship. Edge proposes the match take place on the Raw Supershow, but Long is adamant that the match takes place on Smackdown, and says that Cody Rhodes will defend the Intercontinental Championship in two weeks on Smackdown!

Edge is cool with that, but he says that he heard something Teddy Long said last week about "showcasing the brand" on the Raw Supershow, and he has an idea that does just that. Edge proposes the "Smackdown Showcase"; a Six-Man Tag Team Match between six of Smackdown's fastest rising stars to show just how good Smackdown is going to be, and that Sin Cara and Cody Rhodes be on opposing teams in that match as a final showdown before their IC Title Match. "You're getting pretty god at this, playa!" is Long's reply, and he agrees on the match.

Suddenly, Christian and Tyson Kidd walk into the room to boos from the fans, and Christian quickly makes a joke to Edge, asking what Long's ass smells like. Edge doesn't see the funny side, and he says that he called Christian to the office because he wants one of the men leading a team at Survivor Series to show potential recruits just how it is done. Christian is confused, but Edge informs him that Tyson Kidd was selected by Mark Henry to face Randy Orton in the main event, but he's sure that the World Champion won't mind if he changes Orton's opponent to Christian.

There's a very big protest from Christian and Kidd, and Christian tries to hide his fear by saying that it isn't fair that they are denying Tyson this opportunity, but Long cuts in and tells them not to worry, as he's arranged another match for Kidd tonight. Christian has a staredown with Edge, and tells him not to cross him again, because soon enough, he'll be the World Heavyweight Champion and there is nothing that anyone can do about it, especially Edge.​

Match Three:
Tag Team Match:
The Usos vs The Showtime Players


In a rematch from WWE Superstars, The Usos look to get their win back over the newly christened 'Showtime Players', the team of Percy Watson and Titus O'Neill. Big Titus starts the match against Jey, and he does his dog barks as he mocks The Usos, but Jey cuts him off with a hard right! The Usos employ a series of quick tags in the early going; trying to wear the larger Titus down. Jimmy is able to knock Titus down with an Enziguiri, and he hooks the leg! One! Two! Watson breaks the count! Fearing the match is getting away from them already, Watson gets involved but the referee is more focused on keeping Jey at bay, allowing Watson to come back in and flatten Jimmy with a clothesline!

Once the referee's head is back on the action, Titus tags Percy into the match, who stops Uso from tagging his twin brother back into the match. The Showtime Players now have their turn to work on Jimmy Uso; Watson focuses mainly on quick strikes and O'Neill hits some big power moves. Right off the back of a Fallaway Slam, Titus hooks the leg! One...Two...Thr-NO! O'Neill slaps on a Rear Chinlock, and Jey tries his best to get the crowd to get behind Jimmy, who's able to rise up and escape the hold by lifting Titus onto his shoulders and planting him with a SAMOAN DROP!

Jimmy takes the chance whilst Titus is down to crawl over to reach and tag in his brother Jey! Seeing the fresher Uso is back into the match, Percy Watson charges out of the corner, only to be met with a Discus Elbow to the face! Watson stirs and hits the ropes, and Jimmy Uso clotheslines him over the top rope! Jimmy turns around, but right into a CLASH OF THE TITUS from O'Neill! Titus keeps Jimmy's shoulder's down for the pin, but the referee correctly tells him that he is not pinning the legal man. Not having any of it, O'Neill squares up to the official and argues his case, but he's turned around by Jey and dropped with a SUPERKICK! Jey then climbs the turnbuckle and hits a SUPERFLY SPLASH and then the pin! One! Two! Three!!!

Winners: The Usos (5.59)

Jey pumps his fist and celebrates as he helps his brother to his feet. The Usos start to celebrate getting their win back, but after a few moments they are jumped from behind by Watson and O'Neill. The Showtime Players beat down The Usos, until Fighting for Freedom come down and make the save! Curtis and Bateman dispose of both Watson and O'Neill from the ring and help The Usos back to their feet, and the two face teams shake hands for the second week in a row, however The Usos don't seem as pleased to see the would-be superheroes as they were last week.

*Commercial Break*

Match Four:
Tyson Kidd vs Trent Barretta


Kidd comes out alone, looking extremely pissed off at being denied the main event with Randy Orton, and Trent Barretta pays for it in a big way. Kidd starts off with some stiff strikes to the head and chest of the former Dudebuster, and then follows up with some various kick combinations, but Barretta is able to duck a Spinning Heel Kick and drop Kidd onto his head with a DDT. Barretta shows off a couple of his high-flying moves and lands onto Kidd with a Cross Body! One! Two! NO! Barretta tries to hit his Gobstopper knee onto Kidd, but Tyson moves out of the way and drops Trent with a Neckbreaker!

Tyson keeps on the offence for the next few minutes, staying true to his stiff kicks to the chest and legs. Kidd hits a Dragon Screw to contort Trent's knee. Kidd uses the ring post to weaken down Barretta's knee to the point where he's unable to move in the centre of the ring. Kidd then gets onto the ring apron and Slingshots into the ring and drops an elbow across Barretta's chest! Kidd then gets up and locks in the SHARPSHOOTER! It only takes a few moments but Barretta taps out!

Winner: Tyson Kidd (4.39)

Backstage, William Regal is seen watching Tyson Kidd celebrating, and the Englishman comments to himself "That boy has some serious talent." But just after that a voice comes from the background, "You think that you can beat him?" Without even looking who is there, Regal has a knowing smile and replies "You bet, sunshine." and Regal gets up to see Daniel Bryan standing behind him. Regal continues by saying that he respects Kidd's talent, but Bryan needs to remember who he is talking to.

Bryan says that he's talking to the man that he owes his career to, and he say earlier tonight that William Regal can still go with the best of them and there is no one he wants on his Survivor Series team more. Regal nods his head and shakes hands with his former student and they continue talking as we fade away.


*Commercial Break*

Match Five:
Wade Barrett vs Justin Gabriel


The very much in-form Justin Gabriel is the opponent put up against the next man hoping to impress Mark Henry, Wade Barrett. Barrett seems to take his former Nexus stablemate lightly in the opening exchanges when he is caught with a spinning kick to the jaw in the opening seconds of the match. Gabriel is able to follow up with a Hip Toss and a Leg Sweep, but Barrett rolls under the bottom rope to try and get some momentary rest, but he's wiped out by a Suicide Dive from Gabriel! Gabriel has a little difficulty getting his larger opponent back into the ring.

Gabriel is unsuccessful with a couple of pin attempts, and his luck worsens when Barrett is able to counter a clothesline attempt and then drop Gabriel with a Big Boot to the face! The Englishman then ties the South African up in the ropes and drives his knees into Gabriel's face before booting him out of the ring completely. Not wanting the count out victory; Barrett exits the ring and follows up on the outside, sending Gabriel into the ring barricade and bouncing his face off of the apron. Rolling Gabriel back into the ring, Barrett wipes him out with a clothesline before he hooks the leg! One! Two! NO!

Barrett is right back on his opponent with more of those knees to the face, something which Gabriel has no counter for at the moment, as the strikes are powerful enough to break Gabriel's guard. There are a couple of near falls following some power moves from Barrett, including a big Fall Away Slam. Barrett tries to set Gabriel up for the Wasteland, but the South African is able to counter it into a DDT, and gets another two count. Gabriel tries another clothesline, but Barrett counters and takes Gabriel for a ride with the WINDS OF CHANGE - One! Two! Thr-NO!! Barrett pounds Gabriel's face in anger as he thought he had him, before he rises to his feet and stands in the corner.

Rotating his arm, Barrett charges in and attempts to hit his Bullhammer Elbow, but Gabriel ducks it and floors Barrett with a Superkick! Barrett is down and the fans get behind Gabriel and urge him to climb the turnbuckle and surely extend his winning streak, and he climbs to the top rope, but then sees that JINDER MAHAL is stomping down the ramp! The fans boo at the sight of the man who's taken exception to Justin Gabriel beating him two weeks ago, and Gabriel's attention is diverted from Barrett and it proves costly as he's caught with a BULLHAMMER ELBOW to the side of the head and he drops down to the mat!

There's a lot of heat as Barrett plucks the lifeless Gabriel off of the mat and hoists him up onto his shoulders and slams him down with WASTELAND! Barrett hooks both legs! One! Two! Three!!! Gabriel's winning streak is over, thanks to Jinder Mahal's distraction!

Winner: Wade Barrett (9.49)

*Commercial Break*​

Eve and Kelly Kelly are backstage, and they are in mid-conversation about Eve's recent winning streak, but Eve brings it back around to Kelly and tells her she's proud of her win on WWE Superstars. Kelly says thanks but then asks Eve of she's noticed anything weird in her matches recently when she's watched them back, but Eve says that she doesn't watch her matches back because she sees it as bad luck because she thinks that you shouldn't let the past affect your future; if she makes a mistake in a match, next time she goes out there she just tries not to make it again.

They are interrupted with a comment of “How convenient?” by Beth Phoenix and Natalya, and Beth says that they've been keeping an eye on Eve and Kelly, and she just wishes that Eve has been too. Natalya says that she hasn't forgotten what happened last week on Raw. Eve says that she can show her again this coming Monday on Raw if she wants, but Beth says that she has a better idea – she wants to see what all the fuss about Eve is and Natalya wants her win back; so Phoenix suggests that they have a Tag Team Match on the Raw Supershow.

Kelly Kelly tries to say no, but before she gets a chance, Eve accepts the match, and then excuses herself and Kelly. Once they've gone, Natalya asks why Beth didn't tell Eve what Kelly has been doing in her matches, but Beth says “We can work this in our favour.”

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'THE WORLD'S LARGEST ATHLETE'
BIG SHOW

RETURNS
IN TWO WEEKS!


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There's a commotion backstage, as it becomes apparent that Cody Rhodes has trashed his locker room, and he sits in the centre of the room on a steel chair with his mask off, and his head pressed against the Intercontinental Championship.

*Commercial Break*

*Video Package*

The video package starts off with shots of various former WWE Superstars and Legends; Shawn Michaels, Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes and The Rock, all walking down to the ring.

Narrator:
For twenty-five years, the Superstars and Divas of the WWE have all come together on one night.

Mick Foley, Trish Stratus, Bret Hart and Jerry Lawler.

Narrator:
The one night where all that remains is nothing but the human body's one natural instinct...

A shot of CM Punk sitting on the stage during the 'Pipebomb' promo; Randy Orton looks intensely into the crowd.

Narrator:
Survival.

After that word, the chorus of 'You're Going Down' by Sick Puppies kicks in, and the shots of the Superstars begin to speed up.

"IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, AND THE TABLE'S TURN AROUND"

Kevin Nash delivers a Jack Knife to Punk; Mark Henry charges Sheamus through the cell door at Hell in a Cell; Brodus Clay suxplexes Rey Mysterio into the chair wedged into the corner.

"'CAUSE ONE OF US IS GOING, ONE OF US IS GOIN' DOWN!"

Randy Orton drops Wade Barrett with an RKO; The Awesome Truth hit the Little Jimmy Finale on John Cena; Christian screams in pain as he is trapped in the LeBell Lock.

"I'M NOT RUNNIN', IT'S A LITTLE DIFFERENT NOW"

Kelly Kelly sobs at Night of Champions after losing the Divas Title; Jack Swagger hits Zack Ryder with a Gutwrench Powerbomb; Kofi Kingston sets off his pyro in his entrance.

"'CAUSE ONE OF US IS GOING, ONE OF US IS GOIN' DOWN!"

John Cena sends Alberto Del Rio through a table inside the Hell in a Cell, and is then shown raising the WWE Championship into the air.

"YEAH, YOU'RE THE ONE THAT'S GOIN' DOWN!"

The music starts to fade out following that line, as a shot of Triple H and John Laurinaitis standing face-to-face is shown and the video package fades out.

*End Video Package*



THE 25TH ANNUAL
SURVIVOR SERIES

NOVEMBER 20TH 2011

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN



Main Event:
Randy Orton vs Christian


There's a big match feel in the arena as the two men who's intense rivalry dominated the summer on Smackdown is renewed for one night only at the request of the Assistant General Manager, Edge. Christian tries his best to avoid Orton in the early going, escaping several lock ups to roll under the bottom rope to refuge at ringside, but after this has happened three times, Orton takes matters into his own hands and gives chase to the outside! Although it appears that Christian knew what he was doing as he slides back into the ring and pounces on Orton as soon as 'The Viper' slides back into the ring.

Christian focuses his attacks on the left shoulder of Orton, as he uses his knowledge of Randy Orton's history to his advantage, applying a tight Hammerlock for a good minute. Orton is able to wriggle himself free, but his attempt to build momentum is halted immediately by a well placed Dropkick to Orton's shoulder, and Christian follows up by launching Orton into the steel ring post through the turnbuckles shoulder-first. This is followed by a roll up which Orton is able to power out of. Christian reverts back to the Hammerlock and is able to drop Orton back onto his shoulder.

After some more periods of Christian targeting his shoulder, Orton creates some separation by cutting an advancing Christian with a Snap Powerslam! This gets Orton fired up and he ducks a couple of clothesline attempts and drops Christian with a Dropkick of his own! However Orton seems to jar his shoulder upon landing which allows Christian to recover in the corner. Orton charges in but Christian adjusts his position and connects with a Pendulum Kick! Orton is rocked by the kick and Christian follows up with a Diving Corkscrew Elbow to the face.

Christian waits on Orton to get up, and when he does he tries to hook up the KILLSWITCH - but Orton escapes and folds Christian up with his Inverted Backbreaker! 'The Viper' continues building his momentum by slinging his former rival through the ropes and dropping him with a DDT whilst Christian hangs on the ropes! The fans cheer loudly as Orton starts to pound the mat, but Christian seems to know what is coming... and he rolls under the bottom rope - he's throwing the match! There's a lot of heat in the arena and Orton himself is annoyed as Christian doesn't care as he backs up the ramp...

...BUT DANIEL BRYAN CHARGES OUT..

AND ROLLS CHRISTIAN BACK INTO THE RING!!!

Christian is caught completely off guard by Bryan, and he glares at his opposing Survivor Series Captain but he turns back around... and he's dropped with an RKO! Bryan grins as he now retreats back up the ramp and Orton hooks the legs! One! Two! Three!!!

Winner: Randy Orton (10.26)

*Commercial Break*


There are a lot of bodies in the ring as we return from the final break; General Manager Teddy Long, his Assistant GM Edge, John Morrison, Wade Barrett and Randy Orton... with the World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry making his entrance. We are informed by our commentary team that Mark Henry now has to decide who he will be facing at the Raw Supershow. Long has the microphone in his hand and he says that he is giving each of the three options to Mark Henry a chance to speak and plead their case to the World Heavyweight Champion.

Randy Orton gets his chance first, and he starts off by saying that he, Barrett and Morrison know that he is the kind of champion that doesn't back away from a fight. Orton talks up that it was him that Henry defeated to become champion, without actually pinning him. He says that he's the only man that has been World Heavyweight Champion before, he's the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history... his legacy has proven that he is born to be World Heavyweight Champion, and even if Mark Henry doesn't choose to face him on the Raw Supershow, sooner or later, he will be World Champion again. "There is no point delaying the inevitable, Mark. Give me the shot to save yourself the mental torment that having ME hanging over YOUR head will take on you!"


Barrett then snatches the microphone from Orton and says that Orton has had his opportunities against Henry and he failed to beat him on Smackdown a few weeks ago in his rematch for the championship. The Englishman says that if Henry should choose to face anyone it should be him. "If you want a fight, Henry, you know you'll bloody have one with me." Wade talks over his past in Bareknuckle fighting, where he was a champion, and he says he's been Intercontinental Champion and he has shown on countless occasions that he is ready to make that big step up and win the big one, being the first Englishman to do so. Barrett proclaims that the moment when he becomes the World Heavyweight Champion will be one of the greatest in WWE history, and by electing to face him, Mark Henry could be a big part of that moment at the Raw Supershow.

Barrett forces the microphone into the chest of John Morrison, who seems a little unsure of what to say at first. JoMo starts off by saying that he can't make many promises, but if there is one promise he can make is that he'll give Mark Henry a challenge like he's never had before. Morrison continues by saying that he knows that everyone has been counting him out as a challenger to Henry, but he was able to beat a monster earlier tonight and if Mark Henry chooses him, he'll do it again. JoMo continues by saying that "speaking of tonight, I was the only one able to win my match without anyone's help." This angers both Orton and Barrett, both saying that they didn't ask for help in their matches... and now Orton, Barrett and Morrison get into each other's faces!

Sensing tempers could be flaring, Edge tries to diffuse the situation, but they're cut off with a booming shout of "I'VE MADE UP MY MIND!" from Mark Henry. The three men instantly stop bickering and give Mark Henry their undivided attention, as he stares them all up and down. "I don't give a damn about legacy, I don't give a damn about fights and I don't give a damn about promises, boy!" Henry says that they all have a deathwish wanting to step into the ring with him with the title on the line; especially after what he did to Sheamus at Hell in a Cell - "No one's even heard a peep outta his Irish ass since I damn near killed him!"

Henry carries on by saying that all he wants to do is eliminate every possible threat to HIS World Heavyweight Championship, and on the Raw Supershow, he's going to take out three at once - because "I want all yo' asses!" Everyone is a little confused but Teddy Long chirps up again "Well Mark, playa, if that's what you want, then it will be. In ten days on the Raw Supershow, Mark Henry will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton... Wade Barrett... AND John Morrison... in a FATAL 4 WAY MATCH! Ya feel me?" Henry's music then plays and the FOUR men who'll be challenging for the World Title each stare each other down as Smackdown ends.



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3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011
Miami, Florida

CURRENT MATCH CARD


WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs Kofi Kingston OR The Miz

World Heavyweight Championship:
Fatal 4 Way

Mark Henry © vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton

United States Championship:
Dolph Ziggler © vs Drew McIntyre


Smackdown Showcase:
Cody Rhodes, ???, ??? vs Sin Cara, ???, ???

Tag Team Match:
The Divas of Doom vs Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly


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THE 25th ANNUAL SURVIVOR SERIES
20 NOVEMBER 2011
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


CURRENT MATCH CARD

TRADITIONAL 5-ON-5 SURVIVOR SERIES ELIMINATION MATCH
TEAM CHRISTIAN
(Christian, Tyson Kidd, ???, ???, ???)
VS
TEAM BRYAN
(Daniel Bryan, William Regal, ???, ???, ???)


Grudge Match:
CM Punk vs Kevin Nash


I know this isn't the best show, as I've not really got used to writing in recaps. The next Raw and Smackdown shows will be written in a similar vein as this show.

Couple of thank yous to go out. I've kinda done my recaps in the same format as Wolf Beast so I hope he doesn't mind and thanks to him. Another big thanks to 1WhoKnocks for the Survivor Series poster as well (Y)
 
#143 ·
Despite your very hurtful insults, and after my eyes stopped bleeding, I managed to pluck up the strength to actually leave some feedback.

A very chaotic opening contest to kick the show off, which would have done extremely well in getting the crowd fired up for the rest of the night. The two extremely different styles between Cara and Regal was interesting to read, but I think you done well with making it work. The transition between DiBiase hitting Sin Cara with the cane, twice, then going after Regal , as the time it took to hit Cara twice would have given Regal enough time to get out there or prepare for DiBiase coming in the ring. Rhodes abandoning DiBiase was interesting, and during the match Rhodes was barking orders at him, so I’m curious if this will have repercussions next week between these two. Anyway, solid opening contest.

Before I talk about this interview, Edge isn’t someone I could probably imagine in an authority role, and with his previous injuries, it’s not like he can take bumps which takes that aspect away from it. I’m willing to give it time to let me come around to it though, as it’s a different appointment from what we usually see. As for the interview, it was pretty good, Henry was written well with his intimidation factor coming into play.

The second match would have been a complete 180 from the first match, what with Khali being slow as hell in the ring. A good win for Morrison though, winning against someone as huge as Khali is always going to be impactful, even if he isn’t that great. Somewhat of a generic exchange by Long and Edge, but the six man tag for the Raw SuperShow should add to that card nicely, I think. I’m going to overlook the “pretty god at this”, because I’m a nice guy, unlike you. I’ll admit I laughed a tiny bit at Christian and the ass comment, I’m ashamed to admit. I’m a tad disappointed that Kidd was replaced by Christian against Orton, as a good showing against him would have done Kidd a world of good. Christian and Orton is a huge match though, I just hope Kidd gets a big opponent as well.

Solid enough tag team match, that does well in showcasing the teams you have on offer. Fighting for Freedom coming down to make the save backs that up, and I’m really liking the FFF for some reason. I’ll admit, I’m a little disappointed it was Barretta that Kidd got instead of Orton. It was an extremely easy win for Kidd though, which does well to make him look good, even if it is against Trent. Simple little segment here, and it does make sense that Bryan would go after Regal for his team.

Two former Nexus members going at it gave this match an interesting dynamic, and it was written well with both men looking alright. I expected Jinder to get involved which allows Barrett to get a solid enough victory, whilst keeping Gabriel strong. I seem to vaguely remember you telling me about the storyline you had in mind for Eve and Kelly, Eve’s first little batch of dialogue seemed almost “know it all”ish. Anyway, Raw gets another match, that should be okay by Divas standards.

I thought this was a well written main event, with Christian going after the shoulder, that if I remember correctly was injured a few years ago in 2005ish. Bryan forcing Christian back into the ring was a good way to continue to hype their SS match, as well as him basically being the reason why Orton was able to hit the RKO. The final promo of the night , Orton going back and referring to his record as youngest world champion was good, as well as saying that being champion is basically in his blood. I thought the final bit of dialogue could have been worded a bit better though. Barrett making note of his bare knuckle fighting background was good, as was the Intercontinental Champion line. Morrison was extremely bland, but I guess that’s just the way he is, but the piece where he mentioned how he was the only person that won without help was smart. Henry wanting to face them all was very interesting, puts him over well as a bad ass champion, and a huge World Title match made for the Raw SS.

I thought this was a by the numbers show, in the sense that everything was progressed well enough, but it didn't have that moment that stands out.
 
#144 ·

Monday Night Raw Preview
17th October 2011​

WWE Championship #1 Contender's Tournament Final:
The Miz vs Kofi Kingston

WWE Tag Team Championships:
Handicap Match:
Vladimir Kozlov © vs Curt Hawkins & Primo

United States Champion Dolph Ziggler & R-Truth vs Drew McIntyre & Alex Riley

Zack Ryder vs Jack Swagger

Eve Torres vs Natalya

WWE Champion John Cena & Brodus Clay will be in action!​

Show will be posted on Sunday or Monday (Y)


C3K sux
 
#145 · (Edited)

Monday Night Raw
17th October 2011​

*MY TIME IS NOW*​

Following the recap video of last week's show, opening titles and pyrotechnics, it is the WWE Champion JOHN CENA that kicks things off on Raw, and he's dressed to compete in non-title action. Cena gets his usual split reaction, but he salutes to the fans before sprinting into the ring.

*TYRANNOSAURUS*​
There's not much of a reaction for the seldom seen TYLER REKS who marches down to the ring and the commentators play up how much of an opportunity this is for him against the WWE Champion. Cena nods his head to show his opponent the correct amount of respect.

Match One:
Non-Title Match:
WWE Champion John Cena vs Tyler Reks


Reks makes a decent account of himself at first; commanding over Cena with some powerful strikes and an impactful Big Boot to the face as Cena tries for a Running Shoulder Block. Cena counters a suplex attempt into a Fisherman Suplex of his own, before he calls upon the Cenation who give him the power to begin to execute his finishing sequence. Two Running Shoulder Blocks are followed up by the Spin Out Powerbomb. Cena raises his arm into the air to another mixed reaction before he hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Upon waiting for Reks to get back to his feet, Cena is able to plant him with the ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT! Not being pleased enough, Cena turns Reks over and locks in the STF! After a few seconds Reks decides he's had enough and taps out!

Winner: John Cena (5.35)

Cena gets to his feet and he's handed the WWE Championship, but his music isn't playing but the fans let out a massive pop because THE ROCK is on the Titantron! Cena hasn't realized and 'The Great One' wears a big grin on his face, as he appears 'LIVE VIA SATELLITE'

The Rock: Hey, Cena! Up here jabroni.

There's a roar from the crowd as Cena looks up to the tron and doesn't look pleased with the way he was addressed.

The Rock: Cena, The Rock has heard- Oh wait... wait one second.

Rock holds his hand up to the camera and then faces to his right.

The Rock: FINALLY... THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO MONDAY... NIGHT... RAW!

The fans join in with Rocky as he spouts off one of his most famous lines, and Cena is already losing his patience in the ring.

The Rock: Cena, The Rock has head you runnin' your mouth the past couple of weeks on Raw; you've been saying that The Rock doesn't deserve to face you for the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania.

There's a lot of heat in the arena for that.

The Rock: Two weeks ago, you said that the people deserve to see The Rock challenge for the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania; and you're right. The Rock is The People's Champion, and the people deserve to see The People's Champion WHOOP YOUR CANDY ASS ALL OVER MIAMI!

As if it a natural gift, The Rock has the crowd in the palm of his hand, and he continues as he pumps himself up.

The Rock: No no no no no naaaw! The Rock isn't going to just whoop your candy ass all over Miami, John Cena - No no no! The Rock is going to whoop your candy ass all over Miami and become the new WWE Champion!

Rock flares his nostrils out and Cena is almost staring a hole through the Tron, but the fans are loving it.

The Rock: So Cena, if for some reason you don't think The Rock is being serious... how about I come to Raw next week and I show you in person just how serious I am?

Cena is now smirking in the ring, as the fans in the arena are popping out of their lungs for this.

The Rock: So let's just clear this up. Next week, on the Raw SUPERSHOW, in Miami, the same city that will witness me whoopin' your candy ass at Wrestlemania and becoming the new WWE Champion, The Rock will be waiting for you, John Cena, right in the middle of that ring! And maybe, just maybe, you can tell The Rock why he shouldn't get a title shot at Wrestlemania.

There's almost a laugh from John Cena in the ring, as he looks down at the mat.

The Rock: IF YA SMELLALALALALALALAAAAAWWW... WHAT THE ROCK... IS COOKIN'!

*ELECTRIFYING*​

The Rock looks like the picture of intensity as he removes his shades and raises DAT EYEBROW and Cena exits the ring and walks up the ramp as Raw heads off to the first commercial.

*Commercial Break*​

We return to see the door leading to the parking lot, and JOHN CENA suddenly bursts into the shot past the camera with his bags and the WWE Championship in hand, barging through the doors, with MATT STRIKER following him closely.

Matt Striker: John! John! Can we get your thoughts on what we just learned? The Rock will be here next week-

Cena quickly turns around and he is almost shaking as he glares at Striker.

John Cena: Not... now.

The WWE Champion clearly isn't in a good mood before he turns back around and walks over to his car and unlocks it; getting in and making a swift exit. Striker turns back to the camera with an unsure look on his face.

Matt Striker: Well... it seems that the WWE Champion, John Cena, has headed home early; we just learned before the commercial break that The Rock will be in attendance next week on the Raw Supershow - and by the looks of it someone else is arriving right now!

Striker actually has to move out of the way as a limousine almost runs him over and he walks over to the rear door and opens it to see who is inside. Striker instantly puts on a very big grin as the Raw General Manager JOHN LAURINAITIS steps out of the limo, followed by THE MIZ, R-TRUTH and then BRODUS CLAY. There's a lot of heat for the Laurinaitis Administration as Johnny looks a little concerned when he spots Striker.

John Laurinaitis: Matt, why are you out here in the parking lot? Has something happened?

Matt Striker: First of all, Mr Laurinaitis welcome to Monday Night Raw, I hope that you had a good journey. I'm out here because John Cena has just left the arena, and The Rock has announced that he'll be at the Raw Supershow next week.

John Laurinaitis: Cena left early? Well I don't see that as an action befitting of the WWE Champion... but we don't have to worry about that for much longer because next week The Miz will become the new WWE Champion when he beats John Cena.

Miz pulls a smug face behind Laurinaitis.

Matt Striker: Sir, if you don't mind me asking... what are your thoughts of what happened during and after the main event between The Miz and Xavier Woods? There was a lot of controversy as the COO of the WWE Triple H as well as yourself got physically involved-

John Laurinaitis: What I did to Xavier Woods was in self defence, Matt! That little punk was about to attack me! As for Triple H, his actions against both Brodus Clay and R-Truth are not becoming of the Chief Operating Officer of a multinational company, and I will be submitting a complaint to the WWE Board of Directors and I assume that they will take appropriate action against Mr Helmsley.

The fans aren't happy to hear Laurinaitis completely denying his involvements last week.

John Laurinaitis: I can assure you that tonight we will not get a repeat of last week, because I have been informed that Triple H is not here tonight. So The Laurinaitis Administration can focus on each of our matches tonight, but most importantly the main event; where The Miz will destroy Kofi Kingston and become the number one contender to the WWE Championship, just like he did to Xavier Woods last week. Enjoy the show, Matt.

The Administration then leave the parking lot, each of the Superstars glaring at the camera as they walk past it, and Striker puffs a sigh of relief as he no longer has to put on his act.

*GET ON YOUR KNEES*​

As we return back to the arena, there's a decent amount of heat as JACK SWAGGER confidently walks out onto the stage and he does his push ups and then strides down to the ring ahead of this crunch match.

*OH RADIO*​

The fans ERUPT in the arena for ZACK RYDER, and he has a much more serious aura about him tonight as he looks to finally end this rivalry with Swagger. Swagger sarcastically applauds as Ryder walks down the ramp, and which angers the Long Island native, and he sprints into the ring and takes Swagger by surprise!

Match Two:
Zack Ryder vs Jack Swagger


This thing has been brewing for weeks and as per orders of the GM it finally comes to a head tonight. Ryder is able to take charge in the early goings after kickstarting the match off quickly. The action spills to the outside, and there are several spots where the two rivals are literally throwing each other around the ringside area. Swagger is able to take control though as he counters a clothesline attempt from Ryder to deliver a Belly-to-Belly Suplex on the hard floor! The former World Heavyweight Champion stays on top of Ryder with some more throws inside the ring, being denied the three count he craves by a persistant Ryder. Swagger tries for his Ankle Lock but Ryder is able to roll out of it and send Swagger crashing into the turnbuckles as Raw heads to a break.

*Commercial Break*

Getting back into the action, Ryder is caught in a Bearhug as Swagger was able to counter Ryder's Rough Ryder attempt with a Spinebuster during the break and he focuses his attack back to the lower back of Ryder. Ryder though, is able to fight out with several hard shots to the head and he shoots Swagger into the ropes and sends him crashing back onto his face with a Flapjack! Ryder goes for the cover but Swagger is able to kick out and he scrambles back to the corner, but he doesn't realize he's in prime position for the Broski Boot which Ryder hits! Swagger uses the corner to get back up, but he removes the protective pad from the turnbuckle, but luckily the referee is alert to what Swagger is up to and rushes to put it back on. Swagger stumbles forwards and Ryder tries for the ROUGH RYDER again - but Swagger ducks it and LOW BLOWS RYDER BEHIND THE REFEREE'S BACK! The fans are fuming, and Swagger lifts Ryder off of the mat and plants him with the GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB! The referee turns around just in time to count the three count!

Winner: Jack Swagger (11.30)

*GET ON YOUR KNEES*

The crowd isn't at all pleased to see one of their favourites screwed out of the win, and Cole tries to defend Swagger's actions whilst King notes that Zack Ryder isn't going to accept this as the end of this rivalry.

We head backstage again to see XAVIER WOODS playing the upcoming WWE 12 video game, and we can see on the screen that Woods has created himself on the game, and he's currently destroying The Miz. KOFI KINGSTON then walks into the shot behind Woods and grins before placing his hand on Woods' shoulder, and Woods pauses the game and upon seeing Kofi he jumps out of his chair and the two men who were saved by Triple H last week shake hands.

Xavier Woods: Heyyyyyy, Kofi! How you doin', man? Tonight is going to be a GOOD night, my friend! Man, I can't believe that I'm standing here with the NEXT WWE Champion!

Kofi Kingston: Thanks man, I hope you're right.

Xavier Woods: Of course I'm right! Yeah, I was screwed last week by The Miz and John Laurinaitis, but all I managed to do was soften Miz up for you tonight, man! Did you see how close I was to beating him? Of course you don't need him softened up though! Haha!

Kofi Kingston: That is actually what I came to talk to you about, actually. Even though you were unlucky not to beat The Miz last week, we were both very lucky that Triple H had our backs after the match, otherwise we coulda been in for an even worse beatin' than we got. Triple H isn't here tonight, so I just came here to tell you to make sure you watch your back tonight.

Woods smiles and he puts his hand on Kofi's shoulder.

Xavier Woods: You shouldn't be worried about me, Kofi! You need to be focused on your match tonight! I grew up on the streets, man, I used to get worse beatings than that every day, I can take anything the Laurinaitis Administration can throw at me. You're the priority tonight, Kof'... so you know what? I'm gonna be out there in your corner tonight!

There's a good pop from the fans for that and Kofi gives one of his trademark smiles.

Xavier Woods: It'd be an honour, man! I know I got screwed last week so I'm gonna make sure that the same thing doesn't happen to you! That cool?

Kofi Kingston: I couldn't think of anything better. Is it alright that I quickly talk over some strategy-

Woods glances to the right and his eyes widen.

Xavier Woods: Woah! Is that the time?! Kofi, look, I'm really sorry man, I've gotta be somewhere; I'll see you out there later on.

Woods quickly grabs his Uncle Sam hat which was on the back of his chair and runs out of the shot, leaving Kofi Kingston looking very, very confused as we fade away.

*Commercial Break*​

*Video Package*

We come straight into a shot of a busy gym, and the camera focuses its attention on one man, which we can quickly identify as one half of the former WWE Tag Team Champions Michael McGillicutty; who is very aggressively lifting weights. McGillicutty looks extremely tired, as if he's been in the gym for several hours. Mike drops his weights on the floors and roars out loud enough for the whole gym to hear him. His tag team partner, David Otunga, then walks into the shot next to him, having clearly just arrived, but he's in casual clothes and clearly not here for a gym session.

David Otunga:
Mike! How's it goin'? Man, you look like you need to have a break! How long you been here, three, four hours?

Michael McGillicutty:
Five.

David Otunga:
That isn't good for you-

Michael McGillicutty:
No, I'll tell you what isn't good for me. What isn't good for me is spending a WEEK in Las Vegas, using the worst facilities in the worst gyms and staying out until five o'clock in the morning! That's what isn't good for me, David.

Otunga is taken aback, and he removes his sunglasses.

David Otunga:
Look man, you told me yourself that you had fun with AW. Yeah, we mighta partied a bit too hard-

???:
There is no such thing as partying too hard, Dave. No such thing.

The former tag champs turn around to see that AW has now arrived in the gym, and he's accompanied by his Head of Security, Mark Magnus. Otunga's eyes light up like his idol has just walked into the room, but McGillicutty remains straight faced.

David Otunga:
A-Dub! Hey man, you know I didn't mean it like that, it is just Mike here isn't that used to living the lifestyle we enjoy so much.

AW:
Gentlemen, I'm a not just a business man, I am a busy man. For men like me, time is money. I didn't get my own nightclub empire by wasting time, so I'm going to cut to the chase.

AW looks at both wrestlers and smiles.

AW:
I like you guys, and we had a lot of fun last week in Vegas. I think that we should enter into a business agreement that will benefit all parties. Ever since I was a kid, I've loved professional wrestling and I would have done anything to be a wrestler, or to even be on Raw. So how about this? You let me manage you; I can hook you up with all of my connections and even act as an agent for you and take you right back to those WWE Tag Team Championships... and I get to be on Monday Night Raw every week and live my dream. Win win, right? What do you say?

All four men look at each other, but it is obvious that Magnus really couldn't care less. AW looks optimistically at Mike and Dave. Otunga is about to shake AW's hand, but McGillicutty is still stone face and he knocks Otunga's hand away.

Michael McGillicutty:
We'll think about it.

David Otunga:
What do you mean "We'll think about it"? We've had NO luck on Raw since Night of Champions and I don't see anything changing that... apart from AW. We've got nothing to lose here, Mike. And do you really want to deny AW his dream? C'mon man, that's cold.

Otunga's words seem to ring through to Mike, as he slowly nods his head and holds his hand out to AW who graciously accepts it.

AW:
You've made a good decision today, gentlemen. I've got to go and as the manager of this fine establishment if he's interested in selling, because this place is perfect for the next All World Promotions entertainment facility. I'll be in touch.

AW then clicks his fingers and turns to leave, and Magnus stares a hole through the back of his boss' head before begrudgingly holding the door open for him. Otunga turns to McGillicutty with a very pleased expression, but McGillicutty remains hard faced.

Michael McGillicutty:
You better be right about this.

McGllicutty then turns and leaves through the same door AW did, as Otunga holds his hands up in the air with a grin.

*End Video Package*​

*IN THE MIDDLE OF IT NOW*​

There's not much of a reaction in the arena as the men about to challenge for the WWE Tag Team Championships CURT HAWKINS and PRIMO walk out onto the stage and exuberantly walk down to the ring, and motion around their waists that they are after the titles.

*LA VITTORIA E MIA*​

It is quite a loud pop in the arena as the WWE Tag Team Champions The Odd Couple walk out onto the stage. VLADIMIR KOZLOV is dressed to compete but SANTINO MARELLA is still wearing a neck brace. We are reminded that Kozlov will be defending the championships alone under Handicap rules, but Marella has a microphone as the champions wait on the stage.

Santino Marella: Ciao, everybody!

There's a nice pop for that little greeting.

Santino Marella: As you all will have previously been informed, my partner here, Vladimir Kozlov, was told by the Raw General Manager John... Laurinaitis-

Santino is cut off by boos, and he makes sure he says the GM's name correctly this time after clearly learning his lesson at Hell in a Cell.

Santino Marella: We were told that Vladimir would be defending our WWE Tag Team Championships against Primo and Zack Hawkins in a Handicap Match.

There's a couple of laughs, and Hawkins kicks the bottom rope and shouts "GET ON WITH IT!"

Santino Marella: But we have received a phones call earlier on today, from the coo of the WWE, Triple de Aitch, and he said that we were allowed to choose a replacement partner. So...

*LIVING IN AMERICA*​

There's a pretty big pop for the man who made his debut last week, XAVIER WOODS, and once again clad in Uncle Sam gear, he shakes hands with both Santino and Kozlov before the three men make their way to the ring; Hawkins and Primo furious in the ring. The commentators put two and two together and realize this is why Woods rushed off whilst he was speaking to Kofi Kingston.

Match Three:
WWE Tag Team Championship Match:

Vladimir Kozlov © & Xavier Woods w/ Santino Marella © vs Curt Hawkins & Primo

In a match full of Cole complaining about Woods being involved and King making jokes about Apollo Creed and Ivan Drago becoming a tag team, the challengers wear down Kozlov in the opening few minutes, with the big Russian being able to hit a couple of his power moves but ultimately being cut from getting the tag to Woods. Using their ever-growing familiarity with each other, Hawkins and Primo get a couple of close near falls and almost win the titles! Hawkins has Kozlov set up for his Heatseeking Elbow, but Kozlov rolls out of the way and gets the tag to Xavier Woods! Primo charges out from his corner, but Woods rolls under his clothesline attempt and springs back up to nail Hawkins with a clothesline of his own! Primo is then hit with a Creed-DT, and Woods brings Hawkins back up and connects with LOST IN THE WOODS to pick up the win - his first on Raw, and he's helped retain the tag team titles!

Winners: Vladimir Kozlov & Xavier Woods (7.58)
The Odd Couple retain the WWE Tag Team Championships

*LIVING IN AMERICA*

Santino is handed the titles and heads into the ring to meet Kozlov and Woods, who share a hug after the bell was rung. Hawkins and Primo both roll out of the ring after feeling the wrath of Xavier Woods. Woods stands in the middle of both of the WWE Tag Team Champions and raises their arms into the air to a good pop from the fans. Woods then leaves the ring and allows The Odd Couple to have their moment in the ring and he starts walking up the ramp...

*RIP IT UP*​

All of the celebrations grind to a halt and the Tag Team Champions scramble out of the ring as BRODUS CLAY marches out onto the stage, accompanied by JOHN LAURINAITIS. Woods stands firm on the ramp as the Raw GM gets right in his face and says "I'll deal with you later" before he leads his undefeated monster to the ring. Cole and King inform us that Brodus Clay looks to extend his winning streak after the break!

*Commercial Break*​

After the commercial, BRODUS CLAY and the Raw General Manager JOHN LAURINAITIS are waiting in the ring for whoever Clay's opponent could be.

*GOLD-LUST*​

There's a ROAR from the fans and GOLDUST walks out onto the stage! The announcers play up that we've not seen Goldust for almost a year. In the ring, neither Laurinaitis or Clay know what to think, as Goldie removes his wig and plays to the fans.

Match Four:
Brodus Clay w/ John Laurinaitis vs Goldust

The undefeated Clay is clearly unsettled as he's across the ring from 'The Bizarre One', and Goldust starts the match off with a stiff uppercut to take control! Goldust uses his experience advantage to use Clay's power and weight against him, getting some luck with a couple of dropkicks to the knees of the big man. After trying to set Clay up for the Shattered Dreams, Goldust takes just a little too long showboating and is flattened with a clothesline from the monster. From this point on, Goldust doesn't get much of a chance to get back into the match as Clay's powerful Exploader Suplexes do a number on Goldust's back. After crushing Goldie against the turnbuckle, Clay lifts him up and finishes him off with the devastating SPINNING SIT DOWN POWERBOMB to extend his unbeaten run!

Winner: Brodus Clay (5.41)

*RIP IT UP*

Laurinaitis gets into the ring as Goldust sits in the corner holding the back of his head. The Raw General Manager doesn't look in the best mood, most likely due to Xavier Woods' actions earlier tonight.

We cut backstage now, and ALBERTO DEL RIO is standing in front of the camera, and he receives some pretty big heat from the crowd, most likely due to his actions the past two weeks against his now former friend Ricardo Rodriguez.


Alberto Del Rio: My name is Alberto Del Rio... but ju already know dat.

The cocky intro gets it's usual reaction.

Alberto Del Rio: Dey say dat a man's career in de WWE comes in many chapters. Last week, was de end of one of de chapters in de career of 'The Great' Alberto Del Rio. Last week was also de end of dat fat, useless, miserable perro Ricardo Rodriguez.

The former WWE Champ's face screws up as he says the name of his former ring announcer.

Alberto Del Rio: Ricardo Rodriguez will no longer get through life under de shadow of 'The Great' Alberto Del Rio, because Ricardo Rodriguez is gone... forever.

More heat.

Alberto Del Rio: But as de expression says; "Life goes on." And it will. Ricardo Rodriguez's name will mean nothing in de history of de WWE, he will be nothing more dan an afterthought in the career of 'The Great'... Alberto Del Rio.

ADR smiles to himself as he refers to himself once again as 'The Great'.

Alberto Del Rio: Now dat Ricardo Rodriguez is no longer holding my career back, I can once again become de WWE Champion because it is my destiny. Ju see, being a champion is in my blood, it comes naturally to me. If there are any of ju that don't believe what I am saying, let me show you next week on de Raw Supershow, because 'The Great' Alberto Del Rio will be back in de ring competing, and winning. Ju will all see why I am de rightful WWE Champion. Ju will see what makes me... Great.

Del Rio has a smirk on his face and he stares dead into the camera.

Alberto Del Rio: Viva Del Rio.

*Commercial Break*​

*SHE LOOKS GOOD TO ME*​

There's a decent pop for EVE TORRES who bounces out onto the stage with KELLY KELLY in tow. The announcers talk up how Eve has been winning her matches recently, as there have been occasions where Kelly has helped her with her matches and we found out on Smackdown last Friday that Eve doesn't know about it.

*GLAMAZON*​

It is a mixed reaction that greets the music of the Divas Champion BETH PHOENIX as she is lead out by her partner NATALYA who is set to face Eve in a rematch of last week. The match between these four for the Raw Supershow next week is hyped up.

Match Five:
Eve Torres w/ Kelly Kelly vs Natalya w/ Divas Champion Beth Phoenix

Natlya is the aggressor in the opening exchanges as she is looking to avenge her loss a fortnight ago, using her power advantage well to force Eve back on several attempts. Natalya hits an impressive Running Powerslam which almost gets her the victory, but she goes for the move again and Eve is able to roll off the back of her and almost get a three count. Trying to pysch Eve out, Phoenix grabs Kelly Kelly by the hair at ringside and Eve exits the ring followed by Natalya... and a brawl between the four women ensues, and the referee calls for the bell!

Winner: No Contest (4.55)

Despite the match ending the four Divas keep going at it, with Eve and Phoenix going at it on one side of the ring and Natalya and Kelly on the other. Kelly though suddenly shows a streak of aggression and sends Natalya flying into the ring post, and she makes a bee line to Eve and Beth Phoenix! Kelly grabs the Divas Champion by the hair and then pulls her away from Eve; grabbing her friends hand and leading her up the ramp. When they are on the ramp, Kelly grabs Eve in for a tight hug and looks back at Beth Phoenix and the Divas Champion is quite confused.

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THE 3-HOUR MONDAY NIGHT RAW SUPERSHOW

24TH OCTOBER 2011

MIAMI, FLORIDA


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*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*​

There's a mixed reaction for the United States Champion DOLPH ZIGGLER as he walks out onto the stage with a huge frown on his face, along with his manager VICKIE GUERRERO who has an equally pissed off look on her face. (Though she looks like a slapped arse anyway). The duo get into the ring, and Ziggler grabs a microphone as he climbs the steps. There's no messing about with Vickie's "EXCUSE ME"s tonight as Ziggler clearly means business.

Dolph Ziggler: I'm about to compete in a tag team match, and on the other team is the man that I am being forced to defend my United States Championship against next week on the Raw Supershow... Drew McIntyre.

There's a good pop for the Scotsman.

Dolph Ziggler: Bear in mind that this is a man who I beat just a matter of weeks ago at Hell in a Cell when I was at a total disadvantage anyway! I didn't know he was going to try and screw me and Vickie Guerrero at Hell in a Cell, but I proved just how great a champion I am when I beat him anyway.

Ziggler is almost expressionless as he just talks his mind.

Dolph Ziggler: Granted... Granted I told Drew that if he impressed me, I'd let him have another shot at my United States Championship, that was MY decision to make NOT Triple H's. I don't care that he's the COO, he does not get to decide when I put my title on the line, I do!

The fans boo the slandering of the COO.

Dolph Ziggler: Let's quickly analyse Drew McIntyre's attempts to impress Dolph Ziggler, shall we? He beat JTG - a man who just for the record Vickie Guerrero and I would not even give the time of day to, let alone help - and then last week he abducted Vickie Guerrero, cost me my match against the WWE Champion and to top it all off he cheapshotted me after the match! I wanted someone to tell me why those actions deem Drew McIntyre a shot at the best United States Champion in history?!

Ziggler then points to his head.

Dolph Ziggler: But then it dawned on me, it didn't take long actually. I then remembered that Triple H is connected to a certain someone in the higher-ups, and that certain someone is a very big Drew McIntyre fan... some might even go as far to say that Drew McIntyre is 'The Chosen One'.

There's another mixed reaction in the arena as some fans are cheering Ziggler now for his actions.

Dolph Ziggler: SHUT UP! I'M TALKING!

And now they're booing him again.

Dolph Ziggler: I realized that Drew McIntyre only got his shot at me because of his connections. SO I've decided, I'll play ball next week and allow Drew McIntyre to face me for the United States Championship so I can prove that the trust and hopes of Triple H and the rest of his family lay in the wrong man. I'll expose Drew McIntyre for the corporate puppet that he is when once again he's unable to get the job done against Dolph Ziggler.

Ziggler tosses the microphone behind him and it lands with a clunk as the fans are unsure of how to react as Ziggler's music kicks back up again and we head out to another commercial.

*Commercial Break*​

We come back to Raw as ALEX RILEY is making his entrance to a good reaction and R-TRUTH is now standing in the ring with Dolph Ziggler, and the Laurinaitis Administration member is trying to converse with the US Champ but Ziggler is ignoring him.

*BROKEN DREAMS*​

DREW MCINTYRE comes out to a cheer louder than Riley's, and 'The Chosen One' walks down to the ring and meets Riley at the base of the ramp. The former rivals have a nervy handshake before they enter the ring.

Match Six:
United States Champion Dolph Ziggler & R-Truth w/ Vickie Guerrero vs Drew McIntyre & Alex Riley

It appears that Ziggler and McIntyre are going to be the ones that start the match, but Ziggler quickly slaps R-Truth in the arm as soon as the bell rings to heat. It becomes clearer and clearer as the match goes on that Ziggler is trying to avoid McIntyre; which leads to Alex Riley being the man that absorbs most of the punishment because R-Truth is able to catch him out with a Lie Detector as soon as he's tagged in and the heel team are able to dominate him for several minutes with attacks targeted at the head and neck. Ziggler tries to hit a Superkick on Riley, but 'The Varsity Villian' ducks it and scores with a Dropkick to Ziggler, and tags McIntyre in for the hot tag. McIntyre isn't able to catch Ziggler, who slides under the bottom rope, but R-Truth is the victim of a vicious Spinebuster. McIntyre goes to set R-Truth up for the Future Shock, but Ziggler slides back in and nails him with the ZIG ZAG from behind! Everyone then realizes that Ziggler was actually the legal man and he scores the pin over his challenger next week!

Winners: Dolph Ziggler & R-Truth (8.22)

*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*

There's a negative reaction for Ziggler, who has undeniably made a statement for everyone tonight, and the commentators, Cole in particular, notes that he is looking good going into his title match next week. Ziggler stands over the downed body of McIntyre with the United States title high up in the air and Vickie Guerrero cackling next to him.

*Video Package*

The video package starts off with shots of various former WWE Superstars and Legends; Shawn Michaels, Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes and The Rock, all walking down to the ring.

Narrator:
For twenty-five years, the Superstars and Divas of the WWE have all come together on one night.

Mick Foley, Trish Stratus, Bret Hart and Jerry Lawler.

Narrator:
The one night where all that remains is nothing but the human body's one natural instinct...

A shot of CM Punk sitting on the stage during the 'Pipebomb' promo; Randy Orton looks intensely into the crowd.

Narrator:
Survival.

After that word, the chorus of 'You're Going Down' by Sick Puppies kicks in, and the shots of the Superstars begin to speed up.

"IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, AND THE TABLE'S TURN AROUND"

Kevin Nash delivers a Jack Knife to Punk; Mark Henry charges Sheamus through the cell door at Hell in a Cell; Brodus Clay suxplexes Rey Mysterio into the chair wedged into the corner.

"'CAUSE ONE OF US IS GOING, ONE OF US IS GOIN' DOWN!"

Randy Orton drops Wade Barrett with an RKO; The Awesome Truth hit the Little Jimmy Finale on John Cena; Christian screams in pain as he is trapped in the LeBell Lock.

"I'M NOT RUNNIN', IT'S A LITTLE DIFFERENT NOW"

Kelly Kelly sobs at Night of Champions after losing the Divas Title; Jack Swagger hits Zack Ryder with a Gutwrench Powerbomb; Kofi Kingston sets off his pyro in his entrance.

"'CAUSE ONE OF US IS GOING, ONE OF US IS GOIN' DOWN!"

John Cena sends Alberto Del Rio through a table inside the Hell in a Cell, and is then shown raising the WWE Championship into the air.

"YEAH, YOU'RE THE ONE THAT'S GOIN' DOWN!"

The music starts to fade out following that line, as a shot of Triple H and John Laurinaitis standing face-to-face is shown and the video package fades out.

*End Video Package*



THE 25TH ANNUAL
SURVIVOR SERIES

NOVEMBER 20TH 2011

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


*I CAME TO PLAY*​

R-TRUTH is still in the ring following the video package, and JOHN LAURINAITIS and BRODUS CLAY make way for THE MIZ as he struts out onto the stage in his long trenchcoat. The Laurinaitis Administration in their whole (bar Kevin Nash) get a very loud negative reception as they walk down to the ring with Miz leading the way as we're informed that he will be facing Kofi Kingston after the break and the winner will become the #1 Contender to the WWE Championship!

*Commercial Break*​

*SOS*​

To a what is the loudest pop of the night so far, KOFI KINGSTON and XAVIER WOODS burst out onto the stage, and Woods joins in with Kingston for the Boom Claps and even massages Kofi's shoulders as they walk down to the ring. Kingston has a very focused look on his face as he eyes up the men waiting in the ring.

Main Event:
WWE Championship #1 Contender's Tournament Final:

The Miz w/ The Laurinaitis Administration vs Kofi Kingston w/ Xavier Woods

In the opening few minutes, despite the number of bodies on the outside of the ring, we actually get a standard wrestling match. The focus of Kofi Kingston seems to take Miz by surprise at first, as the Ghanaian is able to build some solid striking offence with chops and a Diving Cross Body. Miz is able to counter the SOS and drop Kofi with a Neckbreaker and 'The Awesome One' continues to build momentum from that moment onwards, his Snapmare Driver almost getting a three count, with John Laurinaitis being adamant in his claims that it was three, even getting onto the ring apron and threatening to fire the referee, which gives R-Truth the opportunity to slide into the ring and hit Kofi with the Little Jimmy! Xavier Woods then runs into the ring and slings Truth over the top rope right at the feet of Brodus Clay, before running the ropes and leaping over the top... but he's caught by Clay... and rammed into the steel ring post! Woods is folded up like an accordion on the floor, and Laurinaitis finally leaves the ring apron as Miz makes a cover on Kofi Kingston, but Kofi kicks out at 2!

Kofi shows some guts by kicking out of R-Truth's finisher, and Miz lays into him with a series of rights whilst he's down on the mat. The former WWE Champion attempts to go for the Skull Crushing Finale, but Kofi counters it... right into TROUBLE IN PARADISE!!! The fans are going crazy, that is until Miz rolls underneath the bottom rope! Both Clay and Truth swarm around Miz to bring him up... and Kofi climbs onto the top rope.. and hits a Boom Drop onto the Laurinaitis Administration; wiping them all out! Kingston grabs Miz and rolls him back into the ring and is just unsuccessful with his pin attempt. Kingston then stands in the corner and begins to clap to motion for the Trouble in Paradise again, and John Laurinaitis climbs up onto the apron next to Kofi. Kingston catches him out of the corner of his eye and grabs Johnny by the tie! Laurinaitis tries to repeat his actions of last week and he swings for Kofi, but Kingston ducks it... only to be rolled up from behind by The Miz! One! Two! MIZ HAS THE TIGHTS! THREEE!!!

Winner: The Miz (14.20)
The Miz is the #1 Contender to the WWE Championship

*I CAME TO PLAY*

The arena descends into ungodly heat for The Laurinaitis Administration as both Miz and Kofi pop up after the pin attempt and Miz has the biggest shit-eating grin on his face, and Kofi Kingston gets right in his face and pushes him! The fans cheer loudly as Kingston starts to pound away on Miz! Kofi lets out some steam at Miz's expense, that is until Brodus Clay and R-Truth scramble into the ring and start to pull Kofi away, and it end up 3-on-1 on Kofi Kingston! Laurinaitis slides into the ring and starts directing traffic as The Awesome Truth hold Kofi up in the corner and Brodus Clay prepares to charge in. There's a big cheer from the crowd though as Xavier Woods has started to climb the turnbuckle right behind Clay! Laurinaitis tries to warm him and R-Truth walks forwards and Woods leaps over Clay's head and takes Truth out with a Diving Clothesline!

Woods is up straight away and he flies at The Miz and starts laying into him with some swift punches! Xavier quickly checks on Kofi in the corner, but it results in both of them being squashed into the turnbuckle by Brodus Clay!!! The beat down on now both Kingston and Woods continues, as The Awesome Truth pick Kofi up and put him in position and plant him with the LITTLE JIMMY FINALE to lay him out, and Brodus Clay grabs Woods by the hair and places his head in between his legs. Laurinaitis instructs Brodus to wait... so he can deliver a right hand which slaps the taste out of Woods' mouth! Woods is stunned and Clay then elevates him up and plants him with the SPINNING SIT DOWN POWERBOMB!!!

Raw ends with the Laurinaitis Administration standing tall in the ring over the laid out bodies of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods.


END SHOW​

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3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011
Miami, Florida

CURRENT MATCH CARD


WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs The Miz

World Heavyweight Championship:
Fatal 4 Way

Mark Henry © vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton

United States Championship:
Dolph Ziggler © vs Drew McIntyre


Smackdown Showcase:
Cody Rhodes, ???, ??? vs Sin Cara, ???, ???

Tag Team Match:
The Divas of Doom vs Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly

PLUS;
Alberto Del Rio returns to action

AND;
THE ROCK WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE



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THE 25th ANNUAL SURVIVOR SERIES
20 NOVEMBER 2011
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


CURRENT MATCH CARD

TRADITIONAL 5-ON-5 SURVIVOR SERIES ELIMINATION MATCH
TEAM CHRISTIAN
(Christian, Tyson Kidd, ???, ???, ???)
VS
TEAM BRYAN
(Daniel Bryan, William Regal, ???, ???, ???)


Grudge Match:
CM Punk vs Kevin Nash
 
#146 · (Edited)
WWE Superstars
20th October 2011


Sin Cara def. Heath Slater
The Chickbusters def. The Bella Twins
Drew McIntyre def. Tyler Reks
John Morrison def. Darren Young



Friday Night Smackdown
21st October 2011

Quick Results​

- Wade Barrett opened the show with a promo about how the Winds of Change are blowing and he'll become the World Heavyweight Champion on Monday. John Morrison interrupts Barrett and says that he doesn't want people to write him out and vows that he'll become the World Heavyweight Champion. Edge comes out and informs us that Teddy Long isn't here tonight so he's in charge, and he makes a match for right now between Barrett and Morrison.

- Wade Barrett vs John Morrison ended in a No Contest after Mark Henry came down to the ring and took both men out, but the champion was hit with a surprise RKO from the 4th man in Monday's Fatal 4 Way, Randy Orton.

- Justin Gabriel defeated Jinder Mahal to seemingly end their small feud, as Gabriel was able to take The Great Khali out of the match as well before beating Jinder with the 450 Splash to return to winning ways.

- Christian had an interview backstage where he complained about last week; he wasn't happy that Tyson Kidd was denied his match with Randy Orton, but Edge appears again and says that Kidd can have his match with Orton tonight in the main event.

- Fighting for Freedom defeated The Showtime Players after we were informed by the commentary team that Fighting for Freedom will team with Sin Cara and The Showtime Players with Cody Rhodes in the Smackdown Showcase. The Players attacked FFF after the match, and The Usoswalked out onto the stage and watched instead of helping.

- Cody Rhodes complained to Edge about have to defend the Intercontinental Title against Sin Cara next week on Smackdown, insisting that Sin Cara doesn't deserve another shot until he gets rid of his mask. Edge says that he'll change next week's match into a series of three matches, with the first taking place next week. Edge says in the first match Sin Cara's mask will be on the line, Cody's mask in the second and the third match in the series will be for the Intercontinental Championship. Rhodes has mixed feelings about this.

- Christian defeated William Regal after some pre-match mocking, saying that Regal was a very bad choice by Daniel Bryan for his Survivor Series team. Bryan stopped a post match attack on his teacher.

- Randy Orton defeated Tyson Kidd after another great effort from the young Canadian which didn't go unnoticed by the crowd, but he fell to the RKO in about 15 minutes. After the match, Mark Henry came out and tried to attack Orton, but Morrison and Barrett got revenge for the champion attacking them earlier on. Morrison hit a Flying Chuck Kick on Henry, followed by the Bullhammer Elbow and then an RKO to the champion to leave Henry laying flat out to end the show with his three challengers standing over him and looking at each other.
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3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011
Miami, Florida

CURRENT MATCH CARD


WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs Kofi Kingston OR The Miz

World Heavyweight Championship:
Fatal 4 Way

Mark Henry © vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton

United States Championship:
Dolph Ziggler © vs Drew McIntyre


Smackdown Showcase:
Cody Rhodes & The Showtime Players vs Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom

Tag Team Match:
The Divas of Doom vs Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly

PLUS;
Alberto Del Rio returns to action

AND;
THE ROCK WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE



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THE 25th ANNUAL SURVIVOR SERIES
20 NOVEMBER 2011
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


CURRENT MATCH CARD

TRADITIONAL 5-ON-5 SURVIVOR SERIES ELIMINATION MATCH
TEAM CHRISTIAN
(Christian, Tyson Kidd, ???, ???, ???)
VS
TEAM BRYAN
(Daniel Bryan, William Regal, ???, ???, ???)


Grudge Match:
CM Punk vs Kevin Nash

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Apologies to anyone that wanted to read this show out in more detail, but I finally had my operation on Tuesday, and I'm still in a fuck load of pain in my knee. I wanted to do this show out in full, but I thought it'd be best that I spend my recovery time getting the Supershow done, and I'm currently half way through the first match. Might as well just leave a little predictions contest for the Supershow, which will be posted when it is finished.

3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011
Miami, Florida


WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs The Miz

World Heavyweight Championship:
Fatal 4 Way

Mark Henry © vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton

United States Championship:
Dolph Ziggler © vs Drew McIntyre


Smackdown Showcase:
Cody Rhodes & The Showtime Players vs Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom

Tag Team Match:
The Divas of Doom vs Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly

Alberto Del Rio Return Match
Alberto Del Rio vs Alex Riley

AND;
THE ROCK, CM PUNK AND KEVIN NASH WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE


Predictions:

1) Predict the winners of each match.
2) How many championships will change hands? (Max 3)
3) Which will be the longest match?
4) Which will be the shortest match?
5) Who will take the fall in the World Heavyweight Championship Match?
6) Who will score the winning fall in the Smackdown Showcase Match?
7) Will the confrontation between The Rock and John Cena get physical?

(Y)
 
#147 ·
3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011
Miami, Florida

WWE Championship:

John Cena © vs The Miz
Solid main event, with it being the WrestleMania Main Event of the WM just past. Miz is getting something of a resurgence here, but the story seems to be headed to the 'Once in a lifetime' match ending up being for the title. Cena wins, and I suspect Rock may end up helping him, should the Administration get involved.

World Heavyweight Championship:
Fatal 4 Way

Mark Henry © vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton
No way does Henry drop the belt on anything other than a one on one PPV match to put over a face dethroning the dominant champ on his own.

United States Championship:
Dolph Ziggler © vs Drew McIntyre

McIntyre is in the midst of a resurgence of his own as a face. Him winning the U.S Title on a big episode of Raw should help him along in making a mark as a face.

Smackdown Showcase:
Cody Rhodes & The Showtime Players vs Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom
Usos could end up costing FFF here, but I think Cody gets the pin either way.

Tag Team Match:
The Divas of Doom vs Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly
They're just better.

Alberto Del Rio Return Match
Alberto Del Rio vs Alex Riley
Could do with a big shocker like this. Besides, a ADR return win doesnt really do anything for him, apart from get him back in the hunt for the WWE Title, and I dont think he belongs in that conversation right now. A big win for A-Ri could catapult him instantly.

AND;
THE ROCK, CM PUNK AND KEVIN NASH WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE


Predictions:

1) Predict the winners of each match - Underlined names
2) How many championships will change hands? (Max 3) - ONE
3) Which will be the longest match? - CENA VS MIZ
4) Which will be the shortest match? DIVAS TAG MATCH
5) Who will take the fall in the World Heavyweight Championship Match? MORRISON
6) Who will score the winning fall in the Smackdown Showcase Match? CODY RHODES
7) Will the confrontation between The Rock and John Cena get physical? NO (but a physical encounter at the end of the night is a possibility)
 
#148 ·
3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011
Miami, Florida


WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs The Miz

World Heavyweight Championship:
Fatal 4 Way

Mark Henry © vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton

United States Championship:
Dolph Ziggler © vs Drew McIntyre


Smackdown Showcase:
Cody Rhodes & The Showtime Players vs Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom

Tag Team Match:
The Divas of Doom vs Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly

Alberto Del Rio Return Match
Alberto Del Rio vs Alex Riley

AND;
THE ROCK, CM PUNK AND KEVIN NASH WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE


Predictions:

1) Predict the winners of each match. Done.
2) How many championships will change hands? (Max 3): None.
3) Which will be the longest match? Cena/Miz Match.
4) Which will be the shortest match? Divas Tag Match.
5) Who will take the fall in the World Heavyweight Championship Match? John Morrison.
6) Who will score the winning fall in the Smackdown Showcase Match? Cody Rhodes.
7) Will the confrontation between The Rock and John Cena get physical? No.
 
#149 ·
WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs The Miz

World Heavyweight Championship:
Fatal 4 Way
Mark Henry © vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton

United States Championship:
Dolph Ziggler © vs Drew McIntyre

Smackdown Showcase:
Cody Rhodes & The Showtime Players vs Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom

Tag Team Match:
The Divas of Doom vs Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly
They're just better.

Alberto Del Rio Return Match
Alberto Del Rio vs Alex Riley

AND;
THE ROCK, CM PUNK AND KEVIN NASH WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Predictions:

1) Predict the winners of each match - Done
2) How many championships will change hands? (Max 3) - One
3) Which will be the longest match? - Fatal 4 Way
4) Which will be the shortest match? Divas
5) Who will take the fall in the World Heavyweight Championship Match? Morrison
6) Who will score the winning fall in the Smackdown Showcase Match? Sin Cara
7) Will the confrontation between The Rock and John Cena get physical? No


I know I haven't been feedbacking recently, apologies for that but still been reading. Good luck with this, should hopefully be a good one and I'll try hit you with some comments afterwards(Y)
 
#150 ·
3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011
Miami, Florida

WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs The Miz

World Heavyweight Championship:
Fatal 4 Way
Mark Henry © vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton

United States Championship:
Dolph Ziggler © vs Drew McIntyre

Smackdown Showcase:
Cody Rhodes & The Showtime Players vs Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom

Tag Team Match:
The Divas of Doom vs Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly

Alberto Del Rio Return Match
Alberto Del Rio vs Alex Riley

AND;
THE ROCK, CM PUNK AND KEVIN NASH WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE

Predictions:

1) Predict the winners of each match. DONE
2) How many championships will change hands? (Max 3) ONE
3) Which will be the longest match? WWE CHAMP'
4) Which will be the shortest match? DIVAS
5) Who will take the fall in the World Heavyweight Championship Match? MORRISON
6) Who will score the winning fall in the Smackdown Showcase Match? CARA
7) Will the confrontation between The Rock and John Cena get physical? NO.
 
#151 ·
3 HOUR RAW SUPERSHOW
24 October 2011
Miami, Florida


WWE Championship:
John Cena © vs The Miz

World Heavyweight Championship:
Fatal 4 Way

Mark Henry © vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton

United States Championship:
Dolph Ziggler © vs Drew McIntyre


Smackdown Showcase:
Cody Rhodes & The Showtime Players vs Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom

Tag Team Match:
The Divas of Doom vs Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly

Alberto Del Rio Return Match
Alberto Del Rio vs Alex Riley

AND;
THE ROCK, CM PUNK AND KEVIN NASH WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE


Predictions:

1) Predict the winners of each match.
2) How many championships will change hands? (Max 3)
3) Which will be the longest match?
4) Which will be the shortest match?
5) Who will take the fall in the World Heavyweight Championship Match?
6) Who will score the winning fall in the Smackdown Showcase Match?
7) Will the confrontation between The Rock and John Cena get physical?

Last chance for predictions! Show will be posted TOMORROW! (Y)
 
#152 ·
3-Hour RAW Supershow

WWE Championship- John Cena (c) vs The Miz- Winner: Still WWE Champion John Cena

World Heavyweight Championship (Fatal 4-Way)- Mark Henry (c) vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton- Winner: Still World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry

WWE United States Championship- Dolph Ziggler (c) vs Drew McIntyre- New WWE United States Champion Drew McIntyre

Smackdown Showcase- Cody Rhodes & PTP vs Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom- Winners: Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom

Tag Team Match- The Divas of Doom vs Eve & Kelly Kelly- Winners: The Divas of Doom

Alberto Del Rio Return Match- Alberto Del Rio vs Alex Riley- Winner: Alberto Del Rio


2) One title will change hands, and that is the WWE United States Championship

3) The WWE Championship match between John Cena and The Miz will be the longest match

4) The shortest match I predict will be Del Rio vs Riley

5) Morrison will take the fall

6) Sin Cara will score the winning fall

7) Yes it will get physical, it is bound to happen
 
#153 ·

Monday Night Raw​

AND​


Friday Night Smackdown

PRESENT

MONDAY NIGHT RAW
3-HOUR SUPERSHOW

24th October 2011
American Airlines Arena - Miami, Florida

We burst into the arena with a grand display of pyrotechnics after the opening titles, and we see sweeping shots of the very hyped Miami crowd as there are a lot of signs for The Rock and CM Punk in the arena, and we finally hear our commentary team for the night; MICHAEL COLE, JERRY "THE KING" LAWLER and BOOKER T!

Michael Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 3-Hour Monday Night Raw Supershow, and we're coming to you LIVE from the same city we'll be in for Wrestlemania Twenty-Eight in April, Miami! I'm Michael Cole, and I'm joined as ever by Jerry "The King" Lawler and as we've got the Superstars of Smackdown in the house tonight as well, Booker T is out here too!

Booker T: Thank you, Michael; tanight is gonna be one big show! We're going to see three championship matches tonight, I can't wait, dawg!

Michael Cole: That's right, Mark Henry will defend the World Heavyweight Championship in a Fatal 4 Way match, the United States Title is on the line and John Cena is going to defend the WWE Championship against The Miz!

Jerry Lawler: But what about our special guest tonight? The man that John Cena will face here in Miami at Wrestlemania! The Rock is going to be here!

Michael Cole: We learnt last week that 'The Great One' will be in attendance tonight to confront John Cena about the comments the WWE Champion has been making about him for the past number of weeks; it is going to be explosive.

Booker T: We've heard John Cena say a lot about The Rock in the past few weeks, and we saw The Rock get just a little bit off of his chest last week, I can't wait to see these go tear into each other ta-night!

Michael Cole: Let's hand over to our ring announcer Justin Roberts because we're ready for our first match!

The camera's attention shifts to JUSTIN ROBERTS standing in the centre of the ring with a big grin on his face as he raises the microphone up to his mouth.

Justin Roberts: The following contest is a Fatal 4 Way Match, and it is for the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!

*SOMEBODIES GONNA GET IT*​

There's a mixed reaction in the arena; it even slightly leans towards a pop as the World Heavyweight Champion MARK HENRY walks out onto the stage, with the title draped over his gigantic shoulder. The scowl on his face can be seen from a mile off, and 'The World's Strongest Champion' slowly marches down to the ring.

Booker T: An' it looks like we're gonna kick things off with the World Heavyweight Championship - the men we're about to see in the ring are the best Friday nights has to offer!

Michael Cole: Here comes the World Heavyweight Champion, and after what happened on Friday he is NOT in a good mood. He was a victim of an RKO from Randy Orton on two occasions, but not only that, John Morrison and Wade Barrett also got in some shots on Henry as all three of his challengers tonight send a clear message to 'The World's Strongest Champion'.

Jerry Lawler: I don't know if that was a good move on the part of Orton, Barrett and Morrison - regular Mark Henry is dangerous enough! I can't imagine what we might see now that he isn't in a good mood!

Michael Cole: Oh, you're right, Jerry. We all saw what this man did to Sheamus inside the Hell in a Cell.

Booker T: An' we ain't seen or heard from Sheamus since that match.

Henry reaches the base of the ramp and then proceeds to walk up the steps and into the ring. Once he's through the ropes he stands in the centre of the ring and holds his title high in the air with one hand, and then beats his chest with the other as we saw him do when he was standing on top of the cell after defeated Sheamus.

*AIN'T NO MAKE BELIEVE*​

The reaction isn't as big in terms of volume as Henry's, but there is still a very solid pop for JOHN MORRISON as he struts out onto the stage and strikes a pose to begin his slow-motion entrance.

Michael Cole: John Morrison has been widely regarded as the underdog in this match and looking at the other men competing in this match, I think rightly so.

Jerry Lawler: I wouldn't say that is a fair comment at all, Michael. I remember sitting out here in January of this year and watching this man almost defeating The Miz and becoming the WWE Champion. His moment is coming and tonight might just be the night.

Booker T: Sittin' at the desk on Smackdown every week, I can see how much John Morrison has improved since he made the switch from Raw a couple of months back; he's been gettin' better an' better all the time.

Once Morrison reaches the steps, he removes his shades and fur jacket and places them down by the steps before he enters the ring. Morrison makes eye contact with Mark Henry, and the champion stares a hole straight through JoMo as if he cannot wait to get this match started.

"I'VE HAD ENOUGH, I'LL MAKE 'EM SEE!"
*END OF DAYS*​

The first all-negative reaction of the night greets WADE BARRETT as he cockily walks out onto the stage with a long suit jacket draped over his shoulders. He thrusts his arms into the air to make the jacket drop to the ground before he starts making his way to the ring, paying no attention to the fans.

Michael Cole: Now if you wanna talk about a man that could get the biggest win of his career tonight you are looking at him. Wade Barrett is a former Intercontinental Champion as well as a Bareknuckle Fighting Champion; this guy is the real deal.

Booker T: Barrett lost to Randy Orton at Hell in a Cell, but he bounced back quickly by earnin' himself a place in this match with some good performances. I remember he ended Justin Gabriel's ten match winnin' streak; an' I did not think ANYONE was gon' do that.

Michael Cole: Wade Barrett and John Morrison actually had a slight meeting of the minds on Smackdown last week which lead to the Assistant Smackdown General Manager Edge making an impromptu match between them which ended in a No Contest as a result of Mark Henry attacking both men mid match. As a result of this, Barrett formed an unusual alliance with John Morrison as well as Randy Orton to take out Mark Henry at the end of the show.

Jerry Lawler: This is why I love Fatal 4 Way matches; especially ones like this where everyone has a reason to want to inflict damage on everyone else in the match and of course with the winner being the World Heavyweight Champion.

Barrett shows no signs of hesitation or any lack of confidence as he quickly gets into the ring and approaches the hard camera and he simulates hitting someone with his Bullhammer Elbow before raising his arms again. The Englishman turns around and eyes up both Henry and Morrison and he smirks to himself once his music cuts out to reveal an audible buzz in the arena...

"I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD!"
*VOICES*​

The Miami crowd becomes UNGLUED for the first time tonight as everyone lets their voices be heard for the arrival of RANDY ORTON into the arena, and 'The Viper' has a serious look on his face tonight as he slowly walks down to the ring; eyeing his opponents up as he does.

Michael Cole: Listen to this ovation for 'The Viper'!

Jerry Lawler: I can barely hear myself think it is so loud in here!

Michael Cole: Randy Orton is a nine time World Champion, and he looks to become part of an exclusive club tonight of men who have amassed over ten World Championship victories in their careers. Orton would join men such as Edge, John Cena, Triple H as well as 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair.

Booker T: Orton is the youngest World Heavyweight Champion of all time, he said that being World Heavyweight Champion is in his blood, and the title could well return home ta-night!

Michael Cole: Let's not forget that Randy Orton was the man who was World Heavyweight Champion before Mark Henry; losing it at Night of Champions in a Six-Pack Challenge that both John Morrison and Wade Barrett were a part of.

Orton slides into the ring and he eyes up his three opponents before he pulls himself up onto one of the corners and strikes his 'Destiny' pose to another big pop, before he climbs down and starts to walk across the ring to the opposite corner...

BUT HE'S FLATTENED BY A CLOTHESLINE FROM MARK HENRY!!!

AND ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE AS THIS MATCH IS KICKING OFF WITH A BANG!!


Match One:
World Heavyweight Championship Match:
Fatal 4 Way:
Mark Henry © vs John Morrison vs Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton​

Henry almost damn near beheads Orton, and acting in the spirit of the moment, Wade Barrett fires himself at John Morrison and pens him up in the corner to deliver some quick knees. Justin Roberts realizes that he isn't going to get to make his introductions and quickly scarpers from the ring as referee Scott Armstrong tries his best to regain any kind of order but to very little success. Henry starts to stomp away on Orton and shouts down at him "YOU WANNA RKO ME NOW, BOY? YOU AIN'T THE ONLY ONE AROUND HERE WHO CAN GET PEOPLE!" before he delivers one final decisive stomp on Orton's chest! The champion now turns his attention to the corner where Wade Barrett now has John Morrison trapped on the ground as he lays into him with stiff boots, but Henry grabs Barrett by the back of the head and turns him around and Headbutts him straight in the face! Barrett is clearly knocked loopy by the impact and stumbles away from the corner, using the ropes to keep on his feet until he reaches the next turnbuckle along.

After following Barrett along, Henry starts laying into him with punches to the mid section which clearly cause some damage on the Englishman, and cause him to fall down so he is slumping on the bottom buckle. "HOW YOU LIKE THEM KNUCKLES?" is the response from Henry, as the crowd actually laugh at that comment due to it being targeted at a heel. Henry turns around to see that Morrison has gotten to his feet but he's just resting against the corner behind him. The champion lines himself up and shouts across to JoMo "YOU'RE NEXT, BOY!" and Henry charges in... but Morrison rolls out of the way!! There's a good pop as the commentators play up Morrison's parkour knowledge, and JoMo is right back up and he strikes the dazed Henry with a stiff forearm and then an overhand right which don't have much of an effect. Henry though, suddenly snaps out of it and grabs Morrison by the head and knocks him back with another Headbutt! Morrison rolls back but is right back up, and he charges at Henry but Henry leaps into the air... and connects with a clothesline!! A JUMPING CLOTHESLINE FROM THE 400 POUNDER!!!

There's actually a pop for seeing the monster go airborne, and Henry lands on his knees which puts him in a perfect position to go for the first cover of the match and the night! One...Tw- Orton breaks the count by stomping on Henry's back! There's a pop for the sight of Orton back on his feet, and he takes advantage of Mark Henry being down on the mat to deliver some of his trademark stomps, before he gets down and starts to pummel away at Henry's head until the WSC pushes him away so he can try and get back up again but Orton is right back on him! 'The Viper' literally windmills his arms to deliver as many shots to Henry's head and neck as possible, but it still can't be doing that much damage as Henry pushes Orton away again and gets back up to his feet! Henry is seething, and he swings for a clothesline on Orton, but he ducks... and scores with a Dropkick right to Henry's face! The move shakes Henry a little, but then Wade Barrett comes running in with a boot to Henry's face which sends the champion flying back and into the ropes!

The fans cheer as Orton and Barrett appear to have the same idea and they both walk over to the champion who's leaning on the top rope and the unlikeliest of alliances work together to heave Henry over the top rope and he falls to the floor! It takes a few moments for them to do anything as they want to make sure that Henry stays down for a while, but even now Henry is starting to get back up. Orton looks to exit the ring, but he hears a shout of "WAIT!" from his left, and everyone looks to see that John Morrison has perched himself on the top rope! Whilst he waits for Henry to get to his feet Morrison turns around before leaping back and scoring with a MOONSAULT FROM THE TOP ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE TO WIPE HENRY OUT!!! The fans get their first big spot of the night as both Morrison and Henry are down at ringside, leaving just Orton and Barrett in the ring. Barrett turns around after smirking to see Henry finally taken down, and there's a big pop as Randy Orton is standing centre ring waiting for him!

The two men lock up, and Barrett takes advantage of it using his size to push Orton back into the corner, but 'The Viper quickly slithers away back to the middle of the ring. Barrett looks a little annoyed as Orton grins, but they lock up again, and this time Barrett puts Orton into a headlock and brings him right down to the mat... and starts to use his free hand to strike Orton in the top of the head several times! Barrett gets up but Orton remains on the mat to hold his head before he starts to bring himself back up, but his arm is grabbed by Wade Barrett and he takes it behind Orton to lift him up and drop him with a Pumphandle Slam! Orton lands flat on his back, and Barrett goes for a cover...One...Two...Orton kicks out! Orton tries to pull himself back up, but Barrett pushes him back flat on the mat and delivers an Elbow Drop across his chest and then goes for another pin; driving his forearm into the face! One...Two...Shoulder up!

This doesn't sit well with Barrett, who is quick to get up and drop his elbow across Orton's chest again, but instead of going straight for the pin again he gets up and hits a third Elbow Drop! Into another cover! One...Two...NO! There's a good cheer for Orton's resilience from the fans but Barrett's frustration is obvious. After demanding Scott Armstrong counts quicker, Barrett scoops Orton off of the mat and then drops him right across his knee with a Backbreaker! Orton's back is contorted across Barrett's knee, and instead of allowing his opponent to drop to the floor, Barrett keeps Orton in place on his knee, and uses the position Orton is in to deliver some more hard right hands whilst Orton's face is unguarded! The commentators put over Barrett's striking skills as he gets to his feet and raises his arms into the air to very loud heat from the crowd. Turning his attention back to Orton, Barrett bring 'The Viper' back up to his feet and brings him towards the ropes, but Orton breaks out quickly and tries to Irish Whip Barrett across the ring, but Wade turns it around and Orton goes for the ride instead; but he comes back and takes out Barrett with a Thesz Press!!

Whilst in the mounted position, Orton delivers punches to Barrett's face which are able to get through Barrett's guard, and 'The Viper' quickly springs to his feet and looks around the arena and gets a massive cheer from the Miami crowd. Suddenly, a loud crash is heard from ringside... as Mark Henry has just sent John Morrison crashing into the steel steps!! This gets everyone's attention, including Randy Orton, and now Mark Henry turns back to the ring and climbs onto the apron! Henry glares at Orton and then puts one leg through the ropes to get into the ring, but Orton resourcefully boots the second rope - and the fans cry "OOH" as it goes right into the crotch of Mark Henry! Henry starts to collapse down, but Orton is able to catch his head before he falls, and he uses all of his strength to hold Henry up... and then hit his ROPE HUNG DDT TO MARK HENRY!! The fans lose their shit, and Orton tries to turn Henry over to make the cover, but Barrett grabs him from behind and tries to lift him up, but Orton slides off of his back and hits his INVERTED BACKBREAKER!! Barrett is down, and Orton then hooks HIS leg...One...Two...Thr-NO!!

Barrett keeps the match going much to Orton's chagrin, but it appears he now has other ideas as he slithers off of Wade Barrett and starts to pound on the mat; signalling for the RKO! Orton's actions bring about another pop from the crowd, and he waits and waits for Barrett to bring himself up... but suddenly Orton is grabbed from behind by Mark Henry and lifted into a Military Press! It is quite a sight seeing Randy Orton helplessly trying to escape being held about eight feet in the air, but Henry releases him and allows him to drop, but he makes sure he catches him on his shoulder so Henry can take Orton down with an ring-shaking RUNNING POWERSLAM!!! Orton's back takes another big hit, the biggest so far, and Mark Henry now covers Orton! One...Two...Thr-Barrett breaks the count!!! Barrett gets straight up and starts stomping as hard as he can on Henry as we're informed that we'll rejoin this match shortly!

*Commercial Break*

Returning to the match to the sight of Mark Henry using his boot to force Wade Barrett's face against the bottom turnbuckle, we're informed by Michael Cole that during the commercial break Mark Henry was in control after he was able to crush Wade Barrett in the corner; from that point on it was all Henry as he stayed on top of both Barrett and Orton in the ring. Henry deems that Barrett's had enough and turns his attention to Orton in the opposite corner and goes to give him the same treatment, but he stops when he sees John Morrison is once again waiting on the top rope above Orton! Morrison leaps at Henry and tries for a Diving Cross Body - but Henry catches him! The fans give a mixed reaction as this leaves Morrison in perfect position for the WORLD'S STRONGEST SLAM - NO! MORRISON COUNTERS RIGHT INTO A DDT!!! Henry is dropped on his head again, but he's already getting up before Morrison can even hope to try and pin him, so Morrison steadies himself and then runs to the ropes to springboard back and connect with his FLYING CHUCK KICK - AND HENRY GOES DOWN!! Morrison scrambles on top of him and uses all of his power to lift a leg up with both arms...One...Two...Henry powers out!

The fans are a little deflated as they were behind Morrison for that, and he gets back to his feet but he's confronted by Wade Barrett who tries for a right hand, but Morrison ducks it and swings his leg around to kick Barrett in the back of the head! Barrett drops down to a knee, and Morrison turns around right into a SNAP POWERSLAM FROM ORTON!! The fans cheer as the pace of the match starts to increase again as all four men are in the ring. Orton rises right back up to see Wade Barrett coming at him, but Barrett eats a Snap Powerslam for his trouble as well!! This time Orton keeps the legs hooked! One...Two...Thr-Barrett powers out! Orton rises to his feet and shakes his body violently, and turns around to see Mark Henry standing right in front of him... and the fight begins! Orton uses his speed to get some quick jabs in and duck an overhand club from Henry, and Orton then rocks Henry with a European Uppercut!! Henry's arms flail wildly as he turns around from Orton's blow, and Morrison drills him with a Superkick - but Henry still won't go down!!

In a scene which begins to resemble that of at the end of Smackdown last week, Henry is groggied by Orton and Morrison... but Barrett finishes the job of knocking him to the floor with an emphatic BULLHAMMER ELBOW!!! Henry drops to the mat like a sack of potatoes, and Barrett instinctively drops down and makes a cover, but Orton pulls him off and tries to pin Henry himself! One...Two- Orton is yanked off of Henry by John Morrison, and now JoMo tries to pin the champion! One...Two...Thr-Barrett is back and he breaks the count! All kinds of pandemonium is happening as Henry now rolls himself over towards the ropes as Orton, Barrett and Morrison look exhaustively at each other. All three standing men take a corner to their own and eye each other up, but Orton springs to life and he goes for Barrett in his corner, but Morrison cuts him off mid way with a boot to the gut.

Morrison tries to go to work on Orton, but 'The Viper' breaks him off and goes for an RKO!! MORRISON PUSHES ORTON AWAY INTO THE PATH OF THE APPROACHING BARRETT - WHO GETS DROPPED WITH AN RKO INSTEAD!!!! There's an ERUPTION from the fans as Orton is finally able to hit his finisher on ANYONE, and Morrison now walks over to Barrett (who fell conveniently close to the turnbuckle) and steadies himself by the corner as the fans cheer. However, there are suddenly boos as Orton is caught watching by MARK HENRY, who turns 'The Viper' around and plants him with the WORLD'S STRONGEST SLAM!!! This happens just as Morrison connects with STARSHIP PAIN ON BARRETT!! Morrison holds his stomach and reaches to hook Barrett's leg... but Henry is already pinning Orton! Scott Armstrong makes the count! One...Two...THREE!!! Henry retains but Morrison was surely about to win it!!

Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: Mark Henry (15.27)​

*SOMEBODIES GONNA GET IT*​

Justin Roberts: Here is your winner and STILL the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION... MARK HENRY!

The fans are unsure how to react, but all confusion is cleared up when Scott Armstrong reaches for the title and hands it back to Mark Henry, and Justin Roberts makes the announcement. Henry rises back up to his feet as John Morrison is sitting up against the bottom turnbuckle with his head in his hands knowing that he was just seconds away from becoming the World Heavyweight Champion for the first time in his career. The fans aren't happy with the result, but there is applause for the efforts of all four men.

Michael Cole: What a way to start off the show! All four guys left it all in the ring, but in the end it is Mark Henry that will be leaving Miami still World Heavyweight Champion.

Booker T: That is what Smackdown is all about, baby! Mark Henry might be leavin' here with the title, but John Morrison was literally seconds away from winnin' this match after he hit Starship Pain on Wade Barrett.

Michael Cole: You can't say that Wade Barrett definitely wasn't going to kick out, Book! We'll never know. What we do know that Mark Henry's destructive reign as World Heavyweight Champion doesn't end tonight.

Jerry Lawler: First and foremost I have to show my appreciation and respect for all four men because that was one hell of a match! Michael, I think Booker is right; had it not been for Mark Henry pinning Randy Orton after that monstrous World's Strongest Slam, John Morrison would be champion right now.

Booker T: Thank you, Jerry!

Michael Cole: You win some and you lose some, folks, and John Morrison must feel like he has learned that lesson tonight. But one thing we can safely say that the reign of 'The World's Strongest Champion' does not end tonight!

Henry is standing in the centre of the ring after having his arm raised by the referee and just like before the match, the World Heavyweight Champion beats his chest with his title raised in the air. Orton and Barrett have both made their way to the back already, but John Morrison stands at the base of the ramp all teary-eyed before he finally turns and trudges up the aisle.

We fade away from a shot of Mark Henry posing with the title in the ring to the same shot, but this time it is on a TV backstage. The camera zooms out to reveal that we are in none other than the office of the Raw General Manager JOHN LAURINAITIS, and the man at himself sits on the edge his desk and watches the screen; seemingly in awe. The heat can be heard from inside the arena and it is positively DEAFENING as we can see that Laurinaitis is in his office by himself.

John Laurinaitis: That was a really good match!

???: You like that, huh? We've got a whole Showcase on tonight as well.

Laurinaitis jumps as he thought he was alone, and the frame expands to reveal that the Assistant Smackdown General Manager EDGE is standing next to Johnny in the office. The fans go wild for the 'Rated-R Superstar Assistant General Manager' :side: Laurinaitis holds a hand out.

John Laurinaitis: Edge! I'm sorry, you just took me by surprise. How are you? Oh, and my name is Mr John Laurinaitis and I'm the Permanent-

Edge: Yeah... I know who you are.

Edge looks at the hand but doesn't shake it, and he then looks back up to eyeballing the Raw GM who replies with a scowl.

John Laurinaitis: Now Edge, I know you haven't been on Raw in a while, so you might not be aware that a few things have changed around here since you retired. You see, I don't like it when I'm not shown the correct amount of respect by anyone on my show, and that even includes fellow authority figures such as yourself. So I suggest we try again and you shake my hand.

The hand is held out again, accompanied by a slightly creepy fake smile, but once again Edge just looks at it.

Edge: You had one of your goons put one of my best friends, Rey Mysterio, on the shelf after Night of Champions... and... and you display his mask in your office like it is some kind of trophy?

Edge points to Mysterio's mask which is displayed on the desk to some loud heat.

Edge: And you want me to shake your hand? You can take your handshake and shove it. You make me feel sick.

The fans cheer now, and Laurinaitis looks a little taken aback.

John Laurinaitis: I find it quite unfortunate that you feel that way, Edge, I really do. Nonetheless, is there anything in particular I can help you with? I assume you haven't just come to my own personal office just to disrespect me.

Edge: Yeah, there is something else. Teddy Long sent me here tonight because he can't be here tonight as he's still in Stamford. I'm here to make sure that none of your Raw Superstars take out any of our Smackdown guys.

John Laurinaitis: I can assure you that that won't happen, but I want you to make sure that none of your Smackdown Superstars are abusing my invitation to them by assaulting any of my Superstars. Raw is a place where my Superstars come to work every week; I don't want them feeling intimidated or unsafe.

Oh the fucking irony. Edge even facepalms.

Edge: They've all been briefed. But I was thinking that maybe the fans would like to see some Smackdown vs Raw action in the ring. I was thinking along the lines of a Battle of the Brands match. You pick a guy from your roster. I pick a guy from mine. Then we can really see who should be respecting who.

Edge looks Laurinaitis dead in the eye when he says that.

John Laurinaitis: You're on.

That announcement garners a good response from the fans, and Edge smiles before he turns to leave... not before taking Rey Mysterio's mask from the desk and taking it with him! That gets another pop from the fans as they know that the mask will now more than likely be returned to its proper owner. Laurinaitis' face burrows at yet another showing of 'disrespect' from Edge, and he immediately gets his phone out and furiously types in a number as we fade off.

*Commercial Break*​

*GLAMAZON*​

The arena is in a slight awe as the Divas Champion BETH PHOENIX and NATALYA; THE DIVAS OF DOOM make their entrance. Phoenix holds her title belt up in the air over her head, and neither women are in a good mood as they march down the ramp to the ring.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to the Raw Supershow everyone; we learnt before the commercial break from the confrontation between the Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis and the Assistant General Manager of Smackdown Edge that we'll be seeing a Battle of the Brands match live here in Miami!

Jerry Lawler: There was a lot of other stuff we saw being said and it wasn't pretty! But we are going to see one Raw Superstar and one Smackdown Superstar face off tonight! For now though, we are going to see some Divas action!

Michael Cole: We can see here the Divas of Doom, who have had this ongoing battle with Eve Torres and Kelly Kelly for a number of months now; Beth won the Divas Championship from Kelly at Night of Champions in September, and since then we've just seen Kelly become a little more... attached to Eve that we're used to.

Booker T: The way I see it is that Eve wants to get a shot at Beth Phoenix, and Kelly Kelly knows just what Beth is capable of in the ring an' she don't want her friend to have to go through the pain she did.

Michael Cole: I think it is one thing caring about and showing compassion towards your friends and entirely different thing interfering in her matches and helping her win without Eve knowing so she doesn't get hurt - and Natalya was one of the Divas that Eve beat as a result! She will be looking for retribution tonight as she wasn't able to last week when their match turned into an all out brawl between the four Divas involved in tonight's tag team match!

Natalya climbs up the steps and she enters the ring, whilst Beth Phoenix poses with the Divas Championship whilst sitting on the turnbuckle. Beth rolls back from the top and lands on her feet in the ring, and checks her partner is alright before they stand still and wait for their opponents.

*SHE LOOKS GOOD TO ME*​

There's a very good pop in the arena as there are a lot of male fans who enjoy the current angle going on between EVE TORRES and KELLY KELLY (I'm such a tease) as the two beauties walk out onto the stage holding hands. Kelly twirls Eve in her arms and then lets her off towards the ring, whilst checking her out as she walks down to the ring! Kelly almost suddenly snaps out of it as Eve turns around and looks quite concerned as Eve waits for her and holds her hand again.

Booker T: Y'all know I'm lovin' this... SHUCKY DUCK QUACK QUACK!

Jerry Lawler: I'm lovin' it too! Look at them! What was that line? Quack Quack? Well, I'm going absolutely quackers for Kelly and Eve Torres!

Michael Cole: This is like sitting out here with two teenage boys! This is why nothing has been done about Kelly Kelly acting so strangely lately; everyone is too busy looking to care!

Jerry Lawler: Do you blame us, Cole?!

Booker T: Yeah, Cole, shut up, dawg! Maybe if you lose all yo' fat ass weight and dress like that people will actually give a damn what yo' punk ass is sayin'!

Jerry Lawler: Don't say "dawg", Booker, it just makes me think about PUPPIES even more! I'm not sure I can take it!

The commentary team go silent as we can imagine they're all trying not to laugh at their amazing jokes. :side: Kelly instructs Eve to get into the ring first and she once again takes a look at DAT ASS, but makes sure she stays on the apron to allow her friend to start the match. The Divas of Doom seem to know who is starting the match, and it will be the Divas Champion kicking the match off against one of her potential future challengers.

Match Two:
Diva Tag Team Match:
The Divas of Doom vs Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly​

There's a slight pop for the match getting underway, as Eve and Phoenix lock up - and the camera catches Kelly Kelly, and her eyes are fixated on Eve! Phoenix gets the better of the opening exchanges by thrusting Eve back into the corner, but Justin King comes across and forces the break. Eve comes back in and gets a quick go-behind on the Divas Champion, and she pushes Phoenix forwards into the ropes in hope of rolling her up, but Phoenix holds onto the ropes! Eve rolls back up onto her feet... but she's then forcefully taken down by a clothesline from Beth Phoenix! The champion's strength is shown as she quickly wrings Eve's arm and walks over to tag in Natalya with Kelly Kelly already now looking quite concerned. Natalya comes in and delivers a swift kick to Eve's exposed abdomen and she throws her into the DOD corner with aggression. Natalya is clearly pissed off with her opponents, and she delivers some Shoulder Thrusts into Eve's chest before she stays crouched so Beth Phoenix can reach over and tag herself back into the match.

Phoenix steps through the ropes and Natalya utilizes the time she's still allowed in the ring to push Eve forwards into Phoenix' clutches and the Divas Champion lifts Torres up and drops her with a Scoop Slam! Eve's back arches, and Phoenix gets down for a cover! One...Two...Eve kicks out! Beth picks Eve up from the mat and lifts her again before dropping her with a second Scoop Slam in the middle of the ring! Beth runs against the ropes but Eve rolls away for Phoenix to get up and Eve is able to catch the Divas Champion with an Arm Drag when she comes back! Phoenix rises up quickly from the first proper offence Eve has been able to get in the match, but she walks straight into another one of those deep Arm Drags. 'The Glamazon' is up again quickly up again but Eve is waiting for her... and Eve jumps into the air and smashes Phoenix in the face with her arse! It is a move that is popular with the fans, and Phoenix stays down on the mat. Eve stands over her and turns around before treating us all to a BOOTY SHAKE and that goes into a STANDING MOONSAULT! A big cheer goes up, and Eve into the cover...One...Two...Phoenix powers out of it!

Eve springs right back up to her feet, and with Phoenix recovering, she runs against the ropes... but KELLY KELLY TAGS HERSELF IN! Eve doesn't realize and she carries on to nail the Divas Champion with a clothesline, but Kelly steps through the ropes and Justin King quickly informs Eve that the tag was made! There's some confusion on Eve's part and she casts a puzzled look in Kelly's direction, and her friend just watches her make her way onto the apron - until Kelly is taken out by Beth Phoenix! It looks like a nasty collision and the champion pulls Kelly away before Eve can tag back in, and with Kelly now legally in the match, Natalya holds her arm out to Phoenix as she wants some revenge for what happened on Raw a few weeks back. 'The Anvilette' gets her wish, and Phoenix holds Kelly upright for Natalya to slap the taste out of her mouth! The force of the move downs Kelly, and Natalya is right on her to grab her by the hair and slam the back of Kelly's head into the mat several times!

Justin King is forced to come over and warn Natalya that she is risking disqualification, and this results in her stopping. Grabbing Kelly by the hair, Nattie brings her neck over the middle rope and begins to choke the life out of her! King is once again over to warn Natalya, as Kelly's arms and legs flail out wildly, and he employs a five count against the daughter of Jim Neidhart, to which Natalya releases the pressure at four. Natalya waits on Kelly to get up once more, and when she does she traps her... into a Belly-to-Belly Suplex! On the apron, Eve is trying her best to get a tag back into the match, but Kelly is just too far away. Natalya opts against going for the cover and gets to her feet. She stands in the corner in wait for Kelly to get back up, and once she does she comes in and nails Kelly with that decapitating DISCUS CLOTHESLINE! Kelly is turned inside out to the shock of the crowd, and now Natalya goes for the pin - she must have it! One...Two...Thr-NO!! Eve breaks the count!!

A big cheer welcomes Eve saving the match for her team, but King quickly ushers her back to her team's corner. Natalya is furious, and she gets up to tag Beth Phoenix back into the ring, to a mixed reaction. There's a buzz in the air and 'The Glamazon' now holds her hands above her head and brings Kelly Kelly to her feet from behind and lifts her up! GLAM SLAM TIME - BUT KELLY ROLLS THROUGH AND INTO THE COVER! One...Two...Thr-NO!! Eve walks up the apron as she was ready to enter the ring to celebrate, and she turns around to the fans to show her disappointment. Phoenix is almost caught like she was at Summerslam, and both women are back up again. Kelly charges in for a clothesline on Phoenix, but she ducks it and Kelly carries on - BUT SHE KNOCKS EVE RIGHT OFF OF THE APRON!! The fans are shocked, and Kelly turns around straight away and realizes what she has done, so she exits the ring to check on her friend who is clutching her ankle in agony.

There's genuine concern from everyone (bar the Divas of Doom) and Justin King even gets down to ringside to check on Eve and he then holds the 'X' sign up to the back and within seconds the medics are rushing down the ramp. Once the EMTs are with Torres, Justin King walks around to Justin Roberts and we can clearly hear him say "We've gotta stop the match. Eve cannot continue." and he calls for the bell!

Winners: The Divas of Doom via Referee Stoppage (5.07)​

Justin Roberts: The referee has decided that Eve Torres is not able to compete, so your winners... Natalya and the Divas Champion Beth Phoenix... THE DIVAS OF DOOM!

No music heralds the victory for Phoenix and Natalya, who both stand in the centre of the ring a little unsure of how to react. The lack of music makes it a lot easier for the Miami crowd's displeasure of the result to be heard. Eve has now been brought back up to her feet and is being helped by the medics to the back and Kelly Kelly is actually crying as she walks behind them.

Michael Cole: I will say it is a real shame for this match to be cut short like that; but Justin King did the right thing in stopping the match when he did because Eve Torres may have a serious injury on what looks like to be her right ankle. Can we just get another look at the incident, guys?

The replay of Kelly knocking Eve off of the apron is shown, and it is clear to see that she lands awkwardly on her right ankle.

Michael Cole: There it is! Ooh, that does look like it hurt.

Jerry Lawler: It is a real shame, and all I can say is that I hope Eve makes a speedy recovery and it isn't as bad as we think it is. All necessary precautions must be taken though.

Booker T: It might be a little early to say this, but I'm gonna anyway. Do you think that Eve knows it was Kelly Kelly that knocked her off of the apron? She wasn't lookin', it coulda been Beth Phoenix for all she knows.

Michael Cole: That's a good point, Booker! We saw in a conversation between Eve and Kelly Kelly previously that Eve had no idea Kelly was getting involved in her matches because for some reason she doesn't watch them back!

Jerry Lawler: It is a bit too early to assume anything like that in my book. It was an accident. I mean look at Kelly Kelly; she's distraught!

The EMTs have finally escorted Eve out of the ringside area to the side of the stage, and Kelly is still crying as she follows her. Phoenix and Natalya actually look a little annoyed at their somewhat hollow victory, and they exit the ring and walk up the ramp.

We go backstage now and we're in the interview area, but the reaction heard from the arena suddenly turns into very loud booing because MATT STRIKER is standing by with THE LAURINAITIS ADMINISTRATION, bar Johnny himself. THE MIZ stands at the front of the group, with R-TRUTH, BRODUS CLAY and KEVIN NASH standing behind him. Striker looks a little nervous, but he composes himself quickly.

Matt Striker: Hi I'm Matt Striker and I'm standing by here with the Laurinaitis Administration. Guys, I've gotta say that you had a helluva week last week as The Miz, R-Truth and Brodus Clay all victorious in your matches. Tonight could be an even bigger night as The Miz faces John Cena and could become a two-time WWE Champion. But my first question is for the man we've not seen in a couple of weeks and we haven't actually heard from for years in the WWE, Kevin Nash.

Nash steps forwards from the back and to the front of the group. Miz's face screws up but Nash can't see, presumably because Miz thought the questions would go to him first.

Matt Striker: Kevin last time we saw you, your Survivor Series opponent, CM Punk hit you in the skull with a steel chair because you cost him the WWE Championship on numerous occasions. What is the reason for your actions against CM Punk since Summerslam?

Kevin Nash: If it is all the same to you, Matt; I'd rather not say right now.

Nash turns from a now dejected-looking Striker to the camera.

Kevin Nash: Punk, I know you're here tonight because your suspension is over. I have not forgotten what you did to me three weeks ago! I want to meet you in that ring later tonight so you can get the answers you so desperately want; I want to look into your eyes and tell you why I have ruined your life!

Heat from the fans and Nash looks intensely into the camera before he quickly turns to his stablemates now.

Kevin Nash: I'll see you guys later.

Nash leaves the shot and the camera can focus in better as they don't have to fit the seven-footer in the frame any more. Striker now turns to the remaining Administration members and is about to speak, but R-Truth snatches the microphone away from him.

R-Truth: Get yo ass outta here!

Striker turns around hesitantly, and Truth then boots him up the arse to kick him out of shot.

R-Truth: The group you see standin' in front of you is The Laurinaitis Administration. We are the most dominant group in WWE history!

Heat.

R-Truth: Last week, we had one of our greatest ever nights an' we showed the world why we are the best. R-Truth won his match, Brodus Clay won his match and the next WWE Champion, The Miz, won his match as well! How you like dat?

More booing as both Miz and Clay wear smirks now.

R-Truth: Not only did we all win our matches; but at the end of the night we left dem punks Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods laid out in the middle of the ring for the whole world to see. Now dat's what's up!

Truth holds the microphone out to The Miz, and the #1 Contender to the WWE Championship takes it to some more heat from the fans.

The Miz: Thank you, Truth. I'm going to make a quick assumption of the mediocre interviewing abilities of Matt Striker and assume that he was going to ask me how I feel going into my WWE Championship match with John Cena tonight. The answer to that question would be that I'm feeling a sense of déjá vu.

There's a small amount of laughter as Truth looks unsure what that means.

The Miz: I feel like I've been here before; I feel like how I did at Wrestlemania Twenty-Seven this year.

A small amount of heat.

The Miz: I mean, we've almost got everything the same as that night! I'm preparing for a WWE Championship match with John Cena in the main event, but all everyone wants to talk about is The Rock.

A BIG POP for the mention of 'The Great One' in his home town.

The Miz: Everyone is SO consumed and obsessed with what is going to happen between The Rock and John Cena in their little confrontation tonight, and NO ONE is talking about The Miz! Really?

"Really!"

The Miz: Really?

"REALLY!"

The Miz: Just as I thought. Exactly like Wrestlemania this year. I was an afterthought going into that match, just like I've been one going into tonight's match; despite me breezing through a tournament to get my rightful shot at the WWE Championship.

Heat from inside the arena.

The Miz: In case any of you cretins were living under a rock for the entirety of April this year, I beat John Cena at Wrestlemania to keep my WWE Championship.

More heat.

The Miz: I promise that I'll do the same tonight and become the two-time most must-see WWE Champion of all time! So Cena, you better not make the same mistake you did at Wrestlemania because if you want any hope of keeping that title tonight you attention should be one-hundred percent on The Miz; like it always should be. Like everyone's should be.

Miz is smiling now as he grows in confidence in himself even more.

The Miz: Because John I can assure you that if you even spare one thought on The Rock during our match your chances of winning decrease even more. If that happens, just like at Wrestlemania... you're going to lose.

A shit-eating grin plasters Miz's face now and he slowly brings the mic up to his mouth again.

The Miz: Then everyone will be sharing my feeling of déjá vu...

Miz talks slower and quieter now; almost at a whisper.

The Miz:... and that is... awesome.

The camera zooms in on the face of The Miz, R-Truth and the imposing figure of Brodus Clay staring down the camera as we slowly fade away.

*Commercial Break*​

We return to see EVE TORRES sitting up in the trainer's room with ice on her ankle and KELLY KELLY standing next to her. Kelly has stopped crying but she still looks distraught.

Eve Torres: Look, Kelly, please. I'll be fine.

Kelly Kelly: But I feel so bad, I'm so sorry-

Eve Torres: What are you apologizing for? It was an accident! Come here.

Eve motions for a hug and Kelly almost jumps into her friend's arms and holds her tightly.

Eve Torres: We'll get the Divas of Doom back as soon as I'm back on my feet, okay?

Kelly's eyes look a little confused as it clicks to her that Eve didn't know it was her! She pulls out of the hug and plays with a strand of Eve's hair between her fingers.

Kelly Kelly: Actually-

???: I've had a look at it, and the injury to your ankle isn't as bad as we first thought, which is a good thing.

The trainer suddenly walks into the shot, interrupting what could have been Kelly admitting what actually happened.

Eve Torres: That's great, doc. How long until I'm back in the ring?

Trainer: It shouldn't be too long, but we'll monitor you over the week and I'll let you know next week when we can get back out there. Just keep applying ice for fifteen to twenty minutes at a time to reduce the swelling and we'll be back in the ring before we know it.

Eve smiles at the trainer as he then walks out of the shot, and Kelly continues playing with Eve's hair as we leave the shot.

Back into the arena now, with Justin Roberts standing by in the centre of the ring again with his trusty microphone.

Justin Roberts: The following contest is the SMACKDOWN SHOWCASE!

*HEROES OF METAL*​

There's a pretty big pop for the remix of the Superman theme as it plays for the first time on Raw, and FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM then run out onto the stage in their matching attires. JOHNNY CURTIS leads the way down to the ring and DERRICK BATEMAN is a few paces behind, and both men make an effort to slap hands and play to the crowd.

Justin Roberts: Introducing first, at a combined weight of 466 pounds... 'The Prince of Justice' Derrick Bateman and 'The Phoenix' Johnny Curtis, they are FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM!!

Booker T: Aw man, how good is it to see these two out here live on Monday Night Raw? They are the hottest up-and-coming tag team in the WWE today! This match is going to show everyone just what Smackdown is about, dawg.

Jerry Lawler: These guys are one of the reasons that I watch Smackdown every week, they've made quite an impression on me since they debuted.

Michael Cole: Fighting for Freedom are undefeated as a team on Smackdown, and they will be hoping that their luck continues tonight in what I'd say is their biggest match to date.

Jerry Lawler: They've got the chance to grab everyone's attention tonight with a good performance alongside Sin Cara in this match!

Fighting for Freedom enter the ring and they both get onto a turnbuckle and pose by holding their arms out and they absorb the kind ovation from the fans. Their music fades out and the lights suddenly go darker which garners a good cheer.

*ANCIENT SPIRIT*​

The lights in the arena go into a shade of dark blue, and the fans let out a good pop as SIN CARA walks out onto the stage dressed in his ceremonial like robe, which he removes before pointing towards the ring.

Justin Roberts: And introducing their tag team partner, from Mexico City, Mexico, weighing 180 pounds... SIN CARA!

Jerry Lawler: Boy, talk about a team of real life superheroes!

Michael Cole: No. Fighting for Freedom aren't superheroes. They just look, talk and act like superheroes. But speaking of Sin Cara, tonight is his last chance to get a piece of the Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes before their Intercontinental Championship Series of Three begins this Friday on Smackdown, where we'll see both Sin Cara and Cody's masks put on the line in the first two matches and the Intercontinental Championship is up for grabs in the third.

Booker T: You gotta believe that ma boi Sin Cara will be determined to win this Friday, dawg. That mask is a symbol of his heritage and Mexican tradition; he don't wanna lose that.

Jerry Lawler: Just think though - we could see Sin Cara unmasked on Smackdown this week! There are so many different routes that this Series of Three can go. You've got to give Edge some credit for putting it together!

Booker T: I think that Edge is doing a great job, I really do.

Sin Cara charges down the ramp and trampolines into the ring to set off his pyro before he shakes hands with both members of Fighting for Freedom. The lights return to normal, and everyone's attention turns to the entrance stage again as the three men in the ring wait for the arrival of their opponents.

"OH YEAH!"
*MAKIN' MOVES*​

There's not much of a reaction from the fans as THE SHOWTIME PLAYERS burst out onto the stage; PERCY WATSON is at the front doing one of his little jigs and TITUS O'NEILL does some of his dog barks behind him as they strut down to the ring together.

Justin Roberts: Introducing their opponents, first at a combined weight of 515 pounds 'The Big Dog' Titus O'Neill and 'Showtime' Percy Watson... THE SHOWTIME PLAYERS!

Michael Cole: There's been a big issue between The Showtime Players and Fighting for Freedom the past few weeks on Smackdown since Fighting for Freedom debuted as Curtis and Bateman seem to have stopped Watson and O'Neill during attacks on Justin Gabriel as well as The Usos.

Booker T: Only difference is that The Usos weren't grateful for the help that they got! I don't know what has gotten into The Usos lately as they left Fighting for Freedom out there to be beat up by The Players last week on Smackdown. Not cool.

Jerry Lawler: The Usos are from a proud family, guys. Maybe they didn't think they needed the help from Fighting for Freedom?

Michael Cole: Well The Usos aren't here tonight, so they may have to answer to their actions this week on Smackdown because I don't think Fighting for Freedom will appreciate the help they've given to The Usos not being returned. But I'm just waiting for the man that will come out next, because I love seeing the Intercontinental Champion in the ring.

The Players stand at the base of the ramp and continue their taunting towards their opponents in the ring, as Watson screams "OH YEAH!" whilst Titus barks. The music fades out and the camera focuses on Sin Cara who's facing the entrance ramp waiting for his rival.

*ONLY ONE CAN JUDGE*​

There's a solid block of heat in the arena as the Intercontinental Champion CODY RHODES walks out onto the stage, and the lights reflect off of his 'protective' mask and he wears a very large scowl on his face as he walks down to the ring with his eyes locked on Sin Cara. TED DIBIASE accompanies his friend out to the ring, being seen for the first time since Sin Cara put him through a table on Smackdown a couple of weeks back.

Justin Roberts: And their tag team partner, being accompanied by Ted DiBiase, from Marietta, Georgia and weighing in at 220 pounds, he is the Intercontinental Champion... CODY RHODES!

Michael Cole: The son of WWE Hall of Famer 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes, Cody has had a very successful career so far in the WWE; a multiple time tag team champion and the current Intercontinental Champion. You can see that Cody wears a protective mask over his face as a result of undergoing facial reconstruction surgery in January after an incident in a match with Rey Mysterio.

Booker T: However I doubt how much he needs that mask now because he seems to have no problem takin' it off during his matches and usin' it is a weapon; with Sin Cara being one of his main targets!

Jerry Lawler: It was that mask that cost Sin Cara the Intercontinental Championship at Night of Champions.

Michael Cole: Well there is a chance that Cody could lose that mask in the second match of his Intercontinental Championship Series with Sin Cara because his mask will be on the line in that match.

Booker T: I love this idea from Edge, dawg. Both men have an incentive to want to win every match, if they lose just one of the matches they're missin' out on something they want.

Michael Cole: It'll be interesting to see if Cody Rhodes and Sin Cara come into direct contact in this match as it is their last chance to feel each other out before the series begins this Friday on Smackdown.

Rhodes completely ignores The Showtime Players who both attempt to high-five him and he walks up the steps into the ring; motioning for DiBiase to station himself at ringside. The Players look at each other as if their feeling have been hurt before they both slide into the ring and mount the turnbuckles - dog barking and shouting "OH YEAH!" much to the annoyance of the fans. Rhodes removes his jacket and hands the IC Title to the referee, but his eyes are locked on Sin Cara who is talking to his team about who is going to start the match.

Match Three:
Smackdown Showcase:
Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom vs Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes & The Showtime Players
w/ Ted DiBiase

Chad Patton calls for the bell before the teams have even decided who's kicking off the match, and Cody Rhodes stares both O'Neill and Watson in the eye before he turns to the ring, silently indicating that he's going to kick off the match. Fighting for Freedom notice this and then exit to the apron to allow Sin Cara to start the match. A big cheer goes off around the arena as the two men who are set to begin another war over the Intercontinental Championship over the next few weeks are going to be starting this match together!

Sin Cara starts to walk towards the middle of the ring with his guard up, but Cody Rhodes suddenly cracks a smile and slaps Titus O'Neill on the chest to tag out of the match! Rhodes gets himself a massive dosage of heat and Titus looks a little puzzled as Patton informs him he is now the legal man. Sin Cara shakes his head but prepares himself for the big man anyway. O'Neill lunges forwards, but Sin Cara dodges and stings the back of O'Neill's knee with a kick, and he's even able to get in another one before the big man can turn around. Sin Cara tries to Irish Whip his larger opponent, but O'Neill turns it around and sends Sin Cara on his way; only for Cara to come back and climb up O'Neill and eventually bring him down with an Arm Drag! Sin Cara sends the big man rolling away, and Titus brings himself back up quickly and charges full of anger at Sin Cara, but Sin Cara is too quick for him again as he catches Titus with a Drop Toe Hold!

Landing right on his face, Titus holds his nose as he starts to get back up. O'Neill gets back up to one knee, but here's Sin Cara again - Dropkick to the side of the face! Sin Cara with the cover! One...Two...NO! O'Neill impressively powers out and Sin Cara points towards Cody Rhodes on the apron before he walks over to his own corner and tags in Derrick Bateman. Bateman comes in to mild cheers, and he brings O'Neill back up by his head and delivers a couple of quick shoot forearms to the forehead before he runs back against the ropes. O'Neill tries a clothesline, but Bateman ducks it and scores with a beautiful Dropkick to O'Neill's face when he turns around! 'The Prince of Justice' now tries a pin on 'The Big Dog'...One...Two...Kickout! Bateman applies a Front Facelock and drags Titus back to the face corner, and his partner Johnny Curtis leans over the ropes and tags himself in. Curtis hopes over the top rope and into the ring and he delivers a quick right hand to the ribs of O'Neill. Bateman retains his hold of Titus and Curtis comes from behind and delivers a dropkick to the bum which sends O'Neill crashing face-first into the middle turnbuckle!

The crowd enjoy the unorthodox offence from the exciting tandem, and O'Neill turns around right into a Spinning Heel Kick to the face! With Titus down again, Curits tries his luck with the cover and he hooks the leg! One...Two...NO!! The commentators put over O'Neill's resilience as well as the good strategy to try and wear down the muscle of their opponents by Sin Cara and FFF. Curtis gets back to his feet and he makes a tag back to Bateman, who in turn enters the ring and tags Sin Cara in, who starts to scale the turnbuckle. Fighting for Freedom bring Titus up and they both elevate him into the air and hold him up in a Suplex position as Sin Cara steadies himself. Sin Cara leaps from the top at O'Neill and the trio hits a DIVING CROSS BODY/DOUBLE SUPLEX COMBO! The fans pop loudly for the triple team move and Sin Cara once again makes the pin on O'Neill! Patton has to ensure that FFF are out of the ring before he counts...One...Two..Thr-NO! Percy Watson comes in to break the count!

Sin Cara sells the effects of the boot to his head and the referee admonishes Watson for his involvement which surely saved the match for his team. Watson's interference gives O'Neill the chance to reach up and tag 'Showtime' into the match. As Sin Cara had scrambled away to the corner, Watson comes in and lays into him with hard boots to the gut before he's pulled away by Chad Patton. This gives Sin Cara the opportunity now to run along the ropes and make the tag to Johnny Curtis, who slingshots himself over the top rope and back into the match. It is a natural reset point in the match, as Watson and Curtis now take a chance to lock up in the centre of the ring. Watson takes charge with a Side Headlock, but Curtis pushes him against the ropes and fires him off only for Watson to come back with a Shoulder Block. Watson brings Curtis up and wrings his arm so he can make the tag back to O'Neill. Titus comes in and plucks 'The Phoenix' away from his partner to deadlift him and then drop him with a SIDEWALK SLAM!

Celebrating his big move with a dog bark that irritates the fans, Titus makes it back up to his feet again and he makes the quick tag back to his partner Percy Watson. 'Showtime' gets back through the ropes and backs off up onto the second rope on the corner and he flies off and drops a knee across Curtis' face! Watson rolls forwards into the ring after coming off the move and lets out a loud shout of "OH YEAH!" with crazy jig and all. Watson then turns around and hooks a leg on Curtis...One...Two...Curtis gets the shoulder up. Booker T theorizes that Watson and O'Neill care too much about showing off. Watson gets to his feet and looks back to his corner and he catches eyes with Cody Rhodes and asks him "You want some of this?" and the Intercontinental Champion then extends his hand and accepts the tag into the match. Rhodes keeps his eyes locked on Sin Cara as he goes through the ropes but quickly turns his attention to Johnny Curtis and drops a knee of his own onto his face!

Rhodes brings Curtis up to his feet and sends him into one of the neutral corners, and Bateman desperately tries to reach in for a tag from his partner, but he's miles too far away. Cody holds nothing back on Curtis; driving his mask right into his face several time with some MASKBUTTS which seem to really do a number on the NXT Season 4 Winner. Rhodes reaches over Curtis and brings him forwards towards the middle of the ring and takes him over with a BUTETRFLY SUPLEX! Curtis sits back up arching his back, but Rhodes grabs him and forces his shoulder back down onto the mat...One...Two...Thr-NO! Curtis stays alive in the match and Rhodes gets to his feet and simply watches Curtis slowly make his way back up, before shooting a look at Sin Cara and the Intercontinental Champion runs towards the ropes and comes off them with a BEAUTIFUL DISASTER KICK!!! Curtis drops like a stone after the devastating kick which was heard all over the arena, and the IC Champ goes for another cover! One...Two...Thr-NO! The count is broken by SIN CARA!

Chad Patton is once again forced to get involved as the fans cheer Bateman breaking the pin up, but before he can escape the ring Titus O'Neill jumps back into the fray and charges at Bateman, but he ducks the clothesline attempt from 'The Big Dog' and Sin Cara drops the top rope - causing Titus to fall to the floor! The fans cheer as the match starts to break down because Watson is now out of the corner and he attacks Bateman from behind! Watson starts stomping away on Bateman and forces him under the bottom rope near where O'Neill fell out. All the while it seems that none of the heels have noticed Johnny Curtis clawing his way over to his corner and being able to tag Sin Cara! Sin Cara comes in as the legal man and clotheslines Percy Watson over the top rope as Johnny Curtis now slides under the bottom rope and starts to tee off on Titus O'Neill who is stomping away at Bateman! It starts to get too much for the commentary team to handle, imagine how Chad Patton must feel!

The official exits the ring and tries his best to break up the brawling between the two tag teams in the match. Sin Cara however seems to be lining himself up for some kind of dive to the outside which works the crowd up, and he turns around to begin his charge, but he finds himself in the clutches of Cody Rhodes... who connects with CROSS RHODES!!!! The fans boo the shit out of the IC Champion, as DiBiase screams "PIN HIM!" from ringside, but Rhodes shakes his head and instructs Ted to get into the ring. Cody barks the orders to DiBiase, "Hold him up! Now!" and his friend obliges as...

CODY REMOVES THE MASK AGAIN!!!

There's a shit tonne of heat in the arena as Rhodes lines his shot up...

BUT SIN CARA MOVES

AND RHODES NAILS TED DIBIASE WITH THE MASK!!!!

The fans go MENTAL as Ted rolls out of the ring after being inadvertently smashes the plastic mask off of his forehead! Rhodes is in all kind of panic now and he desperately tries to put the mask back on his face, fumbling around as Patton reenters the ring... but CODY IS ROLLED UP FROM BEHIND BY SIN CARA!! One...Two...THREE!!! SIN CARA HAS PINNED THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION!!!​

Winners: Sin Cara & Fighting for Freedom (7.44)​

*ANCIENT SPIRIT*​

Justin Roberts: Here are your winners; Fighting for Freedom and SIN CARA!

The fans go wild as Cody Rhodes immediately rolls out of the ring; trying desperately to get his mask back on. He uses the ring barricade to shield his face whilst he does, and once it is back on he is FURIOUS as he starts to stomp his way to the back after snatching the Intercontinental Title from a stagehand. In the ring, Fighting for Freedom have now joined Sin Cara and they raise 'The International Sensation's arms either side of him.

Booker T: You see what I'm talkin' about! What a match! That's what I'm used to every week on Smackdown! Edge trusted these guys wit' showcasin' our show and they did good, dawg!

Jerry Lawler: Not only was it a great match; but what a victory for Sin Cara - he just pinned the Intercontinental Champion! There could not have been a better way to build some momentum ahead of the first match of the Intercontinental Championship Series this Friday.

Michael Cole: We saw Cody Rhodes try and use that mask to his advantage again, but this time it backfired in a major way; and it was Ted DiBiase that felt the brunt of it!

Booker T: I think he might be knocked out, you know.

Michael Cole: We might need a medic for Ted DiBiase out here, guys. Nonetheless a fantastic victory for Sin Cara and Fighting for Freedom tonight on the Raw Supershow! Please stay tuned because we've got so much more in store for you tonight!

Fighting for Freedom look down to The Showtime Players at the base of the ramp who are licking their wounds and shouting back up to their rival tag team. But Sin Cara points to the man who is now at the top of the ramp, the Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Rhodes glares back at his rival and then raises the title up into the air as we go to another break.

*Commercial Break*​

We come back to Raw and we're shown a shot of the parking lot, and suddenly a long, black limousine pulls up into the shot and parks up. The driver gets out and briskly walks back to open the door. After a couple of seconds...

THE ROCK STEPS OUT OF THE LIMO!!

The loudest pop of the night from his hometown fans so far greets 'The Great One'. He's dressed in a sharp, grey suit with shades on and he thanks his driver before walking on forwards out of the shot and we now cut to a shot of the commentary team who can barely hear themselves think above the noise from the Miami crowd.


Jerry Lawler: Would you just listen to this crowd? This is amazing!

Michael Cole: The Rock is here! 'The Most Electrifying Man in all of Sports Entertainment' has entered the building, ready for his confrontation with the WWE Champion John Cena later on tonight!

Jerry Lawler: John Cena might not be the WWE Champion when he meets The Rock later tonight; he's got to get through The Miz first!

Michael Cole: That is true, King, The Miz will be challenging John Cena for the WWE Title tonight in Miami!

"I'M HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD!"
*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*​

The fans in the arena are still cheering for The Rock so much that the United States Champion DOLPH ZIGGLER's arrival onto the stage gets a more positive reaction than usual, but the heat levels intensify greatly when Ziggler's manager VICKIE GUERRERO walks out onto the stage and she frowns as everyone starts to boo her. Ziggler does a little shimmy with the gold around his waist before he starts to walk down to the ring.

Michael Cole: Dolph Ziggler must be pretty confident going into this match tonight; he was successfully able to defend the United States Championship against his opponent tonight, Drew McIntyre, at Hell in a Cell. Not only that, but Dolph picked up the win in a tag team match last week where he pinned McIntyre after a Zig Zag.

Jerry Lawler: He also had some choice words for the WWE COO Triple H about being put into this match in the first place; and some of them went a little too close to the wire for my liking.

Booker T: Ziggler is just plain scared of Drew. Simple as that. He was lookin' for any way out of having to defend that US Title here ta-night!

Michael Cole: Well of course Dolph Ziggler was under the impression that he was the one who got to decide if and when McIntyre got another shot at him, but Triple H obviously had other plans.

Ziggler gets into the ring and shows off the title again as he removes it from his waist and holds it into the air. Guerrero places a shoulder on her man's client and thankfully she is without microphone which means that we won't have to put up with her voice. Ziggler's fancy new music kicks out and he slowly nods his head as he starts to soak in the situation.

The scene of Ziggler standing in the ring is quickly replaced as the screen fills up with a shot of DREW MCINTYRE as his music begins.

"WHAT'S THAT METRONOME I HEAR? PERHAPS THE END IS FALLING NEAR?"
*BROKEN DREAMS*​

There's a very good pop in the arena as now McIntyre walks out onto the stage from behind the curtain with his arms raised in the air, and he looks extremely pumped! The Scotsman pumps his fist before he strides down to the ring and slaps hands with the fans in the front row; his eyes focused on the prize... the United States Championship resting on the shoulder of Dolph Ziggler.

Michael Cole: This whole sage between Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre started a few weeks before Night of Champions last month where Drew McIntyre was trying to obtain the managerial services of Vickie Guerrero, and he was meant to prove himself by laying down on the mat for Dolph Ziggler to pin him. Drew McIntyre made the choice to go for the title but the decision didn't pay off that night; will it tonight?

Jerry Lawler: Ziggler will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Mark Henry tonight and keep hold of his title, but I have to tell ya, Drew McIntyre has been looking better and better every week.

Booker T: Drew McIntyre is as intense and ruthless as they come an' Dolph Ziggler will already know that; I think ta-night could be his night!

Jerry Lawler: I think you could be right, Booker, that's if Vickie Guerrero doesn't get that ugly face of her's involved!

Michael Cole: Was that comment really needed, Jerry? I personally think that Vickie Guerrero is a very attractive, older woman.

Booker T: Yo ass got some problems then, Cole!

McIntyre gets into the ring and shakes the hand of referee Mike Chioda and that of Justin Roberts before he climbs up onto the second rope and poses with his arms out to some more good cheers, shouting out "This is my night!" which the fans agree with to a pop. 'Broken Dreams' fades out and McIntyre steps back to a neutral corner as Justin Roberts stands in the centre of the ring ready to make the introductions.

Justin Roberts: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP! Introducing first, the challenger. From Ayr, Scotland, weighing in at 254 pounds... DREW MCINTYRE!

A good cheer goes up for Drew Mac and he raises his arms into the air again in appreciation for the kind response.

Justin Roberts: And his opponent... accompanied by Vickie Guerrero-

Roberts looks a little uneasy as his voice is drowned out by the American Airlines Arena collectively booing the shit out of Guerrero who screams out in anger. The ring announcer clears his throat nervously before continuing.

Justin Roberts: From Hollywood, Florida, weighing 213 pounds, he is the United States Champion DOLPH ZIGGLER!

A mixed reaction for Ziggler as some fans cheer the fact that he's from Florida. Mike Chioda requests Ziggler hands him the title, and Ziggler holds it up and kisses it before gazing into it for what could be the final time and he passes it over to the official who holds it in the air for everyone to see as the match graphic appears on screen. Justin Roberts and Vickie Guerrero exit the ring and the championship is passed down to the timekeeper's area, and Chioda calls for the bell!

Match Four:
United States Championship Match:

Dolph Ziggler © w/ Vickie Guerrero vs Drew McIntyre

Once the bell has rang, the two fierce rivals both walk forwards and meet each other in the centre of the ring; standing within inches of each other. Ziggler looks up to McIntyre and tells him "This dream of yours ends. Tonight." and McIntyre smirks which clearly annoys Ziggler who responds by slapping McIntyre in the face! The fans "OOH!" at the hard strike, but McIntyre again is smirking, and he then floors Ziggler with a right hand! The fans pop loudly, but they quickly start booing as Ziggler stays on the mat and rolls out of the ring to Guerrero, but McIntyre is right on his tail! Ziggler realizes quickly and he places Guerrero in the way of the rushing McIntyre who puts on the brakes instantly as the US Champ runs around in front of the announce table to then slide into the ring. McIntyre quickly slides back in as well, but Ziggler gets on him straight away with a clubbing blow to the back before McIntyre gets up. Ziggler continues pounding away at McIntyre frantically before he is satisfied that Drew won't be getting up right away.

Dolph gets back up with a slight smirk, but it isn't long before McIntyre is back to his feet as well. Instinctively, Ziggler charges at his challenger, but McIntyre sees him coming and elevates him upwards - but Ziggler lands on the apron! This is quickly recognized by McIntyre, who grabs Ziggler as he tries to drop to ringside, and he delivers a Hip Toss to bring Ziggler back into the ring! Dolph's selling is gorgeous, and he's right back up into the path of a clothesline from McIntyre that turns the United States Champion inside out! From seeing the way Ziggler almost did a full 360 degree spin from the move, McIntyre senses he could have it, and he goes for the pin. One...Two...Ziggler kicks out! McIntyre brings the champion up quickly and hooks him up to send him over with a powerful Snap Suplex, and into another quick cover...One...Two...Shoulder up from the champion! Not at all disheartened, Drew Mac lifts Ziggler up again and looks to Irish Whip him into the corner, but Ziggler is able to turn it around and McIntyre is sent in instead. Ziggler follows him in and looks for a Stinger Splash - but he's only met with cold, hard turnbuckle!

Bouncing out of the corner and right back into McIntyre's pathway, the Scotsman boots him in the gut and then applies his double underhooks and the fans quickly get excited as Drew screams "FUTURE SHOCK!" and he goes for the FUTURE SHOCK DDT - but Ziggler turns out of it and scores with a Dropkick which takes McIntyre down! Ziggler breathes a heavy sigh of relief after avoiding the early finisher attempt, and he now stands over McIntyre before he runs his hands through his hair and flicks the sweat at Drew and then leaps into the air; coming down with one of his Heartstopper Jumping Elbows to the chest! It is now Ziggler's turn to make a cover! One...Two-Kickout! McIntyre sits up after kicking out, but Ziggler comes from behind and jumps over him for a powerful Neck Snap - and McIntyre's head swings violently back to hit the mat! Ziggler is right back on McIntyre with a headlock on the mat... and Ziggler then performs a headstand whilst he has Drew trapped in the headlock!

'The Showoff' lives up to his nickname well, and some of the fans pop for the athletic move. Ziggler comes back down and then lets go before he's right back up to his feet with a confident smirk on his face. McIntyre starts to bring himself up to his feet and Ziggler jumps at him from the front - going for a DDT, but McIntyre catches him in mid air... and rushes him into the corner to place him on to the top turnbuckle! The momentum shifts into the challenger's way again, and McIntyre delivers a quick right hand to Ziggler's head, and he climbs onto the middle rope himself before going one step further and standing on the top rope! Ziggler has a slight resurgence with McIntyre in the precarious position and the US Champ hits some quick rights to the ribs of the Scot... and the 6ft 5 frame of Drew McIntyre falls down and hits the canvas! Ziggler steadies himself and climbs onto the top rope as he waits for McIntyre to get back up. Ziggler screams "GET UP!" and once his opponent is up the United States Champion tries a Dropkick from the top rope - But nobody is home!

The fans cheer as Ziggler flops around on the mat after missing his move, and McIntyre leans against the ropes, aware of how close he was to getting the full force of that move. Ziggler makes it back up to his knees but he's right back down and McIntyre charges in and creams him in the mush with a Big Boot!! The impact is mighty as it left Ziggler folded up on the mat but then Drew sets him flat and hooks the leg...One...Two...NO! Vickie Guerrero looks relieved as her client keeps the title safe for now, and the commentators note how back and forth this match has been so far; paying testament to both men studying the other closely. McIntyre applies a quick Rear Chinlock on Ziggler in the centre of the ring (obviously learned from Randy Orton) as he tries to further wear down the United States Champion. Ziggler is quick to get to his feet and turn around and nail McIntyre with a right hand to break his grib, but when Ziggler tries to follow up with another right hand McIntyre ducks and then lifts him into the air and sends him crashing down with a Back Suplex!

Ziggler absorbs even more damage, and it becomes clear that the challenger is trying to work over the neck of the champion as McIntyre lifts him back up and scores with a Swinging Neckbreaker! McIntyre with another cover! One...Two...NO!! Ziggler's resilience is put over by Michael Cole, who also notes that the champion needs to find a way back into this match and soon. Both men are up again, and McIntyre gets the ball rolling again with a Running Knee Lift that stuns Ziggler. The Scotsman continues running... but Vickie Guerrero reaches in and grabs his leg!! McIntyre is stuck as the Mike Chioda admonishes Guerrero and BAM! SUPERKICK FROM ZIGGLER!! Guerrero's involvement pays off and Ziggler now hooks the leg as the crowd boos in fear this could be it! One...Two...FOOT ON THE ROPES!! It is a great spot by Chioda but Guerrero pushes McIntyre's foot off of the ropes but the Senior Official saw her do it! Chioda leans through the ropes and says "One more chance, Vickie! If I have to speak to you again, you're outta here!" Vickie shrieks at the top of her voice and the fans provide extremely loud heat.

Following the huge kick to the head from Ziggler, McIntyre is a little groggy as he tries to get himself back up to his feet and he takes a small breath - but Ziggler is straight on him to apply the dangerous SLEEPER HOLD!!! The fans boo Ziggler now as he has his submission that won him the championship in June locked in, and due to the nature of Ziggler's previous move, McIntyre fades quite quickly and he slumps down onto the mat! Ziggler screams to the referee "CHECK HIM! CHECK HIM NOW!" and Mike Chioda gets down to raise one of McIntyre's arms but it drops down to the floor! "COME ON!" is the demand for Ziggler as McIntyre's arm is lifted in the air for a second time... and it drops to the floor for a second time! "PASS OUT! PASS.... OUT! CHECK AGAIN!" Ziggler's face is bright red as he has the hold locked in as tight as humanly possible and McIntyre's arm is lifted by Mike Chioda a third and final time...

But it doesn't hit the mat! There's life in McIntyre yet!

The crowd get on their feet and a loud "LET'S GO DREW!" chant surges through the crowd as the clenched fist starts to shake as Drew McIntyre begins to show some more signs of life with Ziggler shaking his head furiously. McIntyre makes it back onto his knees with Ziggler hanging off the back of him and he's then back onto his feet... but Ziggler grabs a handful of hair and yanks him back down to the mat with authority! Ziggler creates a total buzzkill in the arena as he grins out to the fans. He spots McIntyre hunched over recovering in the middle of the ring and charges in looking for the FAMOUSER - BUT MCINTYRE CATCHES HIM - AND DRIVES HIM INTO THE MAT WITH A POWERBOMB!!! It is a huge move from McIntyre that takes a lot out of him, but he musters the energy to put an arm over Ziggler's chest so the ref can count the pin! One...Two...Thr-NO!!! There's genuine shock that Ziggler kicked out of that move, but McIntyre is now revitalized and spurred on by that kick out and he urges Ziggler to get to his feet again!

There's suddenly a lot of heat in the arena however as VICKIE GUERRERO is up on the apron! McIntyre sees this and then walks over to her... but Mike Chioda gets in front of him and gets in Vickie's face! "I told you not to disrupt the match again! GET OUT OF HERE NOW!" The fans go wild as Guerrero screams "NOOOOOOOO!" at the top of her voice and gets down from the apron, stomping and screaming! The Miami fans start a brief "CHIODA" chant which dies out pretty quickly though. McIntyre follows Vickie around the ring as she still protests even as she is going up the ramp but it costs the Scotsman as Ziggler comes from behind and drives him into the mat with the ZIG ZAG!!! There's dead silence in the arena as Ziggler is grinning as he leans back over McIntyre and hooks the leg! One...Two...Three-NOO!!!!! MCINTRYE KICKS OUT JUST IN TIME!!! The fans are on their feet with cheers now, and Ziggler looks the picture of pure desperation; his hair has gone all puffy and he has a look on his face to ask "What do I have to do to beat this guy?".

Ziggler pounds the mat in anger and he gets up and into the face of Mike Chioda, calling him all the names under the sun for ejecting Vickie from ringside, and Ziggler turns around to follow up on McIntyre right into a HIGH-ANGLE SPINEBUSTER from the challenger! The camera zooms out to show that the fans are all on their feet going absolutely ballistic with applause and cheers as McIntyre roars out to the fans again, and they join in with the chant of "FUTURE SHOCK!" as he grabs the United States Champion and drives Ziggler's head into the canvas with the FUTURE SHOCK DDT!!! McIntyre turns Ziggler over and every fan in the arena is counting along! One...Two...THREE!!! DREW MCINTYRE HAS WON THE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP!!!​

Winner and NEW United States Champion: Drew McIntyre (10.17)​
*BROKEN DREAMS*​

Justin Roberts: Here is your winner and the NEW United States Champion... DREW MCINTYRE!!!

The pop in the arena is very loud, and Drew McIntyre gets onto his knees with his head in his hands in pure disbelief that he was finally able to do it and his reaction becomes even bigger when Mike Chioda gives him the United States Championship belt and helps him stand up so he can raise his arm in the air.

Jerry Lawler: HE DID IT! Drew McIntyre is the new United States Champion! I can't believe it! Finally, the United States Championship is away from Dolph Ziggler and his pet witch Vickie Guerrero! I love it!

Michael Cole: Oh, come on, King, show some taste will ya? Yeah, congratulations to Drew McIntyre, but you don't need to be down right insulting to Vickie Guerrero like that!

Booker T: Where's you sense of humour, Cole? We've just been part of history as we got the privilege of callin' that match.

Jerry Lawler: I will admit that it was a great performance out there from both men, but despite Dolph - and Vickie's - best efforts, Drew McIntyre is leaving Miami with the United States title.

Michael Cole: I can't help but think; what is Dolph Ziggler's reaction to the result of this match going to be? He was angry enough by being made to defend the title by Triple H! I can't imagine how he must be feeling when he comes around.

Ziggler is still laid out in the middle of the ring after the Future Shock, and McIntyre is now having the title belt strapped around his waist by Chioda, and he walks over to one of the turnbuckles and slowly pulls himself onto the middle rope and points the gold now around his waist and shouts "I TOLD YOU I'D BEAT HIM! I'M THE CHAMPION, BABY!" as the fans let out some solid cheers as leave for another commercial break.

*Commercial Break*​

*CULT OF PERSONALITY*​

The Miami crowd EXPLODES with cheers as after a few seconds CM PUNK WALKS OUT ONTO THE STAGE!! Dressed in a hoodie over his wrestling trunks, Punk holds his arms out and declares "IT'S CLOBBERIN' TIME!" before he turns around to hold hi arms out to the side as he walks backwards down to the ring; looking in a very good mood.

Michael Cole: He's back! After serving his two week suspension at the orders of the Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis, CM Punk has returned to Monday Night Raw!

Jerry Lawler: The last time we saw Punk was three weeks ago and he took a steel chair and cracked it over the head of his Survivor Series opponent Kevin Nash, before escaping through the crowd.

Booker T: I don't blame Punk for what he did to ma homie Kevin Nash; Nash cost him the WWE Championship on more than one occasion!

Michael Cole: There was Summerslam and the night following Summerslam as well as Night of Champions. Nash also cost CM Punk and Kofi Kingston their tag team match a few weeks ago at Hell in a Cell against The Awesome Truth. Punk did however get himself suspended and therefore removed from the WWE Championship #1 Contender's Tournament, which was won by the man Punk was scheduled to face in the semi-finals, The Miz; who will face John Cena for the WWE Championship later tonight.

Punk gets into the ring and jumps up onto one of the turnbuckles and looks around to the arena before jumping into the ring and collecting a microphone. He walks around a little before standing still in the centre of the ring and his music fades out and a deafening "CM PUNK! CM PUNK!" chant reverberates around the American Airlines Arena. This causes Punk to grin, and he lifts the microphone up to his mouth and waves.

CM Punk: Hello everybody!

"CM PUNK! CM PUNK!"

CM Punk: Boy, I do have to say that it is GREAT to be back on Monday Night Raw!

Another very loud cheer.

CM Punk: It is great to be back, but I have to say that I did enjoy my two weeks off very, very much; I got to do things that being a WWE Superstar on the road, I just sometimes don't get to do. I could play video games, such as WWE 12 - available in all good retailers near you November 22nd, featuring none other than yours truly.

Punk smiles to himself and the fans cheer.

CM Punk: I got to hang out with some of my friends I've not seen for years, shoot some pool and I even got to eat some ice cream!

That gets a very good pop and a few laughs and Punk grins like a Cheshire cat, but it appears that the time for joking has finished as he lowers his head and clears his throat.

CM Punk: But whilst I was doing all of those things... I began to wonder something. Why did I even get suspended? I mean, all I did was bash Kevin Nash's skull in with a steel chair and it got me thinking, is it really that bad?

Punk looks up for agreement from the crowd and they reply with a defiant "NO!".

CM Punk: I mean, a few years ago in the famed Attitude Era of the WWE, every week some poor SOB was getting a steel chair bend over their head or put through the announce table. 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin would come down to the ring and Stunner Vince McMahon ever week and Vince's son, Shane McMahon, has hit some of the most memorable chairshots in WWE history.

Cheers for Punk referencing the Attitude Era.

CM Punk: So why is it that John Laurinaitis suspended me from Raw? The answer is simple.

Punk looks right into the camera intensely.

CM Punk: John Laurinaitis suspended me because he doesn't want a guy that has the guts to do whatever he damn pleases, running around doing whatever he damn pleases because Linda McMahon wants to be a Senator for Connecticut in 2012.

"OOOH!" is the reaction from the crowd, and Punk looks deadly serious.

CM Punk: And that, Miami, is BULLSHIT!

The fans cheer loudly and Michael Cole is quickly forced to apologize for the use of the expletives.

CM Punk: You're just a corporate puppet, Laurinaitis! Anyone of those idiots in Stamford can do your job; you're just the best at kissing Vince McMahon's ass!

"CM PUNK! CM PUNK!"

CM Punk: So with this whole dictatorship you've got going on now, where anyone speaks against you they get beaten up like Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods last week. So I'm sure Brodus Clay is going to be waddling down that ramp any second now so you can send him and I will do to him what he has done to Rey Mysterio, Evan Bourne and Santino Marella! I will do to him what I did to Kevin Nash; I will crack a steel chair over his head and I will take him OUT!

The fans are going wild and Punk looks out to the stage.

CM Punk: So Johnny, I suggest that if you want your super soldier to stay in one piece you tell him to keep his fat ass back there!

Another loud pop for the insult to Clay, and Punk turns back to face the hard camera.

CM Punk: Laurinaitis, I'm sick and tired of your crap - and so is everyone else! I am not going to rest or stop until you are no longer exist in the WWE; until your name means absolutely NOTHING around here any more.

The "CM PUNK!" chants grow even louder now.

CM Punk: You can throw anyone you want in front of me but I will knock each and every one of them down until it is just you and me because I am the BEST IN THE WORLD!

The fans join in with the end of that line, and Punk starts to calm down after working himself up.

CM Punk: And I am going to start with Kevin Nash at Survivor Series, where I will finish what I started three weeks ago.

*ROCKHOUSE*​

There's a lot of heat in the arena as Punk now turns to the stage and we can see that KEVIN NASH is making his way down to the ring. Both men are clearly pissed off at the sight of the other, and Nash wastes no time getting into the ring.

Michael Cole: I'd just like to apologize to the viewers at home for some of the language used by CM Punk that may have caused any offence.

Jerry Lawler: Those were some strong words from CM Punk. Here comes Kevin Nash, but I'm not sure how much of a good idea it is for him to get into the ring with CM Punk after what happened last time, combined with how amped up Punk is.

Nash climbs up the steps and retrieves a microphone of his own as he does and he walks across the apron and steps over the top rope into the ring. His music fades out to reveal the "CM PUNK!" chant again from the fans.

Kevin Nash: Y'know what, Punk? It is almost funny-

CM Punk: I'll tell you what is funny-

Kevin Nash: DON'T YOU DARE INTERRUPT ME YOU LITTLE BRAT!

The fans boo and some jump after Nash's booming voice shouts right in Punk's face.

Kevin Nash: You show me respect and you let me talk! As I was saying, it is almost funny that you think everything is about you; everything! Let me tell you something that might bring your world crashing down to Earth a little bit... Not everything is about CM Punk.

Punk glares at Nash as he continues.

Kevin Nash: Do you really think that John Laurinaitis would be revolutionizing Monday Night Raw just because of you? Are you that far up your own ass, Punk?! Are you?!

There's no answer from Punk but he looks up into Nash's eyes.

Kevin Nash: I didn't think so. The reason that men like John Laurinaitis and myself have had to get involved in the running of Monday Night Raw is because this company is being driven into the GROUND with Triple H as the COO.

A lot of heat for that statement.

CM Punk: Oh, I see. So you and Johnny thought you'd come and drive it even further into the ground so Triple H takes the blame and get fired?

Nash shakes his head.

CM Punk: Then what? John Laurinaitis becomes the COO? Well if that really is your agenda then it will happen over my dead body!

Kevin Nash: Look! There you go again! Why do you feel the need to get yourself in things much bigger than you all the time? This is none of your business so you can just run along and I will see you at Survivor Series.

CM Punk: If it involves you screwing me out of the WWE Championship three times then it as sure as hell is my business; you made it my business! As I said before, I will be a dead man before John Laurinaitis runs this company.

Another pop for Punk and he looks Nash dead in the eye, waiting for a response.

Kevin Nash: You've actually got it all wrong. Triple H has been a very good friend of mine for twenty years; I wouldn't dream of costing him his job as COO. I can't speak for John Laurinaitis, but he has assured me that all he wants is what is best for business, and having someone like you as the WWE Champion is not what is best for business. That is why John Laurinaitis asked me to stop you from being the WWE Champion at...all...costs.

Heat for that statement, but Punk looks confused.

CM Punk: Wait, wait, wait... what do you mean? "Someone like me"?

Kevin Nash: What I mean by that is that the WWE Champion, the man who is the face of this company be a scrawny, five-foot nothing snot with no respect like you!

UNGODLY heat for that statement and Punk is incensed.

CM Punk: So who is your ideal WWE Champion then, huh? Is it The Miz? Or no let me guess... it is John Cena isn't it? No, wait! Even better, you think YOU should be the WWE Champion, am I right? A 74 year old ZZ Top lookalike with a knee less stable than the Greek economy? That would be what is best for business in your head isn't it? I actually feel a little bad for you, because I might have hit you a little too hard with that steel chair.

Punk looks Nash right in the face and he is almost spitting his words out.

CM Punk: The second you showed up at Summerslam and screwed me out of the WWE Championship, you made this all about me. I am the rightful WWE Champion, and once I have taken you out, taken the rest of your stupid group out and then taken John Laurinaitis out I will become the WWE Champion again and there won't be a soul in the world that can stop me.

The fans cheer as Punk starts lifting the crowd up again.

CM Punk: I may be the best wrestler in the world, but I'm not coming to Survivor Series for our match with the intention to wrestle you. I am going to fight you, and I am going to beat you. I will hurt you so badly that you'll find getting out of bed every day even harder than you'll already do. Every morning when you wake up you'll start to cry because you will be the one responsible for your life never being the same again, and every time you close your eyes all you will see is me. You're going to feel the pain I inflict on you for the rest of your life. I am going to haunt you forever!

Punk pauses to take a breath as Nash actually starts to look a little scared. The fans are loving this as Punk brings his microphone back up for some more.

CM Punk: The icing on the cake will be when you realize that once you fail to stop CM Punk and I finally put the final nail in the coffin of your career at Survivor Series, that John Laurinaitis won't give a damn about you any more. You and the rest of the them are nothing but expendable, replaceable assets to him and I'm sure you'll all find out one by one eventually when I take you all out and he doesn't care. He'll just run along to FCW and pick the biggest guy from there and I'll do the exact same thing to him. Rinse and repeat; you know the rest.

Kevin Nash: You don't know John Laurinaitis! We've had an agreement in place for months and we're going to achieve our goal of bringing this company back up to the heights it was once at. I've got no problems preparing for a fight at Survivor Series, but you need to remember that you're stepping into the ring with a former WWE and WCW Champion. You might think you're the better wrestler than me, but you aren't a better fighter.

Punk shakes his head and says off-mic "Yes I am."

Kevin Nash: I was kicking ass whilst you were still in diapers, junior! I've been in this for over 20 years!

Punk feigns yawning to a laugh from the crowd.

Kevin Nash: I don't have a problem putting my personal agenda for being here aside at Survivor Series to teach you a lesson and beat some respect into you! Once I've done that, then I will focus on working with John Laurinaitis to rescue this company.

CM Punk: You and John Laurinaitis are the only things this company needs rescuing from. I'll deal with you at Survivor Series in our match and then John Laurinaitis will be dealt with shortly after, and then I will become the WWE Champion again.

"CM PUNK!" chant kicks up yet again, and Punk holds his arm up for the fans.

CM Punk: Coming to think of it actually... I don't think I'll be allowed to do to you what I want to do to you in the confines of a regular match; so I've had an idea to maybe make things easier for the both of us to have a chance to achieve our goals of destroying the other. You thinking the same thing?

Kevin Nash: You know what? Yeah, I am. Fine. Name your match.

Punk pulls an exaggerated thinking face and then acts like a light bulb has lit up above his head.

CM Punk: I know it may be seen as unfair as you clearly have some trouble standing in the first place, but

our match at Survivor Series is going to be a LAST MAN STANDING MATCH!

A LAST MAN STANDING MATCH!!! THE FANS GO CRAZY!! Punk looks at Nash for approval and the big man holds his hand out.

Kevin Nash: You're on.

Punk looks down at Nash's hand and goes to shake it, but he looks up and FLIPS NASH THE BIRD BEFORE LEAVING THE RING!!!!

*CULT OF PERSONALITY*​

Nash is stunned at the gesture by Punk as he backs up the ramp now, and Diesel leans on the ropes in the ring, calling Punk a "disrespectful son of a bitch" but Punk looks up at him and shouts "BEST IN THE WORLD!" as the fans go wild.

Michael Cole: Oh my! A Last Man Standing Match! We've seen some vicious Last Man Standing matches in the past but I think that CM Punk and Kevin Nash are going to show us violence like we've never seen before at Survivor Series.

Jerry Lawler: No doubt about it, Cole; these guys HATE each other! Neither of them were holding anything back in there!

Booker T: They've both got reasons for wantin' to get the other out of the way so they can achieve their own personal goals; I don't think one of these two men will make it past Survivor Series!

Michael Cole: Do you believe what Kevin Nash was saying though? Booker, as you said you've known Nash for a long time, do you think he was telling the truth and he's actually here to help John Laurinaitis for the company?

Booker T: I don't know what to think any more, Michael; this isn't the same Kevin Nash I knew all those years ago.

Michael Cole: This issue with CM Punk and Kevin Nash is a ticking time bomb and it is going to go off at Survivor Series in a Last Man Standing Match!

CM Punk now stands at the top of the ramp with a smirk as he mouths "Best in the World." to Nash in the ring who is still fuming after Punk giving him the finger. Nash turns around and faces the crowd as they are all chanting CM Punk's name and we slowly fade away.

*Commercial Break*​

*Video Package*

The video package starts with a shot of the nightclub we saw two weeks ago on Raw, All World, and it is night time so there is naturally a massive queue outside the door that runs down the street. A limousine then pulls up and Mark Magnus quickly gets out of the driver's door with a scowl on his face before he walks to the rear door to open it. Everyone's attention turns to the people getting out of the car; the owner of All World, AW along with the former WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty. It appears that the former champs didn't know where they were going as Otunga grabs AW and hugs him but McGillicutty doesn't look happy to be back at the club.

Mark Magnus:
We have arrived, boss.

AW:
Thank you, Mr Magnus; now let's go inside and paaaarrttaaaaay! Yeah!

David Otunga:
Man, I can't think of a better place to celebrate our new arrangement! I love this place!

AW, Otunga and Magnus start walking in, but Mike hangs back and stays out on the street.

Michael McGillicutty:
Hey guys, I think I'm gonna just hit the weights in the gym, I'm not really feeling it tonight.

Everyone turns around and gives a confused look at MM but AW actually looks a little offended. The brash nightclub owner signals for everyone else to go inside and he then approaches one of his newest clients.

AW:
Mike, I wanna just make one thing clear. When you make AW your manager, you live the AW lifestyle. As you already have seen in the AW lifestyle... when that sun goes down we party ALLLL NIGHT!

Michael McGillicutty:
I know, but I feel like I've just been partying a little too much-

AW:
There is NO. SUCH. THING. as partying too much, you hear me? I know that we're going back to Raw soon so we need to get in as much partying now whilst we can! Anyway, I arranged this night especially for you and Dave, you really want him to have all of the attention? And... there's someone in there that has been begging to meet you. Literally... Begging!

Michael McGillicutty:
Who?

AW:
You'll find out if you come inside!

AW gives Mike a look with raised eyebrows and he holds his arms in the air, and it seems that the curiosity has gotten the better of the former tag champ, and he walks past his manager and into the club. AW smiles before he spots out a pretty lady from the line. He points her out to Magnus who lets her through.

AW:
Come here, gorgeous, what's your name?

Girl:
Raquel. Raquel Diaz.

AW:
Oh, so you're a latina, then ey? I like it! My name is AW, and I am the owner of All World and I am very happy to make your acquaintance.

AW holds his hand out and Raquel shakes it with a smile.

AW:
Now babygirl, I need you to do me a favour. I have a friend that is a little stressed, so I was wondering if maybe you could show him a good time? No funny business or anything like that; I'm not that sort of businessman, but there are free drinks in it for you and your friends all night if you can help me out?

Raquel Diaz:
What do you want me to do with him then?

AW:
Talk, dance, I don't really know! What do you say?

Raquel Diaz:
Screw it, I'm in! I'm not saying no to free drinks!

AW:
That is what I like to hear! Now if you would just follow me and I'll show you to my friend, Mike!

AW takes Diaz by the arm and the two walk into the club together and we now fade away as Magnus stands by the door shaking his head at his boss' antics.

*End Video Package*​

From the video package we go backstage into one of the locker rooms and we can hear music playing as there seems to be a party of sorts happening. The NEW United States Champion DREW MCINTYRE is in the middle of a group of face Superstars including the WWE Tag Team Champions SANTINO MARELLA and VLADIMIR KOZLOV along with ALEX RILEY, ZACK RYDER, YOSHI TATSU, TRENT BARRETTA, SCOTTY TOO HOTTY, FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM and GOLDUST is in the corner with his back turned to everyone for some reason, and he's trying to do something with his hands on his crotch.

Santino Marella: Congratulations! You, me and Vladimir can be champion friends now thata you beat Doof Ziglie!

Drew McIntyre: Thank you, Santino, I'd like that a lot. And everyone else, I know that some of us haven't quite seen eye to eye before, but it really means a lot to me for all of your support. That includes you, Goldust!

Everyone turns to see 'The Bizarre One' with his back to them and he carries on pulling on something at his front.

Goldust: Give me... one second... almost... there...

The rest of the Superstars exchange a worried look as Goldust begins making very strange sounds to himself, a collection of "Ooooh"s and "Ahhhaaaahhhaaaah"s.

Goldust: Got it!

Suddenly, Goldust turns around to show a giant party popper in front of his crotch and he is able to pull on it and gold confetti sprinkles down on everyone as they all breath a sigh of relief. Goldust makes his way through the crowd and extends his hand to McIntyre.

Goldust: Congratulations, man.

Drew McIntyre: I'm not touching that.

Everyone shares a laugh and the music gets louder and people start to dance as Goldust looks back down at his hand with a confused look on his face.

Goldust: What? It's clean I'll have you know! I washed it the other day!

The new US Champ looks at Goldust again and puts his hand on the veteran's shoulder and laughs to himself as we fade back out into the arena.

Back into the arena for Justin Roberts to do this thing as we're all set for the next match.

Justin Roberts: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is a Battle of the Brands Match! Both the Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis and the Assistant Smackdown General Manager Edge have selected one Superstar from their show to go one-on-one for brand supremacy!

"CHECK ONE TWO! AWW YEAH!"
*GET ON YOUR KNEES*​

There's a pretty big amount of heat for JACK SWAGGER as he stomps out onto the stage, as the crowd are still buzzed after the Punk/Nash segment. Swagger does some press ups before he walks down to the ring with a focused look on his face as he prepares to move on from Zack Ryder.

Justin Roberts: Introducing first, representing Raw, from Perry, Oklahoma, weighing 260 pounds, 'The All-American American' JACK SWAGGER!

Michael Cole: Everyone in the arena is still reeling from the announcement that CM Punk and Kevin Nash will face off in a Last Man Standing Match at Survivor Series!

Booker T: But now we got the Battle of the Brands, and I've gotta say that John Laurinaitis has made a good pick here with Jack Swagger, a former World Heavyweight Champion and ECW Champion.

Jerry Lawler: Even though I am annoyed about how he won his match against Zack Ryder last week, Jack Swagger can go with the best of them! I can tell you that from personal experience.

Michael Cole: I know you can, need I remind everyone about Wrestlemania?

Jerry Lawler: If you do, I'll make you kiss my foot again!

Michael Cole: Never mind then. As I am a representative of both Raw and Smackdown, I will try to remain impartial for this match, but I do enjoy watching Jack Swagger compete.

Swagger reaches the base of the ramp and does some push ups as some pyro explodes behind him and then he gets back to his feet with a cocky smile and says "This is MY night!" before he slides into the ring in preparation for this match.

*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*​

The fans are all on their feet with a very loud cheer because DANIEL BRYAN walks out onto the stage as Smackdown's representative! Carrying his Money in the Bank Briefcase in tow, Bryan sidesteps down the ramp and climbs onto one of the corners to hold his briefcase into the air.

Justin Roberts: And his opponent, representing Smackdown, from Aberdeen, Washington, weighing 210 pounds, he is the World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank Holder... DANIEL BRYAN!

Michael Cole: Okay, now I definitely want Raw to win this match.

Jerry Lawler: So it looks like we'll be getting a match between a former World Heavyweight Champion and a future World Heavyweight Champion if the past is anything to go by!

Booker T: No man has ever failed to cash in the Money in the Bank contract, an' Daniel Bryan won't be the first! He's said he wants to cash that baby in at Wrestlemania, but he's gotta get past Christian and his team at Survivor Series first.

Michael Cole: Daniel Bryan and his recent rival Christian are both in the midst of putting together a team of five men each to face each other at Survivor Series next month. Daniel Bryan has recruited the man that was responsible for training him, William Regal, whilst Christian has chosen the young upstart Tyson Kidd.

Booker T: I can't wait for that match, dawg!

Bryan gets into the ring and Swagger eyes him up with a smirk at the sight of the smaller man, but Bryan ignores him and hands his briefcase down to ringside as he does some final stretches before the match can begin, and Scott Armstrong calls for the bell!

Match Five:
Battle of the Brands:
Jack Swagger vs 'Mr Money in the Bank' Daniel Bryan

The two technically-gifted Superstars circle the ring as both adopt an amateur wrestling stance and try and grapple the other. Swagger goes first and is able to get the go-behind and lift Bryan into the air to put him down on his front. Transitioning his body on top of Bryan's, Swagger gets Bryan trapped in a front facelock, but Bryan is able to break the grip. He retains hold of Swagger's arm and takes him over with an Arm Drag, but he keeps the Swagger down and pulls back on the arm with his knee being driven into the shoulder socket. Swagger seems to struggle at first but he is able to reach up and pull back on Bryan's neck to send Bryan rolling forwards. Bryan gets back to his feet and Swagger quickly lunges forwards to hit a Chop Block! The announcers talk up how both men are weakening specific areas of their opponents to make it easier for their submission finishers. Both men quickly get up, and Swagger directs a kick to the Bryan's knee and Mr MITB backs up into the corner.

Swagger hits a hard right hand to the head of Bryan, but Bryan quickly fights away with a Knife Edge Chop ("WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!") which stings Swagger's chest and Bryan then follows up with another one to another Ric Flair related chant from the crowd. Bryan now starts teeing off with repeated quick fire chops to Swagger's chest! Eventually Swagger is knocked all the way back to the opposite turnbuckle and Bryan keeps going until the referee tells him to stop! Bryan backs off from the corner and charges back in connects with a Running Corner Dropkick which crushes Swagger against the corner! Bryan lands back down on the mat as Swagger falls forwards onto his face, and the former United States Champion rolls him over for the cover! One...Two...Swagger kicks out! Bryan brings him back up to his feet and delivers a forearm to the head and comes back off of the ropes - but Swagger cuts him off with an American Football tackle to the knees!! The fans boo as Bryan is cut off and the Washington native holds his knees on the mat.

Looking to build some momentum, Swagger stomps on Bryan's ankle a couple of times before he lifts him back up and grapples Bryan to take him over with a Belly-to-Belly throw which causes Bryan to land hard on his back. Swagger opts against the cover as he sees that Bryan has landed right next to the corner and he charges in to hit a SWAGGER BOMB!! The fans are deflated after that, much like Bryan's rib cage as Swagger hooks the outside leg whilst he is still on top of his opponent...One...Two...NO! Swagger pounds the mat in frustration as he just starts punching Bryan's ankle! There's nothing fancy about it, as Swagger is just going to town on the ankle, but Bryan starts to fight back by clubbing on Swagger's shoulder from down on the mat - and the crowd pops as both men are just beating lumps out of each other on the mat! Scott Armstrong isn't sure what to make of it, but he pulls Swagger away off of Bryan and the rage is clearly building in both men, but as soon as they are separated they both prepare themselves to do battle again.

Bryan looks a little uneasy on his ankle after the onslaught from Swagger as he stands in the corner whilst Swagger rotates his shoulder out before he charges in to try for a Running Knee Lift - but Bryan moves and Swagger goes tumbling down to the floor!! It looks pretty nasty as Swagger lays on the floor holding his shoulder, but he gets up quickly which clenched teeth. However he doesn't have much of a chance to recover though as Daniel Bryan comes through the ropes and wipes Swagger out with a SUICIDE DIVE!! But it becomes clear that the move damaged Bryan as well! Both men are in a heap at ringside, as Bryan holds his knee, but he is the first one up and he rolls Swagger into the ring. Bryan hops up onto the apron and hobbles up the turnbuckle to balance himself on the top rope... and he waits for Swagger to get up before he comes off with a MISSILE DROPKICK which takes Swagger down! Bryan is safely in control and he crawls over to Swagger to make the cover! One...Two...Thr-NO! Swagger kicks out!

Taking his time, Bryan lifts himself to his feet and Swagger is up to his knees and Bryan checks on his knee one more time before he delivers a quick shoot kick to Swagger's chest! The sound echoes around the arena and Bryan starts to work himself up again to begin pummeling Swagger's chest with repeated kicks to the chest! One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! Bryan then puts his foot down to check the effect on his knee, before he goes for one more kick to the head - but Swagger ducks it... and yanks Bryan's standing leg by the ankle... and BRYAN IS NOW TRAPPED IN THE ANKLE LOCK!! Swagger's face indicates that he is in considerable pain himself, and Bryan tries his hardest to fight the pain as he thinks of the best way to try and escape the hold. As opposed to the common method of rolling through, Bryan turns his body in the direction that Swagger is twisting his anle to nullify the effect and Bryan now has the free leg to kick Swagger off of him!

The smart work from Bryan is cheered for by the fans, but even though he was able to get out of the hold it still damaged him as he felt the effects of it greatly. Swagger gets back up from being pushed away and he has a look of just wanting to finish this off as he pulls Bryan off of the mat and hooks him up for the GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB - NO - BRYAN COUNTERS AS HE'S COMING DOWN - INTO THE LEBELL LOCK!! THE LEBELL LOCK APPLIED BY DANIEL BRYAN!!! Swagger is now the one feeling the heat as the submission expert yanks back on the head and neck of 'The All-American American', with Swagger lifting his arm into the air and thinking about it! Swagger tries to claw his way to the ropes but as he does, Bryan just notches the pressure up just that bit further until it gets to the point where Swagger can't take it any more and he's forced to TAP OUT!!!​

Winner: Daniel Bryan (6.04)​
*FLIGHT OF THE VALKYRIES*​

There's a good pop in the arena as Daniel Bryan gets to his feet and has his arm raised by Armstrong and he looks happy in victory on his return to Raw for the night. He's handed his briefcase back and raises it into the air to a good cheer again.

Michael Cole: I might not be happy about it, but Daniel Bryan has earned Smackdown the bragging rights tonight in Miami, but be sure to take nothing away from Jack Swagger.

Jerry Lawler: Damn it! We'll get you next time, Booker!

Booker T: Haha! Ma boi D-Bryan bringin' that win back home to Friday Nights! Hey! Wait a minute! What's that sucka doin' here?!

Booker's reaction is justified as CHRISTIAN AND TYSON KIDD HAVE SNEAKED INTO THE RING...

AND THEY JUMP DANIEL BRYAN FROM BEHIND!!!!


The music cuts out as Bryan's opposing Survivor Series captain and his team mate stomp away on the weakened Bryan after his hard fought match with Jack Swagger. Swagger himself becomes aware of what is going on and he stands back from the bundle before Christian turns around and looks at him... and Swagger smiles and starts to join in with the beat down! Kidd lays stomps into Bryan's chest and Swagger goes back to pounding away at the knee like he did in the match.

Jerry Lawler: Someone please come out here and stop this, it's three on one!

There's suddenly a bit of a cheer in the crowd because WILLIAM REGAL is running as fast as he can down to the ring!

Michael Cole: Here's William Regal, Daniel Bryan's mentor and teammate at Survivor Series!

Booker T: Yeah, William! Get'em!

Regal slides into the ring and turns Christian around, and nails 'Captain Charisma' with a European Uppercut! Christian is knocked back into Kidd and Swagger, who quickly turn their attention back from Bryan to Regal, but Kidd is met with a right hand and so is Swagger! Regal does his best to try and fight them off himself but the numbers game becomes too much as Swagger takes Regal's legs out, and the three men start beating Regal down like a pack of wolves! The fans aren't liking this and a booming "WE WANT RYDER!" chant rings around the American Airlines Arena which suddenly bursts into huge cheers!

BECAUSE ZACK RYDER IS SPRINTING DOWN TO THE RING!!


Michael Cole: IT'S ZACK RYDER! The man that Jack Swagger cheated to beat last week comes down to help Daniel Bryan and William Regal!

Kidd is ready and waiting for Ryder as he slides in and tries to stay on top of him with stomps, but Ryder gets up quickly and drops him with a right hand! Swagger comes next and Ryder drills the man that screwed him over the past few weeks with a series of rights that take him to the floor as well! Christian backs into the corner and Ryder goes for him as well, but 'The Savior of Smackdown' quickly dives through the ropes to escape Ryder's wrath! Kidd is back to his feet but is on the ropes and Ryder charges in to clothesline him over the top rope so he lands at Christian's feet! Ryder is fired up in the ring as the fans are going manic for this, and he checks on both Bryan and Regal and helps them up before noticing the recovering Jack Swagger in the corner. Ryder looks around for approval and encourages the fans to chant along with him whilst he fist pumps "WOO! WOO! WOO!", and Ryder charges in and wipes Swagger out with the ROUGH RYDER!!

*OH RADIO*​

The fans go wild as Regal and Bryan are now back to their feet and they stare and point at the retreating Christian and Tyson Kidd as Zack Ryder watches his rival roll out of the ring after getting a measure of revenge for last week. Ryder slaps Bryan on the shoulder and shakes his hand, and Bryan looks at 'Long Island Iced-Z' and says "You want a place on my team at Survivor Series, it's yours." The fans cheer at that and Christian shakes his head on the ramp as Zack Ryder fist pumps and replies "YOU KNOW IT, BRO!" The fans go wild because Zack Ryder is now officially a part of Team Bryan!

Michael Cole: Oh no! Can he even do that!? Zack Ryder isn't even a Smackdown Superstar!

Booker T: That team just got so much better, dawg! Zack Ryder, William Regal and D-Bryan on the same team; I can't wait for this match! Can you dig that?

Jerry Lawler: I can dig it, alright, Booker! Zack Ryder came out here and did the right thing by chasing those three thugs away! I'm glad he was able to get some retribution on Jack Swagger with that huge Rough Ryder as well.

Michael Cole: I wonder what Christian's retaliation will be this Friday on Smackdown, because he isn't going to be happy about this.

Christian and Tyson Kidd are now on the stage looking back at the celebrations in the ring. Kidd holds his neck after Ryder's assault on him, and Christian puts his arm around his protege and leads him to the back. The three men in the ring are enjoying themselves a lot, as Ryder is already trying to teach William Regal how to fist pump much to Daniel Bryan's amusement.

*Commercial Break*​

*Video Package*

We see a shot of the Smackdown logo, and then Mark Henry crushing Big Show's ankle at Money in the Bank with 'The Giant' screaming in pain.

Narrator:
He was taken out at Money in the Bank, but this Friday night on Smackdown 'The World's Largest Athlete' Big Show is coming back to Smackdown!

Quick shots of some of Big Show's most famous knock out punches to the likes of The Miz, Shawn Michaels & Edge.

Narrator:
And he's looking for revenge!

A shot of Big Show knocking out CM Punk on Smackdown in 2010 is shown as the screen fades to black...

... But all colour returns in a bang a couple of seconds later when a shot of Rey Mysterio in his early days on Smackdown shooting up from the ground for one of his entrances, with his music playing in the background.


Narrator:
Also, next week when Smackdown comes from San Diego, 'The Master of the 619' Rey Mysterio will be making his return to Smackdown for one night only in his hometown!

Mysterio hits 619s to Randy Orton, The Miz, Cody Rhodes and Kane.

Narrator:
He'll be revealing all about his recovery from his assault last month at the hands of Brodus Clay, and much more, so don't miss it!

Mysterio holds his arms in the air after winning one of his matches as the video package finally ends.

*End Video Package*​

We come back into the arena with a shot of the commentary team once again, and all three men look pretty excited.

Michael Cole: Welcome back to the Raw Supershow everyone; it has been a fantastic night so far and we still have John Cena defending the WWE Championship against The Miz as well as us all hearing from The Rock about the comments made by the WWE Champion in the past few weeks. But as you all just saw, we've got a big couple of weeks coming up on Smackdown on Friday nights!

Booker T: That's right, Michael! This Friday on Smackdown we are going to see the return of Big Show, who is lookin' for revenge after being taken out by Mark Henry at Money in the Bank a few months ago, and as you just saw, Big Show's out for some revenge!

Michael Cole: Speaking of Mark Henry, we're going to receive the fallout of the controversial ending to the World Heavyweight Championship match earlier tonight where John Morrison was within seconds of becoming the World Heavyweight Champion for the first time, but Mark Henry was able to pin Randy Orton first.

Booker T: And not only that but we'll see the first match in the Intercontinental Championship Series between Cody Rhodes and Sin Cara, and Cody's mask is gonna be on the line!

Michael Cole: We also saw in that video package that next week as Smackdown is coming from San Diego, Raw Superstar Rey Mysterio will be making his Smackdown return for one night only in his first appearance on WWE television since being taken out by Brodus Clay over a month ago. There's a lot not to miss on the show that's changing Friday nights!

Justin Roberts is once again standing in the ring and ALEX RILEY's music plays in the background as The Miz's former apprentice has just made his entrance.

Justin Roberts: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first from Washington, DC, weighing 236 pounds... ALEX RILEYYYY!!

*REALEZA*​

Riley raises his arm in the air to some cheers but the crowd's reaction quickly turns to boos for the former WWE Champion ALBERTO DEL RIO, who walks onto the stage with a microphone. There's no fancy cars it seems any more, and Del Rio has swapped his white towel around his neck for a black one.

Alberto Del Rio: My name is 'The Great' Alberto Del Rio... but ju all already know dat.

Heat.

Alberto Del Rio: Alex Riley, ju're also about to find out just what makes me Great, because I have selected ju to have the honour of being my opponent tonight as 'The Great' Alberto Del Rio makes his highly anticipated return to de ring.

Riley looks a little confused, as Del Rio now reaches the steps and starts to climb up them.

Alberto Del Rio: Ju're probably wondering, Alex... why ju? No? I thought ju would be. Alex, I chose ju because ju spent months receiving de guidance and tutelage of The Miz; ju spent all dat time under his wing. He made you into a star, and without him ju're nothing, perro!

The fans boo Del Rio who's now right in Riley's face, and Alex is trying not to lose his cool now.

Alberto Del Rio: Ju turned ju're back on him and ju attacked him and cost him de WWE Championship, just like Ricardo Rodriguez did to me! Ju're nothing, and I am Great; do we have an understanding here, Alex? If ju don't understand, I am going to make it clear to ju in our match dat some people are born to be champions and other are born to be... nothing.

Del Rio shoves the microphone into the chest of the referee John Cone, and turns to his corner to place his towel down and Riley keeps his eyes focused on the Mexican as Cone calls for the bell.

Match Six:
Alex Riley vs Alberto Del Rio

Riley charges in at Del Rio as soon as the bell rings, but the former WWE Champ evades it and sees Riley rush straight into the turnbuckle; where he is set up nicely for Del Rio to start stomping away at him! After some blows to the knees to get Riley onto the floor, Del Rio focuses his strikes to Riley's left arm. Cone comes in and pulls Del Rio away, but Del Rio pushes the official aside and goes right back to the stomps onto the arm. Del Rio grabs Riley's arm and pulls him towards the middle of the ring so he can lay the arm out flat and stomp on it again! Riley sits up from the move to hold his arm, and Del Rio delivers a kick right across the shoulder blades! Riley is hurting a lot already and he rolls towards the ropes and starts to pull himself up.

'The Great' approaches Riley on the ropes and goes to send him across the ring, but Riley is able to reverse and he Irish Whips Del Rio instead. Riley bends down looking for a Back Body Drop, but Del Rio stops to boot him square in the face!!! The impact is heard all over the arena and Riley recoils holding his mouth. Del Rio grabs his arm and forces it into a Hammerlock before elevating Riley up for a Hammerlock Back Drop. It becomes clear that Riley is hurting from the kick to the face, and a camera angle reveals that there is an amount of blood emerging from Riley's lower lip. Grabbing Riley by the head, Del Rio stands him up in the corner before he takes a few paces back and charges in... delivering a RUNNING ENZIGUIRI TO THE BACK OF RILEY'S HEAD!!

Dazed from the big blow, Riley starts to stumble forward out of the corner but somehow manages to stay up on his feet. 'The Great' emerges from the corner and yanks on Riley's arm - bringing it down across his knees! Riley shows a bit more life as he rolls on the mat; bloodied and in pain. Del Rio stands up and looks out to the crowd who are booing him for this mauling, and he looks down at Alex Riley with disdain, before he grabs his arm... and locks in the CROSS ARMBREAKER! The Cross Armbreaker is locked in! Riley flails his free arm around desperately, but after a few seconds he has no choice but to TAP OUT! Del Rio wins!

Winner: Alberto Del Rio (4.39)​

*REALEZA*​

Justin Roberts: Here is your winner as a result of a submission... ALBERTO DEL RIO!

There's a pretty large amount of heat for 'The Great' as he releases the hold after a few more seconds of putting Riley through the pain, before he releases the hold and springs to his feet looks down at Riley with disgust. Del Rio walks over to the corner where he left the black towel to pick it up and then lay it over Alex Riley's face! This gets the former WWE Champion even more heat before he removes it from Riley's bloodied face and holds it up as a symbol of victory.

Jerry Lawler: Wow... we've never seen that kind of intensity from Alberto Del Rio before; it just seems like losing the WWE Championship has set a screw loose in his head or something because that was uncomfortable to watch.

Michael Cole: This was his first match since losing the title to John Cena at Hell in a Cell and without Ricardo Rodriguez, but it looks like those events have actually made him better. I know it might be too early, but I think Del Rio could easily find himself back in the WWE Championship picture before he knows it with performances like that.

Booker T: Man, I thought at first that Alex Riley coulda been able to pull off some kind of upset ta-night but I didn't see that coming from Alberto Del Rio at all.

Jerry Lawler: I just hope that Alex Riley is okay!

The heat in the arena for Del Rio is nothing compared to the heat heard for JOHN LAURINAITIS as he's once again in his office and he looks stressed out as anything as we hear the Raw GM on the phone.

John Laurinaitis: I'm sure you saw what CM Punk had to say earlier tonight... yes I did too, and it was not acceptable under any circumstances. But as you saw Kevin and I are in the middle of sorting it.

There's heat but an intrigue from everyone as to who Johnny is talking to.

John Laurinaitis: What? Next week?

Suddenly there's a loud bang on the door and after a couple of seconds the now former United States Champion DOLPH ZIGGLER and VICKIE GUERRERO burst into the office to increase the heat levels even louder.

John Laurinaitis: Okay, that's fine. I'll see you next week. Thank you for calling.

Laurinaitis hangs up his phone and takes a deep breath in whilst holding his hands out to try and calm the seething pair down.

John Laurinaitis: Now guys, I know you're angry about what happened out there tonight-

Dolph Ziggler: Angry? Angry doesn't even come close to covering it, Mr Laurinaitis. I am down right pissed off!

John Laurinaitis: Dolph, you need to calm down-

Dolph Ziggler: I can't calm down, goddammit! I've just lost the United States title to a guy that didn't even properly earn his shot in the first place and to make it even better I hear they're throwin' him a huge party in the locker room!

Ziggler breaks slowly to try and calm himself down.

Dolph Ziggler: I want to know what you're going to do about Drew McIntyre and that crooked referee, and I want to know what you're going to do about Triple H! He's the reason that McIntyre got the shot in the first place.

John Laurinaitis: Dolph, let me assure you that I will make it one of my main priorities to sort this out for you next week, and I will personally deal with Triple H-

???: You aren't going to sort anything out, actually.

The camera swings around to the door where TRIPLE H is standing! The COO gets a thunderous pop from the fans and he marches into the office and goes nose to nose with Dolph Ziggler:

Triple H: If you have a problem with me or the way I run this company; you don't go running to John Laurinaitis, you come to me. Understand?

Ziggler is unflinching in the face of 'The Boss'.

Triple H: So you're going to get your ass out of this office right now or I'll see to it that losing that title is the least of your worries.

He isn't happy about it, but Ziggler bites his tongue and then leaves the office with Guerrero following suit shortly after. HHH now takes a step closer to the Raw General Manager.

John Laurinaitis: You can't just-

Triple H: Shut up. Is it true?

John Laurinaitis: Is what true?

Triple H: What Kevin Nash said earlier. This whole thing between you and him; you're doing it for the benefit of the company? That you're trying to help me? Do I really look that stupid to you?

Laurinaitis looks down at the floor, but suddenly HHH turns a bright shade of red.

Triple H: ANSWER ME!

The booming voice of the COO scares the shit out of some of the fans as well as Laurinaitis who takes a few seconds to compose himself.

John Laurinaitis: As Raw General Manager, each one of my actions is for the best intentions of my show and my Superstars.

There's heat in the arena as that obviously isn't true.

Triple H: Really? That's what you call it, is it? That's what you call commanding your goons to take out Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods last week then? That's what you call punching Xavier Woods in the face two weeks in a row, is it? HUH?

John Laurinaitis: You're one to talk! You put your hands on Brodus Clay two weeks ago and you Pedigree'd R-Truth, so don't you dare throw that in my face!

Triple H: I am the COO of this company and I can do whatever I want! I don't have to answer to you! And as for you and Kevin trying to help me? I don't want your help running this company and I sure as hell don't need it.

John Laurinaitis: That isn't the way the Board of Directors see things, Hunter.

Triple H is confused and he calms down for one second.

Triple H: What the hell are you talking about?

John Laurinaitis: I've just gotten off of the phone with one of their representatives... and they are coming to Raw next week to discuss the future of who will be running this company. So if I were you, I'd get out of my face and go and focus on the handful of good things you've done since becoming COO.

The smug look on Laurinaitis' face tells a huge story, and Triple H runs his hand over his head before he turns around and leaves the office; leaving John Laurinaitis alone with a shit-eating grin plastered across his face.

*Commercial Break*​

*Video Package*

The video package starts off with shots of various former WWE Superstars and Legends; Shawn Michaels, Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes and The Rock, all walking down to the ring.

Narrator:
For twenty-five years, the Superstars and Divas of the WWE have all come together on one night.

Mick Foley, Trish Stratus, Bret Hart and Jerry Lawler.

Narrator:
The one night where all that remains is nothing but the human body's one natural instinct...

A shot of CM Punk sitting on the stage during the 'Pipebomb' promo; Randy Orton looks intensely into the crowd.

Narrator:
Survival.

After that word, the chorus of 'You're Going Down' by Sick Puppies kicks in, and the shots of the Superstars begin to speed up.

"IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, AND THE TABLE'S TURN AROUND"

Kevin Nash delivers a Jack Knife to Punk; Mark Henry charges Sheamus through the cell door at Hell in a Cell; Brodus Clay suxplexes Rey Mysterio into the chair wedged into the corner.

"'CAUSE ONE OF US IS GOING, ONE OF US IS GOIN' DOWN!"

Randy Orton drops Wade Barrett with an RKO; The Awesome Truth hit the Little Jimmy Finale on John Cena; Christian screams in pain as he is trapped in the LeBell Lock.

"I'M NOT RUNNIN', IT'S A LITTLE DIFFERENT NOW"

Kelly Kelly sobs at Night of Champions after losing the Divas Title; Jack Swagger hits Zack Ryder with a Gutwrench Powerbomb; Kofi Kingston sets off his pyro in his entrance.

"'CAUSE ONE OF US IS GOING, ONE OF US IS GOIN' DOWN!"

John Cena sends Alberto Del Rio through a table inside the Hell in a Cell, and is then shown raising the WWE Championship into the air.

"YEAH, YOU'RE THE ONE THAT'S GOIN' DOWN!"

The music starts to fade out following that line, as a shot of Triple H and John Laurinaitis standing face-to-face is shown and the video package fades out.

*End Video Package*



THE 25TH ANNUAL
SURVIVOR SERIES

NOVEMBER 20TH 2011

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


After the video package the commentary run down the two matches confirmed for Survivor Series. The camera's attention shifts to JUSTIN ROBERTS standing in the centre of the ring with a big grin on his face as he raises the microphone up to his mouth.

Justin Roberts: The following contest is scheduled for one fall... and it is for the WWE CHAMPIONSHIIIIP!

"AWWWEEESOMMMMEEEE"
*I CAME TO PLAY*

The initial pop after learning that we're kicking the WWE Championship match quickly transitions into some pretty loud heat as THE MIZ bounds out onto the stage with a very cocky grin on his face. He's out here alone, and he's in his long trench coat as he strides down to the ring.

Michael Cole: Here he is! The Miz is the most must-see WWE Champion of all time, and he has the chance to become a two time champion tonight if he can beat John Cena.

Jerry Lawler: The Miz won a #1 Contender's Tournament to earn his shot here tonight, but his victories over both Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston weren't the most convincing as he did has a lot of help from his friends in the Laurinaitis Administration.

Michael Cole: I think it is unfair to say that, King; The Miz won Money in the Bank last year and became the WWE Champion, he defended the title at Wrestlemania against John Cena. Competing for the biggest prize in this industry is where The Miz belongs.

Booker T: I just hope for John Cena's sake that the Laurinaitis Administration decide to let him handle this by himself tonight.

Jerry Lawler: If they're as confident in The Miz's ability as Cole is, they'll know that the don't need to come out here and help Miz.

Miz slides on his knee on the apron and turns around to face all of the fans again before he gets into the ring through the ropes and holds his arms up in the air. Miz removes his jacket and looks around the arena before he turns to the stage when his music cuts out.

*MY TIME IS NOW*​

The reaction is THUNDEROUS in the arena as there are some very loud cheers, but some extremely loud booing at the same time as the WWWE Champion JOHN CENA walks out onto the stage, but the animation that we're used to isn't here tonight as he simply just raises his title in the air and walks down to the ring without making that much of a fuss.

Jerry Lawler: We've not really had a chance to hear from John Cena in the past week or tonight, because as soon as he found out The Rock will be in attendance tonight, he's hardly spoken to anyone!

Michael Cole: Cena left the arena last week as soon as the announcement that Rock being here tonight was made, and it has clearly made some sort of impact on the WWE Champion because just from looking at him you can tell this isn't the normal John Cena we're used to seeing.

Booker T: Even though The Rock might be playin' on John Cena's mind, he needs to make sure that he his 100% focused on this match with The Miz, because Miz was right earlier on. If John Cena takes his mind off of his opponent for one second in this match we're going to see a new WWE Champion tonight in Miami.

Michael Cole: Booker makes a good point actually, how can we be sure that John Cena's head is fully in this match like it needs to be?

Jerry Lawler: We can't be sure, Michael.

Cena slides into the ring and approaches the hard camera side of the ring and raises the title in the air again before he hands it over to Charles Robinson, the man in charge of this match. Cena's music fades out and 'The Champ' removes his hat and t-shirt to a big scream from the female fans in attendance, but now that the music is gone, a very audible chant can be heard echoing around the arena...

"LET'S GO CENA!"
"CENA SUCKS!"


Cena acknowledges the chants of the Miami crowd and looks down to the floor as Miz is seen smirking at his opponent as both men approach the centre of the ring for the introductions.

Justin Roberts: Introducing the competitors... First, the challenger. Representing the Laurinaitis Administration, from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing 221 pounds.... THE MIZ!

Miz jumps around the ring nodding his head as the fans let out another loud boo for him, but the chants aimed at Cena quickly strike up again as the attention turns to the WWE Champion.

Justin Roberts: And... from West Newbury, Massachusetts, weighing 251 pounds, he is the WWE CHAMPION.... JOHN CENA!!

Cena casts a quick smile to Roberts for the introduction before he turns back around and leans on the ropes as Robinson raises the WWE Championship into the air to signify that this match will be for the title. Once Robinson hands the belt over to ringside he does his final checks on both competitors and then calls for the bell!

Main Event:
WWE Championship Match:
John Cena © vs The Miz

The bell rings and the fans pop for the match beginning, but then the chants start up again and Cena is obviously trying to ignore them as both men circle the ring, but Miz stops and stands still. "Listen to them, John. Listen!" is what the mics can pick the challenger up saying, but Cena winces as he replies "Let's just damn wrestle already." and he approaches Miz in the centre of the ring and tries to instigate a lock up, and Miz smirks as he just stands there, listening to the crowd! Cena drops his hands down to his sides as Miz smugly waves his finger along to the "CENA SUCKS!" part of the chant, but the smile is soon wiped off of his face as Cena decks Miz with a right hand!! Miz drops to the mat and backs up into the ropes, and once he's back up to his feet Cena charges in and clotheslines him over the top rope and down to the floor!

The Miz rolls back onto the base of the ramp after taking the tumble, and 'The Champ' slides under the bottom rope and storms towards the challenger. Miz is able to cut Cena off with a couple of right hands to the mid section, but they don't have much effect as Cena drives his knee into Miz's stomach and grabs him by the back of the head. Cena drags Miz over to the steel steps, and bounces his head off of them! The fans cheer for that move, and Cena doesn't give Miz any chance to recover as he brings him up and rams the challenger back first into the ring apron a couple of times... before grabbing Miz by the arm... and sending him flying into the ring barricade; with Miz almost going through it because of the force! Cena looks out into the crowd with an almost blank look on his face as he walks back towards The Miz, who's trying to get himself together as he lays next to the barricade.

Charles Robinson looks over the ropes and requests that Cena brings it back into the ring, and the WWE Champion seems to agree as he grabs Miz by the head again and rolls him into the ring. Cena slides in right after him and then gets on top for the first cover! One...Two...Miz kicks out! Cena stays on his challenger by bringing Miz back up to his feet and Irish Whipping him into the corner, and following up with a clothesline that jars Miz's neck back against the corner, and Cena carries on his momentum against the ropes and comes back from behind Miz and flips over him with the Throwback! Cena goes "Vintage" as Cole puts is and then turns The Miz onto his back so he can go for another cover! One...Two... Miz shoots the shoulder up! 'The Champ' assists Miz up to his feet again by tugging on his arm and trying to wring it, but Miz is able to turn out of it and connect with a right hand to Cena's head!

It is a stiff shot from the challenger, and Cena is certainly caught off guard by it as he retreats back into the ropes. Miz comes in foot-first, taking Cena out at the knee, before he starts hammering away on the WWE Champion, and he grabs Cena by the ears to violently slam his head against the mat! Robinson warns Miz not to attack whilst Cena's on the ropes, but Miz waves him off to grab the recovering Cena and trap him in a Side Headlock. Miz tries to slow the pace down, but Cena pushes him back and fires him off of the ropes, but Miz comes back and knocks Cena down with a Shoulder Block! Miz runs off of the ropes and Cena rolls underneath him, and then leapfrogs over him and catches Miz with a deep Hip Toss as he comes off of the ropes again!

Miz holds his back as he gets back up to his feet, and he's suddenly on the receiving end of a huge Clothesline from John Cena! Miz is almost turned inside out, and the WWE Champion gets down again to go for another cover in hopes of keeping his title...One...Two...No! Cena shows a little frustration as he gets Miz up again and sends him crashing into the corner one more time, but this time Miz sees the Clothesline coming and gets out of the way – leaving Cena to crash into the turnbuckle! Cena holds his chest in pain as Miz sneaks up from behind him and grabs him to drop him on the back of his head with a Neckbreaker! Miz now holds Cena in tightly for his first pin attempt of the match...One...Two-Cena powers out of it! The fans are still going with the chants aimed at Cena, as the WWE Champion tries to shake the cobwebs out, but just as he gets to his feet he's powered back into the corner by The Miz.

The challenger stomps away at Cena's knee in the corner; crushing it against the bottom turnbuckle, and after a few shots Cena drops down to the mat, and he holds his knee carefully. Miz breaks through Cena's guard and continues stomping away on the knee, and he grabs it and pulls Cena into the centre of the ring to stop Robinson berating him. Miz backs up against the ropes and drops an elbow across Cena's outstretched leg, which causes the champion to scream out in pain, but Miz simply smiles. Miz gets back to his feet but retains his grip on Cena's leg, and does a back bump to quickly drive Cena's leg down, and Cena is left to hold his knee again. Miz get back to his feet and Cena sits up to just try and assess the damage caused by Miz, but Miz comes back in and drives his boot right into Cena's face!!! Cena's flat on his back and Miz hooks the leg he's been working on...One...Two...Kickout!!

Cena is forced to use the weakened knee to kick out of the pin attempt which causes him further aggravation from it, but Miz allows 'The Champ' to make it back up to his feet, but Cena seems a little reluctant to put any weight on his left leg. Miz smirks at Cena tries to swing for him, but Miz ducks it and stomps right on Cena's knee to make the WWE Champion fall down, and Miz catches him as he does and drives Cena's head into the mat with a DDT! Cena bounces onto his back and Miz hooks the leg!...One!...Two!...Th-Cena powers out! Miz slowly rises back to his feet again and he looks down on his opponent trying his hardest to make it back up again, and every time Cena is almost able to get up, Miz drills him with a left hand to the head to knock him back down. It gets to the point where Cena is actually using The Miz to help himself get back up to his feet; clambering his way up Miz's body as 'The Awesome One' frowns down at him.

Miz's expression quickly changes from a frown to a smile as he seems to be enjoying watching John Cena struggle to stand up, and Miz looks out to the fans with a shit-eating grin, but it costs him because Cena is able to spring up on one leg... and floor Miz with a right hand! The fans cheer for the sudden burst from Cena, and Miz is right back up again but walks into a one-legged Dropkick to the face from the WWE Champion! Cena dug deep to pull the Dropkick out, and now both men are down on the mat, with the fans making themselves even louder now. Both the Cena lovers and haters raise their volume levels, and Cena nods his head and pushes himself off of the mat and back up to his feet, and he walks over to Miz who got himself up in the corner... and he mounts the second rope and starts to deliver some punches to the top of Miz's head! One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! Eight! Nine! Ten - Miz blocks it... and shoves Cena out onto the apron!

Thinking that Cena fell down to the floor, Miz stumbles forwards and checks his mouth for any blood, but what he doesn't know is that John Cena was able to stick his landing on the apron... and he's now climbing the turnbuckle! The commentators note that if Cena's knee is hurting this isn't a good idea, and the WWE Champion has to take a moment to steady himself before he's comfortable, and with Miz still hunched over in the ring, Cena leaps from the top... and connects with the DIVING LEG DROP BULLDOG!!! Miz is flat out, and Cena bounces on the mat as he holds his knee, realising that he could have just made a big mistake, but nonetheless he fights through any pain he's caused himself to turn Miz over and hook the leg!...One!...Two!...Thre-NO!!! Miz stays in the match and keep his title hopes alive as Cena now takes the time to try and help his knee, and the commentators inform us that we'll come right back to this match after the break.

*Commercial Break*

We return to the WWE Championship match following the break to the sight of The Miz having John Cena trapped in a Single Leg Crab; putting a lot of pressure on the knee of John Cena which Miz is working on. With the help of the commentary team and a replay from during the break, we see that Cena attempted to get The Miz up for the Attittude Adjustment during the break, but his knee gave out which allowed Miz to find a way back into the match up. Miz has Cena applied in the submission in the centre of the ring, and Cena tests the waters but he's too far away from the ropes, so he focuses on trying to break the hold instead. Trying to turn onto his back so he can push Miz away, Cena feeds off of the positive chants and is able to escape the hold!

Cena is able to use his good leg to push Miz away, and he pushes Miz back into the ropes. With Cena still seated down on the mat, Miz goes to boot Cena in the face again, but the champion dodges the boot and grabs Miz's leg to trip him up... and Cena pulls Miz back and locks in the STF!!! The cheers outweigh the boos at the moment, as Miz's eyes bulge out his head as he's in stuck in Cena's submission hold! Miz scrambles around on the mat but he soon realizes that he's a lot closer to the ropes than Cena was, and the former WWE Champ starts to claw his way forwards as Cena cranks back on his neck even more...

Miz reaches out again...

... Cena pulls back even tighter on Miz's neck...

... but Miz fights through it and GRABS THE BOTTOM ROPE!!

There's a mixed reaction as the hold now has to be broken, but it actually turns to cheers... as Cena keeps it applied! There's an almost scary look in the eyes of John Cena as he is yanking back on Miz's head and Charles Robinson starts his count to five. One! Two! Three! Four! Cena finally breaks the hold! The WWE Champion gets up to his feet and with a slight hobble he roars out to the fans and waits for Miz to get back up to his feet. Miz, still suffering from the prolonged period trapped in the STF, slowly rises to his feet, but he's quickly toppled over by a FLYING SHOULDER BLOCK FROM CENA! Cena, riding a burst of adrenaline, is straight back up and he takes Miz down again with another Shoulder Block! Both men pop up again and Miz swings with a wild right which allows Cena to scoop him up and plant him with a SPIN OUT POWERBOMB!!

Miz is flat on his back in the centre of the ring and Cena stands tall over him and the crowd are booing him quite loudly, and a very small "SAME OLD SHIT!" chant emerges from the crowd, but Cena smirks and looks down to Miz... "YOU CAN'T SEE ME!", and he then drops his fist down across Miz's face for the FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE!!! Cena brings himself back up again and he wipes some sweat from his brow as he is waiting for Miz to reemerge once again, but there's suddenly a huge commotion from the fans...

R-TRUTH IS CHARGING DOWN TO THE RING!!!

Cena is alerted by the noises from the fans, and Truth jumps up onto the apron - but Cena cuts him off with a right hand that sends him flying back down to the floor! Cena looks down at Truth on the outside, but then Miz comes from behind - SKULL CRUSHING FINALE!! The fans are shocked into almost silence as Miz turns Cena over, has he done it?!...ONE!...TWO!...THREE-NO!!!! CENA KICKS OUT!!! There's a massive mixed reaction in the arena and Miz gets up onto his knees and has a look of total disbelief on his face and he motions to the back for someone else to come out, shouting "OUT HERE, NOW!", and the fans let out a big reaction again...

BECAUSE NOW BRODUS CLAY MARCHES DOWN TO THE RING!!

Miz suddenly develops a huge smirk on his face as almost the entirety of the Laurinaitis Administration is out here to help him now, with just Kevin Nash and the Raw General Manager left in the back. Miz gets to his feet as Clay reaches the base of the ramp and casts a disproving look at R-Truth who is still laid out on the ring floor, and the big man gets onto the ring apron. Charles Robinson bravely gets in front of the monster and tells him to go to the back or he'll disqualify Miz, but Brodus ignores him...

But Clay is suddenly pulled from the apron -

BY KOFI KINGSTON AND XAVIER WOODS!!!

Clay's face bounces off of the ring apron and the big man falls to the floor, and the two men screwed by the Laurinaitis Administration to get Miz in this match quickly retreat up the ramp to avoid another beating like the one they received last week. In the ring, Miz is furious as he shouts for Woods and Kingston to come back and face him like a man, but suddenly Miz is turned around by JOHN CENA, who lifts him up and plants him with the ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!!! The mixed reaction is back again as now Cena collapses down onto Miz's chest and hooks the leg!...ONE!...TWO!...THREE!!! CENA RETAINS!!

Winner and STILL WWE Champion: John Cena (18.14)​

*MY TIME IS NOW*​

There's yet another mixed reaction in the arena as an exhausted John Cena slowly rises to his feet in the ring and he is handed the WWE Championship by Charles Robinson and raises it into the air. R-Truth reaches from under the ropes and pulls The Miz out of the ring and the three members of the Laurinaitis Administration look up the ramp at Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who high five and smile back down at them before they walk to the back.

Michael Cole: Well, John Cena is still the WWE Champion... but he had some pretty big help from Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods; who had no business being out here whatsoever!

Jerry Lawler: The way I see it, Kofi and Xavier were just out here to remove R-Truth and Brodus Clay from the equation who shouldn't have been out here either! They have both been screwed by The Miz and the rest of John Laurinaitis' goons, as well as being laid out at the end of last week's show so they deserve some kind of revenge against them!

Booker T: The Miz beat both of these guys by cheatin' using Brodus Clay, R-Truth and even John Laurinaitis; turn about it fair play in my book, dawg. An' look at John Cena, he's gone right back to that guy we saw before the match began - his mind is on The Rock.

Michael Cole: Well The Rock is here in the American Airlines Arena tonight and he will be coming out shortly... what I want to know however is how John Laurinaitis is going to react to Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods costing his man, The Miz, the WWE Championship.

John Cena stands in the centre of the ring with the WWE Championship held above his head as he doesn't show much emotion. He brings the title down and looks deeply into it and takes a big, deep breath as he stands in the ring - waiting for his Wrestlemania opponent.

*Commercial Break*​

After the commercial, the fans in the arena are more buzzed than they've been all night, and the WWE Champion John Cena stands in the ring with his eyes focused on the stage. The camera does a sweeping shot of the Miami crowd when finally...

"IF YA SMELL... WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKIN'!"
*ELECTRIFYING*​

The roof EXPLODES off of the American Airlines Arena as THE ROCK WALKS OUT ONTO THE STAGE! Still dressed in his smart suit we saw him in earlier, 'The Great One' grins past his sunglasses at the explosive reception. Cena doesn't move in the ring as his Wrestlemania opponent finally turns his attention to the man he is here to see and he starts to walk down to the ring.

Michael Cole: Here he is! This is the moment that we have been waiting all nigh for; The Rock and John Cena are going to let everything out into the open!

Jerry Lawler: We've all been waiting in anticipation since last Monday ever since we found out he was going to be here; and how good does The Rock look?

Booker T: I'm lovin' that suit!

Michael Cole: I hope John Cena is ready for what is about to come, because it was clear to us last week that The Rock isn't happy with what the WWE Champion has been saying about him the past few weeks - we all know that 'The Great One' isn't someone to hold anything back!

Rock grabs a microphone and then climbs up onto the apron and into the ring to walk up onto one of the turnbuckles and he slings his arm into the air and absorbs the cheers from his hometown fans. He jumps down and haves another look at Cena before playing to each of the remaining three turnbuckles. The music fades out and the fans are now fully cheering The Rock with a booming "ROCKY!" chant. Rock waits a few moments before crouching down a little to a big buzz from the crowd.

The Rock: FINALLY... The Rock has come back to MI-AMI!

The fans join and give a big pop to 'The Great One' in his home town.

The Rock: Before I say what I came here to say tonight, why don't we all put our hands together for John Cena for a successful title defence?

There are a few cheers from the crowd, but they are drowned out by loud, mostly male, boos. This clearly irks Cena and Rock looks a little uneasy.

The Rock: John, I mean this from the bottom of my heart... well done. You fought through for the whole match just now, and you beat The Miz. Sure, you had a little help... but you won the match.

Cena scowls.

The Rock: Now that crap is outta the way; we can start to talk business, Cena.

Pop for that as the fans start to build up their volume levels again.

The Rock: Ever since Hell in a Cell - the last time we saw each other - The Rock watched Monday Night Raw, and he saw you badmouthing The Rock. You said that you don't respect The Rock.

Big time heat for that, and Rock looks at Cena as if he's expecting a response, and the WWE Champion finally lifts his microphone and gives him one.

John Cena: I don't.

WOAH! Cena is stone-faced as he looks Rock straight in the eyes and even The Rock is slightly taken aback.

John Cena: Don't get me wrong... As I've already said, I couldn't have more respect for all of your accomplishments in this ring. But you, as a person, the way you've been acting... No respect.

The fans are almost unanimously chanting "CENA SUCKS!" at the WWE Champion now.

John Cena: You're expecting me to carry and defend this title all the way to Wrestlemania just so our match can be for the WWE Championship? That's pretty selfish if you ask me. The only reason I'm playin' along with your little fantasies of getting another shot at this is because it is what the people want to see.

A more mixed reaction now.

John Cena: What are you? 'The People's Champion'? You're not even going to lift a finger in this ring from now until Wrestlemania, but I'm the bad guy that is giving the people what they want? I'm the guy giving the people - your people - what they want, despite the fact that half of them hate my guts!

Cena looks more than pissed off now, and the crowd reaction becomes split once again as the Cena fans make themselves heard.

John Cena: So please, Mr Johnson, give me one reason why I should respect you!

Rock removes his sunglasses and steps forwards towards Cena, and the two men are almost nose-to-nose.

The Rock: I'll tell you why, Cena, because if you don't start showing The Rock some respect; he's gonna take that microphone in your hand, shine it up a little, turn that sumbitch sideways and shove it STRAIGHT UP YOUR CANDY ASS!

The fans cheer now as Rock takes a step back from Cena who isn't pleased.

The Rock: John, you need to calm down! This... this resentment you have towards The Rock isn't healthy, and it is going to cloud your judgement. You almost lost the WWE Championship tonight because you were so concerned about 'The Great One'. WWE Championship or not, we're still both going to come back here to Miami, The Rock's hometown, the greatest city in the world, and I am still going to kick your ass!

Big pop.

The Rock: It might be a little selfish of me, yeah, but there's nothing I can do about it! I'm just telling you what the millions-

"AND MILLIONS!"

The Rock:... Of The Rock's fans want to see. Do you have a problem with that, Cena? Do you?

John Cena: As a matter of fact-

The Rock: IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT!

The arena ROARS with cheers and laughter, and Rock grins to himself as he's pleased with that one.

John Cena: Laugh it up, Rock, laugh it up. Listen, if you wanna stand here all night and trade lame catchphrases we are going to be here for a long time because as I'm constantly reminded - I suck!

As if on cue, a loud "CENA SUCKS!" chant, but then the Cena fans come in and we're back to the "LET'S GO CENA! CENA SUCKS!" we heard throughout the WWE Championship Match.

John Cena: If you want to talk business like you said, then you'll cut the crap and TALK BUSINESS!

Another mixed reaction for Cena.

John Cena: You wanna talk about what your fans want to see, huh? The Rock is only concerned about his own fans. But me, I love my fans more than anything. They cheer for me, they wear my t-shirts; and they are the ones that are in the crowd constantly fighting the other set of fans.

There's a big cheer as the 'other' fans as Cena put it make themselves heard.

John Cena: I'm not sayin' these other fans are your fans in particular, Rock, as I'd like to think that there are some people who are fans of both of us...

Cena looks out to the crowd and a big cheer goes up.

John Cena: So I'm talking about the people who aren't John Cena fans. The people who actively take time out of their lives to hound me at 4.30 in the morning in the airport to tell me that they're tired of me and I suck, the ones that as soon as they get home they'll hop on their little computers in their mom's basement and write a 4,000 word article on the internet about my limited moveset and tired catchphrases.

These particular fans make themselves heard again by cheering, as Cena finally acts like they want him to.

John Cena: You guys that dedicate that time to abuse me all the time... I love you too.

The sincerity of Cena's words without a hint of sarcasm in them causes these fans to boo him again.

John Cena: They may hate me Rock, but boy...boy do they love you!

The adult males in the crowd start up their "ROCKY!" chant again.

John Cena: And I know why... the novelty hasn't worn off yet. The only reason that they're happy to see you back is because you aren't here every week. If you were, they'd hate you just as much as they hate me.

There's a lot of booing in disagreement with that, and then another "ROCKY!" chant to indicate that isn't the case.

The Rock: In all of the time I've been associated with the WWE, I can honestly say I've never seen of heard anyone sound like a bigger bitch that you there, John Cena.

A big pop from the Miami crowd.

The Rock: And that includes The Miz.

Another pop with some laughter in there as well, Rock holds his hand up to his face and acts like he's a baby.

The Rock: "Wah, wah, wah, I'm John Cena, and some mean people on the internet said I can't wrestle." OH SHUT UP YOU SISSY!

Cena's lip furls again as he shows displeasure with the insult.

The Rock: You're the WWE Champion, for God's sake! Start acting like it! Do you really think that men like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gave a damn what his haters thought of him? Do you think men like Mick Foley gave a damn what his haters thought? Do you think the Rock gives a rat's ass what his haters think of him? The answer is no.

Rock looks at Cena, but Cena's focused on the ground.

The Rock: Look at me. Let The Rock give you some advice, John Cena. You've already said you don't respect me so you can take it or leave it; totally up to you. If what these guys who live in their mom's basements are really upsetting you that much then do something about it.

Cena looks up and shows he's listening.

The Rock: This isn't John Cena. John Cena doesn't come out here and whine and complain to The Rock like a little bitch; John Cena's an asskicker. John Cena shows the heart that has made him a ten-time WWE Champion and John Cena lays it all on the line every night.

The fans aren't sure of how to react to Rock actually endorsing Cena.

The Rock: I don't want you to be concerned about those "other" fans, and I don't want you to be concerned about me. Wrestlemania is a long time away, John.

Confusion among everyone now. Rock then grabs the WWE Championship, but Cena keeps hold of it so both men are holding it in between them.

The Rock: I want you to be concerned about this. The WWE Championship is the most important thing in your life right now and I want you to put all of your energy into defending it. I owe it to my fans, my people, to give them the biggest match of all time at Wrestlemania, and so do you to yours. The only way that the 'Once in a Lifetime' Match gets even bigger than it already is, is if it is for the WWE Championship.

A good pop rings through the arena, as Rock releases his hold on the gold and Cena looks down at it in his hand.

The Rock: John, you need to be at your best come Wrestlemania, don't let anything else cloud your judgement from this moment until the next time we are both in Miami. I want John Cena at his best because I don't want there to be any excuses when I beat you and become the WWE Champion.

A MASSIVE POP from the Miami crowd! Cena smirks as Rock looks him straight into the eyes before he snaps his head back.

The Rock: IF YA SMELLLLLLLLL.... WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKIN'!

*ELECTRIFYING*​

The fans let out a huge pop as Rock stares at Cena and flares his nostrils out before he turns on his heel and leaves the ring, briskly making his way up the ramp. Cena looks down at the WWE title and he then looks up at The Rock whilst he's clearly ticking over what The Rock said.

Michael Cole: Strong words from The Rock to John Cena tonight at the Raw Supershow! The next time we are going to see John Cena and The Rock in the same ring in Miami will be in the main event of Wrestlemania Twenty-Eight at Wrestlemania in April.

Jerry Lawler: I wasn't expecting either of them to hold anything back, and they didn't!

Michael Cole: The Rock was able to defend why he wants the 'Once in a Lifetime' Match to be for the WWE Championship, because we are set for one of the biggest matches in the history of Wrestlemania between these two!

Booker T: Two eras will collide, and if what we saw ta-night is anything to go by, that match will go down in history!

Michael Cole: We've had a great night in Miami tonight, and things might get a little bumpy on the next few weeks as we're well on the road to Survivor Series! From myself, King and Booker, goodnight!

The Rock reaches the top of the ramp and turns back to Cena in the ring and he raises one of his arms in the air, but Cena replies by lifting the WWE Championship up high and the two megastars stare each other down as we fade to black.

END SHOW​

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THE 25th ANNUAL SURVIVOR SERIES
20 NOVEMBER 2011
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


CURRENT MATCH CARD

TRADITIONAL 5-ON-5 SURVIVOR SERIES ELIMINATION MATCH
TEAM CHRISTIAN
(Christian, Tyson Kidd, ???, ???, ???)
VS
TEAM BRYAN
(Daniel Bryan, William Regal, Zack Ryder, ???, ???)


Last Man Standing Match:
CM Punk vs Kevin Nash
 
#154 ·

Friday Night Smackdown Preview
28th October 2011
Macon Coliseum – Macon, Georgia

Confirmed for Smackdown:

Intercontinental Championship Series
Match 1 – Sin Cara's Mask is on the line
Sin Cara vs Cody Rhodes

Christian vs Zack Ryder

8-Man Tag Team Match:
The Usos & Fighting for Freedom vs The Showtime Players, Jinder Mahal & The Great Khali

Wade Barrett vs Trent Barretta

Justin Gabriel vs Darren Young

PLUS;

THE RETURN OF THE BIG SHOW!​
 
#155 ·
WWE Superstars
27th October 2011


Curt Hawkins & Primo def. Goldust & Evan Bourne
Kaitlyn def. Nikki Bella
The Great Khali def. Yoshi Tatsu
Xavier Woods def. Tyler Reks



Friday Night Smackdown
28th October 2011
Macon Coliseum – Macon, Georgia

After the opening credits roll, we see a recap of the Smackdown related events which occurred on the Raw Supershow. Cody Rhodes clocks Ted DiBiase with his mask in the Smackdown Showcase to allow Sin Cara to take advantage and pin the Intercontinental Champion. Christian, Tyson Kidd and Jack Swagger attack Daniel Bryan after his match with Swagger; William Regal and then Zack Ryder make the save for Bryan, and Ryder joins Team Bryan for Survivor Series. Finally, Mark Henry successfully defends the World Heavyweight Championship in the Fatal 4 Way; pinning Randy Orton just seconds before John Morrison pinned Wade Barrett to keep the title by the narrowest of margins.

"WELL, IT'S THE BIG SHOW!"
*CRANK IT UP*​

There's a huge pop as we head into the arena as BIG SHOW walks out onto the stage on Smackdown for the first time in three months! Show pumps his fist in the air as he walks down to the ring, slapping hands with the fans as he does, and he hands his beanie hat to a young boy in the front row. The commentary team talks up the broken ankle suffered by Big Show at the hands of Mark Henry at Money in the Bank in July as 'The World's Largest Athlete' gets into the ring and grabs a microphone.

Big Show: There is no one in the world more happy to say this than me right now... The Big Show is back!

A good pop greets that.

Big Show: The last time you saw me was back in July, at Money in the Bank. After Mark Henry beat me in a match he wrapped a steel chair around my leg and then crushed and broke my ankle.

There's heat from the fans for that.

Big Show: Mark Henry took three months from my career. In those three months, Mark has gone on to do some pretty impressive things; he took out my old friend, Kane, a few weeks after he broke my ankle-

Show is cut off by some more boos. He holds his massive hand up to show five fingers.

Big Show: He beat five men at Night of Champions to win the World Heavyweight Championship; proving that he's the toughest guy on Smackdown. Sheamus was probably the only guy that could say any different; but Mark Henry took him out too at Hell in a Cell!

Some more heat for that, but Show's face suddenly turns serious.

Big Show: For the past three months, Mark Henry has been undoubtedly the toughest SOB on this show, but not anymore.

Show points his finger to himself.

Big Show: 'Cos I'm back.

A BIG POP for that as Show starts to walk around the ring.

Big Show: I didn't spend three months sitting on my ass feeling sorry for myself! As soon as I was physically able to I got in that gym; I hit those weights and I fought, and I fought until I was ready.

Show looks down at the mat and nods his head, before looking back out to the Macon fans for approval in the form of a cheer.

Big Show: It paid off; I'm in the best shape of my career and I feel good. So good in fact, that only two weeks ago I was medically cleared to wrestle!

Another strong pop meets that, and the fans cheer as Show looks intense once again.

Big Show: Being able to wrestle in front of all of you is one of the biggest parts of my life, and Mark Henry took that away from me at Money in the Bank. Well, now I'm back... I want to take away the biggest part of Mark Henry's life - the World Heavyweight Championship!

The fans reply with a cheer to indicate that they are very much in favour of that.

Big Show: This thing between Mark Henry and I is going to end one way or another, so I suggest that we end this once and for all at Survivor Series, with me becoming World Heavyweight Champion!

Show then balls his fist up and holds it in the air.

Big Show: I know you won't have a problem with that, Mark... but since we all know how much you like to fight; how 'bout you come down here right now and we can have a little fight? Give everyone a preview of Survivor Series? You people wanna see that, huh?

Looking once again for approval from the fans, Show looks out to them and smiles as they cheer loudly.

Big Show: Macon, Georgia, are all for it, so how 'bout it Mark? Get your ass and that title out here right now so I can knock you out!

Big Show turns to the stage and shouts for Henry to "COME ON!" as the fans cheer him for support.

"YOU KNOW IT'S THE MACMILITANT!"
*MACMILITANT*​

There's a mixed reaction as everyone was expecting the World Heavyweight Champion, but they've got the Smackdown General Manager THEODORE LONG instead, and he walks down the ramp with a serious look on his face. Show looks a little annoyed that it isn't Henry coming to the ring, but is happy to see the GM anyway. Long already has a microphone with him, and he enters the ring and shakes hands with Big Show.

Theodore Long: Big Show, before I say what I came out here to say, I'll just speak to ya on a personal level, playa. I think that everyone will agree with me when I say that it is great to see you back on your feet and it is great news that we can all see ya perform in the ring again where ya belong.

Show smiles and nods his head and the fans cheer.

Theodore Long: Now down ta business. Regarding the proposal ya just made for you to challenge Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series; as Smackdown General Manager, I cannot allow it ta happen.

Show's face screws up and the fans aren't happy either with some heat for the GM.

Big Show: What? Teddy, you said-

Theodore Long: Show, I don't wanna deny ya the opportunity, but I cannot allow a Raw Superstar to challenge for Smackdown's main championship, when I have a locker room full'a ma own Superstars who are deserving of a shot at Mark Henry.

Show is silent for a few seconds as he realizes that he's not actually a Smackdown Superstar, and it is confirmed by Michael Cole on commentary that Big Show is actually a member of the Raw roster.

Theodore Long: I'm sorry, playa.

There's almost a conceded look in Big Show's eyes as he looks around the arena and then back at Teddy with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Big Show: Teddy, sign me to Smackdown... right now. Come on! Then the match can go ahead! You don't understand how much I need Mark Henry in this ring.

Theodore Long: I have the greatest of sympathies for ya situation, Show. I spoke with John Laurinaitis in the week, but he wouldn't allow a trade to go ahead; ma hands are tied. There's nothin' I can do ta help ya, playa.

Turning away from Long, Show looks up to the heavens for something as he speaks to himself through gritted teeth as he is furious by the revelations.

Theodore Long: It's been no secret that ma job has been in jeopardy the past couple of months, an' tha last thing I need is a physical danger towards ma World Heavyweight Champion... so I've got no choice but to ask ya to leave tha arena.

WOAH! Long actually receives some pretty loud heat as Big Show turns around again, and his eyes are starting to well up.

Big Show: WHAT?! Teddy, I thought we were friends! I don't believe this...

Theodore Long: I've got ma family to think about, playa. I can't risk-

Big Show: But... Zack Ryder's here tonight from Raw; Rey Mysterio's here next week! I don't get it!

Theodore Long: Zack Ryder is part of Daniel Bryan's Survivor Series team and he's facin' Christian ta-night in the main event. Rey Mysterio is injured, so he's no danger to any of ma Superstars-

Big Show: I don't care, Teddy! Oh God... Wait, what the hell are they doin' now?

Show gestures to the stage, where a team of TEN members of the arena security team have walked out and make their way to the base of the ramp and stand in formation.

Theodore Long: These gentlemen were standing by for the event of you not being cooperative and unwilling to leave the arena on your own accord. I'd rather that they didn't-

Big Show: No, it's fine.

Show drops his mic and it lands on the mat with a clunk and he walks past Long, brushing him as he does, and exits the ring. The General Manager looks annoyed with himself even though his hands were tied. Big Show walks past the security guards, and Long nods to indicate for them to follow him up the ramp and to the back. The fans voice their displeasure as Long frowns before he exits the ring and makes his own way to the back.

*Commercial Break*​

After the break, we can see BIG SHOW walking backstage past a series of workers who try and avoid eye contact with the 7 footer, as the group of security guards follow and usher Show out of the arena. There comes a break in the corridor as it comes to a crossroads with another and Show stops in his tracks. Big Show's face turns a bright shade of red and suddenly the guards pile around Big Show and it takes all ten of them to keep him back.

Big Show: You son of a bitch! Get off me! Argh!

Big Show is finally forced back by the horde of security and he is removed from the frame to the left, and once he's gone MARK HENRY steps into the frame! Big Show was just feet away from his arch nemesis! The appearance of the World Heavyweight Champion causes the fans in the arena to boo loudly, and Henry laughs as we fade back to the arena.

*ONLY ONE CAN JUDGE*​

There's a lot of heat in the arena for the Intercontinental Champion CODY RHODES as he walks out onto the stage with a determined look on his face. Despite their cock-up on Raw, TED DIBIASE accompanies Rhodes down to the ring, but he doesn't pay his friend much notice. Cole and Matthews go through the format of the Intercontinental Championship Series which starts tonight with Sin Cara's mask being on the line tonight, Cody Rhodes' mask in the second match, and the Intercontinental Championship in the third.

*ANCIENT SPIRIT*​

The Coliseum lets off a pretty big cheer for SIN CARA as he walks out onto the stage, looking extremely pumped. He points to Rhodes and DiBiase before removing his jacket and then charging into the ring and trampolining up over the ropes to set off his elaborate pyrotechnics display. The referee does his best to make Sin Cara aware of the match stipulations (which his translator probably would have cleared up with him.) and the Mexican just nods along.

Match One:
Intercontinental Championship Series
Match 1 – Sin Cara's Mask is on the line

Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes w/ Ted DiBiase vs Sin Cara

Cody is very much the aggressor in the opening couple of minutes of the bout, as instead of trying to win the match, he tries to forcibly remove the mask from Sin Cara's head, but the speed of the 'International Sensation' proves too much for him as he kept finding himself at the end of an Arm Drag or a Hurricanrana each time he tried something against the mask. Sin Cara was then able to take control for a few minutes as he tried to light Cody up with kicks and chops; being much more aggressive than we are used to. Rhodes eventually gets frustrated with his lack of real progress in the match, and he retreats to the outside to try and consort with DiBiase. His friend utters nothing more than a mumble of a few words which seem completely unhelpful to Rhodes at the time. Cara then comes flying over the ropes with a Somersault, but Rhodes moves and Sin Cara wipes DiBiase out completely! Rhodes takes advantage of his friend's misfortune and sends Sin Cara into the steps whilst he's getting back up to gain control.

*Commercial Break*

It was all Rhodes during the break, and we come back with Sin Cara trapped in a Single Leg Crab, which the Mexican is able to escape, before cracking Cody with an Enziguiri! That right there was almost enough to win the match and save his mask, but Sin Cara is denied by a kick out. Rhodes builds up some momentum from the kick out, and he comes close with a DDT, and then again with a Neckbreaker. Rhodes goes for a BEAUTIFUL DISASTER KICK - BTU SIN CARA DUCKS AND RHODES CLOCKS THE REFEREE!! This causes Rhodes to grin, and he beckons DiBiase into the ring, and DiBiase slides into the ring. Rhodes barks orders for Ted to pick Sin Cara up, but DiBiase shakes his head... AND HITS DREAM STREETS ON CODY RHODES! TED DIBIASE HAS SEEN THE LIGHT! After what happened on Monday, DiBiase waits until the worst moment for Rhodes to turn his back on him; and he backs up the ramp, shouting back at Cody. Sin Cara climbs the turnbuckle and lands on Rhodes with a SPLASH from the top to get the win and save his mask! Sin Cara pins Cody Rhodes again!

Winner: Sin Cara (13.51)
Sin Cara's mask is safe

*ANCIENT SPIRIT*

Sin Cara has his hand raised by the semi-concussed referee, who seeks medical attention immediately. Rhodes holds the back of his head as he looks out to DiBiase who points back at him from the top of the ramp; and the Intercontinental Champion mutters to himself as Sin Cara celebrates.

We cut backstage to THE USOS, who are in the locker room, getting ready for their match. The twin brothers are lacing their boots in silence, but the door suddenly slams open. This gets the attention of the two big Samoans, and then their partners for tonight FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM walk into the shot. The two teams stand face-to-face, and Johnny Curtis in particular looks pretty annoyed.

Johnny Curtis: I suppose you two wanna tell us just what the hell that was about last week, huh?

Jey Uso: Ey, you better get outta my face before I lay yo ass out.

Curtis and Jey almost butt heads, but Derrick Bateman pulls his partner back from the intimidating figure of Jey Uso.

Derrick Bateman: What I think Johnny here was trying to say was that we were wondering why you just watched The Showtime Players beat us down last week on Smackdown.

Johnny Curtis: Yeah, and after we saved you guys twice. Where's the justice in that?

Curtis pipes up again and gets a death stare from Jey again, but Jimmy pulls his brother back and steps forwards to talk, looking a lot calmer.

Jimmy Uso: There's obviously something that you two don't know about The Usos. We are from a family of proud warriors and our natural instinct is to fight our own battles.

Jey Uso: We might have gotten your help, but we didn't want it and we didn't need it.

There's an awkward moment between the four men and Johnny Curtis breaks the silence.

Johnny Curtis: Well like it or not, that's what we do. We help people. We don't ask for anything n return but-

Jey Uso: Good, because we're not givin' you anythin' in return. I woulda thought you realized that last week.

It's almost another meeting of the minds between Curtis and Jey, and their partners have to hold them back yet again.

Derrick Bateman: Look, it seems that you guys have some sort of problem with us, so why don't we settle this in the ring next week? But for tonight, we are all on the same team, and we are going to lose if we aren't all on the same page. How is that for you guys?

Bateman holds his hand out to the seemingly more reasonable Jimmy Uso, and he takes it.

Jimmy Uso: Fine. But tonight is the last time we're giving or accepting any help from anyone.

Jimmy lets Bateman's hand go and both of The Usos resume their preparations for the match later on. Fighting for Freedom share a look between themselves and they seem unsure of their partners tonight as they leave the locker room.

*Commercial Break*​

Back in the arena after the break, and THE SHOWTIME PLAYERS are half way down the ramp, both O'Neill and Watson shouting abuse at the fans. JINDER MAHAL and THE GREAT KHALI wait for their partners in the ring, talking in their own language to themselves. Once the Players are in the ring, they try some form of special handshake with Khali, but the monster isn't interested.

THE USOS then walk out onto the stage and perform the Siva Tau which gets a good pop as usual, despite their awkward confrontation with their popular partners earlier.

*SO CLOSE NOW*​

After setting off their pyrotechnics, the sons of Rikishi make their way down to the ring. The commentators try and get their heads around what The Usos said earlier on, before promising us a thrilling match between four of the top tag teams on Smackdown. Not afraid of the opponents, The Usos slide into the ring and stare them down. The music cuts out, and there's a cheer in anticipation...

*HEROES OF METAL*​

The crowd comes alive and pops loudly for the remixed Superman theme, and FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM burst out onto the stage! In matching red ring attire, both men sprint down the aisle and emphatically slide into the ring and half way across it, before both men mount a turnbuckle and get the crowd fired up. Once they get down and back onto the mat, they are met with stone-faced Usos, the face team share an awkward glance, before Jey Uso decides he'll be starting the match for them.

Match Two:
8-Man Tag Team Match:
The Usos & Fighting for Freedom vs The Showtime Players, Jinder Mahal & The Great Khali​

The four teams actually manage to keep a structure to this match for the most part, as these things tend to break down quite quickly. The Usos keep the tags between themselves as they separate Khali from his team. After some quick tags, Khali fight back and takes both brother down, and even throws the not legal Jimmy Uso from the ring. Jinder Mahal, Percy Watson and then Titus O'Neill take their shots at Jey; Titus almost winning the match with a Sidewalk Slam! Jey fights out from it as Watson is tagged back into the match, and Jey has no choice but to reluctantly bring Johnny Curtis into the match! Curtis delivers right hands to just about everyone, and he drops Watson with a Spinning Heel Kick and goes for a pin - Jinder Mahal breaks the count - and NOW all hell breaks loose! The eight men all start brawling, inside and outside of the ring. It boils down to Johnny Curtis and Jey Uso battling Watson and Mahal in the ring. Uso goes for a SUPERKICK on Mahal, but he ducks... and JEY CRACKS CURTIS INSTEAD! Mahal bundles Uso out of the ring, and Watson hits a SHOWTIME SPLASH! This allows Watson to get the 3, and secure The Showtime Players' first win on Smackdown!​

Winners: The Showtime Players, Jinder Mahal & The Great Khali (6.45)

*HEADIN' RIGHT BACK*​

O'Neill slides into the ring, and the Players embrace and celebrate like they've just won the tag titles at Wrestlemania. Mahal and Khali get in the ring, and the winners have their hands raised. Derrick Bateman helps Curtis out of the ring, as 'The Phoenix' holds his jaw in pain. Fighting for Freedom look up the ramp to see The Usos backing their way up it, neither man looking regretful or apologetic; leading the commentary team to speculate whether the Superkick was intended for Curtis anyway.

Backstage once again, and we see the Intercontinental Champion CODY RHODES for a second time tonight, and he is FURIOUS. Rhodes clutches his title and his mask closely to him, as he stomps down a corridor backstage and comes across a random worker; grabbing him by the collar.

Cody Rhodes: Where's Ted DiBiase?! Where is he?!

The worker looks like he's shat himself, but he's able to slowly open his mouth.

Worker: He-he's gone... he l-left about five... minutes ago.

The crowd in the arena cheer, as Rhodes' luck worsens, and he drops the worker and storms off; kicking a production crate as he does.

*Commercial Break*​

In the interview area, and MATT STRIKER stands by with RANDY ORTON! 'The Viper' gets a huge reaction from the fans, and Striker waits for the pop to die down before he raises his mic up.

Matt Striker: As you can all see, I'm standing by with 'The Viper' Randy... Orton.

Another big pop which causes Orton to grin as Striker turns to him.

Matt Striker: Thank you for joining me, Randy. This past Monday on the Raw Supershow, you were unable to win the World Heavyweight Championship and you were the man that Mark Henry pinned to retain the title. This marks the second time since losing the title at Night of Champions that you've failed to win it back, so one could safely assume that you are out of the running to become the next number one contender. How are you feeling and what is next for Randy Orton in the future?

Orton's eyes got increasingly bigger with rage as Striker reeled of a history of Orton's recent failures, and the interviewer sheepishly looks to Orton for a serious answer.

Randy Orton: I can tell you what could be next in your future? Would you like that?

Unsure, Striker nods.

Randy Orton: Let me have a think - oh right! If you don't get out of my face in the next five seconds your future will be spent in the emergency room after I PUNT you in the skull.

There's a mixed reaction as Orton channels a former self, and Striker quickly leaves the area. Orton snatches his microphone as he leaves.

Randy Orton: After what happened on Monday, I don't just feel disappointed; I feel awful. I'm pretty pissed off!

Orton is spitting his words out.

Randy Orton: If you watch Monday's match back, I was the star man throughout, and no one deserved to walk out of Miami as the World Heavyweight Champion more than me! But I couldn't get the job done...

The fans express their displeasure of Orton not being champion, and he breathes heavily to calm himself down.

Randy Orton: I don't know what happened out there, or why, but I couldn't get the job done. Again.

Orton looks down at the floor and he isn't happy with his luck recently.

Randy Orton: What's next for me? I'm not sure. I just know that I need a couple of weeks to get my head together and to rethink everything about my career here on Smackdown. Coming over from Raw was awesome at first, but ever since Night of Champions I've not been the same.

There's a negative reaction for that, and Orton acknowledges it.

Randy Orton: Hey, I'm not going to be long at all! When I say a couple of weeks, I mean a couple of weeks! There's no chance I'm missin' Survivor Series!

A good pop as Orton smiles now.

Randy Orton: I love Survivor Series! I've been the Sole Survivor for my team twice in my career; I am an indispensable part of any Survivor Series team. So Daniel Bryan-

Orton is cut off by a BIG POP!

Randy Orton: -or even... Christian-

There's a very confused reaction from inside the arena... is Orton offering his services to a man he spent the whole summer battling with?

Randy Orton: I'm available to be a part of either of your teams. What you need to know though, is that whoever's team I choose WILL be the winning team. So you both have to make me want to be a part of your team. If you don't; you're going to lose.

Strong words.

Randy Orton: Survivor Series is an event made for me, just like the World Heavyweight Championship is a title that I was born to hold. I'm the youngest ever World Heavyweight Champion and I will be straight back into the hunt for MY title after Survivor Series is over.

Orton drops the microphone and looks into the camera with a smirk as we fade away back into the arena.

"I'VE HAD ENOUGH, I'LL MAKE 'EM SEE!"
*END OF DAYS*​

From one man who failed to win the World Heavyweight Championship on Monday to another as WADE BARRETT comes out onto the stage to a good amount of heat. He powers his arms into the air to cause his suit jacket to fall to the ground, and he marches down to the ring with a menacing look on his face. TRENT BARRETTA waits for him in the ring, doing some last minute stretches and looking to score a big upset.

Match Three:
Wade Barrett vs Trent Barretta


Unfortunately for Trent Barretta fans, the upset just isn't on the cards as Barrett asserts his dominance right from the opening bell. He showcases his bareknuckle fighting past with some powerful punches in the corner, followed by a Pumphandle Slam! After some more strikes from Barrett, Trent gets his only real offence in the match with a couple of swift kicks to the legs. Barretta tries to follow up by running off the ropes but he gets caught with the WINDS OF CHANGE! It becomes clear now that Trent is done, and any punishment Barrett inflicts now is either to make a statement before he can. Barrett takes his time waiting in the corner for Barretta to get up before he runs in and knocks his block off with the BULLHAMMER!! Barrett scores the impressive victory!

Winner: Wade Barrett (3.17)

*END OF DAYS*

Barrett gets to his feet and has his arm raised by the referee, before not wasting any time showing off so he can walk to the back as we cut to a break.

*Commercial Break*​

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THIS CIVILIZATION IS CORRUPTED.

YOU WILL ALL BE SAVED.

SOON.

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Back into the arena following that cryptic message which has everyone confused, DARREN YOUNG stands in the ring, looking eager to compete in one of the rare chances he has on Smackdown.

"OHH AYY OH! OHHH AYYY OHHHH!"
*POWER*​

The fans let out a good pop as JUSTIN GABRIEL comes out onto the stage and leaps in the air, before slapping hands with the fans on his way down to the ring; happy after ending his little feud with Jinder Mahal last week. The commentary team play up Gabriel's winning streak before he lost to Wade Barrett two weeks ago, and how he'll be looking to build another one as we head towards Survivor Series.

Match Four:
Darren Young vs Justin Gabriel


Young doesn't let his former Nexus stablemate get started properly, as 'Mr No Days Off' takes control of the opening exchanges; being able to take Gabriel over with a Back Suplex. Young tries to go to work on Gabriel's arm, but the speed of the South African is too much for him, and Gabriel clotheslines Young over the top rope and down to the floor. After hitting an impressive Corkscrew Plancha to wipe Young clean out. It was all Gabriel from this point onwards, as he looked to just weaken Young down. The South African came close with a Spin-out Powerbomb, which only garnered him a two count. However it was a Tornado DDT which ultimately set Young up for a scintillating 450 SPLASH which got him yet another victory on Smackdown.

Winner: Justin Gabriel (5.38)

*POWER*

The fans cheer loudly following the impressive end to the match, and 'The Rising Star' gets up to celebrate his victory; whilst selling the effects on his stomach.

Backstage, we can see DANIEL BRYAN walking backstage with the two announced members of his Survivor Series team WILLIAM REGAL and ZACK RYDER. The trio get a good pop for the fans as they walk along, both Bryan and Regal just stare forwards as the much more animated Ryder seems to not be able to stop talking.

Zack Ryder: So I've started to think of a new nickname for you, Daniel! There's "D-Bry", which is pretty solid, but I think I'm gonna settle on "Daniel Bro-yan".

Regal facepalms and the crowd laughs as Ryder looks for approval from Mr MITB. Bryan just chuckles.

Zack Ryder: What do you think, bro? Pretty sick, right?

Daniel Bryan: I love it... Bro.

???: Daniel! I need to talk to you real quick!

Everyone turns to their left, and EDGE walks into the frame, and the Assistant General Manager looks a little out of breath.

Daniel Bryan: Take it easy, Edge. We're just on our way out to the ring for Zack's match with Christian.

Zack Ryder: Edge! How you doin', broski?

Edge: Yeah, I'm good thanks, Zack. Daniel, I just wanted to come and say thank you for representing Smackdown so well on Monday; I woulda loved to have seen John Laurinaitis' face when Swagger tapped out. Sorry about what happened after it, though.

Daniel Bryan: Hey, no problem. And you don't-

???: Edge, I can apologize for myself...

Everyone turns to the other side where CHRISTIAN walks into the shot to some boos, with TYSON KIDD in tow.

Christian: That would be if I wanted to. I was wondering actually, Edge. I was there on Monday, so why wasn't I asked to represent Smackdown?

Before Edge can answer, Bryan steps in front of Christian.

Daniel Bryan: Edge didn't choose you because he wants someone who he can depend on. That might have been you a few years ago, but it isn't any more. I was more than happy to represent this show because I love working here. I wasn't going to watch you let the whole roster down by walking out of the match like you did against Randy Orton.

Christian: If you remember correctly, I never asked for that match with Orton; I didn't want it. That was supposed to be Tyson Kidd's match-

Daniel Bryan: Even so, you bailed, and I stopped you. Just like I'll stop you again tonight if you get any similar thoughts against Zack Ryder.

Ryder smirks from behind Bryan at the knowledge that his captain is going to be there for him tonight.

Christian: Are you serious, bro?

Christian looks over Bryan's shoulder at Ryder with an unimpressed look on his face, and Ryder takes some offence to that as Christian is now the one smirking and he and Kidd walk off to the arena. Bryan turns back to his team and the Assistant GM.

Daniel Bryan: Thank you, Edge; I'm glad I didn't let you down. Zack, don't pay any attention to him... you're better than him and you're about to show him.

Ryder now smiles again and Bryan nods at Edge before he leads his team out.

*Commercial Break*​

"GO!"
*JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES*​


The arena descends into some loud heat as we get ready for the main event, and CHRISTIAN walks out onto the stage, with TYSON KIDD just behind him. 'Captain Charisma' slaps his chest and grins out to the fans as he gets into the ring, having a few words with Kidd as he waits for his opponent.

"WOO WOO WOO... YOU KNOW IT!"
*OH RADIO*​

The Smackdown fans come alive with a BIG POP for a rare opportunity to see Raw's ZACK RYDER, as he bounces onto the stage, covered in all sorts of merchandise. The two men confirmed to be riding into battle with him at Survivor Series DANIEL BRYAN and WILLIAM REGAL also come down to the ring with him.

Main Event:
Christian w/ Tyson Kidd vs Zack Ryder w/ Daniel Bryan & William Regal

Possibly even more desperate for the win because he's in the ring with a former world champion, Ryder starts off the match strongly; taking Christian by surprise to get in some good shots and even a Monkey Flip. Christian's experience and skill comes into play and he cuts Ryder off and starts to tee off on him in the corner. The match continues at a very even flow between both men for the majority of the match. The finish comes after Ryder hits the Broski Boot and he lines Christian up for the ROUGH RYDER - but Christian catches him in mid air and drops him down; transitioning into the CLOVERLEAF! Ryder tries not to tap out to Christian's relatively new submission hold, but after about 30 seconds in the hold, it proves too much and Ryder has no choice other than to TAP OUT!

Winner: Christian (10.37)

*JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES*

There's no physicality between the two teams as Christian just has his arm raised by Tyson Kidd and leaves the ring, motioning to Daniel Bryan that he could beat the whole of his tea by himself as we fade off.

*Commercial Break*

*AIN'T NO MAKE BELIEVE*​

There's a pretty big pop as JOHN MORRISON walks out onto the stage, and he's without the leather jacket tonight and he's even ditched the slow-motion as he walks down to the ring. The commentators point out that Morrison is in a serious mood after coming within seconds of winning his first World Heavyweight Championship on the Raw Supershow. JoMo picks up a mic and he waits for his music t cut out before he can say his piece.

John Morrison: Before Monday, everyone was telling me that I didn't have a chance of becoming the World Heavyweight Champion on the Raw Supershow.

The fans boo in disagreement.

John Morrison: I was told that I was out of my depth, I was just there to make up the numbers. Well, I told myself that if I was just there to make up the numbers, I was going to get myself counted for. People made the mistake of ruling me out of that match before the opening bell had even rung.

It is clearly a touchy subject for Morrison, as he is almost scowling.

John Morrison: But when it came right down to it... I was just seconds away from winning the World Heavyweight Championship.

It cuts Morrison deep by just saying it.

John Morrison: You might think that suffering a setback as big and morale-damaging as that would put me off, but it has just made me want it that much more. It only proved that I am capable of winning the big one and all I need is another chance. So... I want Mark Henry to come out here because I've got something to say to him.

*SOMEBODIES GONNA GET IT*​

The reaction towards the World Heavyweight Champion MARK HENRY is a negative one, partly due to what transpired with him and Big Show earlier on. Henry has a broad grin on his face as he trudges down the ramp, and Morrison eyes the dominant champion as he walks into the ring and he collects a microphone of his own.

Mark Henry: Let me guess, you think dat you were screwed in some way on Monday? I won dat match fair and square, and I dare you to tell me you got a problem with it! I dare you!

Morrison is silent as Henry is shouting right in his face.

Mark Henry: I ain't stupid! I know you were about to ask me fo' a title shot. I want you to give me one reason why I should give you a shot at this.

John Morrison: Okay, you want a reason, I'll give you a reason. Mark, I want you to think forwards to when you retire, and you'll be looking back at the time when you were World Heavywei-

Mark Henry: GET TO THE POINT OR I'LL STOMP YO ASS FLAT!

The crowd boo the champion and Morrison tries to keep the contents of his bowels inside.

John Morrison: Bear with me. You'll look back to when you were the World Heavyweight Champion and the most dominant Superstar on Smackdown. You'll say that you beat everyone to keep that title around your waist!

Henry's patience is wearing thin at this point.

John Morrison: But then you'll remember what happened on Monday. You'll remember that John Morrison was seconds away from taking that title away from you. I'm going to be the question mark that will hang over your reign as World Heavyweight Champion. Is that what you want?

Despite it being a rhetorical question, Henry says "No!" off mic.

John Morrison: You're not going to be able to say that you've beaten everyone until you've beaten me one-on-one with the title on the line.

Henry actually nods as he mulls it over and raises his microphone again.

Mark Henry: Y'know, you've got a point-

???: Woah, woah, woah. Not so fast!

There's some heat for the English accent which means that everyone knows it if in fact WADE BARRETT that has walked onto the stage with a microphone of his own, and he makes his way down to the ring.

Wade Barrett: Mark, you've not beaten me for that title either. I wasn't pinned on Monday in that Fatal 4 Way either.

John Morrison: Actually, Wade, I had you beat.

Barrett gets into the ring and gets right into Morrison's face.

Wade Barrett: Well I guess we'll never know!

The brash Englishman then turns to the champion.

Wade Barrett: Judging by your logic, you owe me a title shot too, am I correct?

Mark Henry: I'm not turnin' any challenges down, boy. I'll beat yo' ass down and then use your ass to beat his ass straight after.

Wade Barrett: That's how you see things is it?

Mark Henry: I see my clappin' you over the side of the head if you take one step closer to me.

Morrison somewhat stands awkwardly behind Barrett as he tries to square up to the champion.

"YOU KNOW IT'S THE MACMILITANT!"
*MACMILITANT*​

For the second time tonight, THEODORE LONG's music is heard in the arena, and the three men in the ring turn to the stage where the General Manager stands with a microphone of his own.

Theodore Long: Wade, John, I listened to what ya had to say, and I do agree that ya both have a case ta be the next numba one contenda.

Morrison nods, and Barrett smirks, saying "You bet I do."

Theodore Long: So we're gonna settle this next week because we're gonna see Wade Barrett facin' off wit' John Morrison an' tha winner will face Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series!

*MACMILITANT*​

The announcement gets a good pop and Long makes his exit as the three men in the ring stare at each other as the show ends.

END SHOW​

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THE 25th ANNUAL SURVIVOR SERIES
20 NOVEMBER 2011
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN


CURRENT MATCH CARD

TRADITIONAL 5-ON-5 SURVIVOR SERIES ELIMINATION MATCH
TEAM CHRISTIAN
(Christian, Tyson Kidd, ???, ???, ???)
VS
TEAM BRYAN
(Daniel Bryan, William Regal, Zack Ryder, ???, ???)


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World Heavyweight Championship:
Mark Henry © vs Wade Barrett OR John Morrison


Last Man Standing Match:
CM Punk vs Kevin Nash
 
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