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NEWS

WWE PAY PER VIEWS

The planned October 3 PPV ‘Hell in a Cell’ has been renamed by the new WWE management who are not fans of the ‘gimmick’ PPV concepts. The PPV will go ahead as planned but will be renamed ‘No Mercy’ instead. It is likely to feature Sheamus’ WWE Title rematch with the newly crowned champion, Randy Orton.

There are also some other changes to the PPV schedule.

October 3, 2010: No Mercy
(was ‘Hell in a Cell’ which has now been scrapped)

October 24, 2010: Cyber Sunday
(was ‘Bragging Rights’ which has now been rescheduled)

November 21, 2010: Survivor Series

December 19, 2010: Vengeance
(was ‘TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs’ which has now been scrapped)

January 30, 2011: Royal Rumble

February 27, 2011: No Way Out

April 3, 2011: WrestleMania 27

May 1, 2011: Backlash
(was ‘Extreme Rules’ which has now been scrapped)

May 22, 2011: WWE Draft Night – Bragging Rights
(was ‘Over the Limit’ which has now been scrapped)

June 19, 2011: King of the Ring
(was ‘Fatal 4-Way’ which has now been scrapped)

July 17, 2011: Money In The Bank

August 14, 2011: Summerslam

September 18, 2011: Night of Champions

NXT SEASON 2 ROOKIES – FUTURES RESOLVED

With the NXT Season 2 winner, Kaval, starting his WWE career on SMACKDOWN recently, many people have been speculating over the future of the other NXT Season 2 rookies. Alex Riley has been rewarded with a RAW contract which allows him to remain with his NXT Season 2 Pro, The Miz.

Michael McGillicutty, Lucky Cannon, Eli Cottonwood and Titus O’Neil have all been deemed surplus to future requirements in the WWE and are free to talk to other companies. The WWE wishes them well in their future endeavours.

Percy Watson and Husky Harris have caught the eye of WWE management and have been awarded short-term contracts with SMACKDOWN that give them further chance to impress in the coming weeks.

THE FUTURE OF NXT, THE SHOW

NXT Season 3 has been postponed after poor reaction to the opening shows of the season. The new WWE management believe that NXT is a good concept but it needs a break between seasons to remain fresh. Watch out for the return of NXT in the future.

ROSTER CHANGES BETWEEN RAW AND SMACKDOWN

The new management are also keen to make a few changes to the rosters of RAW and SMACKDOWN over the coming months in preparation for the ‘Road to WrestleMania’ in the New Year. There are likely to be a few drafts between RAW and SMACKDOWN to shake things up a little and keep the brands fresh.

The first confirmed trades see two RAW superstars heading for SMACKDOWN this Friday night. The tag team of Mark Henry and Evan Bourne competed in Sunday’s Tag Team Turmoil match where they lost the final fall to the new Tag Team champions, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre. They will now get their opportunity to seek revenge as the two RAW men head for the blue brand in time for Friday.

WWE Divas Gail Kim and Jillian are also heading for SMACKDOWN this week.

GENERAL MANAGER TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Rumours suggest that the new RAW General Manager will be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to find out who it is!

ROSTERS



WWE CHAMPION
Randy Orton

US CHAMPION
Daniel Bryan

’MONEY IN THE BANK’ CONTRACT HOLDER
The Miz

Sheamus
John Cena
Edge
Chris Jericho

NEXUS
Wade Barrett, David Otunga, Skip Sheffield, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, Michael Tarver

Darren Young
Alex Riley
John Morrison
R-Truth
Vladimir Kozlov
Santino Marella
Ezekiel Jackson
William Regal
Goldust
Jimmy Uso
Jay Uso
The Great Khali
David Hart Smith
Tyson Kidd
Ted DiBiase
Yoshi Tatsu
Zack Ryder
Primo

CURRENTLY OUT INJURED
Triple H

DIVAS
Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Eve Torres, Maryse, Melina, Natalya, Tamina

OTHERS
General Manager: ????
Commentators: Michael Cole with Jerry Lawler
Interviewer: Josh Matthews
Announcer: Justin Roberts
PLUS: Ranjin Singh



WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
Kane

INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION
Dolph Ziggler (lost at Cyber Sunday)
Alberto Del Rio

UNIFIED DIVAS CHAMPION
Layla

WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS
‘Dashing’ Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre

The Undertaker
Big Show
CM Punk
Jack Swagger
Rey Mysterio
Alberto Del Rio
Christian
Kofi Kingston
Matt Hardy
MVP
Chavo Guerrero
Chris Masters
Caylen Croft
Trent Barretta
Curt Hawkins
Vance Archer
JTG
Finlay
Shad
Kaval
Mark Henry
Evan Bourne
Husky Harris
Percy Watson
Joey Mercury
Luke Gallows
Tyler Reks
Hornswoggle

DIVAS
Beth Phoenix, Kelly Kelly, Layla, Gail Kim, Jillian, Rosa Mendes, Tiffany

OTHERS
General Manager: Teddy Long
Commentators: Todd Grisham with Matt Striker
Interviewer: Josh Matthews
Announcer: Tony Chimel
PLUS: Vickie Guerrero, Jim Ross, Ricardo Rodriguez​
 
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Looks very interesting. The preview look's good, bar Cena vs Otunga... I'm not much of an Otunga fan, and Cena isn't my favourite, but hopefully the match will be fairly well written, and it will serve some purpose. The Tag team match looks good, looking forward to that. I just hope Vladino Marelzov don't win, that would be bad bad bad news! Hoping for Hart Dynasty or Bourne/Henry victory here, but I could live with an Uso win.

Interesting section about Jericho, possibly hinting an undefeated streak? Or maybe the continuation of his losing streak. Hopefully it will be something interesting, maybe one last, reasonably long title push? I don't know, but I'm also looking forward to that.

The only thing I don't like is the size of the font, it just makes everything seem so extra, and looks a bit cartoon'ish. I know in other BtB's on other forums and such, you have used cartoons within your threads, but I don't like it on this one... it doesn't seem right. But other than that, I have no complaints whatsoever about what you've done so far, and the preview for Raw. It looks good. I just want to ask, are you writing shows in full or reacap? And same for matches aswell?

Good Luck!
 
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Thanks for the feedback. I have been wondering about the size of the font TBH so I might change it.

I won't be using cartoons, I decided against that. I will use images for matches and PPV adverts but the cartoon ones are gone.

RAW is nearly ready to go and my plan is to write out promos in full, the main events of RAW/SD in full and an overview of the other matches. At PPV, I will write full matches. I planned out the build up to No Mercy the day after NOC before I saw RAW so there may be some feuds (i.e. Orton/Sheamus) that are the same as real life for a few weeks until I manage to move them into other directions.

There is a plan behind Jericho - he won't be taking time off to do TV shows. You'll have to wait and see what I have planned for him. Otunga and Cena will serve a purpose.
 
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MONDAY NIGHT RAW!
PREVIEW

CAN THE VIPER BEAT THE CLOCK?

At the final RAW before their ‘No Mercy’ rematch for the WWE Title, WWE Champion Randy Orton and his challenger, Sheamus, will be looking to ‘beat the clock’ with the fastest man to be rewarded by the RAW GM. With Orton and Sheamus so evenly matched in recent weeks, both men will be desperate for any kind of reward that could give them the advantage heading into the ‘No Mercy’ event on Sunday? Who will that man be?

CENA SET TO CHALLENGE THE LEADER OF THE NEXUS!

The problems between John Cena and the Nexus – particularly Wade Barrett, the leader – have been well documented in recent months. This week on RAW, John Cena has a challenge for Wade Barrett and the Nexus – what will the challenge be?

MORRISON OUT OF ACTION!

After the vicious attack from Chris Jericho last week, John Morrison will not be at the RAW show this Monday night. However, Chris Jericho will be there and the veteran WWE superstar claims to have a huge announcement to make about his WWE career. What will Jericho have to say on Monday Night Raw?

HOW WILL EDGE REACT TO THE GM’S LATEST STUNT?

After running his mouth about the RAW anonymous General Manager last week and failing to receive support from Chip Butty, the new WWE owner, Edge was forced to compete against the Nexus in a Handicap Match. What will Edge’s response to that be and will the GM have any more retribution for Edge’s comments this week?

ALEX RILEY – NEW US CHAMPION?

Last week, The Miz gave his US Title rematch away to his NXT Season 2 rookie, Alex Riley, claiming that he had lost the title on purpose at ‘Night of Champions.’ Riley and The Miz will be facing the US Champion on RAW in a 2 on 1 Handicap Match where both Riley and Bryan will be looking to gain momentum heading for their match at ‘No Mercy’ next Sunday.

Join us on Monday Night Raw!

CONFIRMED

Randy Orton and Sheamus in a ‘Beat the Clock’ challenge

Alex Riley and The Miz vs. US Champion Daniel Bryan

Jay Uso vs. Drew McIntyre​
 
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Raw feedback

First off, nice 1 for getting rid of the PPV’s named after match types. I really don’t like the names of such PPVS. I thought I’d start at the beginning of your thread so here are my thoughts on your first Raw:

The opening segment was quite good. I think it worked well that you teased an Orton vs Cena match but then revealed that this will not be happening, at least any time soon. The first match was fine and made Sheamus looked strong after he lost the title last night. I would have possibly had this match later on in the show though. Any chance of replacing Justin Roberts with Lillian Garcia? Lol just joking but I prefer her. The Jericho and Morrison segment was solid and Jericho seemed authentic. The only thing I thought could have been better was that an attack like that from Jericho seems to have happened a little too early in this feud. Just my opinion tho.

The tag match was decent and did a good job of making the tag title scene seem competitive. There was a small typo as you missed out Bourne and Henry from the match title. I didn’t really like the Miz promo because it seemed to devalue the US title a bit. The match between Cena and Otunga was good and it was nice that Otunga made some waves in the match because I think he has an interesting character.

I think that the sigur ros remix could work as your entrance theme lol. I have heard the original too many times now after I finally downloaded it ages ago after figuring out what it was called. It is an interesting concept to have yourself show up as the owner of the WWE. I think it possibly could have worked better if you turned out to be the GM but in saying that I obviously don’t know who I am comparing you with in that respect. The main event was good but I didn’t like the way Sheamus left with the belt at the end. Overall, good show and a thread that has a lot of potential.
 
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MONDAY NIGHT RAW!
Live from Manchester, England

RAW begins with a clip from last night’s No Mercy pay-per-view WWE Championship match between Randy Orton and Sheamus ...

... both men are down on the mat now. Who will get up first? It’s Orton who gets to his knees and sets himself for another RKO! Surely this time it will win him the match ... Randy Orton leaps and goes for his finishing move ... Sheamus swats him aside and hits the Brogue Kick again instead! Sheamus drags a prone Orton up and lifts him again for the High Cross when all of a sudden ...



MICHAEL COLE
Wait a minute!

MATT STRIKER
Oh my goodness, it’s Triple H! The Game is back!

MICHAEL COLE
And no doubt he is back for Sheamus!

Triple H rushes out dressed in jeans and a Triple H shirt and Sheamus looks at him in despair with Orton sliding off his back. Sheamus stares out at Triple H who reaches the ring and stops, staring at Sheamus with a wild look in his eyes ... Hunter raises his hand and points behind Sheamus who turns around ... RKO! Orton hits the RKO perfectly! Goes for the pin ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! Randy Orton is still the WWE Champion!

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner and still the WWE Champion ... RANDY ORTON!

As Orton is handed the WWE Title and has his arm raised by the referee, Triple H slides into the ring and stands over Sheamus looking down on him. Orton looks across at Hunter and his face is unreadable as he walks slowly towards the Game and Sheamus. Triple H points down at Sheamus and says something to Orton who nods his head and leaves the ring leaving Triple H with Sheamus in the ring. Orton pauses though and then walks to the announcers table where he picks up the sledgehammer ... he slides it under the ropes and across the ring to Triple H with a knowing look in his eye. As Orton leaves, Triple H picks up the hammer and sets himself as Sheamus begins to get to his feet ... WHAM! Triple H launches the hammer head into the stomach of Sheamus and leaves him down on the mat in agony. Triple H then lifts up Sheamus and sets up for the Pedigree ... which he delivers to leave Sheamus a broken down mess in the centre of the ring. Triple H stands over the body of Sheamus and stares up the ramp to Orton who is stood on the stage with the WWE Title held high.


*** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO ***

MICHAEL COLE

Hello, everybody, welcome to Monday Night Raw, one night on from an exciting No Mercy where we witnessed the return of the Cerebral Assassin, the Game, Triple H!

JOSH MATTHEWS
And we also witnessed a shocking attack on your broadcast colleague, didn’t we, Michael Cole?

MICHAEL COLE
Ladies and Gentlemen, my broadcast colleague tonight is Josh Matthews due to injuries suffered by Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler last night at the hands of the Miz. And, Josh, Lawler got what he deserved for interfering in the business of the greatest superstar on Raw, the future WWE Champion, the awesome Miz.

JOSH MATTHEWS
All I know is that tonight I won’t be disagreeing with you, Michael, as I don’t want to end up in the same situation as the King!



The crowd inside the Manchester Evening News Arena explode at the sound of the Game’s music and the lights dip with flashing green lights flooding the arena. Into a spotlight on the stage steps the figure of Triple H, the 13-time World Champion, dressed in his street gear and carrying a sledgehammer. He makes his way to the ring, steps inside and stands on the middle rope in the corner posing as thousands of flashlights snap away in the crowd. Triple H takes a microphone and stands centre of the ring as the lights come up and the WWE Universe give a massive cheer and ovation to him ... Eventually, they quieten down and allow Triple H to begin.

TRIPLE H
Do you remember me? I am ... THE GAME!

The crowd roar and cheer for the returning Triple H who stands and surveys the crowd with a grin on his face. A ‘Triple H’ chant starts and Hunter waits for a moment before continuing ...

TRIPLE H
Last night at the No Mercy pay-per-view, I returned to interfere in the WWE Championship match. I helped Randy Orton to retain the title and I showed that I am here for one man and one man only ... Sheamus.

The word Sheamus is greeted with a tirade of boos and jeers from the WWE Universe and Triple H shakes his head.

TRIPLE H
Don’t get me wrong. Sheamus is a fine competitor, I was very impressed with his first year. And at WrestleMania last year, I told him that he needed to beat me to show he belonged in the big time. We had a great match but he couldn’t beat me, I was too damn good!

The crowd cheer and Hunter pauses for a moment to take in the crowd’s reaction.

TRIPLE H
On that same night, my good friend Shawn Michaels ...

More cheers from the crowd as HBK’s name is mentioned causing Triple H to pause again ...

TRIPLE H
... Shawn Michaels lost to the Undertaker and retired from the WWE. The following night, battered and bruised, I wanted to go out and tell everybody how much Shawn meant to me.

Triple H lowers the microphone and looks up at the titantron ...



The crowd boo as the clip ends and Triple H stands in the ring with an intense look on his face. He looks around before resuming his speech ...

TRIPLE H
Hey, I’m not saint. I’ve done my share of attacking people from behind in my time, I’ve done my share of despicable acts. But whenever I have done, I’ve always faced up to it and – sometimes – I’ve ended up paying for my troubles. Sheamus ... you attacked me from behind with a steel pipe. Your attack cost me eight months of my career. Be a man, Sheamus, come and face me right now ...

Triple H flings the microphone down and waits ... and waits ... and waits ... then the e-mail alert sound bleeps and the lights flash and Hunter turns to face Michael Cole, a look of disgust on his face.

MICHAEL COLE
Can I have your attention please? I have just received an email from the anonymous Raw General Manager ... And I quote. “Triple H. Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. It’s good to see you back in the ring again. I understand fully why you want to see Sheamus this evening. However, he is not here tonight. Sheamus was injured last night at No Mercy and has not been cleared by the doctors to wrestle this evening.”

The crowd boo as Triple H picks the microphone back up and stands looking towards Michael Cole ... Just as Triple H is ready to speak, Michael Cole interrupts him.

MICHAEL COLE
I haven’t finished yet. There is more. And I quote. “Seeing as you are back here on Monday Night Raw, I think that it only fair that you have a match tonight. I know that you are ready to compete. So tonight, it will be Triple H ... against Mr. Money In The Bank, The Miz!”

TRIPLE H
That’s fine, Mr. GM, that’s fine. I can cope with a match against the Miz tonight. But remember one thing, Mr. General Manager. I’m married to one of the McMahons and I know a lot of things. And I know who you are! Don’t give me any reason to ... let your name slip.

The crowd cheer as Triple H’s music sounds out again and Hunter leaves the ring to prepare for his match later tonight against the Miz.

JOSH MATTHEWS
A huge announcement from the RAW General Manager – The Miz goes one on one with Triple H later tonight.

MICHAEL COLE
What did Triple H mean there at the end? He knows who the General Manager is?

JOSH MATTHEWS
Of course, that’s what he said. I hope he lets the world know tonight!

********** COMMERCIAL BREAK **********

RAW returns with an advertisement for the upcoming pay-per-view, Cyber Sunday.


CYBER SUNDAY
3 WEEKS

Your chance to vote and shape the WWE!


MICHAEL COLE
Welcome back to Monday Night Raw where we just found out that tonight, Triple H will go one on one with The Miz, the future of the WWE! What a match that promises to be, Josh!

JOSH MATTHEWS
Why’s that? Because it involves the Miz?

Cole ignores Matthews and the music of R-Truth begins to a roar from the crowd who join in enthusiastically with the song as Truth raps it.



Truth dances his way to the ring before charming the crowd with his usual words about Manchester, England. The arena quietens before ...



JUSTIN ROBERTS
This match is set for one fall. Already in the ring, from Atlanta, Georgia ... R-TRUTH! ... And his opponent, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is the ‘Rated R Su-perstar’ ... EDGE!

Edge enters the ring and removes his shirt, looking determined and ready for action after his problems with the Raw General Manager in recent weeks.

MICHAEL COLE
Last night at No Mercy, Edge came out and demanded a match on the pay-per-view. However, one more time, the General Manager refused Edge’s request and belittled the 9-time champion in front of the WWE Universe.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Edge needs to show the WWE Universe that he deserves to wrestle at pay-per-views and in title matches. You don’t get them by whining and moaning all the time.

EDGE vs. R-TRUTH
Truth and Edge lock up and have an even opening few minutes where both men get their usual, signature moves in. Truth looks to have the edge when he dodges Edge’s attempt at a spear and helps the Rated R Superstar into the turnbuckle head first. Edge looks to be struggling when Truth lifts him up and hits him with a powerslam before Truth celebrates with a little jig in the middle of the ring. R-Truth waits for Edge to get to his feet before hitting the ropes and hitting a flying forearm with a twist – the Lie Detector – before standing waiting for his finishing move. Edge slowly gets to his feet whilst R-Truth waits to hit the Corkscrew Scissors Kick ... as he goes for it, Edge manages to avoid the move and steps back as Truth gets back to his feet ... SPEAR! Edge with the spear, hooks the leg ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! Edge wins!

WINNER (5:12): EDGE

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... EDGE!

As his music plays and R-Truth leaves the ring, Edge heads out and takes a microphone, casting an evil glance over at the General Manager’s laptop. He gets in the ring and signals for his music to be faded off.

EDGE
In the last few weeks, me and the Raw General Manager have not really seen eye to eye. I’ve said some things that I maybe shouldn’t have, the General Manager has put me in some matches that he maybe shouldn’t have ... I think it’s time that we agreed to stop all this nonsense.

The crowd jeer Edge as he is looking for an easy route out of the problems he has caused himself ...

EDGE
Let’s face it ... Triple H already knows who the General Manager is. It’s only a matter of time before the whole world knows. The General Manager might as well just come out and announce who he is right now.

The email alert sounds and Michael Cole gets up to read the email.

MICHAEL COLE
And I quote ... “Or who she is, Edge.”

The crowd look puzzled and Edge looks annoyed again.

EDGE
Isn’t it time that you stopped playing all these games, General Manager? Why don’t you just come out and say who you are. Tell the world. It’s going to become public knowledge sooner or later.

Silence for a moment, then the email sounds again.

MICHAEL COLE
And I quote ... “Edge, you’re right. It is almost time to reveal myself. After all, Triple H knows who I am. It’s time to reveal myself ... at Cyber Sunday. However, I’ve had enough of you recently. Questioning my decisions, trying to tell me what to do. I can tell you one thing, Edge, I am NOT Vickie Guerrero! You cannot convince me to help you in your career! You will be competing at Cyber Sunday ... but I haven’t decided how or where or why yet. I’ll let you know. In the meantime, I am banning you from discussions about who I am here on Monday Night Raw – no backstage interviews, no in-ring promos. We’ve heard enough Edge and you will not waste all our time no more. And if you wanna’ break my rules, go ahead ... I’ll fire your ass without any hesitation.”

Edge looks annoyed again and slowly backs out of the ring and away shaking his head. As he leaves, the audience near the aisle tell him what they think of him.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Whoever the new General Manager is, he – or she – is not going to take no rubbish from Edge!

MICHAEL COLE
What an interesting email that was. Edge banned from talking about the General Manager until after his match at Cyber Sunday – whoever it is he is facing there.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Let’s hope that whoever the General Manager is, he – or she – comes up with a great opponent that Edge can face at Cyber Sunday in three weeks!



JUSTIN ROBERTS
The following contest is set for one fall. Introducing first, from Los Angeles, California ... MELINA!

Melina struts down whilst the paparazzi click away with their cameras. The former Divas Champion looks melancholy as she gets into the ring before posing for the crowd.

MICHAEL COLE
Last night, Melina was just not able to win the Divas Titles from Laycool after she went for a pinfall on Layla when she was not the legal woman in the match. However, she proved that she could beat Laycool and that she deserves another shot at the title.

JOSH MATTHEWS
I agree completely, Michael Cole. Melina deserves to be the Divas Champion but she just couldn’t get the right 3-count in the end.



JUSTIN ROBERTS
And her opponent ... from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida ... ALICIA FOXXXX!

Alicia Fox comes out shaking her ass side to side, shaking her tail as her song is called. She gets to the ring and points at Melina and clearly is showing her that she should be the number one contender for the Divas Title, not Melina.

ALICIA FOX vs. MELINA
In a good Divas match, the advantage swings one way, then the other as the two Divas battle to take control of the match. Alicia Fox manages to hit her unique scissors kick to Melina with her long legs but Melina rolls out of the ring to safety to the frustration of her opponent. Once Melina returns to the ring, she gains control with her Matrix moves and hits the ‘Primal Scream’ before pinning Fox with the split legged pin ... 1 ... 2 ... 3!

WINNER (2:27): MELINA

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... MELINA!

Melina takes a microphone and stands in the ring ...

MELINA
Hey ... Hey, Laycool. Where are you? I’ve got a message for you.



Out come the self proclaimed co-Divas Champions dressed to kill and looking confused as they get close to the ring. They make a crying taunt to Melina who smiles and ignores them before speaking again as the champions get into the ring.

MELINA
Last night, at No Mercy, I had you both down and beaten for a 3-count. Unfortunately, I got the wrong person at the right time and the right person at the wrong time. I proved that I can beat either one of you and I think I have a right to another shot at the Divas Title.

MICHELLE McCOOL
Oh, you do, do you? Let me tell you what I think, Lay, I think that Melina is kidding herself. We are the Divas Champions because we won the titles, we defend the titles, we have never been beaten for these titles. And you wanna know why that is, Melina?

LAYCOOL
We’re flawless!

LAYLA
Oh, look at her, ‘Chelle, she looks upset again. Are you going to cry, Melina? Like you did when we beat you and took the title from you?

MICHELLE McCOOL
She is, you know. Wa-wa-wa-wah!

LAYLA
Melina, you are so lame ... you think that you can ...

Melina has heard enough and attacks Layla with her microphone. She drags Layla down to the mat with her hair and begins bashing her head up and down before McCool manages to drag Melina away and Laycool begin their beatdown on Melina. Michelle holds Melina as Layla slaps her in the face over and over and over before the Bella Twins come racing down to the ring and break the attack up. Melina and the Bellas stand together in the ring while Laycool escape and head back up to the stage.

********** COMMERCIAL BREAK **********

RAW returns with Todd Grisham stood backstage holding a microphone.

TODD GRISHAM
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time ... John Morrison!

The crowd in the arena cheer as Morrison comes into view with a smile on his face and his custom made shades covering his eyes.

JOHN MORRISON
How you doing, Todd?

TODD GRISHAM
I’m great, thanks. John, last night at No Mercy, Chris Jericho was caught on camera wearing steel knucks after your match ...

Stills of Jericho by the side of the ring, punching Morrison, the pinfall and Jericho trying to hide the knucks afterwards are shown before the camera returns to Grisham and Morrison.

TODD GRISHAM
... Jericho managed to pin you and ensure that his retirement was cancelled. What are your thoughts about this?

JOHN MORRISON
I understand that here in the WWE, some competitors will do whatever it takes to win a match. Desperate men really do desperate things. In all my years of watching or participating in the WWE, I can’t remember Chris Jericho, the best in the world at what he does, resorting to the use of the brass knucks. But that was a desperate act ... I can only assume that Chris Jericho is a desperate man, Todd.

TODD GRISHAM
I understand that you made contact with the Anonymous RAW General Manager earlier today?

JOHN MORRISON
I sure did, Todd, and he told me that tonight, it will be a re-match ... John Morrison, one on one, against Chris Jericho. I’m not interested in retiring Jericho no more though, I’m interested in embarrassing him.

TODD GRISHAM
Thanks for your time, John.

The camera returns to the ring where Justin Roberts is stood waiting patiently.



JUSTIN ROBERTS
This match is set for one fall. Introducing first, weighing 223 pounds from Los Angeles, California ... JOHN MORRISON!

The crowd cheer for Morrison as he heads out in slow motion (on camera) and the pyrotechnics explode behind him as he makes his way off the stage. He passes his sunglasses to a fan at ringside before heading into the ring and posing at the turnbuckle.

MICHAEL COLE
Last night, John Morrison was so close to defeating – and retiring – Chris Jericho, Josh, but the wily veteran pulled out all the stops to deny him.

JOSH MATTHEWS
You mean he cheated?

MICHAEL COLE
Well, yeah, if you like ...

JOSH MATTHEWS
I know one thing, Michael, Jericho was beaten, Jericho was about to be retired when he resorted to the brass knucks. Jericho is a lucky man to still be here tonight on RAW.

MICHAEL COLE
Tonight is not about Jericho’s retirement, it’s about redemption for John Morrison. Will Jericho be able to stop him again?

JOSH MATTHEWS
I have a feeling that tonight is the night for John Morrison!



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Introducing his opponent, from Winnipeg, Manatoba, Canada, weighing 227 pounds ... CHRIS JERICHO!

Jericho comes slowly down to the ring with a smirk on his face, tapping his forehead with his finger. He enters the ring and points at Morrison before again tapping his head. The implication is clear. The match official goes over to Jericho and insists on checking Jericho out for the brass knucks much to Jericho’s dismay. As the official checks Jericho’s boots, he stops and pulls out a set of brass knucks before reprimanding the superstar. Morrison grins at Jericho who is clearly annoyed with the official’s discovery.

CHRIS JERICHO vs. JOHN MORRISON
The match starts technical and slow as Jericho seeks to contain Morrison’s high flying, fast paced style. Every time Morrison speeds the match up, Jericho counters and slows the match down on the mat again to the frustration of Morrison and the crowd. Several times, Jericho taps his head again to signal his cleverness. Jericho is in control of the match and he wrestles Morrison down to the mat over and over again before hitting the Lionsault and going for the pin. He gets a 2-count but argues with the referee allowing Morrison time to recover. As Jericho switches his attention back to Jo-Mo, the younger star hits a ‘Chuck Kick’ that staggers Jericho back and allows Morrison to start his offence. Morrison eventually has Jericho down near the corner and goes for Starship Pain, twisting around and down ... but Jericho has rolled out of the ring and Morrison crashes onto the mat. As the referee checks on Morrison, Jericho crouches by the side of the steel steps and the crowd near him begin to protest ... the camera man shows that Jericho has a second set of brass knucks but the referee and Morrison don’t realise this. Jericho stuffs the knucks into his tights and regains control before hitting the Codebreaker to Morrison. It looks as if Jericho doesn’t need the knucks as he pins Morrison ... 1 ... 2 ... Morrison kicks out to the frustration of Jericho. Jericho stands back and begins to allow Morrison time to get to his feet. With Morrison just about up, Jericho pretends to bump into the referee and knocks him into the ropes before he swings with the right hand, the knucks on his hand, aiming for Morrison’s face ... however, Morrison ducks and aims more kicks to Jericho’s head before connecting at the second attempt at Starship Pain. He goes for the cover ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! Huge win for John Morrison!

WINNER (7:59): JOHN MORRISON

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... JOHN MORRISON!

Morrison poses in the ring whilst a disbelieving Jericho goes mad in the corner of the ring. The referee has spotted the brass knucks again and is reprimanding Jericho but the veteran has something in mind now. He rushes at Morrison again to hit him with the knucks ... but Morrison ducks again and clotheslines Jericho up over the rope and out of the ring. He then stands in the ring tapping his head as Jericho staggers back up the ramp, holding his head and muttering madly at Morrison.

********** COMMERCIAL BREAK **********

RAW returns with footage of Jericho storming out of the arena and yelling at any WWE official he lays his eyes on. He is complaining that he has been wronged and does not deserve this before he gets into a waiting car, still in his ring gear, and speeds off into the night. The camera returns to Michael Cole and Josh Matthews at the announce table.

MICHAEL COLE
Our former World Champion seems a little bit upset at the moment, Josh!

JOSH MATTHEWS
How long has it been since Jericho won a match legitimately, Michael? Maybe he knows better than us? Desperate men might do desperate things but they get angry easily too ...



The crowd erupt at the sound of the music of John Cena as the purple and yellow clad superstar bounces out onto the stage area. He salutes at the top of the ramp before charging down to the ring where he slides in and acknowledges his fans, the Cenation, before taking a microphone.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome ... JOHN CENA!

Cena holds his hand up for a hush but a ‘Cena!’ chant fills the arena whilst he waits with a smile on his face.

JOHN CENA
Allright guys, thank you ... In three weeks time, the WWE’s next pay-per-view will arrive and will be the Cyber Sunday event. Now, if you’ve not heard of this before, Cyber Sunday is where the WWE Universe, you guys at home, you guys here in Manchester ...

The Manchester crowd pops at the sound of their cities name before Cena continues ...

JOHN CENA
... where the WWE Universe gets to decide what happens, they call the shots, they make the decisions. Last night at No Mercy ...

Cena’s face turns serious ...

JOHN CENA
... Nexus beat me and became the number one contender for the WWE Championship. Nexus. Not Wade Barrett, not one man, a whole group, Nexus. At the start of the match, I had to put up with the Nexus group interfering, beating down on me, every minute. And I came through that. Nexus was kicked out of the arena and I had to face Wade Barrett, battered and shaken, Wade Barrett. And I had him beat ... but then another Nexus member arrived on the scene ... Michael Tarver. He hit me in the throat with a steel chair. I don’t make excuses, I admit when I’ve been beaten by a better man but I had to face not one, not two, not three, not four, not five but six, count ‘em, six men last night.

The crowd boo and Cena shakes his head in anger.

JOHN CENA
Wade, what do you expect me to do? You’re taking shortcut after shortcut after shortcut, always at my expense ... Nobody respects you for this, nobody thinks you deserve to be the number one contender for the WWE Championship ... but you are.

The crowd boo again and Cena pauses, collecting himself ...

JOHN CENA
Nexus, I have to say that I kind of see what you’re doing here. I can see what you are trying to do and it might just work. But I am going to do everything I can to make sure it doesn’t. In three weeks time at Cyber Sunday, it will be Wade Barrett, and his Nexus men no doubt, against the WWE Champion, Randy Orton. I won’t let you be the WWE Champion this way, Wade, not this way.

Another ‘Cena!’ chant starts and the former WWE Champion nods to the WWE Universe in appreciation.

JOHN CENA
So, we have two options as far as I can tell. Either I can be in Randy Orton’s corner and I can make sure that you don’t win the title, Wade ... or you can admit that you were wrong, you can gain some respect, you can tell the world that you should not be number one contender ... and we can have a Triple Threat match for the WWE Title at Cyber Sunday.

The crowd cheer and Cena nods to them, getting worked up now ...

JOHN CENA
But it is Cyber Sunday, the night where the WWE Universe decide ... What do you think, Manchester? Triple Threat? Randy Orton, Wade Barrett and John Cena at Cyber Sunday?

The crowd cheer and shout again and Cena motions to the stage for Nexus to come out and accept the plan he has suggested. However, the email alert sounds again and the lights flicker as Michael Cole gets to his feet at the GM Stand.

MICHAEL COLE
Excuse me, John, I have an email from the General Manager. And I quote ... “John ... You make a valid point. You were not beaten fairly last night in your match with Wade Barrett at No Mercy. But you were beaten. As it stands, Wade Barrett is the number one contender ...”

The crowd boo the General Manager as Cena stands disbelieving in the ring ...

MICHAEL COLE
“However, John, you make a good point. It is Cyber Sunday in three weeks time. Randy Orton will defend the WWE title against Wade Barrett ... and maybe you. You see, John, I want you to earn your place in the title match. I’m going to give you that chance tonight. Tonight, we will have a potential Cyber Sunday match as our main event. It will be WWE Champion, Randy Orton ... against Nexus leader, Wade Barrett ... against John Cena ... in a Triple Threat match. And John ... if you win the match, I’ll add you to the Cyber Sunday title match as well.”

The crowd cheer and Cena celebrates the announcement by throwing his hat into the crowd and his shirt follows as well. The camera heads backstage where Triple H is getting ready for action ...

MICHAEL COLE
There he is, King, the ‘Cerebral Assassin,’ the ‘King of Kings,’ the ‘Game,’ Triple H. He is ready for his return to the WWE ring ... he faces the future of the WWE, Mr. Money In The Bank, The Miz, next ...

********** COMMERCIAL BREAK **********

JUSTIN ROBERTS
The following contest is set for one fall. Introducing first, from Greenwich, Connecticut ...

The crowd in Manchester roar in anticipation as the introduction is completed.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Weighing 255 pounds ... He is ‘The Game’ ... TRIPLE H!



Triple H completes his long overdue return to the WWE with his famous ring entrance, spotlights, water, bottles and flashing lights galore. He bows to the WWE Universe in the corner of the ring before straightening up ready to face his opponent ...

???
Really?

The crowd boo at the sound of the voice and out steps the Miz from the entrance with Alex Riley accompanying him holding the Miz’ Money In The Bank briefcase.

THE MIZ
Really? Really?!

MICHAEL COLE
This guy cracks me up!

THE MIZ
Triple H. The Game. Woopy-doo-doo! All hail the King of Kings!

The crowd jeer Miz and cheer the Game as Triple H stares at the advancing Miz as he nears the ring ...

THE MIZ
In all seriousness, Hunter ... What are you doing back here in the WWE? Your time has past, old man. You ... are ... finished. You were the King of Kings, you were the Cerebral Assassin, you were the Game, you were the most feared WWE superstar of all time. You WERE all those things, Hunter ... But now, well, there is a new star on the show. Last night, he handed a beating to one WWE Hall of Famer ... He is the future of the WWE and he is not scared ... of you. Because he’s the Miz ... and he’s AWWWWEEEEEESSSSSSSSSOOOOMMMMMMMMEEEEE!!!!



The Miz and Alex Riley enter the ring and Miz whispers in the ear of his apprentice as he prepares for the match ...

JUSTIN ROBERTS
His opponent ...from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing 231 pounds ... THE MIZZZZZZ!

THE MIZ vs. TRIPLE H
The match begins with the two men circling each other and Alex Riley threatening to get involved causing a distraction to Triple H. Eventually, he is distracted enough for Miz to attack and begin beating him down at the ropes. The Miz forces Hunter down to the mat before turning to celebrate and allowing Hunter back up. As Miz turns back round, Triple H hits a clothesline to the delight of the fans and takes control of the match. With a ‘Triple H’ chant echoing around the arena, Triple H begins to work on the Miz hitting his best offense, each signature move receiving a pop from the crowd who haven’t seen them for eight months. A high lift knee sends Miz spinning around and out of the ring where he is consoled by Alex Riley ... Triple H follows and attacks Riley for good measure before turning back to the Miz who has recovered a little and gets a kick to the gut allowing him time to ram Hunter head first into the barricades to jeers from the crowd. Miz returns to the ring and the referee tries to keep Miz there ... allowing Alex Riley to work on Triple H out of the ring behind the referee’s back. Eventually, the Miz allows the referee to begin a count-out of Triple H as Riley backs away. With the referee at 7, Triple H gets to his feet and rolls back into the ring. Miz begins to work on Triple H before he goes for the Skull-Crushing Finale ... Triple H fights out once but Alex Riley hits him in the back with the briefcase when the referee isn’t looking to stop Hunter’s momentum. Miz goes for the SCF again and this time hits it. He goes for the pin ... and Triple H escapes at the count of 2. Suddenly, the crowd erupt and the camera pans to show that Daniel Bryan and Jerry Lawler are heading to the ring ... Miz is distracted and mouths off at the two before turning round ... Triple H is waiting with a stiff kick followed by a perfect Pedigree. 1 ... 2 ... 3! Triple H wins on his return to the WWE!

WINNER (6:46): TRIPLE H

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... TRIPLE H!

Daniel Bryan stays in the aisle and jeers the Miz as he staggers past while Triple H celebrates in the ring. However, Jerry Lawler walks determinedly around the ring towards Michael Cole ... Cole springs up and rushes away from Lawler into the ring where he orders the King to calm down. However, Lawler has already stopped and is laughing. Cole turns to face Triple H who grabs hold of him and holds him as Lawler gets into the ring. Jerry pulls down the strap and walks over to Michael Cole, pulls back and prepares to smash Cole in the face ... when all of a sudden, Alex Riley rushes Lawler to the ground and Cole rushes out of the ring to the Miz on the stage. Triple H drags Alex Riley up from Jerry Lawler and looks up at the Miz as he prepares ... and hits the Pedigree to the Miz’ assistant.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Pedigree to Alex Riley! The Game has well and truly returned to the WWE tonight!

Jerry Lawler and Triple H stand together in the centre of the ring as Alex Riley lies on the mat at their feet. Daniel Bryan joins them in the ring and the three of them look out to the Miz on the stage who looks majorly fed up before disappearing to the back.

********** COMMERCIAL BREAK **********

Michael Cole is back at the announce table and looks very upset about his treatment from Jerry Lawler tonight. Josh Matthews is sat beside him with a look of amusement on his face ...

MICHAEL COLE
I don’t know who King thinks he is ... I don’t deserve this treatment, Josh, I’m the voice of the WWE and I deserve respect from Lawler.

The email alert sounds and the lights flicker ... Michael Cole gets back up irritably and heads for the laptop one more time.

MICHAEL COLE
And I quote ...

Cole’s face seems to drain of colour as he looks at the laptop, a look of terror on his face. He throws the microphone down and sits back at the announce table shaking his head. Josh Matthews decides to get up and go and read the email to the cheers of some of the WWE Universe ...

JOSH MATTHEWS
For Michael Cole, I quote ... “Michael Cole ... Jerry Lawler ... It’s time to end this feud. I cannot have my two announcers unable to sit together. So next week, bring your wrestling boots. It will be a six man tag match ... The Miz, Alex Riley and ... Michael Cole ... against Triple H ...

Loud cheers for the announcement of Triple H possibly getting his hands on Michael Cole!

JOSH MATTHEWS
... Daniel Bryan and ... Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler!

Loud cheers from the crowd for the announcement as Cole slumps further down in his chair, clearly dreading the fact that he may come face to face with his announce colleague, the man he has insulted over and over since NXT Season 1 and the former thirteen time World Champion ...

The camera heads backstage leaving Cole scratching his head in fear and shows Wade Barrett stood with the rest of the Nexus group ...


WADE BARRETT
For weeks, we have been telling the world ... “You’re either Nexus – or you’re against us.” We’ve told the WWE Universe and the WWE locker room that the “winds of change are blowing through the WWE.” And now ... now, I, Wade Barrett, am the number one contender for the WWE Championship. Tonight, there will be no interference from Nexus ... there will be no shortcuts as Cena calls them ... it will simply be Wade Barrett beating John Cena and Randy Orton.

The Nexus members nod their heads in agreement as Wade turns to face them all ...

WADE BARRETT
I thank you all for your efforts in establishing Nexus as the dominant force in the WWE but tonight I have to ask one more thing ... stay out of this match tonight. Tonight, I am wrestling in Manchester, my home town. It’s time for Wade Barrett to make believers out of the WWE Universe. Tonight, I go into the match – on my own – and I win the match – on my own – and I ensure that John Cena will not get a chance at winning the WWE Championship at Cyber Sunday.

The Nexus group nod their heads again and slap Barrett’s back as he focuses for the match ... However, somebody walks in off camera and catches the attention of the group.

WADE BARRETT
I’ve been wondering when you would show up ...

The camera pans around and Michael Tarver comes into shot. He is wearing a Nexus t-shirt despite being kicked out a couple of weeks ago.

WADE BARRETT
What do you want, Tarver?

MICHAEL TARVER
I proved my worth to you last night, Wade. I hit John Cena in the throat with a steel chair, it was me that cost him the victory ...

WADE BARRETT
Are you telling me that without your help, I wouldn’t have won the match?

Tarver shakes his head and mutters something about not meaning it that way ... Barrett walks over to the former NXT star and prods a finger into his chest.

WADE BARRETT
Listen to me, Tarver. I am in charge of the Nexus and what I say goes. The Nexus does not need you. I didn’t ask you to get involved in my match with Cena last night, I didn’t need your help. I would have beaten John Cena without you. Now get yourself out of here before the Nexus shows you what happens to those that are against us ...

Tarver glares at Barrett for a moment and then, as the other members of Nexus take a step forward, he turns away and leaves with Barrett left with a smirk on his face ... The camera returns to the ring.



The crowd erupt as Orton walks out with the WWE Title still in his right hand and he raises it high above his head. He then confidently struts towards the ring with the title over his shoulder.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
This match is set for one fall. Introducing first ... weighing 245 pounds, from St. Louis, Missouri ... he is the WWE Champion ... RANDY ORTON!

Orton gets to the ring and poses with the title in the corner of the ring whilst thousands of camera flashlights go off in the background ... the arena lights then turn yellow though as the music changes ...



JUSTIN ROBERTS
His opponent ... accompanied to the ring by Nexus ... from Manchester, England, weighing 265 pounds ... WADE BARRETT!

Out comes Wade Barrett, alone and without any member of Nexus in sight, wearing the now familiar Nexus t-shirt. There are many cheers from his home town members of the WWE Universe but he seems oblivious to them. He walks to the ring with his eyes fixed on Randy Orton and the WWE Championship. As he enters the ring, Barrett points at the belt and then to himself and he and Orton have to be held apart by the referee as they try to square up ...



JUSTIN ROBERTS
And finally, from West Newbury, Massachusetts, weighting 240 pounds ... JOHN CENA!

Cena comes out for the second time tonight, salutes at the top of the ramp and bounces into the ring where he throws his hat and t-shirt into the ring before he takes in the two opponents that he is facing. Orton raise the WWE Title high above his head and Cena nods at Orton whilst clearly mouthing that he is ready to challenge for the title again.

MICHAEL COLE
Remember, if Cena wins this match, the Cyber Sunday title match will involve him as well as Orton and Barrett. However, if he doesn’t win, it will be a one on one match between the champion and the Nexus leader instead.

JOSH MATTHEWS
A lot at stake here for John Cena but also for Orton and Barrett as well. You have to think that neither of them want the added presence of John Cena in their title match, particularly Randy Orton who would lose his championship advantage in a Triple Threat match.

JOHN CENA vs. RANDY ORTON vs. WADE BARRETT
The three competitors look at each other in a triangle shape in the ring ... Barrett is talking big to both Cena and Orton and the two decide that they have had enough and join together in pummelling the Nexus man. They back off and allow Barrett to stagger up before they double clothesline him over the top rope and out of the ring before turning their attentions on each other with the WWE Universe split as they chant ‘Orton!’ or ‘Cena!’ ... The two lock up and Cena gets the advantage, whipping Orton into the corner. However, as Cena rushes in after him, Orton explodes with a clothesline and Cena crashes down to the delight of the Orton fans. Orton and Cena continue to work with each other for a minute before turning their attentions back to Wade Barrett as he attempts to re-enter the ring. Whilst on the ring apron, the two more experienced stars grab Barrett and drag him through the ropes. Orton unloads on Barrett who staggers towards Cena who also smashes him hard in the face. Barrett stumbles between Orton and Cena for a while before stumbling to the floor and rolling out of the ring again ... as Orton watches him exit the ring, Cena launches himself on Orton again and the brief team are split apart again. With Orton dazed, Cena hits the ropes before hitting a bulldog to Orton and taking the champion down. With Orton down, Cena looks around to a half split of jeers and cheers and looks down on Orton to tell him ‘You can’t see me!’ before dropping the Five Knuckle Shuffle to Orton’s face. Cena sets himself as Orton begins to get back to his feet but from behind, Barrett – back in the ring – hits a high knee into Cena’s back that sends Cena head first into the corner where he hits his shoulder on the ring post. Barrett grabs Cena and launches him into the post, shoulder first, a second time before shoving him aggressively out of the ring.

As Barrett turns to focus on Orton though, the WWE Champion is recovered and is waiting. He stares straight into Barrett’s eyes and the number one contender double takes giving Orton the opportunity to catch him out. Orton scoops Barrett up and powerslams him to the mat before beginning his trademark stomps to the exposed limbs of Wade Barrett, focusing on the joints. Barrett has his knees, ankles, elbows and wrists stomped by the Viper who takes his time – maybe unwisely with Cena recovering – before going for the pinfall. 1 ... 2 ... Barrett kicks out and rolls away as Cena re-enters the ring. Orton catches him coming through the ropes though and grabs Cena in a reverse headlock with Cena’s feet balanced precariously on the middle ropes ...

MICHAEL COLE

Here we go, this is vintage Randy Orton here!

JOSH MATTHEWS
Cena in a lot of trouble here!

Orton drops and Cena’s head smashes into the mat before Orton goes for the cover. 1 ... 2 ... Cena kicks out. Orton locks in a wrenching chinlock and increases the pressure on Cena with each twist ... but there is no way that Cena will tap out to this. Barrett slides back into the ring on the offside of Orton and creeps up behind the champ before kicking him hard in the back of the head. Orton releases Cena and turns around to face Barrett who hits him hard with several European uppercuts that rock the champion and allow Barrett to hit the ropes and deliver a high boot to the side of Orton’s head. With the champ down, Barrett picks up Cena and sets up for his Wastelands finishing move but Cena fights out and kicks Barrett in the gut before hitting a belly to belly suplex that leaves all three men down on the mat. The referee begins to count all three men out but Cena is up at the count of five and goes to work on Barrett, lifting him up before hitting a drop kick and sending the contender down. However, Orton is now also up and he catches Cena unaware with his newest move, the Olympic Slam that was made famous by some other wrestler that used to be in WWE and had gold medals ... Orton goes for the pin on Cena ... 1 ... 2 ... Kick out from Cena! Orton gets to his feet and begins to set up for an RKO to Cena ... pounding the mat, he waits but then Barrett re-appears and goes for a kick to Orton’s gut while he is down. Orton rolls away and then pounces with an RKO to Wade Barrett! He goes for the pin on Barrett ... 1 ... 2 ... Cena breaks up the pinfall and Orton and Cena stand staring at each other. Orton furiously goes to work on Cena again and pummels him into the corner but Cena counters and suddenly hits the shoulder block to Orton. Another running shoulder block follows and Cena is on a roll. He goes to the top rope and hits the leg drop to Orton as he slowly gets to his feet ... Orton is face down on the mat, Cena with the pin, hooks the leg ... 1 ... 2 ... No! Orton kicks out!

Cena stands back waiting for Orton to get to his feet ... he lifts Orton up into the Attitude Adjustment as the crowd rise to their feet. Orton fights out with well placed elbows though and suddenly he hits Cena with an RKO! Orton looks to go for the cover but suddenly Nexus appear running down to the ring to distract Orton ... however, before they can reach the ring, Barrett blocks their path outside the ring and orders them to stay out of the match. Orton goes for the pin ... 1 ... 2 ... Barrett breaks it up by dragging Orton out of the ring by his feet. The two go at it on the outside now and Orton gets the better of his opponent when he scoop slams Barrett on the floor outside the ring. Randy returns to the ring where Cena is just starting to recover and get to his feet after the earlier RKO ... Randy Orton sets once more, thumping the ring apron, slithering around on the mat, waiting to pounce ... Cena wobbles to his feet and Orton attacks but Cena manages to counter and pushes Orton away. As Orton stumbles round, Cena lifts him up to his shoulder and delivers a perfect Attitude Adjustment to the WWE Champion! He goes for the pin ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! No! The WWE Champion has kicked out! Cena is in shock but rolls Orton over and goes for the STF submission instead. Orton tries to fight out of it but is struggling when Barrett suddenly leaps into the ring again and drags Cena off Orton.

Barrett drags Cena out of the ring and runs him shoulder first into the steel steps where Cena clutches his shoulder that he hurt earlier in the match. Barrett returns to the ring with Cena down and lifts a beleaguered Orton to his feet and sets up for Wastelands ... this time, Orton cannot escape and Barrett slams his prone body down on the mat. Barrett goes for the cover, hooks the leg of the champion ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! Wade Barrett has pinned the WWE Champion!

WINNER (13:42): WADE BARRETT

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... WADE BARRETT!

MICHAEL COLE
Oh my word! Wade Barrett has pinned Randy Orton here tonight and has won the match ... that means that there will be no John Cena in the Cyber Sunday WWE Title match!

JOSH MATTHEWS
And what a message Barrett has just sent to the champion, Cole! Even without his Nexus buddies, Barrett has just cleanly pinned the champion! That is going to play on Orton’s mind in the coming weeks as we head towards Cyber Sunday!

Randy Orton sits up in the ring, staring at Wade Barrett who is now in the aisle with the rest of the members of Nexus ... Barrett is grinning wide and is pointing to Orton and telling him “I beat you!” to make the point to Orton. The champion shakes his head and turns around where he comes face to face with John Cena. The two of them stare at each other and seem to size each other up before Cena walks past Orton and leaves the ring. RAW ends with a shot of the jubilant Nexus group and their leader Wade Barrett on the stage.

MICHAEL COLE
A huge victory for Wade Barrett – what will Orton and Cena’s reaction to that be next week? Goodnight everybody!

********** END OF SHOW **********
 
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i just read your BTB and IMO its the most interesting BTB to read, sorry that i won't review because i never do reviews, but i really like your BTB
 
#43 ·


MONDAY NIGHT RAW!
Live from Baltimore, Maryland



*** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO ***


JIM ROSS: Just a night removed from Survivor Series, we welcome you live to Baltimore, Maryland and Monday Night Raw!

JERRY LAWLER: What a night it is going to be, JR, all the fallout from Survivor Series – and what a lot of fallout there will be!

JIM ROSS: Sure, King, a controversial night in Philadelphia and several issues to be addressed tonight ...

*** WE ARE ONE ***

JERRY LAWLER: And speaking of fallout ...

Skip Sheffield, Heath Slater and David Otunga head out to the ring with the yellow lights flashing in the arena and to a loud chorus of boos and jeers from the Baltimore crowd. The three men enter the ring and stand together before issuing the Nexus salute. Otunga requests a microphone and he is handed one ...

DAVID OTUNGA: Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time for a very special moment in the history of the WWE ...

Boos echo around the arena as Otunga pauses; they know what is coming ...

DAVID OTUNGA: So the Nexus invites you to get to your feet in respect ... and welcome ...

A loud ‘You Suck!’ chant echoes through the arena as Otunga is forced to stop and wait for the crowd ...

DAVID OTUNGA: Please, show some respect. We’re out here to create history! You should be privileged to be witness to this moment!

Intense heat for Otunga and the Nexus who look dismissive of the reaction they are receiving ...

DAVID OTUNGA: As I was saying, please, get to your feet and welcome ... the new WWE Champion ... WADE BARRETT!

*** WE ARE ONE ***


The new WWE Champion saunters out to an arena full of intense hatred after the actions of the Nexus last night in capturing the WWE Title from Randy Orton ... Barrett smirks cockily as he strides down the ramp with the title belt around his waist. The Nexus members in the ring applaud him as he steps through the ropes and heads for the corner of the ring where he unhooks the title and holds it up high for everyone to see ...

DAVID OTUNGA: WWE Universe ... Your new WWE Champion ... WADE BARRETT!

Loud boos accompany further applause from the Nexus team-mates of Wade Barrett as he continues to show off his shiny WWE Championship belt with the words ‘WADE BARRETT’ gleaming on the name plate ... Barrett takes the microphone from Otunga and shakes his hand before greeting Slater and Sheffield as well. Barrett stands in the centre of the ring ready for his first public address as WWE Champion ...

WADE BARRETT: Ladies and Gentlemen, it is ...

A barrage of boos greet his words and Barrett is forced to stop. He looks around with a look of anger in his eyes at the disrespect he is receiving.

WADE BARRETT: I am the WWE Champion, show some respect!

Further boos and jeers from the WWE Universe. Eventually, the boos subside a little to allow Barrett to attempt to address them again ...

WADE BARRETT: It is an honour and a privilege ...

The arena erupts with heat again and Barrett stands in the middle of the ring shaking his head in disappointment ...

WADE BARRETT: Shut ... the ... hell ... up!

A loud ‘RKO!’ chant begins as the crowd show that they want to see the former champion come out here and interrupt Barrett. However, there is no entrance yet from Randy and Barrett continues ... again ...

WADE BARRETT: It is an honour and a privilege to stand here tonight as the new WWE Champion ...

Boos and jeers again but some members of the WWE Universe applaud Barrett’s comments ...

WADE BARRETT: ... to stand here as WWE Champion ... with the other members of the Nexus!

Nexus smile and applaud their leader as the WWE Universe rain down the heat again. The new WWE Champion is not popular but he doesn’t care a bit!

WADE BARRETT: These men stood by me, these men fought with me, these men did me proud, these men helped me to win the WWE Championship. And now, Nexus has the gold and Nexus has the power. We said it all along ... ‘You’re either Nexus ... or you’re against us’ ... we told you ‘The winds of change are blowing here in the WWE’ ... We warned you this day would come ... and now it has. I, Wade Barrett, stand here before you as the new WWE Champion!

The jeers of the crowd are unable to drown out Barrett as he addresses the Nexus and the Baltimore crowd ...

WADE BARRETT: Some people will tell you that I don’t deserve to be the WWE Champion. Some people will tell you that I never pinned Randy Orton at Survivor Series. It doesn’t matter. I pinned Orton several times before and it was me, Wade Barrett, who led the Nexus. It was Wade Barrett who provided the inspiration for the Nexus to get the win last night.

Barrett smirks at the camera as the boos and jeers continue ...

WADE BARRETT: But it is time to welcome the one man who managed to make the winning pinfall on ... John Cena!

Cheers for Cena ...

WADE BARRETT: The man who pinned John Cena, the man who scored the pinfall that won the match for Nexus, the man who I inspired to greatness on NXT, in the Nexus and last night at the Survivor Series ... Please welcome him ... His name is ... JUSTIN GABRIEL!

*** WE ARE ONE ***


Justin Gabriel heads for the ring wearing his wrestling attire and a Nexus t-shirt though he doesn’t look as happy as the other members of the Nexus. He slides into the ring and faces Wade Barrett and for a moment there is a little tension in the air ... But then Barrett embraces Gabriel into a hug and the South African raises his Nexus leader’s hand high ....

WADE BARRETT: The Nexus is the single most dominant entity in the history of the WWE! We will change the shape of the WWE forever ... This is only the start!

The Nexus stand together with Barrett in the middle, Gabriel at his side. Barrett lifts the title high and the Nexus salute and the crowd jeer ... Suddenly, the pose is interrupted by the RAW General Manager!

*** SEXY BOY ***


The RAW General Manager, Shawn Michaels, strides out onto the stage and stands at the top of the ramp. He holds his hand up to quieten his music and to let the Nexus know that he has something to say ...

SHAWN MICHAELS: Congratulations, Wade Barrett. Your first WWE Championship, enjoy it. It is a special moment. I remember when I won my first title at WrestleMania 12 ... I beat Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart in a 60 minute plus Iron Man Match. I managed to survive being in the Sharpshooter for almost 2 minutes and then still managed to win the match in overtime. However, that shouldn’t detract from the way that you won the title ... You earned it, man.

The crowd laugh as Barrett looks out at HBK with a look of annoyance on his face.

WADE BARRETT: Correct me if I am mistaken, Mr. RAW General Manager, but didn’t you make the stipulation that if Nexus won the match, I would be the WWE Champion?

HBK smiles at Barrett with a knowing look in his eyes.

SHAWN MICHAELS: True, true. I didn’t see any way that a team containing Randy Orton and John Cena could be beaten fairly. But they weren’t beaten fairly, were they, Wade? As usual, the Nexus used underhand and cheating tactics to ensure that they got their way.

WADE BARRETT: The Nexus are a team, we work together to achieve our goals. We are unstoppable. Of course we got our way, we always do and we always will.

More jeers at the new champions words. HBK laughs to himself on the stage.

SHAWN MICHAELS: That’s not quite true, Wade. I don’t think you are unstoppable. And I don’t think that always get your way. Take tonight, for example. Tonight, you will be having a match ...

Barrett looks around at his Nexus team and nods his head confidently ...

SHAWN MICHAELS: ... and Nexus will be banned from ringside ...

Barrett now looks annoyed and so do his Nexus team. They shout abuse out at HBK but he carries on regardless ...

SHAWN MICHAELS: ... It will be the new WWE Champion, Wade Barrett ... against Randy Orton ...

Loud cheers at the mention of Orton getting a match against Barrett tonight ...

SHAWN MICHAELS: ... And it will be for the WWE Championship!

The Baltimore crowd erupt as they hear about the main event, Randy Orton’s rematch for the WWE Championship, tonight ...

SHAWN MICHAELS: And Wade ... In my opinion, you’re going to make WWE history tonight ... with one of the shortest WWE Championship reigns ever!

HBK’s ‘Sexy Boy’ music sounds out again as he waves to the crowd as Nexus and Wade Barrett look on worried in the ring.

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RAW returns with R-Truth rapping his way to the ring ready for the first match of the evening ...

JIM ROSS: R-Truth – one of the men who was on the losing RAW team last night as SMACKDOWN earned the right to poach any RAW superstar they choose to.

JERRY LAWLER: The locker room is buzzing with speculation about who SMACKDOWN may try to steal from RAW after their win last night.

JIM ROSS: It could be anyone, King. According to my sources, Teddy Long is refusing to rule out any of the RAW roster at the moment.

JERRY LAWLER: I hope he doesn’t decide to send Michael Cole back instead!

*** I COME FROM MONEY ***


Ted DiBiase walks out from backstage with the Million Dollar Championship over his shoulder and a microphone in his hand. He holds up his hand and quietens the music before addressing the WWE Universe as he walks ...

TED DiBIASE: Last night, Team RAW lost the elimination match and both R-Truth and myself were on the team. We might have lost the match but anybody with eyes could see that I was the star man on Team RAW.

R-Truth looks out at DiBiase with a look of confusion on his face and then round at the WWE Universe ...

TED DiBIASE: As for my opponent tonight, his performance could be described in the same way as his entire career ... Predictable. Nothing ever changes with you, Truth, does it?

Truth stands at the ropes as DiBiase looks up at him from the bottom of the ramp.

TED DiBIASE: You’re quite content to keep coming out here, doing your silly rap, doing your silly dance and then ending up on your back for 1 ... 2 ... 3. Aren’t you? Whereas I am angry and upset with myself for getting pinned last night. I might have been the standout performer on Team RAW but I was still pinned in the end.

DiBiase gets into the ring and stands across from Truth ...

TED DiBIASE: So, I do what you never do, Truth. I consider where it went wrong. I make the adjustments. Tonight, I will be a better Ted DiBiase, I will begin my rise up the RAW rankings. Tonight, I beat you and then I set my sights on my next goal ... the United States Championship.

Truth laughs at DiBiase as he continues to make bold predictions.

TED DiBIASE: You see, Edge was right last night. He dropped Daniel Bryan from the match and replaced him with a better man in Miz. Maybe he should have found a replacement for you too, Truth?

Truth is beginning to show a little annoyance now at DiBiase’s harsh words ...

TED DiBIASE: But let me prove it. Ring the bell referee and let me show the world why I am going to be the next United States Champion!

R-TRUTH vs. TED DiBIASE

A close match with both men trading the upper hand in an exciting and fast paced match. Truth looks set for victory after he hits the spinning forearm Lie Detector to DiBiase but the son of the Million Dollar Man manages to kick out of the fall. Truth goes to the top rope and looks to hit the leg drop but DiBiase manages to move out of the way and Truth hits the mat hard and both men are down. Truth goes for the Scissors Kick as he gets to his feet slightly ahead of DiBiase but Ted dodges and catches Truth off-balance and locks in the Million Dollar Dream. As Truth looks to get to the ropes, DiBiase positions himself and hits Dreamstreet instead before hooking the leg ...

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WINNER: Ted DiBiase (6:52)

JUSTIN ROBERTS: Here is your winner ... TED DiBIASE!

The bell rings and DiBiase rolls out of the ring with his hand held high after a hard-fought win. He backs away up the ramp whilst R-Truth looks on disappointed with the defeat ...

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RAW returns with Ted DiBiase walking down the corridor backstage looking jubilant with himself after his win over R-Truth before the break. As he walks with a smile on his face, he spots Daniel Bryan, the US Champion, and heads over ...

TED DiBIASE: Look who it is ... Daniel Bryan. Did you enjoy your night off last night?

Bryan smirks and shakes his head.

DANIEL BRYAN: Last night, Edge made a huge mistake, Ted. If he’d kept me on Team RAW, we’d have won the match.

TED DiBIASE: Are you kidding me? Look at you. You’re a failure, Bryan, you’re an embarrassment to RAW. I intend to prove that to you at Vengeance as well ...

DANIEL BRYAN: Ted, you’re not title material. You’ve won one match ...

TED DiBIASE: I’ve just spoken to HBK and I’ve got the chance to prove that I am title material, Bryan. Next week, it’ll be you and me, one on one. If I win, I will get a title shot at Vengeance. I reckon you should lose on purpose – at least that way, you’ll guarantee yourself a place on a pay-per-view ...

DiBiase smirks at his own remark and then struts away as Bryan looks after him with a look of annoyance on his face ... The cameras switch back to the ring where the new Tag Team Champions, Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov, are in the ring ...

*** LA VITTORIA E MIA ***


JUSTIN ROBERTS: The following contest is set for one fall. Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Vladimir Kozlov, he is one half of the new Tag Team Champions ... SANTINO MARELLA!

Santino walks around the ring pretending to play the trumpet as Kozlov stares out impassively focused on the arrival of the former champions ...

*** BROKEN DREAMS ***


JUSTIN ROBERTS: His opponent, accompanied to the ring by Cody Rhodes, from Ayr, Scotland ... DREW McINTYRE!

McIntyre and Rhodes make their way down the ramp to the ring where they talk trash to the new champions and signal their intentions to win the titles back soon. Santino laughs at them and holds his title high to the cheers of the crowd. The referee ushers Cody and Kozlov out so that he can ring the bell and start the match ...

DREW McINTYRE (W/Cody Rhodes) vs. SANTINO MARELLA (W/Vladimir Kozlov)

In a slow, methodical match, it is Drew McIntyre that dominates the early stages as he dissects the new Tag champion with his slow nature. As Santino struggles on, the crowd cheer and he offers pockets of resistance but he is usually unable to string moves together and ends up back down on the mat with Drew in charge. Finally, Santino – countering the Future Shock DDT – manages to get a rhythm going as he does the splits before hitting a hip toss to drop Drew down on his back. A diving headbutt follows and then Santino signals for the Cobra ... Cody jumps up on the apron and distracts Santino which allows Drew to roll him up for a pinfall – Santino kicks out at 2. Kozlov attacks Cody at ringside which now distracts Drew and the Scotsman stands at the ropes to object. As Rhodes and Kozlov fight at ringside, Drew turns round and walks straight into the Cobra! Santino goes for the pin but Cody breaks free of Kozlov and lifts Drew’s foot onto the bottom rope to save him. Santino complains about the decision as Cody is attacked again by Kozlov ... As Santino turns though, Drew kicks him in the gut before hitting the Future Shock DDT ...

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WINNER: Drew McIntyre (7:19)

JUSTIN ROBERTS: Here is your winner ... DREW McINTYRE!

Drew pulls Cody away and they escape the incensed Kozlov and back away quickly up the ramp. Kozlov helps Santino to his feet as the referee hands them the Tag Team Titles back. Safe on the stage, Drew and Cody signal that they will soon be the champions again.

The camera switches backstage where Matt Striker is waiting with an interview ...


MATT STRIKER: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time ... THE MIZ!

Boos and jeers around the arena in Baltimore greet the appearance of the Miz with his protégé, Alex Riley, beside him with the ‘Money in the Bank’ briefcase. Miz smirks as he turns to Striker ...

MATT STRIKER: Miz, last night at Survivor Series, you were the first man eliminated when Big Show hit you with that knockout punch. How does that make you feel?

Miz looks around in agitation ...

THE MIZ: How does that make me feel? Really? Really? What a stupid question that is! I was cheated last night at Survivor Series. The Big Show cheated when he hit me, he waited until I was distracted. But it doesn’t matter. I will get my revenge this Friday night ...

MATT STRIKER: This Friday? Why?

THE MIZ: You don’t think that Teddy Long, with a free choice of the RAW roster, is going to choose anybody else other than the Miz do you? It looks like I am going to be taking this briefcase and Alex Riley with me to SMACKDOWN where I will be making a point of speaking to the Big Show ... What do you want?

The crowd cheer as we see that John Morrison has walked into the interview area. He takes off his glasses and looks directly at Miz and smiles.

JOHN MORRISON: Oh dear ... Janetty!

Miz looks furious and he has to be held back by Alex Riley as he tries to go for Morrison ...

JOHN MORRISON: I’ll be fair to you, Miz, it was a cracking punch from Show. But you were the first man eliminated. The FIRST man eliminated. The next WWE Champion ... eliminated first?

Riley is still struggling to hold Miz back as Morrison taunts him further ...

JOHN MORRISON: You’ll be going nowhere, Miz, SMACKDOWN don’t need you. Why would they want you when they can have the successful half of Miz and Morrison? I’ve got the looks, the ability and I’ve definitely got the star quality that you are lacking ... All you have ... is Alex Riley!

Miz walks away enraged and leaves Morrison laughing. Riley steps forward and looks at Morrison.

ALEX RILEY: Are you insulting me now as well?

JOHN MORRISON: It appears that I am, yeah. What are you going to do about it?

ALEX RILEY: I’ll see you out there later tonight. I’ll show you what happens to people who insult my mentor and me.

JOHN MORRISON: That’s fine, you’re on. Make sure you bring your mentor too.

The camera switches back to the announce table where JR and King discuss John Morrison’s performance last night ...

JIM ROSS: John Morrison against Alex Riley later tonight and despite the claims of Ted DiBiase earlier tonight, there is no doubting that Morrison was the star of the show for RAW last night!

JERRY LAWLER: No doubt, JR ... Take a look at these images from last night ...

Still images of Morrison hitting high risk and high impact moves at Survivor Series are shown whilst King talks over them ...

JERRY LAWLER: There is no doubt about it, JR, this young man is the future of the WWE and I cannot wait to see him take Alex Riley apart tonight.

JIM ROSS: Maybe SMACKDOWN might take John Morrison from RAW then?

JERRY LAWLER: Ssshhh! Don’t go giving Teddy Long any ideas like that!

*** WRITTEN IN MY FACE ***


JIM ROSS: Speaking of huge efforts last night at Survivor Series, this man proved to the world that he is a big time player here in the WWE!

A banged up Sheamus hobbles his way towards the ring with Hornswoggle at his heels to accompanying him with a steel pipe in his hand. Sheamus winces as he walks up the steel steps and then as he steps between the ropes ... His victory over Triple H in the ‘3 Stages of Hell’ contest last night came at a cost!

JUSTIN ROBERTS: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome ... SHEAMUS!

Loud boos echo around the arena after Sheamus’ actions last night in beating Triple H. Hornswoggle and the first ever Irish born WWE Champion look around annoyed before Sheamus raises a microphone ready to speak ...

SHEAMUS: Last night, I proved to all of you that I am the most dominant force in the WWE. I managed to defeat Triple H for the second straight time.

The crowd boo and a audible ‘Triple H’ chant begins ...

SHEAMUS: Go ahead, cheer for him as much as you like. He isn’t here. He’s so beaten up that he couldn’t make it here tonight. Unlike me.

More boos for the Irish superstar as he continues to wince in pain at little movements ...

SHEAMUS: I am out here tonight to show the world that I am the next in line for a shot at the WWE Championship. Whoever wins tonight, it should be me that faces the champion at Vengeance. I have defeated Triple H twice, I have earned the right to challenge for the title.

Sheamus looks around at the Baltimore crowd as they chant ‘Get a tan!’ at him. Sheamus shakes his head ...

SHEAMUS: Oh, very funny. Face it, the truth is that I am the only man capable of destroying your hero, Triple H. I am the man who has put him out of action for a second time. I am the man who is going to be the dominant force in the WWE for a long time. You’d better get used to it immediately.

The ‘Get a tan!’ chant continues ...

SHEAMUS: Chant what you want, I am the Celtic Warrior, I have defeated Triple H in an Ambulance Match, I have defeated him in his speciality ‘3 Stages of Hell’ match and I have put him out of action for a second time. I am the most dominant force in the WWE today ... and I will be for years to come!

’Written in my Face’ sounds out again as Sheamus leaves the ring again, grimacing in pain ... As he leaves, the crowd give him grief but it doesn’t seem to worry the Celtic Warrior ...

JERRY LAWLER: I don’t like him, JR, but he has a point ...

JIM ROSS: What next for Sheamus? Will he get a shot at the WWE Championship?

A shot of John Cena walking down the corridors is shown on the titantron and the crowd cheer as he is preparing for a match ...

JERRY LAWLER: But first of all, JR, what will we see tonight from John Cena after it was him who was pinned last night and cost Randy Orton the WWE Championship?

JIM ROSS: We’ll find out next, King, it’s Cena vs. the Nexus’ Skip Sheffield ...

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********** COMMERCIAL BREAK **********

RAW returns with ‘We Are One’ playing and Skip Sheffield in the ring with Heath Slater and David Otunga with him. He is jumping up and down, preparing to face the man who lost the WWE Title for Randy Orton last night in John Cena ...

*** MY TIME IS NOW ***


The crowd erupt at the arrival of Cena who heads out with a smile on his face despite the bad night he suffered last night ... Cena stands on stage and speaks into the camera saying ‘Sorry Randy, I gave it my best shot!’ before saluting the WWE Universe and rushing down the ramp into the ring scattering the Nexus ...

JUSTIN ROBERTS: This match is set for one fall. Introducing first, from College Station, Texas ... SKIP SHEFFIELD! And his opponent, from West Newbury, Massachusetts ... JOHN CENA!

The crowd give Cena an almighty cheer as he throws his hat and his shirt into the crowd and then salutes their cheers once more. Skip Sheffield slides into the ring and the referee signals for the bell ...

JOHN CENA vs. SKIP SHEFFIELD

A quick match as Cena looks on fire and desperate for a return to winning ways as he ploughs through the corn-fed colossus in Skip Sheffield. Despite the better efforts of Nexus to distract and cheat Cena, he manages to avoid them and gets into his stride quickly. He slams Sheffield down and hits the ‘You can’t see me!’ dropped fist to Sheffield before a leg drop from the top rope. He stalks after Sheffield waiting for his moment and then lifts Skip into the Attitude Adjustment before locking in the STF submission move ...

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WINNER: John Cena (2:32)

JUSTIN ROBERTS: Here is your winner ... JOHN CENA!

The crowd cheer wildly as Cena celebrates his return to winning ways in the corner as Nexus and Skip Sheffield make their way out of the arena. Cena calls for a microphone and he stands in the centre of the ring ready to speak ... A loud ‘Cena!’ chant begins and he smiles in the middle of the ring before beginning to speak ...

JOHN CENA: Thank you, Baltimore! What a great crowd we have here tonight!

The crowd cheer loudly at Cena’s comments ...

JOHN CENA: Now, last night was not a good night. Last night, despite my very best efforts, Justin Gabriel of the Nexus caught me off guard and hit the 450 Splash on me before pinning my shoulders to the mat. I offer no excuses, I offer no complaints. Gabriel is an opportunist and he took advantage and he caught me. That finishing move of his hurts like hell and it was enough for him to get the 3 count on me.

The crowd boo a little at that last comment ...

JOHN CENA: But there was a major problem last night. When my shoulders were pinned to the mat, I wasn’t just losing the match for myself. I was losing the match for my good friends, David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd. I’ve spoken to them backstage and they are cool.

Another ‘Cena!’ chant starts but this time it is quieter ...

JOHN CENA: And I let down Randy Orton. Not only did that mean that Randy lost the match, it also meant that he lost the WWE Championship. I know how Randy must be feeling right now but he has an opportunity to go for the title tonight and I hope that he wins it. Right now though, I would like to invite him out here so I can apologise ...

The crowd respect this and they applaud Cena politely ... Attention turns to the titantron and after a few moments, Cena’s invite is accepted ...

*** VOICES ***


Out comes the former WWE Champion with a look of disappointment in his eyes. He walks to the ring slowly with a calculated look in his eyes as he nears the ring and Cena. He gets into the ring and he stands opposite Cena without a microphone ...

JOHN CENA: Thanks for coming out, Randy. Look, I know you’re preparing for your rematch tonight but I wanted to apologise to you. I know what the WWE Championship means, I know how much it hurts when you lose it. I did everything I could but I never guaranteed that I could win the match for you. Justin Gabriel caught me, I’m sorry.

Cena holds out his hand for Orton to shake ...

JOHN CENA: I’m sorry, Randy.

The crowd fall silent as they wait for Orton to accept Cena’s apology. Orton looks into the eyes of Cena and he delays for a while ... before turning his back and walking away refusing to shake Cena’s hand. As Orton heads out of the arena – to several boos – he looks determined but annoyed. He walks through the exit and out of sight and the camera returns to Cena in the ring who looks flabbergasted ...

JOHN CENA: I give you my word, WWE Universe, I gave it my best shot last night. Clearly, Randy is hurting right now. I understand that.

Cena drops the microphone and heads out of the ring and sets off up the ramp with a stunned silence in the air as RAW heads into another break ...

********** COMMERCIAL BREAK **********

*** AIN’T NO MAKE BELIEVE ***


JUSTIN ROBERTS: This match is set for one fall. Approaching the ring, from Los Angeles, California ... JOHN MORRISON!

With his shades and his coat on, Morrison heads out in slo-mo looking the epitome of cool as he heads for the ring. He enters the ring and salutes the crowd after handing his shades to a fan at ringside ...

*** AWESOME – I CAME TO PLAY ***


JUSTIN ROBERTS: His opponent, accompanied to the ring by The Miz ... from Washington, DC ... ALEX RILEY!

Riley and the Miz head for the ring, Miz dressed in a smart suit and carrying the briefcase whilst Riley is wearing his ring attire. They enter the ring together and Miz mouths off at Morrison looking to unsettle him ahead of his match with Riley ...

ALEX RILEY (w/The Miz) vs. JOHN MORRISON

With Miz at ringside and causing distractions, Riley is in control of the early part of the match as he takes advantage and hits some big offense that Morrison cannot answer. Every time Morrison threatens a reversal or a fightback, Miz causes another distraction and allows Riley to regain control. Morrison ends up outside the ring confronting the Miz and the former Tag Team Champions get in each other’s faces one more time ... The referee holds Riley back and stops him going after Morrison and whilst the attention of the referee is drawn, Miz hits a sucker punch to Morrison and then hits the Skull Crushing Finale. The referee doesn’t see it but he realises what must have happened and he decides that enough is enough!

JUSTIN ROBERTS: Ladies and Gentlemen, I have just been informed by the referee that The Miz has been banned from ringside!

The crowd go wild as the referee orders Miz to leave the ring. Riley objects but the referee refuses to relent and in the end Miz backs away up the ramp looking furious. Morrison waves Miz out of the arena and Riley tries to roll him up for a pin. Morrison kicks out and Riley looks to keep control but he is not quick enough. Morrison hits high knees and kicks and takes control of the contest. A clothesline from Morrison puts Riley down and it is looking like a matter of time now. Morrison hits Starship Pain on Riley to the delight of the fans ...

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WINNER: John Morrison (6:09)

JUSTIN ROBERTS: Here is your winner ... JOHN MORRISON!

Morrison celebrates in the ring as Riley rolls out of the ring beaten. The crowd cheer for John Morrison who stands in the corner with his arm held high as King and JR continue to lavish praise on him ...

JIM ROSS: For me, King, this man is going to the breakout star of the WWE in 2011. I predict big things coming for John Morrison!

JERRY LAWLER: John Morrison continues to look impressive, JR, that’s for sure but don’t count out the other youngsters here in the WWE!

JIM ROSS: Next up, it will be our main event though, King. The WWE Championship rematch for Randy Orton as he looks to win back the title from the new champion, Wade Barrett!

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RAW returns with the camera showing Randy Orton heading down the corridor with a look of determination on his face as he looks to focus on his WWE Title rematch. The camera then switches to the Nexus as they gee up Wade Barrett ahead of his first defence of the title. He turns away from Slater, Gabriel, Otunga and Sheffield and adjusts the WWE Championship around his waist before heading out looking wary ...

The camera switches back to the ring where Justin Roberts is stood with a referee waiting. The bell rings and attention turns to the stage ...


*** VOICES ***


The crowd erupt as the former WWE Champion heads out slowly and deliberately onto the stage taking his time and methodically sauntering towards the ring. Orton’s fans cheer him to the ring desperate for him to recapture the title from Barrett tonight ... He steps through the ropes and salutes the WWE Universe in Baltimore in the corner as his music echoes around the arena ... Can Orton capture the title back tonight?

JIM ROSS: The man that lost the WWE Championship last night, King, in controversial circumstances!

JERRY LAWLER: He wasn’t pinned, JR, it was John Cena that was pinned. In my opinion, Orton shouldn’t have been defending the title in that way but our General Manager made that decision to entertain the fans ... last night, it kind of backfired on HBK ...

JIM ROSS: But tonight, Orton gets his chance to regain the title one on one. Can he do it?

JERRY LAWLER: Are you kidding me, JR? Of course!

*** WE ARE ONE ***


Out strides Wade Barrett looking a little worried without his Nexus comrades by his side. He heads for the ring with his hand on his WWE Championship and stands outside the ring looking up at the cold, snake-like eyes of the challenger. He slowly makes his way up into the ring and holds the title high for all to see whilst Orton follows it and smirks ...

JUSTIN ROBERTS: This match is set for one fall ... and it is for the WWE Championship! By the orders of the General Manager, all members of Nexus have been barred from ringside.

The crowd cheer and scream for the big match of the night ...

JUSTIN ROBERTS: Introducing first, the challenger ... from St. Louis, Missouri, weighing 245 pounds ... RANDY ORTON!

The crowd cheer loudly but Orton retains his focus, his steely glare stuck on Wade Barrett and the WWE Championship ...

JUSTIN ROBERTS: And his opponent, from Manchester, England, weighing 260 pounds ... he is the NEW WWE Champion ... WADE BARRETT!

Barrett holds the title aloft again but still looks concerned as he hands it over to the referee. The referee holds the title up high before handing it over to the timekeeper and then he signals for the bell and the match begins ...

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP: WADE BARRETT (c) vs. RANDY ORTON

Both men lock up immediately and try to get the upper hand. It is Orton who manages it as he forces Barrett back into the corner and starts to hit thundering right hands and stiff kicks to Barrett who tries to cover up. With his opponent dropping down in the corner, Orton is restrained by the referee – allowing Barrett time to recover a little. A cheap shot from Barrett sends Orton down to the mat and he then hits a Big Boot to send Orton crashing down and to take control. Barrett delivers a standing headbutt to Orton next before a neckbreaker and this is followed up by the first cover of the match ...

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Barrett locks in the Abdominal Stretch to Orton as he gets to his feet and the referee goes round to check on the former champion. Barrett takes his chance to hold the rope for additional leverage to the annoyance of the crowd but he releases the rope whenever the referee looks. The crowd are willing Orton to make a comeback and he manages to force a break from Barrett. However, as he comes off the ropes, Orton is lifted up by Barrett into a huge Sidewalk Slam. The match could be over here ...

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* Shoulder up from Randy Orton *

Barrett wedges his knee into the back of Orton and stretches back his arms as he locks in another submission hold. Orton is sat with his back in discomfort as Barrett drives his knee into him looking to make him submit and tap out. Orton tries to edge over towards the ropes and he stretches his foot out to try and make the rope-break. However, Barrett denies him and drags him up to his feet where he hits a vicious clothesline. Orton is really struggling and Barrett knows it as he whips him over to the opposite corner and hits a second clothesline. Orton is down and Barrett looks to make the fall again ...

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* Kick out from Orton *

Barrett looks a little frustrated and he drags Orton into place to go for a Powerbomb now. Orton manages to reverse the move into a Back Body Drop and buys himself a little time to recover as Barrett slides under the rope. With both men down, it is Barrett who is recovered first and he rushes back over to Orton but is met with a Belly to Belly suplex and Orton goes for his first cover of the match ...

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* Barrett kicks out *

As they get up, the Viper hits a standing drop kick to Barrett and immediately goes for another pinfall ...

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* Barrett kicks out *

Barrett rushes at Orton but he hits a snap scoop slam which makes the Baltimore crowd cheer loudly. The Viper follows this with his trademark stomps to the exposed limbs of the WWE Champion making him squirm in pain on the mat. Eventually, Orton steps back and signals for Barrett to get to his feet ... the excitement in the arena rises as the crowd anticipate an RKO but instead Orton goes for the Olympic Slam. However, Barrett is wise to hit and escapes the move and counters with an attempt at Wastelands as he tries to get Orton on his shoulders. Orton wriggles clear and goes for an RKO but Barrett pushes him away as the crowd scream in excitement. A Big Boot from Barrett sends Orton down and he makes the pinfall ...

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* The crowd cheer as Orton kicks out *

Barrett is annoyed now and he goes again for the Wastelands as he gets Randy up onto his shoulders for a second time. This time, Barrett is stronger and he holds on before delivering his trademark finishing manoeuvre slamming Orton down onto his back. WASTELAND! Barrett smirks as he nonchalantly makes the cover ...

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* Orton kicks out again! *

Barrett looks furious and he berates the referee over it. The referee escapes through the ropes and Barrett follows him out of the ring. He decides to get his belt from the timekeeper and carries the WWE Championship back into the ring. The referee is waving at Barrett to stop, that he would have to disqualify him but Barrett seems intent – he can’t lose the title on a DQ! As Orton gets to his feet, Barrett swings the WWE Title at him but Orton ducks and then catches Barrett with the Olympic Slam that leaves Barrett down under the bottom rope. Orton heads over and drags Barrett up and through the ropes setting up his trademark DDT which he hits to great cheers from the crowd. Is this Orton’s moment? He begins to stalk the new WWE Champion, waiting, concentrating ... RKO! Randy Orton hits the RKO to Wade Barrett! Orton with the cover ...

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* The pinfall is broken up *

The crowd boo loudly as Ezekiel Jackson is revealed as the man who prevented Randy Orton winning the WWE Championship. As Orton gets to his feet, confused, Jackson hits the Book of Ezekiel to the Viper and leaves him flat on his back ...

* The referee signals for the bell to disqualify Wade Barrett *

WINNER: Randy Orton (DQ – 11:32)

JUSTIN ROBERTS: Here is your winner as a result of a disqualification ... RANDY ORTON! However, still the WWE Champion ... WADE BARRETT!

JERRY LAWLER: What?! HBK said that Nexus were banned from ringside ... it is clear that Ezekiel Jackson has joined the Nexus isn’t it?

JIM ROSS: Look at Barrett, King, he looks as surprised as we are!

Barrett does indeed look surprised that Jackson has interfered in the match and saved the WWE Championship for him. However, he looks content to have the title belt in his grasp. He looks over to Ezekiel and smiles and they then look down on Randy Orton ...

JIM ROSS: Wait a minute ...

JERRY LAWLER: This is not called for, somebody needs to stop this ...

Jackson and Barrett look down on Randy Orton and then back to each other. Reading each other’s thoughts, they both reach down and drag Orton to his knees in front of them. It looks as if they are going to beat Orton to a pulp but then ...

*** MY TIME IS NOW ***


John Cena rushes out from the back and sprints towards the ring to the delight of the Baltimore fans ...

JERRY LAWLER: Here comes Cena, thank goodness!

Barrett and Jackson leave Orton alone and they slide out of the ring on opposite sides as Cena slides under the ropes and into the ring to save Orton. Barrett reaches in and grabs the WWE Championship belt and then heads for the ramp where Ezekiel Jackson is waiting for him. They back away up the ramp whilst Cena looks down at them from the ring ...

JIM ROSS: John Cena saves Randy Orton from a beating ... what a way to apologise King!

Barrett and Jackson disappear from view and the cameras focus on Cena as he helps Orton up in the ring. Orton gets back to his feet and Cena holds his hand out for a handshake as he did earlier in the night ... this time, Orton goes to reciprocate and shake hands ... suddenly, Cena withdraws his hand. Looking confused, Orton looks up at Cena whose face is contorted with rage! Cena quickly lifts Orton up onto his shoulders as the crowd scream and yell ... ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT TO RANDY ORTON!

JIM ROSS: What the hell ... ?!!

JERRY LAWLER: What is Cena doing?

Cena stands over Orton and yells down at him. Pointing to himself, Cena is clearly telling Orton off over the earlier handshake incident and then he raises his head to look round the arena. The Baltimore crowd are shocked but the boos rain down on Cena as he lifts his head. Cena doesn’t react and exits the ring where he stands on the ramp and looks at Orton who is stirring. As Orton gets his head up, he is red faced with anger and he fixes his eyes on John Cena ... Cena stares back at Orton ...

*** MACMILITANT ***

Out strides the SMACKDOWN General Manager Teddy Long and he stands on the stage with a microphone in his hand ...

TEDDY LONG: Last night, Team SMACKDOWN won the right to select any member of the RAW roster, playas, so I am out here right now to solve a problem for Shawn Michaels. Before you two start fighting, allow me to provide the solution ...

The crowd realise what is coming ... But will it be Orton or will it be Cena?

TEDDY LONG: Ladies and Gentlemen, the newest member of the SMACKDOWN roster will be ...

The camera focuses on Orton, then Cena, then back on Teddy Long ...

TEDDY LONG: ........... JOHN CENA! Holla!

As the crowd go wild, Long turns and walks out of the arena whilst John Cena stares after him in disbelief. However, he then smirks and looks back to Orton in the ring and waves. John Cena is leaving RAW for SMACKDOWN ...

********** END OF SHOW **********
 
#49 ·


FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!
PREVIEW

*** THE NEW WORLD CHAMPION SPEAKS OUT! ***

On last week’s blockbuster SMACKDOWN, every SMACKDOWN championship was on the line including the World Heavyweight Championship of Kane. After he defeated Kofi Kingston early in the evening, CM Punk was the man who earned the right to challenge for the World Championship after Kane and Big Show had clashed in the first World Title match. Big Show managed to defeat Kane and was the World Champion for a short while but he could not overcome injury when he faced CM Punk moments later and the Straight Edge Superstar was able to pin Big Show and secure his third World Heavyweight Championship reign. Tonight on SMACKDOWN, we will hear from the new World Heavyweight Champion as he comments on his victory and speculates on the future of Big Show and Kane who both now have a right to a rematch for the title. What will we hear from the new champion?

*** BIG DECISIONS FOR TEDDY LONG ***

After Kane was defeated by Big Show last week, the former World Heavyweight Champion dragged the SMACKDOWN General Manager into his car and drove off with him for a ride. Kane had earlier in the night promised retribution against Long if he lost his World Championship but Long returned to the arena within half an hour of being driven off by the demonic Kane. Since then, Teddy Long has refused to speak to anybody and is keeping tight lipped over his experience with the Big Red Monster, Kane. With no sign of Kane in the past few days either, what will Teddy Long do this Friday on SMACKDOWN? Will he order CM Punk to defend his title sooner rather than later?

*** CENA TO EXPLAIN HIS ACTIONS! ***

Yet again on Monday Night RAW, John Cena decided to interfere in the business of Randy Orton and cost him the chance of a shot at the WWE Championship. Tonight, John Cena has promised to explain his actions on Monday before his match against Kofi Kingston. Cena has not been himself recently and, with many of the Cenation turning their backs on their hero, this explanation will be eagerly anticipated. RAW General Manager Shawn Michaels has ordered Randy Orton not to go to SMACKDOWN seeking revenge this week but will the Viper be able to stay away?

*** CHRISTIAN AND MATT HARDY OUT TO IMPRESS! ***

Last week, before his experiences with Kane, Teddy Long challenged both Matt Hardy and Christian to go out over the next few weeks and impress him in order to prove which one of them most deserves a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship down the line. Hardy and Christian, the two men who featured in the final of the SMACKDOWN Breakout Star tournament last month and were given a shot at the World Championship in a Triple Threat Ladder Match with Kane at Survivor Series, have been arguing with each other recently about who deserves to chase their dream of becoming the World Champion. How will Hardy and Christian go about impressing the General Manager this week?

*** WHAT NEXT FOR RHODES AND McINTYRE? ***

After Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre failed to defeat the Tag Team Champions Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov last week on SMACKDOWN, they appear to be out of the title hunt now that they have used their rematch. There appeared to be some tension between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre at the end of their defeat with Rhodes pushing McIntyre in the chest and clearly blaming the Scotsman for their defeat. Will these two be able to get back on track this week? Or is the end approaching for the former Tag Team Champions?

*** CONFIRMED ***

John Cena vs. Kofi Kingston

Jack Swagger vs. Kaval

MVP vs. Alberto Del Rio

*** JOIN US FOR FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN ***
 
#53 ·
Great stuff, man. Let me tell you i have been reading this since a long time, and just joined the forum so i commented on this first thing. Your layout and strength in detail is awesome. Keep up the good stuff. You got a reader in me.

Just an observation, this btb is highly underrated i dunno why people dont comment much on it.
 
#75 ·
Me either, I cannot wait until your Royal Rumble either especially since it will be 30 men, and it will be a star-studded Rumble with such names like Orton, Cena, RVD, Edge, Christian, Matt Hardy, the Nexus members of Sheffield, Jackson, Slater, etc., Angle, Miz, Del Rio, Mark Henry, Sheamus, Kane, etc., the list goes on and anyone can win it

Royal Rumble I see Barrett retaining against Triple H somehow, and Barrett going to the Elimination Chamber to defend his WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber where Nexus can't help him inside the Chamber, and Barrett loses his WWE Championship that way

And for CM Punk I see him defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Christian and against Matt Hardy in a Triple-Threat Match, with the odds being really stacked against Punk with Punk retaining at the Rumble by pinning Matt Hardy, and then at the Elimination Chamber Punk has to defend his championship at the Chamber inside the Chamber against Kane, Big Show, John Cena, Christian, and Matt Hardy with Cena winning the championship and becoming champion going to Mania as the champion
 
#101 ·


*** PREVIEW ***

RANDY ORTON TO APPEAR ON SMACKDOWN!

After RAW on Monday, you’d think that Michael Cole and Shawn Michaels would be doing whatever they could to ensure that John Cena and Randy Orton were never under the same roof in the WWE again. However, despite all the problems on Monday, Orton is scheduled to appear tonight on Friday Night SMACKDOWN where he could well come into contact with John Cena again – just two days before the Royal Rumble. After Cena’s win in the ‘RAW Rumble,’ he is sure to be considered one of the favourites for the victory in the Rumble but the presence of Orton on SMACKDOWN could lead to problems for Cena tonight.

WILL CHRISTIAN’S DREAM COME TRUE IN TWO DAYS TIME?

After almost fifteen years in the wrestling business, the majority of it with the WWE, Christian finally gets his big chance to wrestle with the World Heavyweight Champion this Sunday when he faces CM Punk looking to win the big title for the first time ever. Christian has had some close efforts in the past but this surely represents his best chance yet – one on one, crowd favourite and against a distracted CM Punk who appears to have his eyes on WrestleMania when there could be larger problems in store in the close future. Tonight, Punk and Christian are scheduled to appear in a main event tag team match – who will get the upper hand heading into Cleveland this Sunday?

BURIED ALIVE!

After months and months of issues, Undertaker challenged his brother, Kane, to a Buried Alive match on SMACKDOWN this week just two days ahead of the Rumble. Although Kane has not officially accepted, he is unlikely to back down from the challenge and we will see two of SMACKDOWN’s best meet in a devastating, brutal match. Will either of them be able to walk out of the arena by the end of the night? And how will the match impact on them as they prepare for the Rumble this Sunday?

TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS IN ACTION!

Michael Cole has confirmed that he is allowing the Tag Team Champions, the Major Broskis, the chance to select their own opponents tonight as they look for a morale boosting win ahead of the Tag Team Turmoil match at the Rumble. After they were beaten by Evan Bourne and Mark Henry on a recent edition of NXT, Ryder and Hawkins found themselves demoted to the early starters in the Turmoil match and they face an uphill task to retain their titles on Sunday. Can they get back on track tonight?

***CONFIRMED ***

Cody Rhodes vs. Kofi Kingston

Michelle McCool vs. Natalya

Buried Alive Match: Undertaker vs. Kane

***** JOIN US FOR FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN LIVE THIS FRIDAY! *****
 
#102 ·
I can't wait until Smackdown especially with my man Randy Orton being on Smackdown, which means if he is on Smackdown he will get his hands on John Cena

And Christian/Punk it could be Christian's last chance because if he loses against Punk on Sunday, he will never get another World Heavyweight Championship match, not as long as Cole is the GM

Undertaker/Kane Buried Alive, I see Kane getting buried alive and why I say that is because Taker just came back after all those months of being gone and then to get buried alive to take him off TV, no not going to happen, Kane needs to be off TV for at least until Mania and bring him back as Masked Kane

And for the Tag Team Champions, the Major Broskis I can't wait to see them

And as for your other matches Natalya facing Michelle McCool, I can't wait to see that as well as Cody vs Kofi
 
#2 · (Edited)




MONDAY NIGHT RAW!
PREVIEW

NIGHT AFTER ‘NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS’ – THE NEW CHAMPION SPEAKS!

Randy Orton, the ‘Viper,’ RKO’d his way to the WWE Championship last night in the ‘Six Pack Challenge’ after he eliminated the champion, Sheamus, in the final fall. Afterwards, Orton celebrated with the fans and proudly held up the WWE Championship in all four corners of the ring. What will the ‘Viper’ have to say tonight on RAW? What will Sheamus’ response to losing his title be?

NEXUS CONTINUE TO CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR CENA

With John Cena eliminated by Wade Barrett at Night of Champions last night after another distraction from the Nexus, the WWE Universe must continue its wait for another Cena title reign. After months of attacks on the ‘Face of the WWE’ by the Nexus, will Wade Barrett’s men have another surprise in store tonight? Cena is scheduled to face off against David Otunga in a one-on-one contest tonight but it is doubtful that it will remain that way!

WHAT NEXT FOR JERICHO?

It’s not been a happy month for Chris Jericho. Beaten several times and seemingly losing his confident and arrogant edge after several of these losses, what will the first ever Undisputed Champion’s next move be? His early elimination at Night of Champions by new champion, Randy Orton, will not put Jericho in a happy mood at RAW tonight. Will Jericho manage to start the comeback tonight?

TAG TEAM TITLE NUMBER 1 CONTENDERS

We have new Tag Team Champions after Smackdown’s Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes won Tag Team Turmoil at Night of Champions. With just two weeks to No Mercy, four teams will meet in a Tag Team Elimination match to determine the number one contenders. The Hart Dynasty get their rematch clause with a place in the match and they are joined by The Usos, Evan Bourne and Mark Henry and the team of Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov. Who will head to No Mercy in the hunt for the gold?

Join us on Monday Night Raw!

CONFIRMED

John Cena vs. David Otunga

Tag Team Title Number 1 Contender Elimination Match
Santino Marella/Vladimir Kozlov vs. The Usos vs. Hart Dynasty vs. Evan Bourne/Mark Henry​
 
#5 ·




MONDAY NIGHT RAW!
Live from Indianapolis, Indiana

A highlight video plays of last night’s ‘Night of Champions’ PPV showing Daniel Bryan’s US Title submission win over The Miz followed by highlights from the ‘Six-Pack Challenge’ match for the WWE Title. Chris Jericho’s early exit and subsequent facial expressions are shown before the elimination of Edge by John Cena is played. Nexus’ attack on Cena is shown with Wade Barrett’s ‘Wasteland’ finisher to Cena eliminating him before Barrett is eliminated by an RKO from Randy Orton. Slow motion, black and white clips of Sheamus and Randy Orton are shown with soundbites from previous RAW’s used in the background to emphasise the confrontation before the colour returns and the video speeds up with Orton’s RKO and 3-count over the champion. The video finishes with a shot of Orton standing in the corner of the ring with the WWE Championship held high in the air.



*** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO ***

MICHAEL COLE
Welcome to Monday Night RAW with me, Michael Cole, and my broadcast colleague, Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler, at ringside.

JERRY LAWLER
And what a night we had at ‘Night of Champions’ last night, Cole, with RAW’s two most coveted titles changing hands!

MICHAEL COLE
Randy Orton won the WWE Championship in the ‘Six Pack Challenge’ with an RKO to Sheamus to secure the title and ... well, you tell them, King ...

JERRY LAWLER
Daniel Bryan made The Miz tap out to win the US Championship!

MICHAEL COLE
A fluke win, King, and the whole WWE Universe knows it! We’re sure to hear from Mr. Money In The Bank tonight, he’ll be US Champion again in no time.

JERRY LAWLER
Well, it’s going to be an amazing night. Look at this match scheduled for later this evening ...



MICHAEL COLE
After his elimination from last night’s ‘Six Pack Challenge’ by Wade Barrett and the Nexus, John Cena gets an opportunity against David Otunga tonight on RAW.



MICHAEL COLE
And here comes the new WWE Champion!

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Please welcome, from St.Louis, Missouri, the new WWE Champion ... RANDY ORTON!

A smiling Randy Orton ambles slowly onto the stage, the WWE Title draped over his shoulder, and makes his way down to the ring to a huge ovation. Once inside the ring, he struts over to all four corners of the ring and holds the WWE Title high to loud cheers before replacing it on his shoulder and taking a microphone.

RANDY ORTON
Last night, I defeated five men and became the new ... WWE Champion.

Crowd cheers for the new champion.

RANDY ORTON
Last night, I eliminated three of my five opponents with ... an RKO.

More crowd cheers at the mention of Orton’s finish move followed by an RKO chant.

RANDY ORTON
Last night, I ended the career – if he is true to his word – of one of the greatest superstars to ever set foot in WWE ... Chris Jericho.

The Jericho fans boo but most of the crowd cheer once more.

RANDY ORTON
Last night, I did what John Cena could not do. I eliminated ... Wade Barrett and the Nexus.

More cheers but a small ‘Cena’ chant can be heard in the background.

RANDY ORTON
And last night, I finally beat Sheamus 1-2-3 in the ring to end his reign ... as WWE champion.

Loud cheers for the Viper ending Sheamus’ title reign.

RANDY ORTON
At ‘Night of Champions’ last night, I walked into the ring with all the momentum in the world. I hit RKO after RKO after RKO and ... I walked out on top of the world ... fella. Five of the WWE’s very best could not beat me at ‘Night of Champions’ and I’m out here to warn the RAW locker room to get used to this sight.

Orton strides to the corner, steps up to the middle rope and slowly lifts the WWE Title high for the fans to see. Flashlights go off around the arena before ...



John Cena comes bounding out onto the stage in a surprisingly happy mood after last night’s events. Despite the usual mixed reaction, he goes through his usual salute stance and then charges down to the ring to salute the fans.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen, from West Newbury, Massachusetts ... JOHN CENA!

Cena takes a microphone and turns to face Randy Orton who is eyeballing Cena after his interruption with an evil look in his eye. Cena notices this and holds out his hands to calm Orton down.

JOHN CENA
Relax, Randy, relax, I’m not out here for any trouble. I’m here to tell you that ... the best man won last night. Ladies and gentlemen, it pains me to say it but ... The Champ is there.

Orton nods in agreement and adjusts the title belt on his shoulder.

JOHN CENA
The best man won, Randy, and I’m man enough to admit it. I don’t like it, I wanted to win that title last night, but I didn’t ... You’re the man who brought his ‘A’ game last night and I respect that.

The majority of the crowd cheer this announcement and applaud Cena’s comments.

JOHN CENA
I also came out here, Randy, to thank you. Thank you for making sure that that piece of ... slime known as Wade Barrett and his cronies didn’t manage to bully their way to the WWE Title. Your RKO to Barrett stopped that and ...

Orton decides it is time to interrupt Cena’s comment.

RANDY ORTON
Thank you, Cena, I appreciate that ... but tell me the truth – why are you here?

JOHN CENA
I’m here, Randy, for the same reason as I am always here on Monday Night Raw. It was a shame that last night, Nexus ended my match before you and I could fight for the gold. But I’m here for the WWE Universe and I’m here for that gold that is hanging over your shoulder.

The Cena fans in the crowd cheer in anticipation of Cena challenging Orton for the WWE Championship. Randy Orton smiles to himself ...

RANDY ORTON
And what makes you think that you are worthy to challenge for this title, Cena? I’ve won this title after months of determination and momentum building, months of RKO’s and months of removing the barriers. Whilst you’ve spent most of the last few months on your back at the hands of the Nexus ...

For the first time, there is an edge to the Orton and Cena conversation as Cena looks a little perturbed. He shakes his head.

JOHN CENA
Randy, I’ll admit that I’ve suffered at the hands of the Nexus. But I vowed to re-pay them for their actions and I am taking them out one by one. Tonight, I continue that action when I face David Otunga. I just wanted to let you know that I am planning on taking them out in the very near future and when I do ... I will then be setting my sights of regaining my WWE Championship.

Cena takes a step towards Orton and a stare-down between the two develops. Half the fans begin to chant ‘RKO!’ but the rest start to chant ‘Cena!’ as the tension mounts. However, the tension is released by the sound of an e-mail from the anonymous General Manager of RAW. Many fans boo at the sound of the e-mail jingle as Michael Cole gets to his feet at ringside.

MICHAEL COLE
May I have your attention please? I have received an e-mail from the General Manager.

Cole makes his way to the laptop stand as Cena and Orton move apart and turn towards Michael Cole ...

MICHAEL COLE
And I quote ... ‘Randy Orton, congratulations on a fabulous victory at ‘Night of Champions’ and your new WWE Championship. In my opinion, it was a well deserved victory. However, John Cena has a point. He was eliminated from the match after a distraction from Nexus. Maybe John Cena would have beaten you and won the WWE Title had he continued?’

Orton shakes his head as Cena looks around with a grin on his face, clapping his hands in agreement.

MICHAEL COLE
‘However, John Cena, you will not be getting a title shot in two weeks time at ‘No Mercy’ I’m afraid. That honour belongs to the former WWE Champion, Sheamus. He contacted me earlier today and invoked his rematch clause for that night. I’m afraid that you, Cena, will have to find another route to a match with Randy Orton. Wade Barrett is the man who eliminated you at ‘Night of Champions.’ He is the man you need to take care of first. And maybe Randy Orton can help you? Tonight’s main event will feature the new champion, Randy Orton ... and the leader of the Nexus, Wade Barrett.’

Michael Cole returns to his seat as the crowd cheer the announcement of tonight’s main event between Orton and Barrett. In the ring, Cena and Orton stand apart looking at each other as RAW fades into a commercial break.

********** COMMERCIAL **********



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen, this match is set for one fall. Making his way to the ring, from Dublin, Ireland, weighing in at 272 pounds ... SHEAMUS!

The former WWE Champion strides out looking annoyed at losing his WWE Title to Randy Orton last night and signals for the music to be quietened down. He fingers his waist area where his title belt used to reside before speaking into his microphone.

SHEAMUS
Did you hear Randy Orton out here before? Last night this, last night that ... Last night, fella, you managed a fluke victory and walked away with my WWE Heavyweight Title.

The Celtic Warrior enters the ring and stares around the crowd who are jeering him about his loss to Orton.

SHEAMUS
One lucky RKO, one lucky count of three ... I always thought it was the ‘Luck o’ the Irish’ but it seems I’m wrong. And I will prove it was a fluke to you, Randy Orton, in two weeks time at ‘No Mercy’ when I destroy you and win back my WWE Title. So take a good look at this match, fella, take a good look and see that one lucky RKO is nothing compared to me, Sheamus, when I unleash hell on you, Viper.

Sheamus performs his usual taunts to the crowd as he prepares for his match.



R-Truth makes his way to the ring with his usual rapping with the crowd as he dances his way down the aisle to Sheamus’ disgust. When he enters the ring, Truth greets the crowd in Indianapolis before preparing for his match.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
And his opponent, from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing 235 pounds ... R-TRUTH!

Sheamus vs. R-Truth
In a competitive match, both men are equal to each other in the early stages as they perfrom their standard moves – Sheamus with his power attack and R-Truth with his quickfire, innovative style. However, the match turns in Sheamus’ favour about halfway through as R-Truth goes for a spinning forearm – the ‘Lie Detector’ – and misses as Sheamus moves out of the way leaving Truth to crash to the mat. From there, Sheamus takes control with clotheslines and powerful punches that take the wind out of Truth’s sails. When Truth attempts to hit a hurricanrana out of desperation, Sheamus pushes him aside and lays him out with the Brogue Kick before securing the 3-count.

WINNER (7:23): SHEAMUS

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... SHEAMUS!

MICHAEL COLE
An impressive win for the Irish superstar, Sheamus, he challenges Randy Orton for the title in two weeks at ‘No Mercy’ and will be determined to feel the belt back around his waist.

JERRY LAWLER
He needs something to bring out a little colour in him, Cole!

MICHAEL COLE
Nevertheless, King, we heard earlier from the General Manager who has made a huge main event for tonight. The new WWE Champion, Randy Orton, will face the leader of the Nexus, Wade Barrett, one on one, tonight on RAW.

JERRY LAWLER
It’s a huge match for Wade Barrett, Cole. A win could shoot him into contention for the WWE Title.

MICHAEL COLE
That’s true, King. And over the last few months, Wade Barrett and the Nexus have made John Cena’s life a living hell. Let’s take a look ...

A video montage of the Nexus’ domination of Cena over the last few months is played: their first, shocking beatdown of Cena on RAW; their destruction of the ringside crew the same night; their numerous attacks on Cena; the vicious assaults on RAW superstars like Yoshi Tatsu and Goldust; their treatment of previous RAW General Manager, Bret Hart; their attack on Vince McMahon – former WWE Chairman. The video ends with a clip of Justin Gabriel’s 450 splash followed by Barrett hitting ‘Wastelands’ on Mark Henry before the Nexus logo brings the video to an end ...

********** COMMERCIAL **********

RAW returns with Josh Matthew’s standing backstage holding a microphone ready for an interview.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. I’d like to introduce my guest at this time ... Chris Jericho.

Boos are audible from outside in the arena as the camera pans out to reveal a grinning Chris Jericho moving to the side of Matthews.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Chris, it’s been a difficult time for you recently. You’ve found yourself in a losing streak. What are you planning to do to get ...

Jericho interrupts Matthews, looking annoyed, as he grabs the microphone and shoves the interviewer away roughly. He turns to face the camera.

CHRIS JERICHO
I am a man who has held 22 major titles here in the WWE. I am a man who has held the Intercontinental Title more often than any other wrestler in history. I am a 6-time World Champion. I am simply, a man who has been successful in everything I have ever done in my life.

The crowd jeer Jericho with his recent ‘successes’ fresh in the minds of the WWE Universe.

CHRIS JERICHO
And unlike the fat, gelatinous, uneducated morons here in Indianapolis ...

Major heat from the crowd after Jericho’s insults their home town.

CHRIS JERICHO
... and unlike the idiotic sycophants and hypocrites sat at home in the WWE Universe, I am a man of honour and I set my sights last night on becoming – once again – the WWE Champion. However, I was cheated. I was cheated by five other WWE Superstars who knew that if it ended up being any one of them and Chris Jericho at the end of the night, that I would walk out the new WWE Champion.

The crowd continue to jeer Jericho who is now looking irate with rage.

CHRIS JERICHO
So they teamed up together to eliminate me from the match first. They eliminated me and you parasites cheered their actions. And why did you cheer? Because you know, just like they all know, that I am the best in the world at what I do. They know that I was the first ever Undisputed Champion when I beat both The Rock and Steve Austin in the same night. After that, those five wouldn’t have stood a chance in a fair fight ... What the hell do you want, punk?

The camera pans out further so we can see John Morrison walking towards Jericho with a smile on his face as he chuckles in amusement. He lifts his sunglasses off as his coat glitters in the backstage lights.

JOHN MORRISON
Chris, please give it a rest. Every week, we hear the same clichéd insults from you, the same tired excuses. Have a day off. You’re having a bad time of it right now, we’ve all been there. The fact is that you cheated your way into the match when you ‘beat’ me on RAW a couple of weeks ago, you are past your best and you lost the match last night.

Jericho looks to be getting more worked up as Morrison’s interruption continues.

JOHN MORRISON
Now, Chris, I didn’t like the way you beat me to secure your spot in the ‘Night of Champions’ WWE Title match. So I am here now to challenge you to a match at ‘No Mercy’ – you and me, one on one ... What do you say, Jericho?

CHRIS JERICHO
What do I say? You think you can come back here and interrupt me? You think you are in my league? You think that ...

Chris Jericho lunges forward and slams his microphone into the skull of John Morrison catching him off-guard and sending him crashing to the floor. Jericho continues his assault as he picks up a steel chair and begins to smash it into the prone body of Morrison over and over and over. With Morrison laid writhing in pain, Jericho drags him up and runs him by the hair head-first into the brick wall. Jericho stands over Morrison as he lays unconscious on the floor and speaks to him again ...

CHRIS JERICHO
What do I say, Morrison? I say that you should think very carefully before you ever antagonise me again.

With several WWE officials now spilling into the area to prevent further damage to Morrison, Jericho smirks cockily and walks away to a crescendo of boos as the camera shows Morrison laid on the floor in serious pain.

MICHAEL COLE
A message from Chris Jericho to the WWE Universe and the WWE Locker Room, King?

JERRY LAWLER
Definitely, Jericho just completely snapped, Cole.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
This match is set for one fall and is a Tag Team Fatal 4 Way Match. The winning tag team will become the number one contenders for the WWE Unified Tag Team Championship.



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Introducing first, weighing in at 529 pounds, the team of ... SANTINO MARELLA and VLADIMIR KOZLOV!

Santino Marella comes out ahead of his tag team partner, Vladimir Kozlov, and performs his usual gimmick entrance as Kozlov strides to the ring, focused, behind him.

MICHAEL COLE
Well, King, a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match to determine the new Number 1 contenders for the Tag Team Titles that Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre won last night.

JERRY LAWLER
I love seeing Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov wrestle, Cole. They’re the odd couple of the WWE ...and let’s face it, Santino has been involved in some odd couples during his time in WWE!

MICHAEL COLE
In Tag Team Turmoil last night, Rhodes and McIntyre managed to out-last four teams, including the Hart Dynasty, to secure the title. This match features the four losing teams as they battle for the Number One contender spot heading towards ‘No Mercy.’



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Accompanied to the ring by Tamina, from San Francisco, California, weighing in at 480 pounds ... JIMMY and JAY USO!

As The Usos make their way towards the ring, Tamina locks her eyes on Santino Marella who looks a little lovestruck as he stares back towards the daughter of Jimmy Snuka.

JERRY LAWLER
It looks as if Santino Marella has a little thing for Tamina, Michael.

MICHAEL COLE
He may do, King, but Kozlov does not look impressed by the actions of his partner. Santino’s pandering to Tamina last night cost them a chance at the Tag Team Titles.



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Next up, weighing in at a combined weight of 575 pounds ... EVAN BOURNE and MARK HENRY!

Bourne and Henry come out of the backstage area and begin to head down towards the ring. Bourne leads the way, holding his hand high in the air, as Henry follows laughing and clapping.

MICHAEL COLE
Here come two men who have looked very impressive together recently and have to be considered a danger to the Tag Team Titles. This is set to be their final appearance here on RAW as they are both being drafted to SMACKDOWN this week ... Wait a minutes, what’s this?

Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre dash out behind Bourne and Henry and smash them both in the back of the head with their Tag Team Title belts. Both men crash to the floor and McIntyre peels after Evan Bourne. He picks up the smaller superstar and runs him back up the ramp and smashes him face first into the RAW stage screens – one of the panels blacks out and a few sparks fly from the screen as Evan falls back in agony. Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes is waiting for Mark Henry to get back to his feet at the bottom of the ramp whilst the two teams already in the ring stand and watch ... as Henry gets to his feet and turns, Rhodes prepares himself before smashing him in the face with the title belt for a second time.

JERRY LAWLER
Oh my God, Cole, what is this about?

MICHAEL COLE
A shocking attack on Evan Bourne and Mark Henry by the new Tag Team champions. How will this affect the Number 1 contender match coming up?

********** COMMERCIAL **********

RAW returns with Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov in the ring with The Usos as Mark Henry is helped out of the arena with Evan Bourne on a stretcher. The attackers, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre, are nowhere to be seen.

MICHAEL COLE
We’ve just had word that Evan Bourne and Mark Henry will not be able to compete here tonight and that the match will go ahead as a Triple Threat Tag Team Match instead.



JUSTIN ROBERTS
And finally, accompanied by Natalya, weighing in at 445 pounds ... TYSON KIDD, DAVID HART-SMITH ... THE HART DYNASTY!

The Hart Dynasty head towards the ring looking in a foul but determined mood after losing their titles last night. They lift Natalya up onto the apron and head into the ring to a positive ovation from the fans.

WWE TAG TEAM TITLE #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov vs. The Usos vs. Hart Dynasty

The match is a fast paced and action packed one with Tyson Kidd particularly impressive when he flies around the ring. The match slows down when David Hart-Smith and Vladimir Kozlov come together but Hart-Smith ends up succumbing to a headbutt from the ‘Moscow Mauler’ that sends him down to the mat and outside although Jimmy Uso does get the tag as he falls past him. With Kozlov and Santino looking set for the win, Tamina distracts Santino Marella again as well as the referee and allows The Usos to take out Vladimir Kozlov behind the referee’s back. Jimmy Uso goes for the pin but it is interrupted by Tyson Kidd who sends him out of the ring with a roundhouse kick. With Tyson Kidd not the legal man, he attacks Santino Marella and the two spill outside leaving just Kozlov in the ring as a legal man. However, with Jimmy Uso outside the ring as the other legal man, Jay Uso slides in the ring pretending to be his brother. The referee cannot tell the difference and Jay hits a diving splash from the ropes to Kozlov and hooks the leg for a 3-count.

WINNER (8:54): THE USOS

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here are your winners and the number one contenders for the Tag Team Titles ... JIMMY and JAY USO!

The Usos and Tamina celebrate their victory but don’t hang around long after their deception to get the win. The camera follows them up the ramp.

MICHAEL COLE
Not an altogether legal win but a win all the same, King.

JERRY LAWLER
Sometimes you’ve just got to get the win in the WWE and worry about the reaction later!

MICHAEL COLE
So it’ll be The Usos who will get to challenge Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Tag Team Titles at ‘No Mercy’ in two weeks time. Josh Matthews is backstage with the new champions right now.

Camera returns to the interview area backstage and Josh Matthews with his guests, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre. As Tag Team Champions, these two can appear on RAW at any time despite their SMACKDOWN contractual obligations.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Cody, Drew ... Why did you just attack Evan Bourne and Mark Henry?

CODY RHODES
Why do you think, Matthews? The new Tag Team Champions are made up of the future of the WWE, the young guns, the ‘chosen one’ Drew McIntyre and ... ‘Dashing’ Cody Rhodes. Are Bourne and Henry ‘dashing’ Josh? They look like they have been hit several times by the ugly stick, if you know what I mean. They are not what the WWE wants to see as the Tag Team Champions.

DREW McINTYRE
They’re ugly, they’re boring and they’re over the hill. Mark Henry has been here for years and he has never done anything in the WWE. As for Evan Bourne ... he got a win over Chris Jericho a few months back and has done nothing since except hang about with Henry. We don’t believe that they are worthy of challenging us for the Tag Team Titles ... so we took them out.

JOSH MATTHEWS
We’re just getting word from the doctors that both Evan and Mark have been taken to hospital for treatment on suspected concussions ...

Rhodes and McIntyre smile in delight with their plan seemingly working to perfection.

JOSH MATTHEWS
... some would say that you took them out because you’re scared to face them?

CODY RHODES
Scared of them? One of them is a near-400 pound old timer; the other is a skinny little runt who has one move of note. We are NOT scared of them. They are not worthy of getting into a ring with me, ‘Dashing’ Cody Rhodes, the most handsome man in the WWE.

DREW McINTYRE
They’re not Tag Team Championship material, they never will be. And now we will set our sights on The Usos and defeating them at ‘No Mercy’ and going on to be the most dominant Tag Team Champions of all time.

Rhodes and McIntyre swing their Tag Team title belts over their shoulders and walk away from Matthews with cocky, arrogant looks on their faces.

********** COMMERCIAL **********



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Please welcome, accompanied to the ring by Alex Riley ... THE MIZ!

Alex Riley strides out first telling everybody to show respect to The Miz as the current ‘Money In The Bank’ contract holder comes out with, surprisingly, a smirk on his face after he lost the US Title last night. Holding his briefcase high, The Miz poses as the pyro fires and he heads to the ring with a cocky swagger that we have become accustomed to with The Miz in the last few months.

MICHAEL COLE
Oh boy! Here we go, King! The Miz is here on Monday Night Raw!

JERRY LAWLER
Calm down, Cole, calm down. No doubt he’s here with a thousand and one excuses about his loss to Daniel Bryan last night.

MICHAEL COLE
Last night, The Miz was beaten by Daniel Bryan – his ungrateful NXT Season 1 rookie – after Bryan locked in the LeBell Lock on him and forced him to tap out.

JERRY LAWLER
Yeah, he tapped out and I reckon this crowd will be sure to remind him of that fact!

MICHAEL COLE
Oh, come on, King! You saw what happened! The Miz dominated the match and was caught off-guard by Bryan with one lucky move.

The Miz and Alex Riley enter the ring and pose before Miz takes a microphone and heads to the centre of the ring as the music dies down. As he prepares to talk, a huge ‘You Tapped Out!’ chant begins in the arena and The Miz stands there smirking.

THE MIZ
Yes, I did ... I did tap out ...

The chants continue to get louder as the smile remains on the face of Miz.

THE MIZ
... and I tapped out on purpose.

The crowd begins to jeer and boo The Miz instead as Riley tells them to quieten down.

THE MIZ
I tapped out on purpose because my time as the US Champion is up. You see, I am still ‘Mr. Money In The Bank’ and you know what? That guarantees that I will be the WWE Champion when I decide I want to cash it in. Whenever I make that decision, I will pin the WWE Champion and take the WWE Championship. If you think about it, I already am the WWE Champion – I just haven’t got the belt yet!

The crowd continue to boo and jeer as Alex Riley applauds his mentor who laughs out loud in the middle of the ring.

THE MIZ
All day long, I’ve heard the whispers behind my back. The Miz ... he lost to Daniel Bryan last night. Daniel Bryan is the new US Champion. He tapped out. Daniel Bryan is the new US Champion for a reason and that reason is ... because I let him. When I first showed up on NXT Season 1, I got no respect from Daniel Bryan. I got nothing but sneers from him. He thought he was better than me and that I could teach him nothing. He acted like a complete jerk and he deserves everything he has got from me.

Alex Riley nods his head and laughs at The Miz’ comments but the crowd continue to get on The Miz’ back.

THE MIZ
He comes out here in his purple trunks with his goofy music, he tells us all he is going to make us all tap out ...

Another ‘You Tapped Out!’ chant begins to echo around the arena

THE MIZ
Really? Really? I’ve already told you, I tapped out on .. pur ... pose. Watch my lips. I ... tapped ... out ... on ... pur – pose. Was that slow enough for you Indianapolis morons?

More heat from the crowd after the insult.

THE MIZ
The fact is this: I am guaranteed to be WWE Champion whenever I decide I want to be. Do I need the US Title? No, I don’t. So I decided that I wanted Daniel Bryan to win it from me. I wanted my rookie to become the first rookie to win a title in the WWE. Daniel Bryan, new US Champion, because The Miz gave it him. And now, I want to make sure that my two NXT rookies are both US Champions. Alex Riley is more of a champion than Daniel Bryan will ever be – so I am officially handing my rematch clause over to Alex Riley for ‘No Mercy.’

The crowd boo as Riley parades around the ring with his arm aloft and mouthing off at the crowd. He signals that the belt will soon be his before The Miz continues.

THE MIZ
Alex Riley will become the new US Champion at ‘No Mercy’ and who knows? Maybe I will cash in my ‘Money In The Bank’ contract after the Randy Orton and Sheamus match ... whoever wins the match. You see, I’m on my way to bigger and better things than the US Title. I’m on the road to the WWE Championship, I’m going to cash in my ‘Money In The Bank’ contract very soon, I’m going to be the future of the WWE ... because I’m The Miz ... and I’m ... AAWWWWWEEEESSSSSOOOMMMMEEEE!

The Miz’ music restarts and he leaves the ring with Alex Riley by his side. Riley signals that he will become the new US Champion to the crowd whilst The Miz points to his rookie and builds him up.

MICHAEL COLE
The future of the WWE has spoken, King, he lost the title on purpose so that he could make the claim that he was the first NXT Pro to guide a rookie to a title. And in two weeks time at the ‘No Mercy’ pay-per-view, it will be Alex Riley’s chance to win the US Title.

JERRY LAWLER
What a load of rubbish that was, Cole, you don’t honestly believe that The Miz lost on purpose, do you?

MICHAEL COLE
Of course, he has moved on from the US Title, King, he is guaranteed to win the WWE Title soon so he doesn’t need it. Next up though, the match that John Cena has been waiting for all night ...



... as he goes one on one with Nexus member, David Otunga, after the break.

********** COMMERCIAL **********



David Otunga walks out alone for his match looking confident that he can cause what would be a huge upset and beat the former WWE Champion, John Cena, tonight on RAW.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
This match is set for one fall. Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 240 pounds, from Hollywood, California ... representing the Nexus ... DAVID OTUNGA!

Otunga enters the ring and makes his way to the corner to trash talk to some of the fans at ringside. He looks rather strange and isolated on his own.



The crowd erupt for the arrival of John Cena who goes through his usual entrance routine as we saw earlier in the evening. Once in the ring, he bounces off the ropes a few times before throwing his shirt into the crowd.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
His opponent, from West Newbury, Massachusetts, weighing 240 pounds ... JOHN CENA!

David Otunga vs. John Cena
As Cena hands over his jewellery to the referee, Otunga clearly has a plan in mind and attacks Cena from behind forcing him head first into the turnbuckle. The referee rings the bell and Otunga has control of the match in the early stages with Cena knocked out of sync by the cheap attack at the start. However, as Otunga looks to finish the match early with his thrust spinebuster, Cena reverses the move into an STF attempt. With Otunga near the ropes, Cena has to break the hold and Otunga slithers out of the ring but parity is now restored. The match continues with Cena starting to take control with his usual arsenal of attacks although Otunga is getting some offence in and it isn’t as one-sided as you might expect. However, Cena starts to click through the gears as he hits the Five-Knuckle Shuffle and starts to look like he has the match won. As Otunga tries a last desperate attempt to take Cena down, Cena ducks and lifts Otunga up for the Attitude Adjustment ... 1, 2, 3!

WINNER (5:35): JOHN CENA

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... JOHN ...

Robert’s announcement and Cena’s music is cut short as Skip Sheffield storms across the ring from out of nowhere and clatters into Cena from behind to send him flying to the mat. Otunga and Sheffield begin their beatdown of Cena and both hit their finishing moves – Otunga finally getting the Thrust Spinebuster that he calls ‘The Verdict’ whilst Sheffield rocks Cena’s jaw with a crunching clothesline. The two Nexus members leave the ring with Cena in a crumpled heap at the hands of the Nexus yet again. As they reach the top of the ramp, Wade Barrett and the other three Nexus members – Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and Michael Tarver – appear and congratulate their team-mates on a job well done.

MICHAEL COLE
Another RAW, another Nexus beat-down of John Cena.

JERRY LAWLER
At some point, Cena is going to have to take out the Nexus once and for all ... otherwise, they are going to continue this and eventually, he’ll be able to take no more.

MICHAEL COLE (as the camera focuses on a battered Cena getting up)
What will be the next move for John Cena in his bid to stop the Nexus?

********** COMMERCIAL **********

RAW returns with footage of John Cena rampaging around backstage, clearly annoyed after his win over David Otunga was spoiled by the attack from Skip Sheffield. He is shouting around for Wade Barrett and he rounds a corner and walks straight into him ... and the rest of the Nexus.

WADE BARRETT
Are you looking for me, John?

JOHN CENA
This has gone on long enough, Wade, it’s time to put up or shut up. What is your problem with me?

WADE BARRETT
We have no personal issue with you, Cena. We told the whole WWE Universe that the winds of change were blowing and that meant the Nexus needed to remove the top dog in the WWE. We set our sights on you. And tonight, some of our attention will turn on Randy Orton.

JOHN CENA
Why don’t you be a real man and face me by yourself, Wade? Every week, you tell us all that the ‘winds of change are blowing’ but every week, you show yourselves to be a bunch of cowards only capable of winning any match here in WWE with your team-mates behind you. Why don’t you prove that you are the future of the WWE, Wade? Why don’t you do it alone?

WADE BARRETT
Cena, I’ve had just about enough of your mouth. If it wasn’t for the fact that me and the rest of the Nexus had important matches still to come tonight, we’d wipe the backstage floor with you again. As it is, we’re going to let you walk away. Go ... now!

Cena stands his ground, refusing to move, shaking his head.

JOHN CENA
No, Wade, somebody has to stand up to you.

WADE BARRETT
Then you leave us no choice, Cena.

Yet again, Skip Sheffield is the one who storms out of the Nexus pack and smashes Cena with another devastating clothesline. The rest of the Nexus stand back as Sheffield slams Cena into walls and boxes before Barrett walks over to a prone Cena one more time.

WADE BARRETT
When will you learn, Cena? Just stay out of our way.

The Nexus walk away with the camera focused on Cena writhing on the floor in pain. As he is laid on his back in agony, the camera shows Randy Orton walking round the corner.

RANDY ORTON
On your back at the hands of the Nexus, Cena. Again.

The camera returns to the ring and the music of Edge begins to play.



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome ... EDGE!

Edge walks to the ring looking determined to get something off his chest, not even stopping for his usual fireworks and pose. He climbs into the ring and demands a microphone from the ring announcer’s table.

EDGE
Cut the music ... Last night at the Six-Pack Challenge, I was eliminated second. I have no excuses. I was eliminated fair and square by John Cena.

Small pop for the mention of Cena.

EDGE
However, there is one thing that is on my mind. The General Manager of RAW ... his actions as regards me in the last few weeks have been scandalous. He clearly has some kind of vendetta against me and I’m here to demand that he meets me face to face. So, anonymous GM, if you’re here ... get out here. If you’re not, I expect your response to tell me that you will be here next week ...

Edge waits for the entrance of the GM or the response via e-mail. After about thirty seconds, it is clear that there will be no response from the GM.

EDGE
This is ridiculous. I am the Rated-R Superstar and I demand that you tell me who you are!

Edge waits again ... but there is still no response.

EDGE
All I want to know is why the General Manager seems to have such a problem with me. I am the top entertainer here on RAW ... yes, I am ... and I demand to have my questions answered tonight or next week!

Edge waits again ... and waits and waits ... still no response.

EDGE
That’s fine then. I’m going nowhere until I get some answers. Consider me on strike and RAW postponed until I hear from the General Manager ...

JERRY LAWLER
It looks as if Edge is planning to stage a sit-down strike for answers. We’ll see if Edge gets any response next ...

********** COMMERCIAL **********

RAW returns with Edge still sat on a steel chair in the ring. He is looking incredibly annoyed that the RAW General Manager has so far refused to contact him in any way.

EDGE
I mean it. RAW will not be continuing until somebody tells me some information!

Edge continues to wait ... and wait ... until ...



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen ... Please welcome the new owner of WWE ... CHIP BUTTY!

Dressed in jeans and a sports shirt, the new owner of the WWE walks out to a warm reception from the WWE crowd. Smiling and waving to the crowd, Chip heads for the ring and slides under the bottom rope where Edge awaits.

CHIP BUTTY
Good evening, Edge, it’s an honour to meet you. Allow me to introduce myself. I am the man who has bought the WWE from Vince McMahon. I am the new owner of the WWE. My name is Chip Butty and any complaints that you have tonight will be dealt with by me.

Chip offers his hand out to Edge which the Rated-R Superstar reluctantly shakes.

CHIP BUTTY
Right then, Edge, I cannot allow you to sit here in the middle of my WWE ring and hold up the RAW show that thousands of people have paid to see. What is the problem?

EDGE
The General Manager is the problem, Butty, have you not been listening to me?

CHIP BUTTY
Let’s get one thing straight, Edge, before we go any further. Until I give you permission to do differently, you will address me as Mr. Butty. Remember that it is I who will be paying your cheques. I have heard you discussing the General Manager’s ‘vendetta’ against you. What exactly is the problem you have with the GM?

EDGE
My problem with the GM? Let me see ... he’s a coward for one thing. He sits behind a computer somewhere and in the last three months, he hasn’t shown his face once. He makes matches that continually put me at a disadvantage and refuses to treat me as the superstar that I am. He is ...

CHIP BUTTY
Wait a minute, Edge! Who says that the RAW General Manager is a male?

Edge looks bewildered at the prospect that a female General Manager is controlling his future and, for a moment, is lost for words.

CHIP BUTTY
Are you telling me that you’ve never upset any of the ladies here in WWE? Do you need me to name them all?

EDGE
So the General Manager is a female then? That could explain a few things ...

CHIP BUTTY
Edge, this claim of yours that the General Manager of RAW – be it male or female – is somehow holding a grudge over you seems a bit far-fetched to me. What exactly has the GM done wrong to you?

EDGE
Are you kidding me? He – or she – put me in a match with The Great Khali.

CHIP BUTTY
And ... ?

EDGE
What do you mean? The Great Khali! How is that fair?

CHIP BUTTY
For a start, I remember watching RAW a few weeks ago just before Summerslam when you wanted Khali off the WWE Team because he wasn’t good enough. If that was your opinion, why is putting you in a match with Khali such a bad thing? Surely you’d have won it easily?

Edge looks like he wants to punch Chip Butty in the face but he knows he has to hold back due to this being the new owner of the company. Instead, he steps away and grabs at his hair before returning to Chip in the centre of the ring.

EDGE
Every week, I get put in another ridiculous match thought up on the spot. It’s not fair. Dammit, I’m a nine-time World Champion, I deserve to be treat better.

CHIP BUTTY
Edge, I have inherited the WWE with an anonymous GM. I have no problems with the actions of the GM with regards yourself or any other wrestler. I have asked the GM to reveal themselves in the near future – so you will soon get your wish – but for now the RAW General Manager continues to communicate via Michael Cole and the email. You are employed by RAW, therefore you will do as the General Manager of RAW asks. If you don’t ... you know where the door is.

The crowd cheer at the straight talking facts handed out to Edge as the new owner hands his microphone back before heading back out of the ring and up the ramp. As Chip is halfway up the ramp and Edge is looking rather annoyed, the email alert sounds through the arena and Michael Cole rises to his feet.

MICHAEL COLE
Can I have your attention please? I have received an email from the General Manager ... And I quote. ‘Edge ... Thank you for your comments about my performance as General Manager. It seems that the new owner is happy with me so I will continue as I see fit.’

Edge throws his microphone down in temper and glares at the new owner who is stood up on the ramp chuckling ...

MICHAEL COLE
‘So tonight, Edge, I have a match for you. You will compete tonight in a handicap match. It will be you, Edge ...’

Edge stands with his hands on his hips, looking at the new owner with a shake of the head ...

MICHAEL COLE
‘... against Michael Tarver, Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel of the Nexus. And that match will be taking place ... right ... now!’



Edge looks even more annoyed now as the crowd jeers the arrival of the three Nexus members. As they make their entrance, they stare at Chip Butty as he walks past them, a menacing look in their eyes. They descend the ramp towards the ring where Edge is waiting apprehensively.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
This match is a Handicap Match. Making their way to the ring, representing the Nexus ... JUSTIN GABRIEL, HEATH SLATER and MICHAEL TARVER!

Edge vs. Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater and Michael Tarver
The three Nexus members dominate the early exchanges as they deliver a beating to the Rated-R Superstar who has the WWE Universe on his side despite his heelish comments about the General Manager. However, Edge manages to launch a comeback when he manages to toss Tarver and Slater through the ropes to the outside and hits the spear on Gabriel. With the crowd expecting a 3-count, Skip Sheffield arrives to drag the referee out of the ring to deny Edge. As the referee argues with Skip, Tarver and Slater crash a steel chair apiece into Edge’s cranium – a double con-chair-to if you like – to take back the advantage. They drag Edge to the corner to set up a 450 splash for Gabriel who hits it perfectly. Tarver takes the glory and covers Edge for 1, 2, 3!

WINNER (4:53): JUSTIN GABRIEL, HEATH SLATER and MICHAEL TARVER!

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here are your winners ... THE NEXUS!

The three members of Nexus stride up the ramp congratulating each other and celebrating with Skip Sheffield on the stage. As they look back to the ring, Edge appears to start losing control and slams his hands down on the mat. He turns to face the GM’s laptop and starts to shout out at the laptop to the crowd’s amusement. Then the email alert sound echoes through the arena. What does the GM want now?

MICHAEL COLE
May I have your attention, please? I have another email from the General Manager ... And I quote. ‘Edge. I hope you have now learnt your lesson. The General Manager does not tolerate threats, insults or questioning of how I run things. Remember that in the future and you will be fine. If you don’t, be prepared for a lot worse.’

Edge storms out of the ring, muttering under his breath, towards the stage. At the top of the stage, he turns and scowls one more time before he walks out, slamming his hand against the RAW set as he leaves.

********** COMMERCIAL **********



RAW returns as the WWE Champion, Randy Orton, heads out to the ring for the main event. He struts to the ring with the WWE Title belt draped over his shoulder and heads to the corner to perform his title pose in the corner of the ring.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
This match is set for one fall. In the ring, weighing 245 pounds, from St. Louis, Missouri ... he is the WWE Champion, RANDY ORTON!

The crowd roar as their latest hero is introduced and he jumps down to the mat and awaits the arrival of the NXT Season 1 winner and leader of the Nexus ...



JUSTIN ROBERTS
And his opponent ... weighing 265 pounds, from Manchester, England ... WADE BARRETT!

Wade Barrett slowly makes his way out onto the RAW stage and is shadowed by his sidekicks from the Nexus group: Skip Sheffield, Michael Tarver, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and David Otunga. They slowly makes their way towards the ring, dressed in the black shirts with the yellow Nexus logo on the front, and Barrett begins to gesture towards the WWE champion in the ring. The referee is talking to the ring announcer, Justin Roberts, as Barrett steps through the ropes.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have just been informed by the referee that the other five members of the group, Nexus, are banned from ringside for this contest.

The crowd erupts, Orton smiles a sadistic smile and Barrett and the Nexus proceed to argue and try to intimidate the referee who stands firm. Barrett grabs the referee by the scruff of his shirt but Orton runs over and attacks Barrett, pushing the referee away, and clotheslining the leader of the Nexus over the top rope. Other referees come from the back to usher the Nexus group away as Wade Barrett looks on incensed.

Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett
The referee signals for the bell when the Nexus members have been escorted out of the arena and Wade Barrett slides back into the ring with a few words of contempt for the referee. Orton walks over slowly and Barrett stares him out, the two men sizing each other up before they begin, before the two begin to trade pushes to the chest. Eventually, Orton has had enough and begins to force Barrett back with right hands into the corner of the ring. Barrett counters with a knee to the gut and proceeds to throw Orton through the ropes and out of the ring before he walks away with his arms raised to the crowd.

Orton slithers back into the ring and looks up at Barrett from the mat, slowly getting to his feet, as the two men face up to each other again. Orton takes control with thrusting uppercuts to Barrett before he forces Barrett down with a reverse chinlock. He holds this move on Barrett who is laid back on the mat now with the referee asking if he wants to give it up. Orton intensifies the grip on Barrett but the Nexus leader manages to grasp the rope forcing the break and Orton jumps up quickly. He begins to target the limbs of Barrett as he delivers a stomp to the hand and wrist of Barrett before moving to the ankle joints on his legs. Circling Barrett, Orton continues to stomp at his opponents’ joints before hauling him back up to a sitting position to resume the chinlock.

Barrett manages to get back to his feet and fires Orton off towards the ropes but Orton hits a perfect drop kick on his return sending Barrett crashing through the ropes to the outside again to the cheers of the crowd.

MICHAEL COLE
Can Wade Barrett get back in this match and take a giant step towards a WWE Title shot? We’ll find out ... in a moment.

********** COMMERCIAL **********

Randy Orton and Wade Barrett are now outside the ring trading blows. The replay shows Barrett crashing Orton into the steel ring steps during the break but Orton is now mounting a comeback from that.

MICHAEL COLE
Here comes Orton with right hands to Barrett ... Time to move, King!

Orton whips Barrett into the announce table and the Nexus leader collides gut first with the table and sprawls over it in pain whilst Orton soaks in the cheers of the crowd. The referee orders Orton back into the ring and he slides back in to allow the referee to count. At the count of 7, Barrett climbs up on the mat but Orton meets him coming in and grips him in a headlock ready for a DDT through the ropes. He drags Barrett through and sets himself before crashing Barrett down to the mat head-first to the delight of the fans.

Orton is now looking in control of the match. As Barrett launches a counter, Orton ducks under his flailing arm and hits an inverted headlock backbreaker, bending Barrett’s back across his own. The crowd begin to chant ‘RKO! RKO!’ and Orton, on cue, drops to the mat and starts pounding his fists ... building up the suspense as Barrett groggily gets to his feet ... Orton up to his feet and stalking his prey, the Viper ready to pounce ... Barrett turns around and RKO! Orton hits his finisher and Barrett is laid out on the mat. Orton slithers over and makes the cover ... 1 ... 2 ... Wait a minute!

JERRY LAWLER
Damn it, that’s Sheamus! What’s he doing out here?

MICHAEL COLE
Sheamus drags Orton out of the ring, pounding him to the skull ... King, he looks annoyed after Orton defeated him last night!

Sheamus continues his assault, as the bell is rung at the referee’s command, by whipping Orton into the barricade at ringside. Orton writhes in pain as the Celtic Warrior stands back waiting ... As Orton gets to his feet, Sheamus charges towards him and hits the Brogue Kick perfectly to send Orton crashing down. Sheamus pulls the steel steps apart and stands with one foot up on the first step. He drags Orton up by the head and sets him up for the Irish Cross ... he lifts him up onto his shoulders, positions Orton and climbs up to the second step ... before allowing Orton to slide forwards and down onto the back of his neck on the padded ringside area.

WINNER (11:23): RANDY ORTON (DQ)!

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Your winner, as a result of a disqualification ... RANDY ORTON!

Sheamus smirks and heads for the timekeeper’s table where the WWE Title is kept. He wrenches it out of the timekeeper’s hands and positions it on his shoulder before sauntering away past the prone body of Randy Orton and up the ramp. With the crowd booing and jeering, Sheamus holds the title up high and thumps his chest before exiting with Orton’s title belt.

The camera pans back to Orton who is laid out still on the ringside floor as the show fades away to black.


********** END OF SHOW **********
 
#6 ·




FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!
PREVIEW

WHAT NEXT FOR KANE AND THE UNDERTAKER?

At ‘Night of Champions’ on Sunday, the Devil’s Favourite Demon, Kane, defeated his brother, The Undertaker, to retain his World Heavyweight Champion and establish himself as the dominant force in his family as well as on Smackdown. Will the Deadman set his sights on Kane’s title despite the defeat or will Kane move on to another victim?

ZIGGLER STILL INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION!

After his defeat of Kofi Kingston at ‘Night of Champions,’ Dolph Ziggler and his girlfriend, the Smackdown Consultant to the General Manager – Vickie Guerrero, have proclaimed the Intercontinental Champion as the greatest of all time. Whilst there may be several former Intercontinental Champions who would disagree with Ziggler and Guerrero, there is no doubt that Ziggler is in possession of the gold right now and is on the express train to the top of Friday Night Smackdown. Ziggler and Guerrero are planning to address the WWE Universe tonight with a major announcement.

ALBERTO DEL RIO’S RING ANNOUNCER TO STAR ON THE ‘PEEP SHOW’ WITH CHRISTIAN!

After Alberto Del Rio’s explosion onto our screen’s recently with his injury to Rey Mysterio and his war of words with Christian, his ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez tonight appears as the special guest on Christian’s ‘Peep Show’ on Smackdown. What will Rodriguez have to say to Christian and will we be hearing from Smackdown’s hottest new talent, Del Rio?

MELINA SET FOR SMACKDOWN APPEARANCE!

After her defeat to Michelle McCool in the unification match on Sunday, Melina is set to arrive on Smackdown to confront the unified champion and her co-champion, Layla. With Laycool not known for their sympathetic ears, what response awaits Melina when she appears on the blue brand on Friday night?

Join us on Friday Night Smackdown!

CONFIRMED

Kaval vs. Joey Mercury

Jimmy Uso vs. Cody Rhodes​
 
#7 ·




FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!
Live from Bloomington, Illinois


Smackdown opens with a video of the World Heavyweight Title match at ‘Night of Champions’ between Kane and the Undertaker. The video focuses on the weakened state of the Undertaker and uses past clips from the Deadman in his prime to highlight how he struggled on Sunday night. It then shows the end of the match with Kane picking up the win and retaining the World Heavyweight Title, raising it high in the air with the Undertaker defeated in the middle of the ring.




*** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO ***

The camera pans around the arena in Bloomington, Illinois, as the crowd cheer the start of Friday Night Smackdown which is hosted by Todd Grisham and Matt Striker.

TODD GRISHAM
Welcome to Friday Night Smackdown, five nights removed from ‘Night of Champions’ where Kane scored a crushing victory over his brother, the Undertaker.

MATT STRIKER
That’s right, Kane with a decisive victory over the Deadman and now, maybe, the power lies with the little brother for the first time in WWE history.



TODD GRISHAM
And speaking of the World Heavyweight Champion ... here he comes.

TONY CHIMEL
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the World Heavyweight Champion ... KANE!

Kane strides to the ring in the darkness and the eerie red lights, the jeers of the crowd ringing in the background. He enters the ring over the top rope with the World Heavyweight Title around his waist, glowing red, and takes a microphone with the red lighting still permeating through the arena. Kane’s music is replaced with background eerie music to accompany Kane’s address to the crowd. Kane stands laughing maniacally as he prepares to talk ...

KANE
At ‘Night of Champions’ on Sunday, I proved to you all that I am the Devil’s favourite demon ... I proved that I am the dominant force in my family, on Smackdown and in the WWE.

The crowd jeer and boo but there is something chillingly true about Kane’s comments.

KANE
I took your hero, your Undertaker ... I beat him to within an inch of hell’s gates and then I tombstoned him to retain the World Title. I left his battered, bloody carcus in the ring, almost dead, and I walked out ... walked out on your hero, my brother, with my vengeance almost complete.

In the background, an ‘Un-der-ta-ker’ chant begins to emerge but it isn’t strong and Kane ignores it.

KANE
For thirteen years, I have planned my vengeance and now I have almost achieved it. My big brother now answers to me and I am ready to destroy him once and for all. I have beaten him down, I have humiliated him in front of the world, I have destroyed his legacy ... Now it is time to finish him for good.

There is no doubting the intensity and effect of Kane’s words on the crowd as their attempts to unsettle the ‘Big Red Monster’ fail miserably.

KANE
I have dreamt of this moment for thirteen years and at ‘No Mercy’ ...

Kane laughs at the PPV name.

KANE
... at ‘No Mercy’ my vengeance will be complete. I am challenging you, big brother, to a match that will allow me destroy your legacy and your legend for good. You and me, Deadman, one on one ... Casket match.

The crowd roar their approval at the idea of a Casket match between Kane and the Undertaker ...

KANE
A Casket Match where I will destroy you forever. A Casket Match where I will extinguish your life and your soul, Deadman. A Casket Match where I will send you to the fiery depths of hell for all eternity, big brother ... I know you’ll accept my challenge, you have no choice. What do you say, Undertaker?

The eerie music fades out and Kane turns expectantly towards the stage waiting for the Undertaker to respond. The crowd turn too and a louder ‘Un-der-ta-ker’ chant starts up as the WWE Universe begins to anticipate the arrival of the Phenom ...

... and they wait ...

... and they wait ...

... and nobody arrives. Kane looks a little agitated at the non-arrival of his brother.


KANE
Get yourself out here, Phenom, get yourself out here and accept my challenge. The creatures of the night are all willing you to accept my challenge. Accept and let me get ... MY ... VENGEANCE!

Eyes turn towards the stage again and the imminent arrival of the Undertaker is expected. The eerie red lights flicker and lift and the crowd begin to cheer and then the music hits ... but it isn’t that of the Deadman.



TONY CHIMEL
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome ... KOFI KINGSTON!

Kofi Kingston enters the arena with his bouncing style, accepting the handshakes of the crowd in the aisle, as he heads towards the ring. He locks eyes with Kane as he nears the ring before bounding up the steps into the ring. Kane glares at Kofi but refrains from attack as Kofi lifts himself into the corner of the ring for his ‘Boom! Boom! Boom!’ pose before he turns to take a microphone and faces Kane in the ring.

KANE
What do you want?

A large ‘Kofi!’ chant echoes around the arena as Kingston grins, facing Kane, he clearly has something to say to the World Champion.

KOFI KINGSTON
Look, man, I’m not out here to get involved in your problems with the Undertaker. I’m here because of what is around your waist – the World Heavyweight Championship.

The crowd pop for Kofi’s new ambition to be the World Champion.

KOFI KINGSTON
At ‘Night of Champions’ on Sunday, I was cheated out of the Intercontinental Title one more time by Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero. That’s the third time in a matter of weeks ... So I got to thinking – I’ve been Intercontinental Champion for a while, why don’t I start setting my sights a little higher?

Kane smirks and begins to laugh at Kofi ...

KANE
You mean my title? Did you see what I did to the Undertaker at ‘Night of Champions?’ Did you see how I destroyed the so-called ‘Phenom’ of the WWE?

KOFI KINGSTON
I’m not disputing that you are a worthy champion, Kane, I’m just out here to prove that I have what it takes to be the World Champion in the future.

KANE
No, Kofi, you are out here to make the biggest mistake of your life? What makes you think that you are worthy of being in the ring with the ‘Devil’s Favourite Demon,’ Kofi? What makes you think that you are worthy of a shot at this title? I have made a challenge to my brother, the Undertaker, at ‘No Mercy’ and he will face me. He has no choice. You? You have a choice. You can get out of my way ... now!

Kofi looks around and takes a step back before – a determined look on his face – standing his ground and staring Kane dead in the eye.

KOFI KINGSTON
No. I am here to prove that I am a future World Champion and I am here to challenge you, Kane. I will not back down from you.

KANE
Big mistake, Kofi, big ...

Kane drops the microphone and seizes Kofi by the throat looking to choke the life out of him and set him up for a chokeslam. Kofi struggles for a moment, surprised, but then kicks the knee of Kane to break the hold. Kane, angered, swings at Kofi but he ducks out of the way before hitting the ‘Trouble in Paradise’ to a out of position Kane who falls through the ropes to the outside with a look of shock on his face as the fans cheer loud for Kofi Kingston’s actions. Kane begins to back away talking smack but then more music sounds ...



... and Teddy Long, the Smackdown General Manager, heads out onto the stage with a microphone to a good reception from the crowd.

TEDDY LONG
Hold on, playas, hold on. Kofi Kingston ... I am sure – and I think the WWE Universe will agree with me – that you are a future World Champion here on Smackdown, playa. And after the way you lost your Intercontinental Title, I think you deserve a chance to show what you can do. So, Kane, tonight ... it will be you against Kofi Kingston, one on one here on Smackdown!

The crowd cheer, Kofi smiles but Kane looks angry and marches up to the General Manager who looks intimidated but stands his grounds.

TEDDY LONG
Hold it, champ, you don’t wanna’ go there. What is more Kane, I am going to make a match for you at ‘No Mercy’ and it is the match you want. It will be the World Champion, Kane, against the Undertaker!

The crowd cheer again at the mention of the Undertaker having a title match at ‘No Mercy’ but this news also makes Kane smile and he backs away from the General Manager at little.

TEDDY LONG
And Kane ... if you beat Kofi Kingston here on Smackdown tonight, I will allow you to choose the stipulation for your match with the Undertaker at ‘No Mercy’ – whatever you like ... If you want a Casket Match, you can have a Casket Match!

Kane looks delighted and nods his head at the General Manager. A sadistic smile spreads to the World Champion’s face as he contemplates a Casket Match to end the legacy of his brother.

TEDDY LONG
... However, playa, if you lose to Kofi Kingston tonight ...

The anticipation levels in the crowd rise as they sense a big announcement that Kane isn’t going to like.

TEDDY LONG
... I get to choose the stipulation and it will be a Triple Threat – Kane vs. The Undertaker vs. ... KOFI KINGSTON! Holla!

Kane looks angry and begins to stalk after Teddy Long as his music plays. The General Manager decides to get out of the way and Kane follows him; the camera ends with a smiling Kofi Kingston in the ring, happy that he has a chance to steal a place in the World Heavyweight Title match at ‘No Mercy.’

********** COMMERCIAL **********

Smackdown returns with a graphic advertising the main event tonight: Kofi Kingston against the World Champion, Kane.



TODD GRISHAM
Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown where we just heard from Teddy Long that World Champion, Kane, will face Kofi Kingston tonight and if Kofi wins, he will be part of the World Title match at ‘No Mercy’ in two weeks time.

MATT STRIKER
But if Kane wins, Todd, it will be Kane vs. Undertaker at ‘No Mercy’ with Kane, the Devil’s Favourite Demon, choosing the stipulations for the match.

TODD GRISHAM
Will Kane get his wish for a Casket Match with the Undertaker at ‘No Mercy’ with the title on the line? Or can Kofi Kingston pull off a huge win and earn himself a title shot?



TONY CHIMEL
This match is set for one fall. Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Tamina and Jay Uso, weighing in at 240 pounds from San Francisco, California ... JIMMY USO!

The tag team title number one contenders make their way out onto the stage with Jimmy Uso dressed for action. As they head to the ring, footage of their victory in the number one contender match on Raw airs.

TODD GRISHAM
Here come the Uso Brothers who beat off the challenge of Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella as well as the former champions, the Hart Dynasty, on Monday night on Raw.

MATT STRIKER
After originally planning to face Mark Henry and Evan Bourne in a Fatal 4-Way, the match was made into a Triple Threat after the new champions, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre, attacked Bourne and Henry before the match.

TODD GRISHAM
Many people are speculating that the new champions are afraid of Bourne and Henry – Smackdown’s newest recruits after they were drafted over from RAW this week – and that they took them out to avoid having to face them at ‘No Mercy’ with the Uso’s taking on that challenge now after their win.

MATT STRIKER
You’ve got to admire the way that Rhodes and McIntyre go about their business. They’d better keep their eyes on their new challengers though – the Uso’s are more than capable of upsetting them for the titles.

TODD GRISHAM
Especially with the distraction of Tamina at ringside ... as Santino Marella found to his cost on RAW!



TONY CHIMEL
And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Drew McIntyre, weighing in at 223 pounds fromCharlotte, North Carolina ... he is one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions ... ‘DASHING’ CODY RHODES!

TODD GRISHAM
And here he comes ... ‘Dashing’ Cody Rhodes.

MATT STRIKER
Why do you mock Cody when you say the word ‘Dashing’ to introduce him? He deserves respect from you, Todd, he is the Tag Team champion and he is a man that you need to pay attention to when he speaks.

Cody Rhodes strides out with a look of arrogance and the Unified Tag Team Title belt around his waist before stopping to look into the mirror set up on the titantron. With Drew McIntyre purposefully walking behind him, the Tag champions slowly head to the ring to the jeers of the crowd.

Jimmy Uso vs. ‘Dashing’ Cody Rhodes
The crowd get behind the Usos in the match with Jimmy Uso taking advantage early on against the arrogant Rhodes. However, a distraction from Drew McIntyre gives Rhodes the chance to get on top in the match and from that moment, there is only one outcome. The ‘Crossroads’ finisher allows Cody Rhodes to pick up the win around the same time as Drew McIntyre crashes his title belt into the back of the watching Jay Uso and the cocky champions have another success to add to their growing collection.

WINNER (4:59): CODY RHODES

TONY CHIMEL

Here is your winner ... ‘DASHING’ CODY RHODES!

The Tag Team champions strut backwards up the ramp with a smug look of self-satisfaction etched onto the faces. Tamina consoles the groggy Usos and shakes her head towards the champions who smirk further. Cody Rhodes produces a microphone and signals for his music to fade ...

CODY RHODES
You see, Usos, it’s real simple. Drew and I are the best young talent here on Smackdown and we intend to make sure that we rule the Tag Team division for a long time to come. We will destroy everyone in our path whether they be you two, Santino and Kozlov, the Harts or even Bourne and Henry. We fear nobody and we will dominate the Tag Team titles as long as we want to. At ‘No Mercy,’ you better hope that we are in a kind and generous mood – if we are, then all we will do is crush your Tag Team Title dreams. If not, you’ve got big problems to worry about.

Rhodes’ music fades back in and the champions make their way up the stage and out of views as we fade into a break.

********** COMMERCIAL **********

FROM THE VAULT: SMACKDOWN 2006
Batista and Rey Myserio vs. MNM


Smackdown returns with the winner of NXT Season 2, Kaval, stood in the ring waiting ...

KAVAL
You know, since I joined Smackdown as the winner of the second season of NXT, I’ve been watching the other wrestlers here with interest. Checking out how good they are, thinking about how I fit into things. I’ve got a long history in the business but I’ve never been here in the WWE. The WWE Universe is looking at me and thinking that it is not possible for me to survive here.

But you’re wrong. I may not have the biggest body or the biggest muscles but I do have the biggest heart. I’m determined to succeed here on Smackdown for you guys, the great fans of the WWE ... particularly here in Illinois!

Cheap pop from the crowd.

KAVAL
So I’m out here tonight before my match to tell you my aims, where I want to be in years to come. I’m here to make it on my own and my first target is to establish myself and gain your respect. When I’ve done that ...

Kaval is interrupted as the music of his NXT Pro’s – Laycool – hits in the arena.



The WWE Unified co-Divas Champions come rushing out to the ring to greet their NXT rookie, Kaval. The NXT Season 2 rookie champion looks annoyed at the arrival of Laycool and is visibly seen mouthing ‘What are you doing here?’ to the duo as they arrive with their shining title belts.

MICHELLE McCOOL
Kaval, Kaval, Kaval ... Why didn’t you tell us you were coming out here?

LAYLA
Yeah, Kaval, you know that the fans love to see you in the ring with us, don’t you?

The crowd boo as Laycool push and pull the miniature superstar around, hugging and stroking him, one either side ...

KAVAL
Look, ladies, I appreciate everything you did for me during NXT but I’m ...

MICHELLE McCOOL
You’re welcome, Kaval, we’re the reason you won, aren’t we Layla?

LAYLA
That’s right, Michelle, we make that frown turn upside down! That’s why the WWE-Universe loved you and wanted you to win NXT!

MICHELLE McCOOL
You’re our little pet project, Kaval, we want to help you to get to the top of Smackdown!

LAYLA
Wait a minute ... Michelle, he doesn’t look very happy.

MICHELLE McCOOL
You’re right, Layls ... I know what’s the matter with him though ... he’s forgotten to wear his Laycool pink shirt!

LAYLA
He has, he has! Silly Kaval, that’s why you’re not smiling!

MICHELLE McCOOL
We’ll send somebody back to get it for you, Kaval. You need it to win your match tonight!

LAYLA
You. You there, Matt Striker. Go and get Kaval’s shirt ... go and get it now.

Matt Striker looks confused but begins to remove his head set to head for the back when Kaval decides to speak again.

KAVAL
Enough! I don’t need your help, ladies, I can reach the top on my own. Please leave me alone.

Michelle and Layla look at each other confused before posing together and using their ‘Real Talk’ catchphrase.

MICHELLE McCOOL
Kaval ... you need us. You were nothing on NXT until we made you interesting. You need us to make you entertaining.

LAYLA
We’re the Unified Divas Champions, Kaval. We add that sparkle that you’ve never had. So, stop being a Mr. Grumpy Pants and give us a smile ...

Kaval sighs in resignation and gives a grudging smile before Layla and Michelle give him a hug and jump around him excitedly.



TONY CHIMEL
This match is set for one fall. On his way to the ring, weighing 191 pounds ... JOSEPH MERCURY! ... ... ...And his opponent, weighing 174 pounds from Brooklyn, New York ... KAVAL!

TODD GRISHAM
This should be an interesting match, Matt, as we get a chance to see the NXT Season 2 winner, Kaval, in action here on Smackdown as he looks to make a name for himself.

MATT STRIKER
But we also get to see Joseph Mercury in action, fresh out of the SES after it broke up, and also looking to make a name for himself and re-launch his career!

Kaval vs. Joseph Mercury
Kaval brings his unique style to the match with his quick kicks and aerial offence taking Mercury down time after time after time and exciting the watching Laycool at ringside. Mercury manages to get on top during the middle of the match and looks to set up for his Frankensteiner finish move on more than one occasion but Kaval manages to fight out on each occasion. As Kaval re-establishes his dominance, he heads for the top rope looking for his Ghetto Stomp and Laycool jump up onto the edge of the ring apron in anticipation. Kaval orders them to get down several times and eventually they do ... however, the pause allows Mercury to escape as Kaval crashes down towards him. Mercury hooks in the Double Underhook DDT and scores the pinfall to the annoyance of the Divas Champions at ringside.

WINNER (7:19): JOSEPH MERCURY

TONY CHIMEL

Here is your winner ... JOSEPH MERCURY!

Mercury celebrates as he walks away up the ramp whilst Kaval is left sitting in the ring with his head in his hands. Laycool get in the ring to console him, giving each other coded facial expressions of surprise that Kaval could lose the match. As they try to lift Kaval to his feet, he breaks free of them, stares at them and shakes his head before walking away from them and back to the backstage area. Laycool look at each other confused as Kaval exits. However, as they begin to leave, more music hits the arena ...



Melina – a RAW diva – heads out of the crowd and over the barricade behind the champions who are looking towards the stage. The former Divas Champion smashes into the back of Layla before attacking Michelle McCool in revenge for the dirty tricks pulled by the pair in defeating Melina at the ‘Night of Champions’ PPV. Melina throws furious fists at McCool in the corner of the ring and screams out loud before hitting a dropkick to the Divas Champion as she rests against the bottom turnbuckle. Layla rushes at Melina who bends back to avoid her before using her feet to send Layla back to the outside where she staggers back to McCool. The champions retreat up the stage as Melina stares at them and makes a title belt gesture across her own waist ...

********** COMMERCIAL **********

TODD GRISHAM
Big news during the commercial break as Smackdown General Manager Teddy Long made a match for tonight. Melina will team up with Kelly Kelly to face the co-Divas Champions, Laycool, here live on Friday Night Smackdown ...

MATT STRIKER
It looks like Melina is hell bent on winning back the Divas Title from Laycool as soon as possible!

TODD GRISHAM
It certainly does seem that way, Matt, and who can blame her after the ...

VICKIE GUERRERO
Excuse me?!

The Smackdown crowd immediately begin to boo as Vickie Guerrero appears on stage screeching into her microphone ...

VICKIE GUERRERO
I said Excuse me?! ... ... Excuse me?!

The crowd continue to boo Vickie as she smiles and composes herself before continuing ...

VICKIE GUERRERO
Allow me to introduce to you all ... the Intercontinental Champion and my boyfriend ... DOLPH ZIGGLER!



The cocky Intercontinental Champion strides out and slicks back his hair as Vickie Guerrero beams with pride at the man in her life. As they head towards the ring, Ziggler frequently poses and emphasises that he is the champion. When in the ring, he takes a microphone before standing in the centre with Vickie to address the crowd.

DOLPH ZIGGLER
Hi ... I’m Dolph Ziggler!

Ziggler and Vickie laugh as the crowd jeer at them ...

DOLPH ZIGGLER
A year ago, that’s what I was saying to everybody. I was introducing myself and trying to get myself noticed in the WWE. Nobody around here took me seriously.

He looks at Vickie Guerrero who shakes her head and points at the title belt around Ziggler’s waist now.

DOLPH ZIGGLER
A year on and now look at me. I’ve got the most beautiful woman in the world beside me and I’ve got the Intercontinental Title belt strapped around my waist. Every single one of you and every single one of the wrestlers backstage now know who I am ... I’m ... Dolph ... Ziggler!

VICKIE GUERRERO
All those people that didn’t believe in Dolph have now got to ... Excuse me?!

Vickie Guerrero looks incensed as the crowd boo and jeer her again but Ziggler reassures her, pecks her on the cheek and she smiles ready to continue.

VICKIE GUERRERO
... all those people need to take a second look now. Dolph is the future of the WWE and he will be the Intercontinental Champion for an awful long time. He is my man, he is going to be a major star here in the WWE. You’d better all realise that very quickly.

DOLPH ZIGGLER
I’m already the greatest Intercontinental Champion that the WWE has ever seen ... and tonight, I am here to prove it. If anybody backstage thinks that they have what it takes to take the title from me, I am challenging them to come out now and face me in this ring. If they can come out here and beat me tonight, I will give them a title shot next week on Smackdown.

The crowd turn expectantly towards the stage waiting for a challenger to come forward as Dolph and Vickie wait in the ring. A long pause follows and it looks as if Dolph has no challengers ...

DOLPH ZIGGLER
Just as I thought, nobody has the guts ...



TONY CHIMEL
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome to the ring ... LUKE GALLOWS!

Gallows says nothing and just walks into the ring with a determined look on his face ready for action. He points to Ziggler’s title and then to his own chest which makes Ziggler annoyed and he rips off his jacket ready for action.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Luke Gallows
Ziggler is on the defensive for the early part of the match as Gallows goes to work determined to earn himself an Intercontinental Championship match. With the stronger Gallows using his power to his advantage, it takes Vickie Guerrero’s appearance on the ropes to turn the tide as Ziggler takes advantage of the distraction. With the crowd beginning to get behind Gallows after his previous stint as a heel in the Straight Edge Society, Ziggler looks to end the match early but is unable to lock in the sleeper or hit the ‘Zig Zag’ to win the match. In desperation, Ziggler tries to hit the ‘Zig Zag’ when Gallows is stood near the ropes and he holds on and sends the Intercontinental Champion crashing down to the mat on his back. Gallows prepares himself and looks set to finish Ziggler when all of a sudden, CM Punk appears and attacks the former SES man causing the referee to signal for a disqualification.

WINNER (5:28): LUKE GALLOWS (DQ)

TONY CHIMEL

Here is your winner as a result of a disqualification ... LUKE GALLOWS!

Punk and Ziggler join forces to beat down on Gallows who can do nothing to prevent the assault. Ziggler locks in the sleeper as Punk stands back and mocks Gallows by signalling that it is time for him to go to sleep. Ziggler releases the hold and Punk hoists the groggy Gallows up and hits the ‘Go to Sleep’ finisher before standing back proud of himself. Vickie slides in a steel chair for Ziggler to teach Gallows a real lesson but the crowd suddenly rise as the Big Show storms down the aisle to the aid of his former enemy and Punk and Ziggler are forced to scatter quickly.

TODD GRISHAM
Big Show to the rescue there for Luke Gallows but a terrible assault from CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler. How will Gallows respond to that? And he did win the match – does that mean he has an Intercontinental Title match next week?

MATT STRIKER
There is no response for him. Without CM Punk and the ‘Straight Edge’ lifestyle, Luke Gallows has nothing. He’s lucky that Big Show was there to prevent him getting pounded into the mat.

TODD GRISHAM
Well, there is one thing for certain. The end of the ‘Straight Edge Society’ has been confirmed this evening. It looks as if CM Punk is going it alone ... unless Dolph and Vickie are joining up next?!

MATT STRIKER
Sometimes in the WWE, Todd, two men with a common goal can work together without being allies. That’s what you saw tonight with Ziggler and Punk – two men getting the job done. It’s a sensible ploy.

TODD GRISHAM
Up next, it’s the ‘Peep Show’ and Christian will have a very special guest on tonight ... Alberto Del Rio’s personal ring announcer, Ricardo Rodriguez. That’s coming next here on Friday Night Smackdown!

********** COMMERCIAL **********

Smackdown returns with the ring transformed into the ‘Peep Show’ set ...



TONY CHIMEL
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome to the ring ... CHRISTIAN!

The crowd give Christian an excellent reception as usual as he comes out to the ring dressed in his casual clothing rather than his wrestling attire. He shakes hands with several people as he heads to the ring with a smile on his face as he prepares to present the ‘Peep Show’ on Friday Night Smackdown.

CHRISTIAN
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Peep Show. A big shout out to all of my ‘peeps’ here in Illinois!

The crowd respond with a loud cheer as Christian recognises their home state before continuing ...

CHRISTIAN
Over the last few weeks here on Friday Night Smackdown, we have had to put up with the debut of one of the most irritating men in the history of the WWE. He comes out here dressed like a goof-ball, speaking Spanish that nobody understands and having an haircut that is quite frankly an insult to the WWE Universe watching ... I am of course talking about ...

The crowd begin to boo as they realise who Christian is talking about ...

CHRISTIAN
No, I’m not on about Alberto Del Rio ... I’m on about Ricardo Rodriguez!

The camera pans to the ring announcer area where Ricardo Rodriguez is stood dressed smart with a microphone in his hand prepared to announce Alberto Del Rio to the ring whenever necessary.

CHRISTIAN
As if putting up with Del Rio is not bad enough, we have to listen to his personal ring announcer talking gibberish that nobody here understands ... Therefore, I am inviting you, Ricardo Rodriguez, to be my guest tonight on the ‘Peep Show’ right now. What do you say?

Rodriguez points to himself as if to question Christian’s invite and then shakes his head to indicate that he is not willing to join him in the ring.

CHRISTIAN
That’s OK, I understand. If I was you, I wouldn’t want to be in the public view either. But answer me one question, Mr Rodriguez ... What is happening with the hair? Does Del Rio insist that his employees must have a ridiculous haircut like he does? What’s the deal?

Rodriguez shakes his head again and ignores Christian as he stands in the ring gazing over to the personal ring announcer of Del Rio making a scissors gesture with his fingers ...

CHRISTIAN
In all seriousness, Alberto Del Rio has made quite an impact recently. He injured my good buddy, Rey Mysterio ...

The crowd pop at the mention of Mysterio who is currently sidelined with an injury to his arm picked up when Del Rio used a steel chair to injure it further after his Arm-Bar submission hold had weakened it previously ...

CHRISTIAN
Now, Rey Mysterio is a good buddy of mine and he is out for weeks, maybe months, because of Del Rio ... And I am not going to sit back and allow Del Rio to get away with that. Do you understand that Rodriguez?

Rodriguez again shakes his head and shrugs his shoulders determined not to get involved with Christian ...

CHRISTIAN
Now, last week, I was set to teach Alberto Del Rio a lesson when you grabbed my leg from behind, Mr Rodriguez. And now I invite you on the ‘Peep Show’ and you don’t want to get involved in my business ... well, tough, you’re involved in my business.

Christian drops the microphone and drops to the mat to roll out of the ring. He stalks after Alberto Del Rio’s personal ring announcer who begins to walk away from the WWE superstar who follows with an evil look in his eye. As Rodriguez begins to make a move up the ramp away from Christian, the music of Smackdown’s newest superstar hits and Christian stops ...



A smiling, arrogant Alberto Del Rio walks out dressed in a suit with his white scarf around his neck and begins to strut down the ramp towards the waiting Christian. Del Rio walks up to Christian and winks at him before walking past him to the ring ... Christian rolls back into the ring as well and picks up his microphone to talk with the Mexican superstar, Del Rio.

ALBERTO DEL RIO
My name ... is Alberto Del Rio. But you ... and all of you ... already know that.

Del Rio winks and holds his arms wide but the WWE Universe begin to boo and jeer him. However, Del Rio just chuckles and laughs unfazed ...

ALBERTO DEL RIO
Christian ... I just heard you insulting my ring announcer, Ricardo Rodriguez. Why you do this?

CHRISTIAN
I knew that if I insulted him, you wouldn’t be able to resist coming out here and running your mouth off again. I see that I am right?

ALBERTO DEL RIO
If I were you, Christian ... I would think very carefully about what you say. Did you see what I did to that little chihuahua, Rey Mysterio? I would hate for that to happen to you too ...

CHRISTIAN
You think that you can intimidate me, Del Rio? Well think again. Some people might be scared of a Mexican wrestler dressed in Kylie Minogue’s wardrobe ... but not me. I want to challenge you to a match at ‘No Mercy’ next week.

Del Rio smiles and shakes his head at Christian as the crowd pop at the idea of Christian beating down Del Rio at the upcoming PPV.

ALBERTO DEL RIO
Christian, Christian, Christian ... You are not going to make me do anything. I am a noble man and I will face you when I want to and in the way that I choose. You should be worrying about me and staying out of my way. If you don’t believe me, ask you little amigo, Rey Mysterio ...

CHRISTIAN
I am going to ask you one more time, Kylie ... me and you, ‘No Mercy,’ one on one ...

ALBERTO DEL RIO
I would like that Christian ... but on one condition.

CHRISTIAN
And that is ... ?

ALBERTO DEL RIO
It will be a submission match. Then I can break you arm just like I broke the arm of Rey Mysterio ...

CHRISTIAN
You’re on, Hot Pants. And by the way ... here’s a taster for you.

Christian smashes Del Rio in the head with the microphone and begins to take down the Mexican with right and left hands. As Christian looks to have taken down Del Rio, he is dragged away by Ricardo Rodriguez who backs away when Christian turns to face him ... with the ring announcer in the corner, Christian advances towards him until Del Rio picks up a canvas chair and fold it up before hitting Christian in the back with it. Rodriguez slides out of the ring as Del Rio hooks in the Arm-Bar and forces Christian to tap out as Del Rio’s music restarts. As Del Rio poses in the ring and Rodriguez announces him in Spanish, doctors have to tend to Christian at ringside and help him away as he holds him arm ...

********** COMMERCIAL **********

Smackdown returns with Laycool’s music playing and the self-proclaimed co-Divas champions in the ring preparing for their tag team match tonight.

TONY CHIMEL
The following tag team contest is set for one fall. Currently in the ring, the self-proclaimed co-Divas Champions ... MICHELLE McCOOL and LAYLA ... LAYCOOL!



TONY CHIMEL
Their opponents, introducing first from Jacksonville, Florida ... KELLY KELLY!

Kelly Kelly makes her way towards the ring with her usual cheery disposition and sets her eyes on Laycool in the ring. Layla and Michelle begin wafting the air and mouthing ‘Smelly Kelly’ which has no effect on the popular diva who turns to greet her partner ...



TONY CHIMEL
Her partner, representing Monday Night Raw, from Los Angeles, California ... MELINA!

Melina is accompanied onto the stage by the usual paparazzi hordes and the red carpet as she makes her way down the ramp towards Kelly and the ring. She hugs her partner before performing her jumping splits entrance under the bottom rope.

Laycool vs. Kelly Kelly and Melina
Laycool take the early advantage as they make frequent tags to keep Kelly Kelly in their corner and away from Melina. Kelly struggles to get into the contest and McCool in particular uses a combination of kicks and suplexes to take her down time after time. Kelly manages to get an opportunity for a tag when Layla goes for her finishing neckbreaker move – The Lay-out – but McCool and Layla manage to deny her and leave Melina frustrated on the outside. McCool and Kelly go at it and Kelly manages to hit a few moves and the crowd get on her side before she finally makes the tag to Melina. The RAW diva hits the ring as a bundle of energy and takes out Layla on the opposite side of the ring before hitting McCool with her best moves. Finally, Melina hits the ‘Primal Scream’ leg drop and makes the pinfall on McCool to send a clear message to the co-Divas champion that she wants a rematch.

WINNER (4:56): MELINA and KELLY KELLY

TONY CHIMEL

Here are your winners ... KELLY KELLY and MELINA!

Kelly and Melina celebrate in the ring as Laycool rescue their title belts and head up the ramp with McCool holding her head. Melina points at the Divas Title belts and then to herself making it clear to Laycool that she wants a rematch very soon.

********** COMMERCIAL **********


REBOUND

Highlights from RAW play showing John Cena and Randy Orton’s confrontation, the GM announcement that Sheamus would have his rematch for the WWE title at ‘No Mercy’ and the Wade Barrett and Randy Orton match that Sheamus interfered in and walked out with the WWE Title ...



TONY CHIMEL
This match is set for one fall. Coming down to the ring, weighing 328 pounds ... he is the World Heavyweight Champion ... KANE!

Kane strides to the ring with his World Title around his waist basking in the glow of an eerie red light. As he enters the ring, the camera shows that Kane is laughing out loud to himself, clearly still loving the fact that he beat the Undertaker at ‘Night of Champions’ last Sunday.



TONY CHIMEL
And his opponent ... from Ghana, West Africa, weighing in at 221 pounds ... KOFI KINGSTON!

Kofi comes out looking determined to impress and win himself a World Title shot by beating the ‘Big Red Monster’ tonight on Smackdown. He bounces to the ring and claps his hands together in the corner for the ‘Boom! Boom! Boom!’ pose before turning to face Kane.

TODD GRISHAM
A massive night for Kofi Kingston, Matt, he has a chance to get a World Title shot in a week’s time at ‘No Mercy’ if he wins here.

MATT STRIKER
But it’s a massive match for Kane as well, Todd, if he wins then he will get to choose the stipulations for the match with his brother, the Undertaker, at ‘No Mercy’ instead.

TODD GRISHAM
We haven’t heard from the Undertaker, nobody has seen the Deadman all night long. The bell rings and here we go with Kofi and Kane here on Friday Night Smackdown!

Kane vs. Kofi Kingston
Kofi comes firing out of the blocks with a volley of rights and lefts that has Kane reeling into the corner of the ring, it is clear that Kofi means business tonight. The crowd react to Kofi’s intense start and rally behind the Ghanaian superstar as he steps back from Kane and uses his boots to Kane’s mid-section and legs. The ‘Big Red Monster’ almost cowers in the corner until he manages to launch a choke thrust at Kofi that sends him staggering and halts his momentum. Kane fires a clothesline at Kofi but he ducks underneath and as Kane turns, Kofi hits a flying forearm that sends Kane reeling into the ropes and out of the ring. Kingston leaps over the top rope and stalks Kane before diving off the apron to hit another flying forearm but Kane catches him in a choke hold before forcing him back into the steel steps so that Kofi’s back takes the brunt of the impact. Kane rolls back into the ring as the referee begins his count.

TODD GRISHAM

A quick start from Kofi Kingston but there we see why Kane is so dominant as the World Heavyweight Champion: one power move and the whole match can turn in the blink of an eye.

MATT STRIKER
I’ve been in the ring with Kane before and it is so disheartening when you get him on the backfoot – not that I did very often – and he flicks an arm or a fist out and knocks you down.

Kofi staggers to his feet on the outside of the ring and begins to slowly climb back into the ring under the bottom rope. Kane drags him up by the hair despite the referee’s protests and forces him back into the turnbuckle. After several uppercuts, Kofi Kingston falls to a seating position in the corner and Kane walks away before running back to hit a drop kick to the seated Kingston. Kane lifts him back to his feet and scoop-slams him in the corner before taunting the crowd with a cocky laugh, clearly mouthing ‘The Undertaker is scared of me’ to those watching at ringside.

Kane lifts Kofi back to his feet, dazed, and whips him into the opposite buckle. Running in for a clothesline, Kingston manages to counter with a pendulum kick that staggers Kane backwards and gives Kofi time to recover.

MATT STRIKER

Kofi Kingston with a great counter. How much more can Kingston withstand here tonight? How badly does he want a title shot at ‘No Mercy’ next week?

TODD GRISHAM
Can Kofi Kingston get back into this match-up and win a title match? We’ll find out after the break.

********** COMMERCIAL **********

Smackdown returns with Kane still in control of the match as he lifts Kofi up by the throat with two hands in the corner and sits him on the top buckle before hitting an uppercut which sends Kofi down to the outside from the top rope with the crowd gasping at the fall. Kane slowly makes his way outside the ring and lifts Kingston to his feet before whipping him into the barricades around the ring. Kofi winces in pain as Kane follows this up with more uppercuts before looking to whip Kofi into the steel ring post. Kofi manages to stop and avoid smashing into the post but as he turns around, Kane smashes a big boot into his skull to send Kofi crashing to the deck once more.

MATT STRIKER

It certainly seems that Kane is intent on securing himself a match of his choice against the Undertaker at ‘No Mercy,’ Todd ...

TODD GRISHAM
It does, Matt, and as Kane mentioned before in his challenge to the Undertaker, it sounds as if Kane wants a ‘Casket Match’ when he faces his brother.

MATT STRIKER
And that’s what will happen unless Kofi Kingston can fight back here.

The referee forces Kane back into the ring and starts to count Kofi out. 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... Kofi rolls back into the ring and Kane laughs maniacally as he prepares to launch more pain. He stands back and waits for Kofi to get to his feet, his hand held back ready to grab Kingston by the throat. As Kofi wobbles round, Kane grips him by the throat, lifts him high and delivers a choke slam that almost sends Kofi through the ring mat. Kane looks round at the WWE Universe who are waiting for the Undertaker’s gong but it doesn’t come and Kane covers Kofi in the centre of the ring. 1 ... 2 ... Kofi somehow kicks out of the choke slam! The crowd erupt as Kingston starts to show his World Title pedigree and determination and a loud ‘Kofi!’ chant echoes around the arena. Kane looks shocked but whips Kofi towards the ropes ready to hit a back body drop ... However, Kofi kick Kane in the head as he bends down to send the crowd into a frenzy. Kingston, with the momentum now, hits a dropkick that staggers Kane but fails to take him down. A second drop kick also fails but a third sends Kane down to the mat and the crowd cheer louder. Kofi covers Kane ... 1 ... 2 ... Kane kicks out but Kofi is straight back on the attack. As Kane gets up to his feet, Kingston sends him back down with a clever ‘Russian Leg Sweep’ before hitting the ‘Boom Drop’ to Kane and covering him again. 1 ... 2 ... Kane kicks out again with authority. Another drop kick sends Kane through the ropes again and Kofi springboards over the top rope into a cross-body that sends Kane down near the announce table.

Kofi is forced back into the ring by the referee and Kane manages to get to his feet with a look of bewilderment in his eyes now. He slides back into the ring angrily and looks to smash Kofi but he ducks under the right hand and aims another kick to Kane’s mid-drift. However, Kane catches his foot and forces him down onto his back. As Kane looks to drag Kofi up, Kofi fights back with punches from his knees, stopping Kane’s pursuit of him but he can’t stop him completely. Then, from out of nowhere, Kofi springs up and delivers a kick to the chest with staggers Kane. As Kane recovers, Kofi prepares for ‘Trouble in Paradise’ ... waiting for Kane to turn around ... as Kane turns, Kofi spins to build up the power before hitting it perfectly to Kane’s temple sending the champions down. Kofi covers Kane again ... 1 ... 2 ... Kane kicks out – just about – as the crowd groans in disappointment.

TODD GRISHAM

So close for Kofi Kingston, Matt, can Kofi do it?

A look of frustration shows on Kofi Kingston’s face for the first time but he gets back to his feet determined to carry on. Kane gets to his feet and wobbles to the corner where Kofi rushes towards him looking for another kick to the head. This time, Kane catches Kofi and turns him upside down for a powerbomb that sees Kofi’s head bounce off the mat. Kane recovers a little before dragging Kofi to his feet and scooping him up for a ‘Tombstone Piledriver’ ... Kofi is helpless and Kane drops him on his head. Laughing again, Kane covers Kingston and the referee counts. 1 ... 2 ... 3!

WINNER (13:17): KANE

TONY CHIMEL

Here is your winner ... the World Heavyweight Champion ... KANE!

Kane snatches his World Title from the referee and backs away up the ramp towards the entrance whilst Kofi holds his head in the ring.

TODD GRISHAM
An impressive performance from Kofi Kingston but it is Kane who prevails and he will be choosing a stipulation for his match at ‘No Mercy’ against the Undertaker for the World Title.

MATT STRIKER
There will be no Triple Threat for Kofi at ‘No Mercy’ but what an effort from the former Intercontinental Champion.

TODD GRISHAM
It looks as if Kane will facing his brother in a ‘Casket Match’ in a week’s time now after this victory. But where is the Undertaker? Nobody has heard from him since ‘Night of Champions’ Matt ...

MATT STRIKER
Nobody knows, Todd, and what’s more, Kane is looking more dominant every week.

The camera zooms in on Kane as the eerie red lights fill the arena again. He is laughing as he stares back to Kofi Kingston in the ring and as Smackdown goes off the air, Kane continues to laugh ...
 
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RESULTS

Percy Watson and Husky Harris beat MVP and Kaval (Pin – 8:14)

The two newcomers – Watson and Harris – pick up a debut win and a measure of revenge over Kaval who won NXT Season 2. Husky Harris gets the decisive pinfall after he drops all his weight down onto MVP before getting the 3-count.

Alicia Fox beats Eve Torres (Pin – 6:21)
In this Divas match, Alicia Fox gets back on track with a pinfall victory over Eve. However, she needs to resort to dirty tactics – a vicious hair pull behind the referees back to smash Eve into the mat – before hitting the scissors kick for the 3-count.

R-Truth beats Zack Ryder (Pin – 3:01)
A convincing win for Truth who spends more time rapping on his way to the ring than he does in beating Ryder. The ‘Lie Detector’ does the damage and allows R-Truth to pick up the pinfall.

Alex Riley beats Santino Marella (Pin – 4:58)
With a little help from The Miz at ringside and his briefcase, Alex Riley begins to build momentum ahead of his US Title match with Daniel Bryan at ‘No Mercy’ with a pinfall victory over Santino.

MAIN EVENT
Jack Swagger defeats Matt Hardy (Submission – 10:12)

In a competitive main event, Swagger inflicts another defeat to Matt Hardy who looks out of shape and out of sorts. Swagger manages to lock in the ‘Ankle Lock’ and Matt Hardy is forced to tap out to the ‘All American American’ superstar. Afterwards, Hardy looks very frustrated and demoralised with efforts.

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RUMOURS AND NEWS

There are strong rumours that one of WWE’s missing superstars could be making a big return at the next PPV, ‘No Mercy,’ next week. With Triple H and Rey Mysterio currently sidelined, the smart money is on the return of ‘The Game’ although there has also been a whisper that it could be a certain Jim Ross.

Chris Jericho is thought to be on the verge of a major storyline that will change WWE significantly. Senior WWE officials believe that Jericho has gone a little stale recently and there has been talk about a change for the veteran.

At the recent RAW TV show, the new owner of WWE announced that the RAW GM will be announced shortly. Some are speculating that this could also be at the ‘No Mercy’ PPV and will involve a continuation of Edge’s feud with the GM.

There is also talk of Matt Hardy leaving WWE in the near future. The popular superstar is growing frustrated with his role in the company and is definitely set for time off in the coming weeks to take a break. However, there are suggestions that he may not return to the WWE with TNA – with his brother, Jeff – offering a potential escape route.

Stand by for a batch of WWE wrestlers to be released in the coming weeks and months as WWE’s new management take stock of who is and isn’t wanted. There are said to be as many as twenty superstars with plenty to prove in the coming weeks, the most high profile of these are said to be MVP and R-Truth.​
 
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MONDAY NIGHT RAW!
Live from Indianapolis, Indiana



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MICHAEL COLE
Welcome to Monday Night Raw with me, Michael Cole, and my partner, Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler. Tonight is the final RAW before Sunday’s ‘No Mercy’ pay-per-view so there is excitement guaranteed tonight!

JERRY LAWLER
I can’t wait to see all the action tonight ... let’s get started!



MICHAEL COLE
And we’re going to start, King, with the WWE Champion!

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome ... the WWE Champion ... RANDY ORTON!

The crowd go wild as the champion struts defiantly to the ring, a gleam in his eye, with the WWE Championship draped over his shoulder. Wearing his RKO shirt and his trunks, Orton slowly enters the ring and is bathed in flashlights as he holds the title aloft in each corner of the ring before standing central as the music fades out.

RANDY ORTON
Tonight, me and my ‘No Mercy’ challenger, Sheamus ...

The crowd boo at the sound of the name of the Irish challenger who is looking to win back the WWE Title after losing it to Orton at ‘Night of Champions’ in the 6-pack challenge.

RANDY ORTON
Sheamus and I face an opponent each in a ‘Beat the Clock’ challenge where the General Manager is going to reward one of us before ‘No Mercy’ on Sunday. Now I sure don’t need rewarding by the General Manager but I am aware that Sheamus needs to take every chance he can get. And that concerns me a little – so I am out here to demand that the General Manager tells us what the reward will be before the matches.

Orton stands and waits for the GM’s response and sure enough, the lights in the arena flash and the e-mail message alert rings out. Michael Cole stands up to announce it.

MICHAEL COLE
May I have your attention please? I have just received an e-mail from the anonymous Raw General Manager ...

The crowd jeer Cole as he steps up to the GM laptop to announce the GM’s answer to Orton.

MICHAEL COLE
And I quote ... Randy Orton. In the last few weeks and months, Sheamus and yourself have been getting into a rather heated rivalry over the WWE Championship. However, it is nearly time for you both to move on to other challenges. So first of all, I have an announcement to make – your match at ‘No Mercy’ will be the last match between you for the WWE Title this year. If you win, you move on. If Sheamus wins, you get no rematch.

Orton smirks as though the idea that he might lose has never crossed his mind ...

MICHAEL COLE
As well as this, I have decided that the match at ‘No Mercy’ deserves to be more than just a straightforward wrestling contest. Therefore, the match at ‘No Mercy’ will have a stipulation, a match type if you please. At ‘No Mercy’ on Sunday, it will be Randy Orton against Sheamus and it will ...



Sheamus’ music suddenly interrupts Michael Cole and the pasty-skin Irish challenger to Orton’s WWE Championship makes his way towards the ring. As he gets into the ring, he looks unfazed by the cocky looking champion, Orton, and looks at him dismissively as he picks up a microphone.

SHEAMUS
Hold on a minute, fella. The General Manager of Raw cannot make an announcement like this without both the participants in the ring, can he?

MICHAEL COLE
Like I said, at ‘No Mercy’ on Sunday, it will be Randy Orton against Sheamus and it will be ... whatever match the winner of tonight’s ‘Beat the Clock’ challenge decides on. The winner will get to choose whatever match they want to participate in this Sunday.

Both men look confident but it is Sheamus that begins to talk first.

SHEAMUS
You’d better pray that you win the ‘Beat the Clock’ challenge tonight, Orton. That way, fella, at ‘No Mercy’ you’ll only lose your title to me. If I win tonight, you’ll not only lose the title but I might end your career as well. And when I do, there will be no rematch. You’ll go right to the back of the line, Orton, where you belong ...

Orton suddenly launches across at Sheamus and hits an RKO on the unsuspecting challenger before standing over his opponent whilst the crowd cheer and chant his name.

RANDY ORTON
The only thing that I need to worry about at ‘No Mercy’ is making sure I hit the RKO. And when I do that, Sheamus ... you’ll be glad that you won’t be stepping in the ring with me again.

Orton’s music restarts as Orton picks up the WWE Title and slowly leaves the ring. As a dazed Sheamus begins to sit up and stare out at Orton, he lifts the WWE Title before turning away and leaving the Celtic Warrior cursing in the ring.

********** COMMERCIAL **********

MICHAEL COLE
Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and during the commercial break, we were informed by the General Manager who the opponents for tonight’s ‘Beat the Clock’ challenge will be tonight.



MICHAEL COLE
For Sheamus, he will face the ‘Fortunate Son’ Ted DiBiase whilst the champion, Randy Orton will face the 300 pound powerhouse, Ezekiel Jackson.

JERRY LAWLER
And the winner, Cole, will get to choose the match type for ‘No Mercy’ and the WWE Championship match.

MICHAEL COLE
And while we’re talking about the ‘Beat the Clock’ challenge matches, what a massive chance for DiBiase and Jackson to push themselves into contention for a future title match, King?

JERRY LAWLER
Oh, too right. Everybody is assuming that Orton and Sheamus will win their matches tonight but DiBiase and Jackson will be thinking very differently. A win tonight for one of those young men and they could be in with a title opportunity at our next pay-per-view, ‘Cyber Sunday’ in four weeks time.





MICHAEL COLE
Oh boy, King, here he comes! Mr. Money In The Bank, The Miz!

The Miz strides out with his battered ‘Money In The Bank’ briefcase in his hands and his faithful ‘assistant’ Alex Riley besides him, both dressed ready for action. They head towards the ring with Miz looking confident and Riley instructing the fans to respect him.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
This match is set for one fall and is a Two-on-One Handicap Match. First, at a combined weight of 471 pounds ... ALEX RILEY and THE MIZ!



JUSTIN ROBERTS
And their opponent ... from Aberdeen, Washington, he is the United States Champion ... DANIEL BRYAN!

Daniel Bryan heads for the ring with the US Title around his waist and waving to the WWE Universe as he does. Waiting in the ring for him, The Miz has a microphone ready to talk before the Handicap Match ...

THE MIZ
Daniel Bryan ... Congratulations. At ‘Night of Champions’ you made The Miz tap out ...

A ‘You Tapped Out!’ chant begins which Alex Riley begins to try and stop but the Miz shakes his head and looks nonplussed.

THE MIZ
Like I told all you morons last week, I only tapped out so that my NXT Season 1 rookie, Daniel Bryan, could become the US Champion making me the first mentor to have a rookie as champion here in the WWE!

Bryan stares straight at the Miz and shakes his head, clearly telling the Miz what he thinks of these claims ...

THE MIZ
I do not need the US Championship, all I need is this ...

Miz raises his briefcase high so that Daniel Bryan and the WWE Universe can see it whilst Riley claps like a trained seal.

THE MIZ
... I am the ‘Money In The Bank’ contract holder and I can choose any time from now until next summer to cash this contract in. Every man who has held this briefcase has gone on to win the WWE Title or the World Heavyweight Championship. I am effectively the WWE Champion already!

Daniel Bryan laughs at the Miz whilst the WWE Universe boo him and another ‘You Tapped Out!’ chant begins whilst the Miz chuckles to himself.

THE MIZ
Really? Really? ... Really? You think that I tapped out because Daniel Bryan had me beaten? I tapped out so he could be the US Champion, I tapped out so that in six days time at ‘No Mercy’ my man Alex Riley ... my second NXT rookie ... could show the world that he was the better of my rookies and knock Daniel Bryan right off his perch.

Riley stands besides the Miz and stares into the eyes of Daniel Bryan telling him that he is going to win the US Championship on Sunday.

THE MIZ
And what am I going to do? I’m going to sit back and watch Alex destroy Daniel Bryan here ... and then I might ... or I might not ... head down to the ring at the end of the Randy Orton and Sheamus match and cash in my contract.

The crowd boo at the Miz but he is in full flow now ... Riley and Bryan continue to stare each other out whilst the Miz hits his finishing comment ...

THE MIZ
I can do whatever I please and do you know why? It’s because I’m The Miz ... and I’m ... AWESSSSOMMMMMEEE!

As Miz finishes, he suddenly lurches over and smashes his briefcase into the side of Daniel Bryan’s unsuspecting head whilst his attention is on Alex Riley. As the referee tends to Bryan, Riley and the Miz celebrate in their corner preparing for their match ...

********** COMMERCIAL **********

RAW returns with a replay of the Miz’ briefcase shot to the head of the US Champion, Daniel Bryan, before the break. Further footage showing Bryan being escorted up the ramp is shown before Bryan refuses to go and turns to head back into the ring.

MICHAEL COLE
What a fantastic plan from the Miz, King, taking Daniel Bryan down to his knees with that briefcase shot there.

JERRY LAWLER
Fantastic? Reprehensible maybe but not fantastic, Cole.

MICHAEL COLE
Well it looks as if Daniel Bryan has more guts than brains, King, he is ready to face Miz and Riley. No doubt this is his way of gaining respect from the Universe but I predict that he is going to add to his already impressive loss count here in the WWE tonight.

JERRY LAWLER
What is your problem with Daniel Bryan? Leave the kid alone, he is making it here in the WWE, he has legitimately won the US Title ...

MICHAEL COLE
Legitimately? The Miz gave him the US Title, King, he just told everyone ...

Two on One Handicap Match
The Miz and Alex Riley vs. Daniel Bryan

With Bryan suffering the effects of the shot to his temple before, Riley takes advantage with a fast start that has the champion down on the mat. He tags in the Miz who carries on with the beatdown, using the ropes for additional leverage a number of times, with the referee close to disqualifying him on several occasions. Suddenly though, Bryan turns the tables and begins to fight back almost locking the Miz into a submission move which Miz struggles out of and tags in Riley. Riley looks to continue the beating of Bryan but Bryan counters again and begins to fight back with impressive kicks that have Riley in trouble. Bryan locks in the ‘LeBell Lock’ which has Riley close to tapping out but the Miz distracts the referee as Riley taps out. The referee misses it and Bryan asks Miz what he is doing. With Miz and Bryan desperate to get at each other, Riley suddenly rolls Bryan up into a schoolboy and holds the tights ... 1 ... 2 ... 3!

WINNER (3:59): ALEX RILEY and THE MIZ

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here are your winners ... THE MIZ and ALEX RILEY!

Daniel Bryan looks incensed and attacks Riley again after the bell and locks him up in the ‘LeBell Lock’ a second time. Riley is tapping out again in full view of the world but Miz creeps into the ring behind Bryan with the briefcase and breaks the hold. Miz pounds at the back of Bryan’s neck before setting the briefcase down on the mat and hitting a ‘Skull-Crushing Finale’ onto the briefcase, smashing Bryan’s head into the metal case.

Miz and Alex Riley exit the ring with Miz holding his briefcase high and Riley continuing to signal how he will be US Champion at ‘No Mercy’ despite the fact that he clearly tapped out twice to Bryan tonight.


MICHAEL COLE
You have gotta’ hand it to the Miz, King, that was impressive.

JERRY LAWLER
I’ll grudgingly give the Devil it’s due and say it was ... effective, Cole. But I’m not sure that I agree with the idea that Riley can be US Champion without help from the Miz this Sunday.

MICHAEL COLE
Well, the only reason that Bryan won the US Title in the first place was through help from the Miz so maybe that would be karma for Daniel Bryan to lose it that way too.

We head backstage for an interview where Josh Matthews is stood waiting.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time ... Chris Jericho!

The sound of the crowd in the arena booing is audible as Jericho swans into shot ready for Matthews’ questions.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Chris, last week, you took out John Morrison after he challenged you to a match at ‘No Mercy’ ...

A video replay of Jericho’s attack is played showing Jericho leaving Morrison’s unconscious body lying backstage afterwards ...

JOSH MATTHEWS
With John Morrison missing tonight, I would like to ask you whether or not you are going to accept his challenge for a match at ‘No Mercy’ this Sunday?

Jericho smirks and snatches the microphone away from Matthews ...

CHRIS JERICHO
Give me that microphone and get out of my face, Matthews. You’re the same as all these useless sycophants here tonight in Inidanapolis. You want to know everything now, you demand it, there’s no patience. You come out here every week asking your stupid questions and annoying every one of the WWE Superstars. And now you’re here with me, annoying me, the top of the tree, the best in the world at what I do.

The crowd outside in the arena jeer Jericho but he carries on regardless ...

CHRIS JERICHO
I deserve more respect from people like Morrison. Who does he think he is? What has he ever done? Has he ever beaten Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock in the same night? Was he ever the first Undisputed Champion? No ... But he thinks he can make a name from me? On Sunday at ‘No Mercy,’ I will show John Morrison what happens to people who don’t show Chris Jericho respect ... So, Josh, yes, I will accept his challenge.

Jericho smirks and looks supremely confident about his match.

CHRIS JERICHO
And shall I tell you how confident I am that I will win? If I don’t win, I will leave the WWE ... for good!

The cameras return to the arena and to the announce table where Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole are looking shocked at Jericho’s proclamation that he will leave the WWE if he loses.

MICHAEL COLE
A shocking revelation there from Chris Jericho, King!

JERRY LAWLER
If Chris Jericho loses to John Morrison at ‘No Mercy’ on Sunday, he will leave the WWE for good? I shall be cheering for John Morrison for sure!

MICHAEL COLE
Oh come on, King, Jericho is one of the best superstars in the WWE today!

JERRY LAWLER
He’s also got a big mouth that needs shutting up, Michael, John Morrison is more than capable of ending Chris Jericho’s career this Sunday!

MICHAEL COLE
So tonight could be Chris Jericho’s final appearance on Monday Night Raw – and with his current losing streak, his confidence better not be misplaced!

JERRY LAWLER
‘No Mercy’ this Sunday is going to be great, Cole ...



MICHAEL COLE
And here comes Edge!

JERRY LAWLER
And he really doesn’t look pleased, does he?

MICHAEL COLE
Not surprising, King, last week he was demanding answers from the General Manager when this happened ...

Replays are shown showing Edge demanding some answers from the GM and being interrupted by the new WWE owner, Chip Butty, who told him that the GM had his full support. The GM then emails Michael Cole and puts Edge in a Handicap Match against Michael Tarver, Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater of the Nexus where he is beaten easily.

The camera returns with an intense and angry looking Edge stood in the ring with a microphone ...


JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome ... The Rated-R Superstar! EDGE!

Edge looks around the arena and lifts the microphone to speak as his music fades out. However, before he can utter a word, the lights flash and the e-mail alert sounds out through the arena ... Edge shouts at Michael Cole as he gets up to read the e-mail to Edge.

MICHAEL COLE
Can I have your attention please? I have received another email from the anonymous RAW General Manager ... And I quote ...

The crowd boo loudly at these words as it seems that the GM is not proving to be the most popular person in the world lately ...

MICHAEL COLE
‘Edge ... Last week, you accused me of treating your unfairly and you complained to the new boss of the WWE. However, he backed me and gave me chance to continue your punishment for speaking out against me. I hope that the defeat to the Nexus has taught you a lesson or two.’

Edge looks fit to explode as he pulls at his hair and leans over the rope demanding that Michael Cole tells him who the General Manager is.

MICHAEL COLE
‘Tonight, I decided to interrupt you before you could say anything that you might regret. That’s why I have instructed that your microphone be silenced while Michael Cole reads my email.’

Edge pats the top of the microphone but no sound is heard in the arena and Edge – in a fit of rage – hurls the microphone towards Michael Cole.

MICHAEL COLE
‘Now tonight, Edge, I am not going to punish you further. I have a match for you though – a classic RAW match. You see, Chris Jericho might not be around after tonight ... so I have decided that he should compete tonight. Now you two have sympathised with each other recently ... but not tonight. Tonight, one on one, it will be the Rated-R Superstar, Edge, against the man who is the best in the world at what he does – Chris Jericho ...’

Edge flips in the ring and shakes his head at the match made by the GM ...

MICHAEL COLE
‘Oh, and Edge ... The match will be decided by pinfall or submission only. So no cheap way out ... and the match will be next!’



Chris Jericho struts out seemingly not bothered that he has to face Edge tonight. As he makes his way to the ring, RAW heads into another commercial.

********** COMMERCIAL **********

RAW returns with Chris Jericho and Edge in the ring ready for action.

Edge vs. Chris Jericho
Edge and Jericho wrestler their usual high-quality match with both men hitting several of their usual signature moves in a back and forth contest. The WWE Universe gets behind Edge and chant ‘Spear!’ on several occasions as Edge looks for the win; however, Jericho always manages to counter out of the predicament and stay in the match. As the match nears its climax, Jericho and Edge clothesline each other at the same time and both lay out on the canvas with the referee counting them out ... Both men begin to stagger to their feet but it is Edge that staggers to his feet first, a kick to the gut of Jericho sets up the Impaler DDT which Edge uses to drive Jericho’s face into the mat. He covers Jericho ... 1 ... 2 ... Jericho kicks out just in time to the ‘Ooh’ from the crowd. Edge stomps Jericho in the gut several times before reversing towards the corner of the ring, tugging at his hair like a mad man, pleading with Jericho to get to his feet. A chant of ‘Spear! Spear!’ starts again and the crowd anticipate the final blow to Jericho as he slowly gets up. As he turns around to face Edge, the Rated-R Superstar sets off across the ring looking for the Spear but Jericho dodges the bullet at the last moment and helps Edge on towards the corner where his shoulder connects with the ring-post. As Edge staggers out of the corner clutching his shoulder, Jericho sets himself before hitting the Codebreaker to the annoyance of the watching crowd. Edge is prone on the mat as Jericho covers looking to end his losing streak ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! The referee turns to signal the victory for Jericho but then sees it ... Edge’s foot is up on the rope! Jericho goes mad as the referee rules out the 3-count, pointing to Edge’s foot, getting into the official’s face and threatening him ... Edge slowly recovers and sneaks up behind Jericho, pulling him down into a Schoolboy pin ... 1 ... 2 ... 3!

WINNER (10:04): EDGE

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... EDGE!

Edge slides out of the ring and reverses up the ramp with his hands held high, a knowing look in his eye as he stares back at a disbelieving Jericho. Jericho looks desperate and a look of despair floods his face as he realises that he has lost again. All his usual bravado trickles away from his face and Jericho leaves the ring a shadow of his usual cocky self, shaking his head and looking around with a worried look on his face ...

********** COMMERCIAL **********

RAW returns with Jey Uso stood in the ring with his brother, Jimmy, at ringside.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
The following contest is set for one fall. In the ring, from San Francisco, California, weighing 240 pounds ... JEY USO!

MICHAEL COLE
On Smackdown last Friday, Jey’s brother Jimmy was in action against the co-tag team champion, Cody Rhodes, ahead of their title match this Sunday at ‘No Mercy’ ...

Highlights of the end of the match are shown as Cody Rhodes hits the ‘Crossroads’ finisher to Jimmy. After the match, Drew McIntyre uses the tag team title belt to smash into Jey Uso to leave the challengers in a heap on the floor ...



JUSTIN ROBERTS
His opponent, accompanied to the ring by Cody Rhodes, from Ayr, Scotland, weighing 18 stone ... he is the current WWE Tag Team Champion ... DREW McINTYRE!

Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes head to the ring with the Tag Team Titles strapped around their waists, slowly and arrogantly walking to the ring ... As they approach the ring, The Usos slide out of the ring to confront them over their actions last Friday night ...

JERRY LAWLER
It looks like the Usos want to start ‘No Mercy’ tonight, Cole ...

The Usos attack the Tag Team Champions who are shocked and are struck to the floor on the rampway with the referee desperately trying to split the four men up. The Usos pound away at their fallen ‘No Mercy’ opponents, desperate for revenge for the attack on Smackdown ... Eventually, the referee splits up the fight and ushers the Usos away ... The referee decides to eject Jimmy Uso from ringside and sends him away but he doesn’t eject Cody Rhodes as well.

Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso
With Cody Rhodes at ringside holding both Tag Team Titles, Jey Uso is all alone with both Tag Team Champions as he faces McIntyre. Without his backup, it doesn’t take the Sinister Scotsman long to take advantage as he starts to teach the son of Rikishi a lesson or two. With Drew and Cody enjoying the match, Jey attempts a fightback with some punches but his leg is caught by Cody as he looks for a clothesline and Drew hooks in the ‘Future Shock’ DDT and covers for the victory. Another win for the Tag Team Champs!

WINNER (4:01): DREW McINTYRE

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... DREW McINTYRE!

Both Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre circle the fallen Jey Uso with an evil look of intent on their faces as he lays on his back in pain from the DDT. As they look to pick him up and deliver a message to him ahead of Sunday, Jimmy Uso comes rushing out again yielding a steel chair and McIntyre and Rhodes decide to scraper out of the ring and away ... As they back way, the raise the titles high and laugh at the intense look on Jimmy’s face, clearly confident about their title match to come.

The camera cuts backstage where Josh Matthews is stood with the self proclaimed co-Womens Champions, Laycool ... Layla and Michelle McCool are admiring each other’s outfits and title belts as Josh begins to talk.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Please welcome the co-Women’s Champions ... Laycool. Ladies, I believe you wanted time to address Melina?

MICHELLE McCOOL
We did Josh, we did ... Last Friday, Melina showed up on our show – Smackdown ...

LAYLA
So rude, so rude ...

MICHELLE McCOOL
- and she decided to try and embarrass us.

LAYLA
At least she wasn’t crying this time, ‘Chelle ...

MICHELLE McCOOL
So tonight, we’re on her show to issue a challenge to Melina.

LAYLA
Because we’re flawless!

MICHELLE McCOOL
If Melina is so desperate for another shot at our Divas Titles, she can have a shot. However, it will be on our terms, won’t it Lay?

LAYLA
We are the champions, ‘Chelle, so we call the shots here. If she wants to win the Divas Title ...

MICHELLE McCOOL
She will have to beat us both!

LAYLA
Yay!

MICHELLE McCOOL
She’ll need to face both me and Layla in two separate matches and if she wins both of them, she’ll be the Divas Champion!

LAYLA
What fantastic champions we are ... We’re giving her a shot – even though she doesn’t really deserve it! And ... errr, what do you want?

Alex Riley moves into shot and ushers the Divas Champions away ...

ALEX RILEY
Ladies, nobody is interested in your petty squabbles about the Divas Title on Sunday. On Sunday, it will be a momentous night for two reasons. First of all, I – Alex Riley – will defeat Daniel Bryan and win the US Championship ... and then ...

The arrogant Miz edges past Laycool as well who look very put out and storm off in a huff. Miz laughs and takes the microphone.

THE MIZ
... and then, maybe, just maybe ... I might pop down to the ring at the end of the match between Sheamus and Randy Orton. Who knows? I might decide the time is right to become the new WWE Champion instead of being Mr. Money In The Bank. Because I’m the Miz ... and I’m ... awesome!

********** COMMERCIAL **********

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is set for one fall and is the first match in the ‘Beat the Clock!’ challenge. Whichever superstar out of Randy Orton and Sheamus wins in the quickest time will get to decide the match type for their match for the WWE Title at ‘No Mercy’ ...



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Introducing first, from West Palm Beach Florida, accompanied to the ring by Maryse ... TED DiBIASE!

The ‘Fortunate Son’ heads down to the ring with the stunning Maryse on his arm and the glittering Million Dollar Title slung over his shoulder. He holds the ropes for Maryse to enter the ring and looks determined to make a big splash in tonight’s main event ...



JUSTIN ROBERTS
And making his way to the ring, from Dublin, Ireland, weighing in at 272 pounds ... SHEAMUS!

MICHAEL COLE
This Sunday at ‘No Mercy’ the Irish superstar Sheamus will get his rematch for the WWE Title he lost at ‘Night of Champions’ in our last Pay-Per-View ... Can the first ever Irish born WWE Champion win back his gold at the first attempt – his only attempt – this Sunday?

JERRY LAWLER
This will be Sheamus’ only chance to win the title back after our GM stated earlier tonight that this will be the last match between Orton and Sheamus in 2010 for the WWE Title ...

MICHAEL COLE
He could give himself a great opportunity tonight though if he can win the ‘Beat the Clock’ challenge. Whichever one of Sheamus and Randy Orton can win quickest will be choosing the type of match for the WWE Championship match at ‘No Mercy’ this Sunday.

JERRY LAWLER
That’s assuming that Sheamus and Randy Orton win their matches, Cole ... DiBiase looks intent on spoiling the party and when you’ve got someone like Maryse cheering you on, you can do amazing things!

Ted DiBiase vs. Sheamus
Yet again, a dominant performance from Sheamus as he quickly takes control of the match with DiBiase. After an even opening, Sheamus begins to use his power to hurt DiBiase and has the young star reeling. Out of nowhere, Sheamus – in a hurry to get on with the match – hits a sudden Brogue Kick to DiBiase and covers him for the pin. 1 ... 2 ... 3!

WINNER (3:57): SHEAMUS

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner in a time of 3 minutes and 57 seconds ... SHEAMUS!

Sheamus smiles to himself as he exits the ring and makes his way back to the stage area. He looks confident that his time will not be beaten by Orton in the final match of the night to come ...

The camera heads backstage where John Cena is walking ... The crowd roar at the sight of Cena and cheer his name but then a figure appears behind him and attacks. This is quickly revealed as Nexus member Michael Tarver who is attacking Cena and trying to take him out. Cena looks in trouble at first but then rallies and fights back using various areas backstage to slam and run Tarver into head first ... He leaves the Nexus member prone backstage and carries on his journey out to the arena ...




The usual mixture of cheers and boos greets the arrival of John Cena as he bounds out onto the stage and salutes the crowd. He runs down to the ring and throws his hat into the crowd before taking a microphone.

JOHN CENA
Whatever you think of me, whether you like me or not, I have never ever backed down from adversity. For the last few months, Nexus have been targeting me and attacking me at every opportunity. They want to make a statement and to make a statement in the WWE ... you go after the top guy. In a way, it’s a compliment that they attack me ... I just wish it didn’t involve five of them taking me out when my back is turned! The fact is Barrett and Nexus have been sneak-attacking me for months now and I have had enough. So it’s time to be a man, Wade Barrett ... Me and you, one on one, ‘No Mercy’ – simple as that.

Cena stands and waits looking towards the titantron and stage area ... and very quickly ...



Wade Barrett steps out onto the stage – alone – holding a microphone and looking straight at Cena in the ring. He stops at the top of the ramp, places the microphone down ... and begins to applaud in Cena’s direction.

WADE BARRETT
Thank you, John Cena! You have identified the weakest link in the Nexus – Michael Tarver! From now on, you won’t have to worry about him. I sent him to attack you because I wanted to see how he coped alone. We always say that ‘you’re either Nexus or you’re against us’ ... well, now we know ... Tarver is against us. His pathetic attempt to attack you proves that.

Cena stares back at Barrett, looking around nervously as if expecting an attack any moment ...

WADE BARRETT
Now as for your little speech just then, you’re right. The Nexus identified you as the man that we needed to make an example of to get noticed in the WWE. We went after the top dog, the main man, the face of the WWE ... and we reduced him to a blubbering wreck time after time after time ... You see, Cena, we’re getting rather bored of it now. There are other men to chase now – bigger stars to take out ...

The crowd boo this last comment as Barrett smiles defensively ...

WADE BARRETT
It’s true. There is a new WWE Champion and the Nexus want to switch their attention to him now. But it seems as if we have one last piece of business to deal with with you Cena first ... So, at ‘No Mercy’ on Sunday, I accept your challenge. It will be John Cena against Wade Barrett ...

The crowd cheer Barrett’s comments for a change as he accepts Cena’s challenge and Cena smiles at the news, nodding his head in approval, whilst Barrett pauses for a moment ...

WADE BARRETT
... on one condition.

Now the crowd and Cena are not so happy. Cena starts mouthing towards the Nexus leader and the crowd boo and jeer but Barrett is unfazed and unmoved and holds up his hand for quiet ... Eventually, he gets it.

WADE BARRETT
Cena, I want a shot at the WWE Title and I know that after ‘No Mercy’ this Sunday, either Sheamus or Randy Orton will be champion and will be needing a new challenger. So I propose this to you and the General Manager ... John Cena against Wade Barrett at ‘No Mercy’ ... and the winner gets a shot at the WWE Title!

Cena and the WWE Universe seem happy with this announcement from Wade Barrett and we await the answer from the General Manager ... after a few seconds, the email alert sounds and the lights flash as Michael Cole heads for the laptop again.

MICHAEL COLE
And I quote ... ‘John Cena and Wade Barrett at ‘No Mercy’ with the winner challenging next for the WWE Championship? Confirmed!’

The crowd roar their approval as Barrett and Cena glare at each other, smirking at the idea of a title shot to come ...

WADE BARRETT
One more thing Cena ... At ‘No Mercy’ the winds of change will blow and change your career forever. And remember Cena ... watch your back!

Cena presses against the ropes and glares at Barrett daring him to come to the ring and threaten him. Suddenly, sneaking up behind Cena, we see the Nexus who have crept through the crowd and into the ring. Skip Sheffield crashes into the back of Cena with his forearm and Cena drops to his knees and the Nexus beat-down begins again. Barrett turns and leaves the stage as Sheffield, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater and David Otunga each aim kicks and punches to the guts and head of the face of the WWE. The Nexus members begin to lift Cena to his feet as Skip Sheffield pulls back to the corner ready to deliver a clothesline to Cena ... However, as he is about to set off for it ...



Randy Orton rushes out and down the ramp, throwing his WWE Title down to the ground just outside the ring, before sliding into the ring. Gabriel and Slater turn their attention to the WWE Champion as Sheffield rushes at Cena but fails to hit the move as Cena escapes Otunga’s clutches. John Cena begins to fight back against Sheffield and Otunga as Orton gains the upper hand over Slater and Gabriel. Orton launches Gabriel over the top rope to the outside and Cena throws Sheffield out. At the same time, Orton hits the RKO to Slater and Cena delivers the Attitude Adjustment to David Otunga and they roll away. Orton and Cena look at each other with a look of respect and gratitude being shown for a moment ... but then Orton pounces and hits the RKO to Cena as well!

MICHAEL COLE
RKO from Orton to Cena! What was that for?

JERRY LAWLER
It’s a message from the champion, Cole, to John Cena. If Cena wins at ‘No Mercy’ then he could well be facing the Viper!

MICHAEL COLE
Randy Orton with a huge impact here tonight already ... and next up, the Viper will face Ezekiel Jackson in the second ‘Beat the Clock!’ challenge. Can he win in a quicker time than Sheamus’ 3 minutes and 57 second victory earlier tonight?

********** COMMERCIAL **********

RAW returns with Randy Orton in the ring with his music, ‘Voices,’ playing in the background. A replay of his save for John Cena airs before showing the RKO to Cena that followed.

MICHAEL COLE
Randy Orton is ready to face Ezekiel Jackson as he aims to win quickly and make sure that he chooses the match type for ‘No Mercy’ as he faces the former champion, Sheamus ...



MICHAEL COLE
Tonight’s Main Event will determine what type of match this will be but we do know that there will be no rematch for the loser for the rest of 2010.

JERRY LAWLER
The Viper won the title at ‘Night of Champions’ but he’ll need to be at his best to hold on to the title on Sunday!



MICHAEL COLE
The World Heavyweight Championship will see Kane and the Undertaker clash again in a Casket Match. The Undertaker’s speciality match but the ‘Devils Favourite Demon’ believes that this is his opportunity to end the legacy of the Undertaker once and for all ...

JERRY LAWLER
If Kane is dominant enough to challenge the Undertaker to a Casket Match, who knows the devastation that he has planned?



MICHAEL COLE
As we just found out here live on Raw, John Cena and Wade Barrett will clash in a Number One Contender match with the winner guaranteed a future shot at the WWE Championship ...

JERRY LAWLER
Cena wants to get his hands on Barrett desperately ... but the Nexus are sure to be around at ‘No Mercy’ as well.



MICHAEL COLE
John Morrison challenged Chris Jericho to a match at ‘No Mercy’ and was beaten up by Chris Jericho for his troubles. Jericho is on a losing streak but has guaranteed a win on Sunday ...

JERRY LAWLER
He has promised that if he loses, he will leave the WWE!



MICHAEL COLE
The Miz let Daniel Bryan become the United States Champion at ‘Night of Champions’ and handed his rematch clause over to his NXT Season 2 rookie, Alex Riley. Can the Miz’s apprentice win the US Title in his first pay-per-view?

JERRY LAWLER
No doubt that the Miz will be doing all he can to make sure of it. And if he fails, we’ll hear another ridiculous excuse from you, his number one fan ...



MICHAEL COLE
Too right you will, King! The Tag Team Titles will be on the line as the Usos challenge the new champions, Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes ...

JERRY LAWLER
McIntyre and Rhodes seem very confident that they will be victorious after they took out Mark Henry and Evan Bourne last week ... Can the Usos pull of a shock on Sunday?



MICHAEL COLE
Alberto Del Rio has made a huge impact on Smackdown since his arrival taking out Rey Mysterio and injuring Christian. The Canadian superstar is determined to take revenge for himself and his injured friend, Mysterio, at ‘No Mercy’ ...

JERRY LAWLER
It’ll also be Del Rio’s first pay-per-view appearance – Christian will need to avoid the Arm Breaker if he is to take any kind of revenge.



MICHAEL COLE
And the challenge was laid down tonight by the Divas Champions, Laycool, on Raw. They were willing to give Melina another title match as long as it was a 2-on-1 Handicap match. We are expecting to hear a positive response from Melina very soon.

JERRY LAWLER
Let’s hope that Melina can be the one to shut up the Laycool twins once and for all!

The camera returns to the ring where Randy Orton is holding his WWE Title up high to the WWE Universe in attendance.

MICHAEL COLE
Sheamus beat Ted DiBiase in 3 minutes and 57 seconds earlier tonight. If Randy Orton wants to choose the match type for ‘No Mercy’ then he will need to win quicker than that now.

JERRY LAWLER
But he is facing a real wildcard!



JUSTIN ROBERTS
The following contest is the second ‘Beat the Clock’ challenge match and Randy Orton needs to win in less than 3 minutes, 57 seconds ... In the ring, the WWE Champion ... RANDY ORTON!

The crowd erupts at the introduction of the WWE Champion as Roberts continues to introduce his opponent ...

JUSTIN ROBERTS
His opponent ... weighing 285 pounds, from Guyana, South America ... EZEKIEL JACKSON!

The muscle bound Jackson poses in the ring with his arms pumped and his muscles bulging. The crowd are indifferent to him and the referee rings the bell to start the match.

Randy Orton vs. Ezekiel Jackson
Orton immediately rushes after his opponent but Jackson catches him coming in and uses his shoulder to take the Viper down. Jackson stomps down on the mid-drift of Orton and then lifts him up to deliver a scoop slam as the clock ticks down on the titantron. He covers the WWE Champion ... 1 ... 2 ... Orton kicks out but Jackson delivers forearm blows to the head of the fallen champion. He lifts Orton again and hits a back-breaker to the champion before cockily posing with his muscles again as the clock ticks down to 2:00 remaining for Orton. As Orton struggles to his feet, Jackson looks for his standing side slam finisher and lifts the champion up but Orton manages to fight out of the move and get some space between him and his opponent. As Jackson looks to grab hold of the champion again, Orton manages to wriggle around and counter with his own patented back breaker. Jackson rolls out of the ring but Orton – glancing up at the clock – goes after him and begins to drag him back. Orton pulls Jackson through the ropes and sets up for the DDT but delivers it much quicker than he usually does. The clock shows 0:43 as Orton looks up again and starts to punch the mat looking for the RKO ... waiting for Jackson to get to his feet ... the clock ticking down ... running out of time ... Jackson finally turns and Orton delivers a perfect RKO that sends his opponent crashing to the ground. Out of nowhere, Sheamus comes rushing down the ramp and up onto the ring apron where the referee is distracted. Sheamus grabs the shirt of the referee but Orton realises and rushes over to send a forearm to the head of Sheamus. Sheamus falls to the ground but the referee is sent spinning round as Orton drops down to cover Jackson pleading with the referee to make the count. Down drops the referee ... 1 ... 2 ... The 3:57 timer sounds through the arena as the referee’s hand comes down to make the 3-count and Orton looks confused as he gets to his feet. Sheamus is laid down in the aisle looking up at the titantron ... waiting for the official verdict ...

WINNER (3:58): RANDY ORTON

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner in a time of 3 minutes and 58 seconds ... RANDY ORTON! However, the winner of the ‘Beat the Clock’ challenge ... SHEAMUS!

A smile spreads across the face of the challenger, Sheamus, as Orton holds his head in his hands, an angry look spreading over his face. He glares at Sheamus and exits the ring stalking the Irish superstar as he backs away ... As Orton looks murderous, he is suddenly smashed from behind by Ezekiel Jackson with the WWE Title belt and falls to the ground clutching the back of his head. Jackson looks down at Orton in disgust and hands the title belt to Sheamus ... before leaving the stage and heading to the back. Sheamus walks around Orton and down to the ring with the title belt.

SHEAMUS
Orton! At ‘No Mercy’ on Sunday, I will end your career like I ended the career of your former mentor, Triple H. And to do that, I will choose a match where I can do whatever I like. Randy, at ‘No Mercy’ I will win back my WWE Championship ... in a Street Fight!

A buzz of excitement spreads around the arena as Sheamus throws the microphone down and glares up the ramp at Randy Orton who is laid on the stage with his head up ... As Orton holds his head, Sheamus grins and lifts Orton’s WWE Title up high sending a clear message to the champion as RAW fades to black ...
 
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FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!
PREVIEW

WILL THE UNDERTAKER HAVE A MESSAGE FOR THE WORLD CHAMPION AHEAD OF NO MERCY?

After Kane’s win over Kofi Kingston last Friday night, the ‘Devils Favourite Demon’ got the chance to choose the match he would have with his brother, The Undertaker, at ‘No Mercy’ this Sunday. The confident World Heavyweight Champion has chosen a ‘Casket Match’ and is intent on ending the legacy of the Deadman in his speciality match. Will the Undertaker have a message for the Big Red Monster? Or will Kane’s dominance of Smackdown continue heading into the title match on Sunday?

CAN KOFI KINGSTON PUSH HIS WORLD TITLE CLAIMS?

After a valiant effort last Friday, Kofi Kingston failed to beat the World Champion and earn himself a spot in the World Title match this Sunday. However, the Ghanaian superstar is intent on catching the Smackdown General Manager’s eye and earning himself a title opportunity. He faces Jack Swagger this week and will be hoping to impress against the ‘All American American’ and push his claims further.

WILL GALLOWS GET ANOTHER SHOT AT ZIGGLER’S IC TITLE?

After Dolph Ziggler claimed that the Smackdown locker room could not provide anybody worthy of being Intercontinental Champion, it was Luke Gallows who responded and attempted to secure a title shot by beating the champion. Unfortunately, Gallows’ former mentor and the leader of the Straight Edge Society, CM Punk, decided to interfere and cost Gallows a shot at the title. What will Gallows response be this week on Smackdown?

TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS IN ACTION!

Days before they face the Usos at No Mercy, the tag team champions are on Smackdown to face the Hart Dynasty – the former champions looking to get back in the title hunt – with the Usos missing after the attack on them on Monday Night Raw. Can the Harts get back in the title picture or will the impressive run of the new champions continue as they head into No Mercy?

TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS IN ACTION!

Christian is another in action on Smackdown ahead of his No Mercy match with the newest Smackdown sensation, Alberto Del Rio. With Mysterio out for the foreseeable future and Christian nursing an arm injury, Del Rio has made an impact and there must be concern for Christian heading into his match with Kaval on Smackdown. Will the dastardly Mexican allow Christian to recuperate? And will Kaval be able to secure his first win on Smackdown?

Join us on Friday Night Smackdown!

CONFIRMED

Hart Dynasty vs. Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre

Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston

Kaval vs. Christian​
 
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Thanks for the review steamedhams, much appreciated. Hope you enjoy this instalment too!





FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!
Live from Bloomington, Illinois.



*** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO ***

The Smackdown music fades as the pyro ends and the arena falls quiet for a moment before an almighty red explosion rocks through the arena ...



TONY CHIMEL
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the World Heavyweight Champion ... KANE!

The Big Red Monster comes striding out to the ring with the World Title belt strapped around his waist. As he reaches the ring, he climbs the steps and easily steps over the top rope before raising his hands high. The arms drop and the corners of the ring fire up, the eerie red light filling the arena as the music dies away ... to be replaced by eerie, graveyard style music as Kane stares into the camera, his eyes bulging ...

KANE
Where are you big brother?

The champion laughs maniacally as the crowd jeer him in the background. Kane looks confident as he continues ...

KANE
Once upon a time, the WWE Universe walked in the shadow of their hero, the man who could not be diminuished. The Deadman, the Phenom ... the Undertaker. But where is he now? Where are you big brother?

An air of uncalm is creeping into the arena as the WWE Universe begin to realise that Kane knows something that they don’t ...

KANE
It has been two weeks now since I defeated the Undertaker at ‘Night of Champions’ and nobody ... NOBODY ... nobody has seen or heard from him since. Where are you big brother?

An Un-der-ta-ker chant begins in the background as the WWE Universe rally behind their hero despite Kane’s claims ...

KANE
You can chant for my brother as much as you want ... the fact is that the Undertaker is scared of me. He is scared of what I am willing to do to him, he is scared that I control the creatures of the night, he is scared of the Devil’s Favourite Demon ... and he isn’t here. Where are you big brother?

Kane laughs maniacally again whilst the crowd fall silent. Kane pushes on ...

KANE
My brother is scared of me. He knows that he cannot beat me in his speciality match, a Casket Match at No Mercy ... I have reduced him, your hero, to nothing. The Undertaker is dead, his legacy is over, I have my vengeance!

Kane drops to his knees and basks in the red glow.

KANE
Where are you big brother? Send us a sign ... send me a sign that you don’t fear me no more ...

The crowd wait with baited breath but ... nothing. Kane laughs maniacally yet again, his face glowing with a sick smile.

KANE
He’s not here ... Where is he? Will he be at No Mercy this Sunday? The Undertaker fears me, he knows he cannot destroy me no more ... The Undertaker is finished!

Kane laughs again as his music explodes around the arena again and the eerie red light continues to light up the arena as Kane begins to make his way out of the ring.

TODD GRISHAM
Welcome to Friday Night Smackdown ... what a monstrous start to our evening with the twisted, demented words of our World Heavyweight Champion. He speaks the truth though – nobody has seen or heard anything from the Undertaker now for almost two weeks. And on Sunday, Matt, he faces Kane in a Casket Match for the World Heavyweight Championship!



MATT STRIKER
The Undertaker has been around these parts a long time, he is 18-0 at WrestleMania but this is the biggest threat that there has ever been to his dominance in the WWE. But the question remains – how can he stop Kane right now? Has Kane taken over from the Undertaker as the most dominant force in the WWE?

TODD GRISHAM
Tonight though is the final night before the pay-per-view on Sunday, No Mercy! And our main event tonight sees the former Intercontinental Champion, Kofi Kingston, in action against Jack Swagger with both men looking to push their title claims.



MATT STRIKER
The Smackdown General Manager, Teddy Long, has made the match with the intention of looking for a new challenger for the World Heavyweight Title as we head towards the end of 2010. Will it be Kofi who impresses or will the former champion, Jack Swagger, prove that he deserves a second chance?



TONY CHIMEL
The following tag team contest is set for one fall. If the Hart Dynasty win, they will be entitled to a Tag Team Title match in the next month. Introducing first, accompanied by Natalya, weighing in at 445 pounds ... TYSON KIDD, DAVID HART-SMITH ... THE HART DYNASTY!

The crowd cheer appreciatively for the Raw tag team, the Hary Dynasty, as they make their way to the ring and help their manager, Natalya, into the ring. Tyson Kidd salutes the fans on the middle rope whilst David Hart-Smith acknowledges the fans from the centre of the ring. Both men looked pumped for a very important match for the former Tag Team Champions who lost their belts at Night of Champions.



TONY CHIMEL
Their opponents – introducing first, weighing 223 pounds ... from Charlotte, North Carolina ... he is one half of the Tag Team Champions ... ‘DASHING’ CODY RHODES!



TONY CHIMEL
And his partner, weighing 18 stone from Ayr, Scotland ... he is the other half of the Tag Team Champions ... DREW McINTYRE!

The Tag Team champions enter the ring at the same time and embrace each other as they show off their Tag Team Titles to the WWE Universe ... and to the Hart Dynasty.

TODD GRISHAM
Of course, the Tag Team Champions will be facing another tag team on Sunday at No Mercy as they take on the Usos, Jimmy and Jey, who beat the Hart Dynasty and Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov on Raw last week.

MATT STRIKER
It could be a big few days for the new champions as they look to establish their dominance over the Tag Team division. A win tonight over the Harts and a win against the Usos on Sunday would certainly convince many of the doubters!

TODD GRISHAM
Many would say that they are still running scared of the tag team they took out though, Matt, Evan Bourne and Mark Henry ...

MATT STRIKER
That’s true. But look at these guys. Do they look scared of Bourne and Henry? Or the Usos?

TODD GRISHAM
Considering neither of those tag teams is here on Smackdown tonight, that isn’t saying much. But on Sunday, it will be the Usos challenging for the Tag Team Titles ...

Hart Dynasty vs. Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre (Non Title)
Rhodes and McIntyre start the match looking arrogant and dismissing the Hart Dynasty – big mistake. Tyson Kidd gets to work on Drew McIntyre with his fast pace and high flying and takes Drew down. He tags in his partner, David Hart-Smith, who continues the assault with a more power based move set. However, as he lifts McIntyre up into the vertical suplex, Drew counters and rolls him up for a pinfall, getting a 2-count. McIntyre makes the tag to Rhodes who steams in and clotheslines a confused DHS to take control of the match. Rhodes and McIntyre begin to use quick tags in and out, keeping Smith away from a frustrated Tyson Kidd in the corner. With McIntyre back in the ring, he looks to hit the Futureshock DDT but Smith manages to counter as Drew sets up, rocking the Scotsman back onto his back in perfect place for the Sharpshooter. However, as Smith hooks it in with the crowd screaming, Rhodes distracts the referee and breaks the hold. With Smith and McIntyre both on the canvas, it’s a race to make the tag. McIntyre crawls over and tags in Rhodes but Smith makes the tag to Tyson Kidd who comes in like a ball of fire ... He uses a variety of kicks to take down Cody Rhodes and then goes to work on McIntyre, sending him out of the ring, as the match breaks down.

David Hart Smith gets back to his feet and takes the tag from Kidd before powerslamming Rhodes down to the mat. He makes the tag to Kidd again and he hoists Rhodes up into a bear hug as Tyson Kidd hits the ropes looking for the Hart Attack. As he hits the final rope though, Drew McIntyre pulls down the top rope and Kidd falls out of the ring with the referee missing the interference. Smith complains to the referee giving Rhodes time to take advantage with a kick to the gut followed by the Cross-Rhodes ... 1 ... 2 ... 3!

WINNER (7:09): Cody Rhodes pins David Hart Smith

TONY CHIMEL

Here are your winners ... CODY RHODES and DREW McINTYRE!

TODD GRISHAM
Another impressive performance from the Tag Team Champions, Matt Striker, but the Hart Dynasty fail to win a title shot.

MATT STRIKER
It’s been a bad few weeks for the Hart Dynasty, losing their Tag Team Titles and now failing to get a rematch for the titles. However, Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes are looking unstoppable right now. How will the Usos cope on Sunday at No Mercy?

TODD GRISHAM
Drew and Cody have both beaten the Usos in singles action in the past week – few would bet against them this Sunday at No Mercy.

********** COMMERCIAL **********

TODD GRISHAM
Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown, we are two days away from the No Mercy pay-per-view and we are anxiously waiting for the Undertaker to make a re-appearance ... Kane has declared the Deadman to be scared of him and nobody has seen Taker since Night of Champions.

MATT STRIKER
Kane is the World Heavyweight Champion, he’s the most dominant man on Friday Night and he looks to have struck fear into the legendary Undertaker. Will the Undertaker even show up at No Mercy this Sunday for the Casket Match?



TONY CHIMEL
This match is set for one fall. Introducing first, she is one half of the self proclaimed Divas Champions ... LAYLA!

Layla and Michelle McCool head out to the ring with Layla looking set for action in her sexy pink number and McCool wearing her skinny jeans and a Laycool top. Both ladies are carrying their Divas Titles which they clink together as they excitedly make their way down the aisle to the ring.



TONY CHIMEL
Her opponent, from Los Angeles, California ... MELINA!

Melina performs her usual unique entrance that sends all the fellas crazy before standing proudly in the ring looking at Layla and Michelle. The Divas Champions make a cry baby action to Melina who smiles and refuses to be drawn into their mind games. The bell rings and Layla hands her title to Michelle.

Layla vs. Melina
An even match that twists in the favour of Layla after mini-interference from Michelle McCool on the outside distracts Melina. Layla uses a snapmare to take Melina down to the mat and follows this with a dropkick to the face of Melina as she sits up. With McCool cheering at ringside, Layla looks to hit a neckbreaker, the Layout, on Melina but as she twists Melina round, Melina escapes and comes off the ropes to layout Layla instead with a clothesline. Melina is now fired up and hits her usual offence – including the Matrix moves – before springboarding off the ropes and hitting Layla with a back elbow. Michelle McCool senses danger for her partner and gets up to the ropes but Melina hits a high kick to the side of McCool’s face that sends her crashing to the floor. As Layla gets up, Melina sets up for the Primal Scream leg drop and hits the move before holding Layla down for the pin ... 1 ... 2 ... 3!

WINNER (2:43): Melina defeats Layla

TONY CHIMEL

Here is your winner ... MELINA!

TODD GRISHAM
Massive momentum boost for Melina as she heads into No Mercy for her Handicap Title Match against Laycool.

MATT STRIKER
A huge win for Melina but do not underestimate the Divas Champions. They will not be happy with this defeat ...

As Laycool back away up the ramp, Melina blows them a kiss and gives them a wave before signalling a title belt around her waist. Laycool shake their heads and point and scream lots but head back towards the locker room. Melina summons for a microphone ...

MELINA
By the way, Laycool, I accept your challenge. I will see you this Sunday at No Mercy when I will become the new Divas Champion!

The camera moves backstage from the annoyed faces of Laycool to the General Manager’s office where Teddy Long is stood. He looks up and looks happy to see somebody ...

TEDDY LONG
Hey there, playa. Come on in, come on in ...

The recognisable face of Kofi Kingston comes into view as he hugs and shakes hands with the General Manager of Smackdown.

TEDDY LONG
What can I do for you, Kofi Kingston?

KOFI KINGSTON
Last week, Teddy, I took Kane to the very limit ... I was this close (signals with thumb and finger) to beating him and winning me a place in the No Mercy title match. I’m ready to move onto the next level, I’m ready to challenge for the World Title!

TEDDY LONG
Respect to you, Kofi, I saw you last week, you almost managed it. But it was Kane who got the 3-count so I can’t change things ...

The crowd boo as Kofi looks disappointed ...

TEDDY LONG
However, playa, I can tell you this. Tonight, you have a match with the All American American, Jack Swagger. And if you win that, Kofi, I will give you a title match before the end of 2010!

Kofi’s face perks up as he realises that he has a chance to secure himself a major future chance in the World Title picture.

KOFI KINGSTON
Thank you, Teddy ... I will beat Jack Swagger tonight, I will get myself a title shot ... Kofi Kingston is going to be the World Heavyweight Champion very soon.

TEDDY LONG
I hear ya, playa!

KOFI KINGSTON
Jack Swagger is going down, man, he’s going to feel the pain of the Boom, Boom, Boom!

Teddy smiles as Kofi disappears with an excited bound in his step. However, that smile disappears as an intense looking Jack Swagger also appears beside him.

JACK SWAGGER
I knew that you couldn’t ignore me forever, Long. I am the All American, American superstar, Jack Swagger, the King of Oklahoma ... I deserve a shot at the World Title and there is no way that Kofi Kingston ... is going to stop me.

Swagger smiles a cocky smile as the camera fades into a break.

********** COMMERCIAL **********



TONY CHIMEL
This match is set for one fall. Introducing first, from Toronto, Canada, weighing 227 pounds ... CHRISTIAN!

Captain Charisma steps out onto the ramp ready for action, surveying the arena for his Peeps, before strutting down to the ring. He shakes hands with the WWE Universe as he enters the ring before awaiting his opponent ...

TODD GRISHAM
This Sunday at No Mercy, it will be Christian and Alberto Del Rio as Christian seeks revenge for the injuries caused by Del Rio to Rey Mysterio ...

MATT STRIKER
And Del Rio attempted to injure Christian as well but Christian had last week had enough and called out the Mexican ... ring announcer, Ricardo Rodriguez, Alberto’s announcer ...

Rodriguez shakes his head again and ignores Christian as he stands in the ring gazing over to the personal ring announcer of Del Rio making a scissors gesture with his fingers ...

CHRISTIAN
In all seriousness, Alberto Del Rio has made quite an impact recently. He injured my good buddy, Rey Mysterio ...

The crowd pop at the mention of Mysterio who is currently sidelined with an injury to his arm picked up when Del Rio used a steel chair to injure it further after his Arm-Bar submission hold had weakened it previously ...

CHRISTIAN
Now, Rey Mysterio is a good buddy of mine and he is out for weeks, maybe months, because of Del Rio ... And I am not going to sit back and allow Del Rio to get away with that. Do you understand that Rodriguez?

Rodriguez again shakes his head and shrugs his shoulders determined not to get involved with Christian ...

CHRISTIAN
Now, last week, I was set to teach Alberto Del Rio a lesson when you grabbed my leg from behind, Mr Rodriguez. And now I invite you on the ‘Peep Show’ and you don’t want to get involved in my business ... well, tough, you’re involved in my business.

Christian drops the microphone and drops to the mat to roll out of the ring. He stalks after Alberto Del Rio’s personal ring announcer who begins to walk away from the WWE superstar who follows with an evil look in his eye. As Rodriguez begins to make a move up the ramp away from Christian, the music of Smackdown’s newest superstar hits and Christian stops ...



A smiling, arrogant Alberto Del Rio walks out dressed in a suit with his white scarf around his neck and begins to strut down the ramp towards the waiting Christian. Del Rio walks up to Christian and winks at him before walking past him to the ring ... Christian rolls back into the ring as well and picks up his microphone to talk with the Mexican superstar, Del Rio.

ALBERTO DEL RIO
My name ... is Alberto Del Rio. But you ... and all of you ... already know that.

Del Rio winks and holds his arms wide but the WWE Universe begin to boo and jeer him. However, Del Rio just chuckles and laughs unfazed ...

ALBERTO DEL RIO
Christian ... I just heard you insulting my ring announcer, Ricardo Rodriguez. Why you do this?

CHRISTIAN
I knew that if I insulted him, you wouldn’t be able to resist coming out here and running your mouth off again. I see that I am right?

ALBERTO DEL RIO
If I were you, Christian ... I would think very carefully about what you say. Did you see what I did to that little chihuahua, Rey Mysterio? I would hate for that to happen to you too ...

CHRISTIAN
You think that you can intimidate me, Del Rio? Well think again. Some people might be scared of a Mexican wrestler dressed in Kylie Minogue’s wardrobe ... but not me. I want to challenge you to a match at ‘No Mercy’ next week.

Del Rio smiles and shakes his head at Christian as the crowd pop at the idea of Christian beating down Del Rio at the upcoming PPV.

ALBERTO DEL RIO
Christian, Christian, Christian ... You are not going to make me do anything. I am a noble man and I will face you when I want to and in the way that I choose. You should be worrying about me and staying out of my way. If you don’t believe me, ask you little amigo, Rey Mysterio ...

CHRISTIAN
I am going to ask you one more time, Kylie ... me and you, ‘No Mercy,’ one on one ...

ALBERTO DEL RIO
I would like that Christian ... but on one condition.

CHRISTIAN
And that is ... ?

ALBERTO DEL RIO
It will be a submission match. Then I can break you arm just like I broke the arm of Rey Mysterio ...

CHRISTIAN
You’re on, Hot Pants. And by the way ... here’s a taster for you.

Christian smashes Del Rio in the head with the microphone and begins to take down the Mexican with right and left hands. As Christian looks to have taken down Del Rio, he is dragged away by Ricardo Rodriguez who backs away when Christian turns to face him ... with the ring announcer in the corner, Christian advances towards him until Del Rio picks up a canvas chair and fold it up before hitting Christian in the back with it. Rodriguez slides out of the ring as Del Rio hooks in the Arm-Bar and forces Christian to tap out as Del Rio’s music restarts. As Del Rio poses in the ring and Rodriguez announces him in Spanish, doctors have to tend to Christian at ringside and help him away as he holds him arm ...
As the video from last week ends, Christian has a microphone.

CHRISTIAN
Last week, Alberto Del Rio again tried to put me out of action like he did to Rey Mysterio. He keeps hitting cheap shots and dirty tricks ... but I understand him. He is running scared. At No Mercy, it will be time for me to give Del Rio a taste of his own medicine when I put him of the shelf and we will be spared the sight of a grown Mexican man in Kylie Minogue’s hotpants for a while ...

Christian pauses as the crowd laughs. A sign is shown with a cartoon Alberto Del Rio admiring his tight gold hotpants ...

CHRISTIAN
As for tonight, I am facing a man who I have utmost respect for ... the winner of NXT Season 2 ... Kaval!



A determined looking Kaval makes his way out to small cheers from the crowd as he searches for his first win on Smackdown. This time, he has managed to escape the clutches of Laycool and arrives alone.

TODD GRISHAM
Matt, you are the host of NXT. Tell us about this man, Kaval.

MATT STRIKER
Kaval is a one of a kind wrestler, he has worked for over ten years to reach the top of the business and the WWE. He is a legend around the world, has a huge internet following and if you’ve never seen him before, be prepared for a very different style of wrestling to what you normally see here in the WWE.

TODD GRISHAM
And this week, Kaval is out here without Laycool. Last week, deliberately or not, Laycool’s interference in his match cost him a win in his first match on Smackdown against Joseph Mercury. How will Kaval cope without the Divas Champions to support and mentor him?

MATT STRIKER
I don’t think that missing his two favourite ladies will faze Kaval too much, Todd!

Kaval vs. Christian
The two competitors share a handshake before their match begins and lock up to start. The larger, stronger Christian takes control and whips Kaval around the ring into turnbuckles and clotheslines ... however, Kaval catches Christian out with a sudden barrage of kicks to the hamstring that take Christian down. Kaval’s unique offence continues as he hits a running headbutt to Christian and hits another roundhouse kick to Christian’s skull that sends Christian crashing down to the mat. Kaval climbs to the top rope looking for the Ghetto Stomp, jumping high off the top rope, two footed, down onto the chest of Christian. Christian manages to roll out to the outside of the ring to safety as Kaval looks frustrated. He follows Christian and drags him back into the ring where Christian tries to surprise Kaval with a quick roll up pin that fails at 2. Christian manages to take charge again and sets up for his finishing move, the Killswitch, when Alberto Del Rio appears in the aisle heading towards the ring. Christian pauses for a moment and almost allows Kaval to escape ... but he hangs on and hits the Killswitch as Del Rio stands outside the ring watching. Christian goes for the cover and the referee counts ... 1 ... 2 ... suddenly, Del Rio pulls Kaval out of the ring by his foot and whips him into the barricades to Christian’s annoyance. The referee holds Christian back in the ring but Del Rio has locked in his Arm Bar submission move in the aisle on a defenceless Kaval. The NXT Season 2 winner taps out but Del Rio refuses to let go of the hold and Christian finally escapes to go to Kaval’s need. Del Rio springs up and flees out of trouble as Christian tends to Kaval looking up the ramp at the Mexican.

NO CONTEST: due to interference from Alberto Del Rio.


As Christian helps Kaval up with the medics, Del Rio has a microphone as he stands watching ...

ALBERTO DEL RIO
Christian ... you will be next for Alberto Del Rio. This Sunday, I will take you out!

The cocky Mexican winks at Christian as his music his played through the arena. Kaval is helped out with Christian aiding ...

********** COMMERCIAL **********

Smackdown returns with Luke Gallows stood in the ring with his music playing. The former Straight Edge Society member is holding a microphone as he waits to speak.

LUKE GALLOWS
Last week, Dolph Ziggler issued an open challenge to anybody in the Smackdown locker room to beat him and earn a shot at the Intercontinental Title. I was the only one who would respond ... I had him beat before ... before CM Punk decided to interfere in my business again.

The crowd boo at the sound of Punk’s name ...

LUKE GALLOWS
CM Punk! You listen to me. I have spent the last year following your orders, carrying out your duties and believing in what you told me. You told me that I could be better and I listened. But you didn’t really believe that. You just wanted a protection plan, an insurance policy and that was my role in your precious SES. I have finally realised that the only way I will get anywhere in the WWE is through my own hard work.



The sounds of ‘Perfection’ indicate the arrival of Vickie Guerrero and the Intercontinental Champion, Dolph Ziggler, who is laughing to himself as he makes his way down the aisle with the title around his waist and his girlfriend, Vickie, smiling as she hangs on his arm.

DOLPH ZIGGLER
Are you serious, Gallows? You honestly think that you deserve a chance at the Intercontinental Title? You honestly believe that you might have won without the arrival of CM Punk?

LUKE GALLOWS
Why don’t you get in this ring and we can discuss it properly?

DOLPH ZIGGLER
I am the Intercontinental Champion, you are a nobody. I don’t need to get into any ring with you. You’re a downbeat, clapped out wrestler who is heading straight for a future endeavour ... Tell him Vickie!

VICKIE GUERRERO
Excuse me? Excuse me? ... EXCUSE ME?! Luke Gallows, you are lucky that I haven’t already fired you for having the nerve to suggest that you could face my boyfriend last week. When he issued an open challenge, it was for those deemed worthy of challenging. Not the likes of you.



A smiling CM Punk also comes out carrying a microphone and makes his way down the aisle to the ring. He shakes hands with Dolph and Vickie as he reaches the ring and all three make their way into the ring to confront Luke Gallows.

CM PUNK
Luke, Luke, Luke ... Why are you still here in the WWE? After I kicked you out of the SES, I’d have thought you’d have returned to your corn-fed life, drinking alcohol, taking prescription drugs and maybe having a reunion with your old friend, Jesse ... Face it, you were nothing without me, I rescued you and how did you pay me back? You failed. You showed weaknesses every week. You, Mercury, the bald headed chick ... you failed me. I realised that CM Punk is better on his own.

LUKE GALLOWS
If that was the case Punk, why did you feel the need to interfere in my match with Dolph last week? Are you threatened by me?

CM PUNK
Are you serious? You must be drunk or something, I am the former World Champion and I am not threatened by a failure, a loser, a no mark like you. I attacked you last week as a punishment for all of those things. I was reminding you of the fact that you have never done anything without my help ... Get out of my ring, Luke Gallows, you do not deserve to be anywhere near me.

Ziggler claps and supports Punk as Gallows looks down at his feet ...

CM PUNK
Get out of my ring, Gallows ... now!

Again, Gallows remains stationary, refusing to budge or look at CM Punk. Punk signals to Ziggler and the pair of them begin to advance towards the fallen SES member. As they are about to try and move Gallows out of the ring, more music hits ...



Out strides the Big Show looking determined and intent rather than his usual jovial sense, he quickly heads to the ring as Ziggler and Punk move out quickly ... He looks at Luke Gallows who meets the look with a nod of his head ...

BIG SHOW
You know what I think, CM Punk? Over recent months, I have had many a problem with the Straight Edge Society ... I’ve had many an altercation with this man, Luke Gallows. I don’t agree with some of the things he did but the fact is that out of your group, Luke Gallows was the man who broke my hand, Luke Gallows was the man who did most damage to me. He was the man who was the best wrestler in the SES.

He offers his hand out to Luke Gallows who grasps it and the two shake hands to bury the hatchet. Big Show turns back to Punk and Ziggler who are in the aisle.

BIG SHOW
Now why don’t you two (Show uses air quotes here) champions get into the ring and face us like men?

Vickie Guerrero begins to shepherd Dolph Ziggler away and CM Punk also retreats shaking his head at Big Show with a grin on his face. Just as they reach the stage, more music sounds out ...



Teddy Long comes out and acknowledges the cheers of the crowd. He ignores Vickie Guerrero’s shrieks at him and stands to the side with his microphone ready.

TEDDY LONG
Do you know what I think? I think that’s a great idea, Show. After the break, it will be Big Show and Luke Gallows against Dolph Ziggler ... and CM Punk! Holla!

********** COMMERCIAL **********

Big Show and Luke Gallows vs. CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler
Gallows and Ziggler begin the match with Ziggler taking a bit of a beating from the pumped up former member of the SES, Gallows. Ziggler looks for the tag several times but Punk refuses allowing Gallows to retain control of the match. Ziggler manages to get in control with a sleeper hold that doesn’t win the match but does slow down Luke Gallows and now CM Punk accepts the tag. He goes to work on Gallows with a powerslam followed by a series of well placed kicks. A taunt to Big Show leaves the referee struggling to contain the World’s Largest Athlete and allows Ziggler to put the boot to Gallows on the outside before rolling him back into CM Punk. Punk lifts Gallows up for the Go To Sleep but Gallows aims an elbow at Punk’s head and manages to escape and get the tag to the Big Show.

Show comes in and ploughs into Punk and then Ziggler as he takes charge. He pulls back his fist at one point and scares the life out of Punk who drops to his knees without being touched in order to escape. Vickie consoles both her man and Punk on the outside before Punk re-enters the ring and manages to take down the big man with the Shining Wizard kick. With Show down on one knee, Punk looks for the Anaconda Vice and he manages to get a version of it on the Big Show looking to make him tap out. Show simply powers out though and makes the tag to Gallows who finally gets his hands on CM Punk. Stiff kicks to the mid-section of Punk allow Gallows to take control and he sets up a running knee to the face of Punk in the corner. With Gallows firing up, the crowd rally behind him until a poke in the eye from Ziggler slows him down. Vickie distracts the Big Show with a slap to the face and Big Show’s attention is drawn away to her in the aisle ... this allows Punk time to lift Gallows into the Go To Sleep which he hits. 1 ... 2 ... 3!

WINNER (8:43): CM Punk pins Luke Gallows

TONY CHIMEL

Here are your winners ... CM PUNK and DOLPH ZIGGLER!

Big Show rolls back into the ring as Punk rolls out with a wicked smile on his face. Dolph embraces Punk outside with Vickie and the three make their way out of the arena as Gallows slowly gets to his feet in the ring. Show stands staring at him as he gets to his feet and the tension builds ... what is Big Show going to do? Gallows looks at him fearfully for a moment ... then the Big Show shakes his hand and pats him on the shoulder before leaving the ring.[/B]

TODD GRISHAM
A great match there, Matt, will Luke Gallows get a shot at the Intercontinental Title of Ziggler any time soon?

MATT STRIKER
He deserves one, Todd, there’s no doubt about that. Can Luke Gallows live up to the expectations of the WWE Universe without CM Punk? We’ll have to find out.

The camera goes backstage and shows Kane stood in a small room, full of eerie red light, laughing maniacally ...

KANE
Where are you, Undertaker? Are you scared?

Kane continues to laugh as the camera leaves him and transfers to a split screen shot of Kofi Kingston and Jack Swagger preparing for their upcoming match.

TODD GRISHAM
Next up, our main event. Which man will get the win and earn himself a title shot from Teddy Long before the end of 2010? Jack Swagger or Kofi Kingston? We’ll find out here, next!

********** COMMERCIAL **********

Smackdown returns with an advert for the upcoming No Mercy PPV ...



TODD GRISHAM
Will it be revenge for Christian as he looks to avenge the attacks on himself, Kaval and Rey Mysterio by the Mexican superstar, Alberto Del Rio? Or will Del Rio manage to win in his first PPV appearance and send his stock soaring?



MATT STRIKER
Finally, we get to see John Cena and Wade Barrett one on one. The winner will face Randy Orton or Sheamus, whoever the champion is, at Cyber Sunday. Can Cena end the relentless attacks from Nexus by winning the title shot on Sunday?



TODD GRISHAM
The RAW main event sees Sheamus challenge Randy Orton for the WWE Title in a Street Fight. Sheamus earned the right to choose the match type on RAW this week and it remains to be seen if he can take advantage to win the title.



MATT STRIKER
Nobody has seen the Undertaker since Night of Champions. He has the chance to earn the WWE Title back when he faces his nemesis, the Devil’s Favourite Demon, Kane in a Casket Match this Sunday!

TODD GRISHAM
And speaking of the World Title ... it’s time to find out who will get a guaranteed shot before the end of the year!



TONY CHIMEL
This match is set for one fall with the winner guaranteed a shot at the World Heavyweight Title before the end of 2010! Introducing first, from Perry, Oklahoma, he is the All American American ... JACK SWAGGER!

The cocky jock comes out ready for action with a firework display as he poses in the aisle. The Swagger Soaring Eagle is following him close to the ring as he looks ready to earn the guaranteed title match ...



TONY CHIMEL
And his opponent, from Ghana, West Africa, weighing 221 pounds ... KOFI KINGSTON!

Kofi bounds to the ring, high-fiving the kids in the aisle and hitting the ring running before heading to the corner to signal the Boom, Boom, Boom! The crowd cheer for Kofi but Swagger scowls from across the ring with no appreciation for the African superstar.

Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger
The match starts at a fast pace as Kingston tries to get out of the blocks quickly whilst Swagger tries, and fails, to drag Kofi down to the mat. The match begins to get serious when Kingston flies off the top rope, flyinh high, to hit a cross body to Swagger that gets him a pinfall ... 1 ... 2 ... Swagger kicks out looking annoyed. Kingston begins to hit axe handles to the chest of Swagger, punishing the All American, before hitting a clothesline and a drop kick to send Swagger crashing to the mat. Swagger swats Kofi away as he attempts to kick him again moments later and forces Kofi into the ropes. Kofi goes for Trouble in Paradise but Swagger ducks and avoids before pouncing on the ankle of Kofi. With the WWE Universe expecting the ankle lock attempt, Swagger looks to weaken it as he delivers an elbow drop right onto the lower leg and ankle area before stomping on it over and over despite Kofi’s attempts to cover up. Kofi gets gingerly to his feet but is immediately chop-blocked by Swagger as he softens the ankle more causing Kofi Kingston to limp as he takes control.

Finally, Swagger goes for the Ankle Lock for the first time and locks it in but Kingston is too close to the ropes and the ref calls for a break. Swagger keeps the ankle lock on until the last second to further punish Kofi. Kingston rolls out of the ring and Swagger follows him, smashing him into the announce table spine first ... He then whips Kingston into the steel steps and Kofi collapses in a crumpled heap. Swagger stalks Kingston and lifts him up to drop him down on his weakened ankle on the ring steps. With Kofi clutching his ankle, Swagger rolls back into the ring and allows the referee to start counting out Kingston.

1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ... With Swagger looking confident, Kofi manages one last push to get under the rope and into the ring. Swagger looks angry and goes to deliver punishment with kicks to the injured ankle. Swagger goes for a low dropkick to the ankle next but Kingston manages to move out of the way and Swagger is down for a moment. As he gets to his feet, Kofi comes off the ropes and hits a Lou Thesz press before delivering his version of fists of fury before rolling off and clutching his ankle again. Both men slowly get to their feet but Swagger is in the corner and Kingston manages to leap up onto his shoulders in the corner and hits him several times ... however, Swagger regains his composure and turns it into a Powerbomb that sees Kingston sprawled on the mat beaten ... 1 ... 2 ... No! Somehow, Kofi kicks out to the dismay of Swagger! Swagger gets to his feet in fury and begins stomping on Kingston’s ankle again with the referee trying to restrain him due to the injury that Kofi has picked up. Swagger finally drops to his knees and locks in the Ankle Lock on Kofi in the centre of the ring ... Kofi tries to twist and kick his way out but Swagger tightens his grip and threatens to break Kingston’s ankle. Kofi refuses to submit and writhes on the mat in pain ... Kofi slowly edges across the ring, can he reach the ropes or will he have to tap out first? A stretch, not yet, Swagger desperately tries to hold Kofi by grapevining the legs and Kofi’s pain doubles as he stretches one more time ... still millimetres away and Kofi looks set to tap out now. One last attempt from Kofi as the referee asks him if he gives up, Kofi stretches and ... reaches the ropes! The referee breaks the hold and Kofi is laid in the corner clutching his ankle as a furious Swagger remonstrates with the official.

Swagger looks frustrated but charges over the ring, jumping over Kofi and onto the middle rope before crashing down on Kingston. He goes for the pinfall ... 1 ... 2 ... No! What does Swagger need to do? He goes for the corner splash again but this time Kofi gets his feet up and kicks Swagger under the jaw to deny him. Both men are on the mat and in trouble now! Swagger gets to his feet groggily but suddenly Kingston spins round and hits the Trouble in Paradise for the pin. 1 ... 2 ... Kick out from Swagger! Kofi staggers to his feet in the corner and looks bewildered now as a KOFI! chant begins to echo through the arena. Kofi signals his Boom, Boom, Boom! taunt and prepares for one more Trouble in Paradise. He winds up in the corner waiting for Swagger to get to his feet. Up he get, Kofi spins ... and hits it again, sending Swagger crashing down to the mat. 1 ... 2 ... 3! Kofi Kingston wins and will challenge for the World Title before 2010 ends!

WINNER (14:12): Kofi Kingston pins Jack Swagger

TONY CHIMEL

Here is your winner ... KOFI KINGSTON!

MATT STRIKER
What an effort from both these young stars, Todd, but it will be Kofi Kingston who will receive a title match in the coming weeks and months. A five star match though, the future of Smackdown is burning bright!

TODD GRISHAM
It sure is, Matt! Kofi Kingston will be given a title match by Teddy Long in the next few months before 2010 ends, what a chance for Kingston!

Swagger staggers out of the ring and up the aisle as Kofi, wounded and dazed, kneels in the ring clutching his ankle when all of a sudden, the lights flicker a few times before blackness ensues ... The crowd go wild as they anticipate the arrival of the Undertaker! The lights remain out for ten seconds and then ... a massive explosion of red light thunders round the arena and Kane is in the ring behind Kofi Kingston as Jack Swagger watches on before leaving him to it ...

Kane clutches Kofi Kingston by the throat and raises him high for the chokeslam ... Kofi is helpless and can do nothing to prevent it as he crashes down onto the mat. Kane then picks him up again and sets up for a tombstone ... smiling and laughing, he drops Kofi on his head and then stands over him laughing some more. He raises his arms and signals another explosion as the crowd boo. Kane takes a microphone ...


KANE
Where are you, Big Brother? Where are you?

Kane laughs again as Smackdown fades away to the sound of Kane’s music through the arena.
 
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RESULTS

Tyson Kidd beats Zack Ryder (Submission – 4:56)

Zack Ryder ‘s losing streak continues with another quick loss, this time to the high flying Tyson Kidd. The Hart Dynasty member makes quick work of Ryder and defeats him with the Sharpshooter.

Gail Kim defeats Jillian (Pin – 3:04)
The Canadian diva defeats Jillian and spares the WWE Universe from a celebration song from the tone-deaf Jillian. A quick roll up pin secures the victory for Gail Kim.

The Usos beat Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov (Pin – 7:43)
A morale-boosting win for the Usos after their singles defeats to the Tag Team Champions in the last week. A victory over the Europeans gives them valuable momentum heading into No Mercy after Tamina’s distraction of Santino lead to a diving headbutt from Jey Uso to secure the win.

Percy Watson and Husky Harris beat Cryme Tyme (Pin – 6:34)
A massive reception as JTG and Shad re-unite to form Cryme Tyme as they seek out that elusive Tag Team Championship that they missed out on before. After poor singles outings, the two got back together to face NXT Season 2 stars, Watson and Harris. However, things didn’t start well for Cryme Tyme as Harris pinned JTG to give the newcomers on Smackdown a second straight win on Superstars.

MAIN EVENT
Jack Swagger defeats Matt Hardy (Submission – 9:32)

Another week, another defeat for Matt Hardy at the hands of Jack Swagger. As last week, Hardy was defeated with the Ankle Lock, forced to tap out to the All American American, Swagger. After the match, Hardy announced that he was taking some time off from WWE and that he didn’t know when, or even if, he’d be back. He thanked the fans for their support and left but was brutally attacked by Swagger again in the aisle and forced to tap out to the Ankle Lock one more time.

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RUMOURS AND NEWS

The No Mercy PPV this weekend is expected to be a good one with several high profile matches featured on the card. The match between Sheamus and Randy Orton is not expected to see a title change with Sheamus thought to be a leading contender for the Royal Rumble in January.

Rumours are still suggesting that there could be either an announcement regarding the Raw General Manager or a returning superstar at the No Mercy PPV on Sunday. Some are even suggesting that the two things could be linked.

Matt Hardy, as we told you last week, has taken a break from the WWE for an ‘undisclosed amount of time.’ His interview on Superstars gave a clear indication of his frustration at his role on Smackdown and his increasing desperation to be involved in a World Title program. Rumours are still suggesting that we could see Matt move to TNA to join Jeff in the future.

Chris Jericho faces John Morrison this weekend in a match where Jericho will ‘retire’ if he is beaten by Morrison. This is expected to be the beginning of a major storyline for Jericho.

FINAL NO MERCY CARD

WWE TITLE: Randy Orton* vs. Sheamus (Street Fight)

WORLD TITLE: Kane* vs. Undertaker (Casket Match)

US TITLE: Daniel Bryan* vs. Alex Riley

TAG TEAM TITLE: Cody Rhodes/Drew McIntyre* vs. The Usos

DIVAS TITLE: Michelle McCool/Layla* vs. Melina (2 vs. 1)

#1 CONTENDER MATCH FOR WWE TITLE: John Cena vs. Wade Barrett

Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio

Chris Jericho vs. John Morrison (If Jericho loses, he retires)​
 
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NO MERCY
Live from Chicago, Illinois

*** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO *** PYRO ***

The camera pans around the arena showing the cheering, wild WWE Universe, pumped up for the No Mercy pay-per-view, signs held aloft as Chicago goes mad for the WWE!

MICHAEL COLE
Welcome to Chicago, Illinois, tonight we are in the Windy City for a night of drama, intensity, championships and, most of all, No Mercy. Hello again, everybody, I’m Michael Cole, sitting with me is my Raw broadcast colleague, Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler and from Smackdown, Matt Striker.

MATT STRIKER
And what a night it is going to be, Michael, five titles, a number one contender spot and an entire career all on the line in a mixture of street fighting, caskets and no doubt, laptops!

JERRY LAWLER
In our main event tonight, the Viper Randy Orton will defend his WWE Title for the first time against the former champion, Sheamus, in a Street Fight. Oh my word, Cole, can you imagine the damage that Sheamus is capable of in a Street Fight?

MICHAEL COLE
It’s sure to be an interesting night, King, feuds filled with bad blood and animosity. Let’s head to the ring to get the night started.

The noise level in the arena drops a moment before ...



JERRY LAWLER
What is he doing here tonight? He hasn’t got a match, has he Cole?

MICHAEL COLE
He hasn’t as far as I’m aware!

MATT STRIKER
He’s the nine-time World Champion, guys, he has the right to turn up on any WWE programme he wants, whenever he wants! Surely he deserves that right by now?

Edge marches to the ring, dressed ready for action, climbs into the ring and takes a microphone from the time keepers. He stands centre of the ring and prepares to address the WWE Universe.

EDGE
You’re probably wondering why I’m here? I’m here for my match. I am the Rated ‘R’ Superstar, I am the nine-time World Champion ... no WWE event is complete without me. So, Mr. Anonymous GM ... send out my opponent for tonight.

Edge turns to the stage expectantly waiting for someone to appear ... but nothing happens. He waits and waits ... Then the lights flicker and the e-mail alert sounds through the arena.

MICHAEL COLE
May I have your attention please? I have just received an email from the anonymous Raw General Manager ...

The crowd boo at Michael Cole, intense heat that seems specially reserved just for him! He stands up at the GM laptop ready to speak.

MICHAEL COLE
And I quote ... “Edge. Get out of the ring. You have no match tonight. You may be the nine-time champion, the Rated ‘R’ Superstar and all that but ... I just don’t like ya. You have got no match tonight because you have not earned one. If you don’t leave the ring immediately, I will suspend you indefinitely. If you don’t believe me ... try me!”

Edge grabs at his hair and looks ready to explode. He stares a hole right through Michael Cole and drops to his knees, rolling out of the ring towards the laptop. Edge circles the GM Laptop stand and looks as if he is ready to smash the laptop into pieces ... but he slowly starts to back away and heads back towards the back, looking intense and angry ...

The camera switches backstage where Josh Matthews is waiting.


JOSH MATTHEWS
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am Josh Matthews and I am stood here at the backstage entrance of the arena here in Chicago. I am awaiting the arrival of the Undertaker ... but I haven’t seen him yet. I will let you know as soon as the Undertaker arrives here for his World Title match against his brother, the World Heavyweight Champion, Kane.

The camera heads back into the arena where Justin Roberts is stood in the ring waiting to announce the first match of the evening.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is for the US Championship! And it will be a ‘2 out of 3 Falls Match’ ...

MICHAEL COLE
What?!! Who made that decision? That’s completely unfair on the Miz and Alex Riley, King!

JERRY LAWLER
Why is it unfair, Cole? It’s the same for both men, isn’t it?



MICHAEL COLE
Here he comes, here he comes!

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome ... THE MIZ!

The Miz walks out with his smart suit on and carrying his battered, red Money In The Bank briefcase in his hand as he saunters out onto the stage. He smirks as he twirls a microphone in his hand before his music quietens and he can be heard.

THE MIZ
I am the only man in NXT history to mentor a rookie who has become a champion here in the WWE! I was Daniel Bryan’s mentor in NXT Season 1 and – because I am kind-hearted and generous – I decided to allow Daniel Bryan to beat me at Night of Champions and win the US Championship. And now ... I am going to become the first mentor in NXT history to mentor two rookies to titles here in the WWE! Because I’m the Miz .... and I’m AWWWEEEESSSSSOOOMMMMEEEE!!!!

The music restarts and the Miz surveys the arena before waving to the backstage area, beckoning someone out. Out comes Alex Riley, the Miz’ NXT Season 2 rookie, ready for action as he looks to win his first title in the WWE.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Introducing first, the challenger. Weighing 240 pounds, from Georgetown, Virginia ... ALEX RILEY!

Riley and the Miz enter the ring with Miz telling Riley some last minute instructions. As Riley jumps up and down in determination, Miz leaves the ring and joins the announce team at ringside.

MICHAEL COLE
And the Miz is going to join us for commentary here at ringside, what an honour this is!

MATT STRIKER
Welcome to the announce table, Miz ...

Miz ignores Striker and Lawler but shakes hands with Michael Cole and sits down with his headset on ready ...

THE MIZ
Thanks for the welcome, Michael, are you ready to see Daniel Bryan destroyed by Alex Riley?

MICHAEL COLE
I sure am, it’s about time somebody taught this idiot a lesson in respect. Alex Riley is going to do that and become the US Champion right now!

THE MIZ
I’ve said it from the start – Alex Riley is a much better rookie than Daniel Bryan. He has the attitude, the star quality to make it here in the WWE ... unlike this goof!



JUSTIN ROBERTS
And his opponent, from Aberdeen, Washington, weighing 190 pounds ... he is the US Champion, DANIEL BRYAN!

Daniel Bryan makes his way to the ring with the US Title belt around his waist as he pats it coming down the ramp. He salutes the crowd as he bounces into the ring.

THE MIZ
How can a guy like this exist here in the WWE alongside the likes of me?

JERRY LAWLER
Look, Miz and Cole, this kid has got an awful lot of talent, just because you don’t ...

THE MIZ
... Who the hell are you, Old Man? Times have changed since the 80’s and 90’s and this guy is a complete goof, he wears trunks that an old lady would wear as pants, he doesn’t eat meat, he doesn’t own a TV, he thinks that Star Wars is cool ... He’s not entertaining in the slightest, he is awful. You shut your mouth too, Striker!

MATT STRIKER
Hey, I was just going to suggest that we all calm down a little.

MICHAEL COLE
The Miz is so right as usual and tonight, Alex is going to prove it. Let’s go, A-Ri!

UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP – 2 out of 3 Falls
US Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Alex Riley


Both men circle each other at first, threatening to tie up, before Bryan surprises Riley with a series of quick kicks to the hamstring area. Riley stands in the ropes as Bryan backs off, jumping up and down, waiting for Riley to come back out. Alex Riley recovers and then approaches Daniel Bryan again looking to hit a cheap shot. Bryan ducks out of the way of Riley’s attempted grapple and then hits him with several more kicks to the back of the leg before backing away, a big smile on his face.

Riley looks annoyed and talks to the referee about the kicks. As Bryan approaches to suggest all is fair, Riley takes another cheap shot and this time connects as he sends Bryan to the mat with a clothesline. Riley begins to take advantage with several stomps to Daniel Bryans chest before he lifts the Vegan wrestler to his feet and whips him into the turnbuckle. Riley runs after Bryan and shoulder charges him into the corner before hitting a bulldog. He covers Bryan for the pin, 1 ... 2 ... kick out from Daniel Bryan. Riley lifts up Bryan and powerslams him back to the mat before heading for the corner himself. He looks to drop his knee onto the chest of Bryan but the US Champion moves out of the way and Riley’s knee connects with the mat instead. As Riley gets to his feet gingerly, Bryan delivers a kick to the back of his head that leaves Riley face down on the mat. He rolls him over and goes for the cover, 1 ... 2 ... Alex Riley is not done yet and kicks out. Daniel Bryan steps back and allows Riley to get up slowly ... as he does, Bryan slides behind Riley and lifts him up and back for a perfect German Suplex. He hangs on and repeats the German Suplex twice more, holding into a pin the third time. 1 ... 2 ... Riley just kicks out but it’s looking bleak for the Varsity Villain. Bryan scrambles to the top rope as the crowd cheer him and launches himself off the top rope, a perfect diving headbutt to Alex Riley who is prone on the mat. 1 ... 2 ... 3!

JUSTIN ROBERTS

The winner of the first fall ... DANIEL BRYAN! Both men will now have 30 seconds to recover.

As the 30 seconds is allowed, The Miz throws down his headset and distracts Daniel Bryan by climbing onto the mat. The referee gets between Miz and Daniel Bryan on the ring apron as the two tussle to get to each other. The Miz suddenly drops down as Alex Riley pounces and hits a forearm into the back of Daniel Bryan, taking out the referee as well.

With the referee down on the mat, struggling to clear his head, Alex Riley goes to work on Daniel Bryan with forearms to the back of his head and shoulders. The Miz urges him on from ringside and then slides the Money In The Bank briefcase into the ring ... Riley picks up the briefcase and stands back away from US Champion as he groggily steps up. As Bryan turns around, Riley smashes the briefcase into Bryan’s head and sends him smashing down to the mat. The Miz calmly removes the briefcase and returns to his commentary position as Riley makes the cover. The referee slowly realises that Riley had made the pin and crawls over ... 1 ... ... 2 ... ... Daniel Bryan gets his shoulder up!

THE MIZ

How has he kicked out of that?

MICHAEL COLE
Come on referee, do your job and count to three!

MATT STRIKER
Daniel Bryan is not going to go down without a fight here!

JERRY LAWLER
No way, he is made of tougher stuff than either Alex Riley or you, Miz, realised. He has got the heart of a lion and there is no way that Alex Riley can beat him here tonight!

THE MIZ
Oh yeah, old timer?

Riley grabs Daniel Bryan and launches him into the corner so that his shoulder connects with the steel ringpost. Seething at the referee, Riley complains over and over before going back to work on Bryan. Alex Riley whips Daniel Bryan into the corner and hits him with a high boot that sends Bryan down again. Pinfall attempt ... 1 ... 2 ... Bryan kicks out again. What does Riley have to do to beat this guy? Riley looks confused as he holds Bryan’s head to lift him up a little. Suddenly, Bryan rolls Riley up into a schoolboy pin ... 1 ... 2 ... 3!

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner and still United States Champion ... DANIEL BRYAN!

Alex Riley slides out of the ring where he is met by a furious looking Miz who looks annoyed with his NXT Season 2 rookie. The Miz is clearly heard to yell at Riley, ‘Let me show you’ and he slides into the ring with the briefcase again. He stands in the corner waiting for Bryan to get up as the referee tells the Miz to leave ... Daniel Bryan gets to his feet slowly in the corner as the Miz looks to rush him and knock him cold, he swings ... and Jerry Lawler pulls Daniel Bryan out of harm’s way. The Miz stands there looking furiously at King as he holds up Daniel Bryan on the outside of the ring. Michael Cole leaves his seat and goes to confront King with Bryan.

MICHAEL COLE
King, what are you doing? What do you think you are playing at? That’s the Miz you know? You can’t inter ...

Lawler swings and levels Michael Cole with one punch and the crowd roars it’s approval as the Miz makes his way out to the ramp with Alex Riley ... Daniel Bryan has come to and is shaking the hand of Jerry Lawler before summoning for a microphone.

DANIEL BRYAN
Unlucky, guys, I’m still the United States Champion. But I’ll tell you what. I came out here tonight to wrestle three falls ... and that’s what I’m going to do. Either one of you, come back to the ring and face me now for the third fall. Whoever wins the fall will be the United States Champion. What do ya say?

The Miz looks at Riley who stares into the ring. Miz orders him to go for it and fair pushes him into the ring to face Bryan for a third fall. Jerry Lawler stands in the corner of Daniel Bryan leaving Matt Striker who is the only commentator who is both conscious and wearing a headset right now.

MATT STRIKER
Daniel Bryan is putting the US Title on the line again for a third fall. And if Alex Riley wins, he will win the match and be the new champion despite losing the first two falls.

Alex Riley and Daniel Bryan lock up again and Riley tries to take Bryan down with a suplex of his own that connects. With Bryan down, Riley stomps away and the Miz urges him on from the outside. Riley decides to go for the cover ... 1 ... 2 ... Daniel Bryan kicks out and manoeuvres into the LeBell lock! Bryan pulls back the head of Alex Riley as if to snap him in two with his hands locked and no chance for Riley to reach the ropes. With Riley about to tap, Miz slides back into the ring and goes to smash Bryan with the briefcase again. However, Bryan sees him coming and Miz loses control of the case which bounces away. Miz turns to face Bryan who kicks him in the chest, spinning Miz round ... where Jerry Lawler is waiting with the briefcase. Wham! Miz is down and out ... Bryan resumes the LeBell lock on Alex Riley who taps immediately!

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... the United States Champion, DANIEL BRYAN!

Bryan and King celebrate in the ring with King raising the hand of the US Champion who is holding his title in the other hand. The camera pans round to show Matt Striker sat on his own and Michael Cole groggy at the side of the announce table holding his mouth in pain. The camera then transfers backstage to Todd Grisham who is standing with Kofi Kingston.

TODD GRISHAM
Kofi, last Friday night on Smackdown, you beat Jack Swagger to earn yourself a guaranteed World Title match before the end of 2010. Congratulations. How are you feeling?

KOFI KINGSTON
I’m on top of the world, Todd, I’m absolutely loving life. I have a title match to come, I won hard match on Friday – take nothing away from Jack Swagger, he put up a great fight. And before the end of the year, I will be the new World Heavyweight Champion!

TODD GRISHAM
To do that though, Kofi, you will need to beat either the World Champion, Kane, or his legendary brother, the Undertaker. How can you be so confident that you’ll be champion?

KOFI KINGSTON
I have a huge amount of respect for both those guys, Todd, and it would be an honour to step into the ring with and defeat the Undertaker. I’m just feeling that the time is now mine, I have been working hard for this moment ... It’s time for Kofi Kingston to take off in the WWE! Boom, boom, boom!

The camera returns to the ringside area where Jerry Lawler is sat down beside Matt Striker with Michael Cole looking mutinous beside him. Lawler shrugs his shoulders and smiles but Cole shakes his head.

MICHAEL COLE
I cannot believe what you just did, King, I cannot believe it. Do you know who I am? I am the voice of the WWE, I am the voice of Monday Night Raw. I did not deserve that.

JERRY LAWLER
Michael Cole, sometimes in life, you need to show someone tough love. For the past few months, you have spouted nothing but rubbish about the Miz and Alex Riley and it was time for someone to show you how things really are. I’m sorry I had to resort to that but did you notice how your buddy, Miz, didn’t come to help you?

MICHAEL COLE
You’ll pay for that, Lawler, you’ll pay, mark my words ...

MATT STRIKER
Anyway ... it’s time for some Smackdown action!



The sounds of a car horn can be heard throughout the arena as a Black Rolls Royce slowly moves through the curtains at the side of the stage signalling the arrival of the rich Mexican royalty and Smackdown’s newest superstar, Alberto Del Rio, grinning in the front seat.

RICARDO RODRIGUEZ
Damas y Caballeros ... Es mi honor de introducir a usted, un hombre de la realeza, un hombre con una inteligencia superior, es invicto y es el orgullo de México ... Es ALBERTO DEL RRRRIO!

Del Rio gets out of the car wearing his gold trunks and his white scarf, he makes his way onto the ramps where fire-drops rain from the air, a gold backdrop to the arrival of Del Rio as he enters the ring. His ring announcer takes his scarf and leaves the ring.

MATT STRIKER
Here he is, the man who took out Rey Mysterio on his first night on Smackdown, Alberto Del Rio.

JERRY LAWLER
His ring announcer looks like he has a pudding on his head, what is that haircut?

MICHAEL COLE
Maybe you should punch him out for it, King?



TONY CHIMEL
Alberto Del Rio’s opponent, weighing 227 pounds, from Toronto, Canada ... CHRISTIAN!

Christian surveys the arena for his peeps before heading down to the ring and rolling under the bottom rope. He looks at Del Rio and laughs – possibly at his gold shorts – before lifting himself up onto the turnbuckle to acknowledge the Peeps in the crowd.

Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio

Del Rio starts the match by winking in his customary way at Christian and talking to him about what he did to that ‘little chihuahua’ Rey Mysterio. Christian circles Del Rio and the pair lock up centre of the ring. Del Rio takes advantage and whips Christian into the corner before posing in front of the former Intercontinental Champion. The pair grapple again and Del Rio gets Christian into a headlock which he uses to flip Christian up and over onto the mat. Again, Del Rio lets Christian go to pose instead of following it up. Christian gets to his feet and the two lock up again, this time Christian uses the Fireman’s Carry to flip Del Rio onto his back and then stands back posing much to the disgust of Del Rio.

A ‘Christian!’ chant begins in the arena as Captain Charisma goes to work on Del Rio. He whips the Mexican into the ropes and uses the momentum of Del Rio to lift him up and fall back into the Flapjack. Del Rio quickly moves out of the ring and gets his ring announcer, Ricardo Rodriguez, to check him over. Del Rio slowly re-enters the ring and locks up with Christian again; however, this time he goes for a cheap shot and kicks Christian’s knee from underneath him. With Christian on the mat, Del Rio takes advantage and starts to hit forearm smashes to the back of Christian. He slips on a rear-choke hold that the referee allows despite it looking a little close to a choke. Del Rio takes Christian down to the mat and takes full advantage of the match. Christian reaches out and takes the bottom rope to force the break which Del Rio does immediately before stomping away on Christian’s back again. With Christian unsteady in the corner, Del Rio runs towards him and hits an Enzuguiri to Christian’s skull in the corner that sends Christian crashing down to the mat. Del Rio covers ... 1 ... 2 ... a weak kickout from Christian.

Del Rio lifts Christian and goes for a gut-wrench suplex but Christian blocks and manages to free himself from Del Rio’s grasp. A quick dropkick gives Christian time to breathe as Del Rio recovers from the first shock of the match to his system. Del Rio goes for another Enzuguiri in the corner but this time, Christian ducks and Del Rio misses. With Del Rio down, Christian drop kicks him again as he staggers up and sends Del Rio sprawling over the middle rope. He baseball slides out of the ring and slaps Del Rio in the face which infuriates the Mexican. Christian climbs the ropes and goes for another dropkick – this time from the top buckle – but misses and Del Rio pounces. He drags his arm out and works at it, looking to weaken it for the Arm Bar submission hold later, by ripping it out of the socket almost and delivering kicks and knees to elbow. Christian begins to favour his left arm as Del Rio cruelly punishes it over and over, before signalling that it is time for the Arm Bar by twirling his hand in the air. However, Christian fights back by countering into a Tornado DDT that has Del Rio down and Christian struggling with his arm. Christian slowly gets to his feet and lifts Del Rio up into an inverted suplex slam as the crowd begin to cheer him on. Christian stands back and signals for the Killswitch, waiting for Del Rio to get up, waiting as the Mexican gets to his knees, then his feet, turning around ... Ricardo Rodriguez grabs onto Christian’s foot to stop him and Christian kicks out at him to get him off. As he turns back to face Del Rio though, another kick to the head catches him off guard and Del Rio smiles as he drags Christian back up before twisting him into the Arm Bar, rolling over him and extending his elbow ... Christian tries to fight out but can only wriggle aimlessly in pain and is forced to tap out.

TONY CHIMEL

Here is your winner, via a submission ... ALBERTO DEL RIO!

Del Rio releases the hold and stands to acclaim the crowd who rain jeers down on him for his interference victory.

MICHAEL COLE
Another impressive win for Alberto Del Rio, Striker, he’s beaten one of the WWE veterans there ...

MATT STRIKER
Very impressive, another win for Alberto and he looks like he is here to make a big impact on Friday Nights. But what next for Christian? Will he accept that he was beaten or will he be after some revenge for the way he lost?

MICHAEL COLE
Ricardo Rodriguez played quite a significant part in that victory wouldn’t you say?

The camera switches to the backstage area where John Cena is stood with Josh Matthews; on seeing Cena, the usual mixed reception bursts out of the arena with boos and cheers in evidence. Cena smiles as he faces Matthews.

JOSH MATTHEWS
At this time, allow me to introduce ... John Cena! Tonight, John, you have a chance to deliver a lasting blow to the Nexus group that has made your life a misery in recent weeks.

JOHN CENA
A win tonight won’t make up for all the beatings that I’ve received, Josh, that’s for sure. But it will show the Nexus that John Cena is exactly what he says he is. A man who never gives up, a man who believes in the WWE and believes in respect. Tonight, I go into a Number One Contender match with Wade Barrett with revenge in mind, with those beatings in mind ... but most of all, I go into tonight with the WWE Championship in mind. After I beat Wade Barrett tonight, I am going to take my title shot at Cyber Sunday in three weeks time, I am going to beat Randy Orton for the WWE Title ... and I am going to show Nexus exactly who they are ...

Cena pauses as something catches his eye to the side. The camera zooms out a little and we see Sheamus come into the scene. He looks confused.

SHEAMUS
Aren’t you forgetting summat, fella? Aren’t you forgetting that Randy Orton has a match with me tonoyt? If you win your match with Barrett, Cena, it won’ be Orton you need t’ worry about at Cyber Sunday. It’ll be me.

JOHN CENA
Trust me, Sheamus, there is no way I’m ever going to forget about you. How can I forget that fiery red hair or that mayonnaise white body? I haven’t forgotten you, Sheamus, I’ve just decided that Randy Orton will beat you tonight.

SHEAMUS
Is that so, Cena? Well, you’d better hope you’re royt. Because, if you’re not, you’re going to be in a helluva lot a trouble at Cyber Sunday, fella.

Sheamus barges past Cena and walks away to his locker room leaving Cena to shake his head as the camera heads back into the arena.



TONY CHIMEL
The following contest is a 2 on 1 Handicap Match and is for the Divas Championship. Heading to the ring, the self-proclaimed co-Divas Champions ... LAYLA and MICHELLE McCOOL!

Layla and Michelle McCool come out both wearing Laycool hoodies and holding their Divas Title belts up, looking confident. They ‘kiss’ their belts together and walk to the ring ignoring the hands of the WWE Universe in the aisle before entering the ring in their usual, sexy fashion.



TONY CHIMEL
And the challenger ... from Los Angeles, California ... MELINA!

The red carpet is rolled out and the paparazzi click their cameras as Melina poses on the stage before strutting down the aisle to the ring, a huge smile on her face, her eyes fixed on Laycool in the ring. She stands on the ring apron whilst Laycool mock her before jumping into the splits and sliding under the rope. She removes her furry coat and turns to face the champions ...

DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP – 2 vs. 1 Handicap Match
Champions Layla and Michelle McCool vs. Melina


Layla starts the match for the self proclaimed champions with Michelle in the corner for the tag when needed; Melina, of course, does not have that luxury – she is on her own. It is Melina who takes early control with a quick suplex that leaves Layla shocked on the mat. Melina stares her down and signals a belt on her waist to show her intentions to the champion. As Melina moves towards Layla, the British diva kicks out and catches Melina in the gut, winding her a little, and allowing Layla chance to get into the match. She pushes Melina back into the corner with some well placed kicks before deliberately pacing back. She rushes towards Melina in the corner but Melina avoids her and Layla smashes into the turnbuckle allowing Melina to spring up from the bottom rope and kick her in the face. Layla stumbles over to McCool and makes the tag as Melina takes in the acclaim of the fans.

Michelle McCool paces round the ring and the two come together in a lock up. McCool overpowers Melina and uses European uppercuts to knock Melina back before a perfect belly-to-belly suplex plants Melina down on the mat. McCool goes for the pin ... 1 ... 2 ... kick out from Melina. With Melina recovering on the mat, McCool lifts her up and hits more uppercuts before whipping Melina into the ropes. On her way back, McCool looks for the Big Boot to Melina but she ducks and hits the opposite ropes instead to perform a handspring back elbow smash to send McCool down and scrambling over to Layla for the tag. Twice in quick succession, Melina has now countered and sent Laycool scrambling for cover and the champions look a little worried for the first time.

McCool tags in Layla who starts talking smack to Melina, accusing her of being a cry-baby again, circling the ring. As Melina walks a little too close to Laycool’s corner, Michelle hits a clothesline and puts Melina down on the mat. Layla pounces and starts delivering wild punches to Melina who covers up as best she can. Layla climbs to the middle rope and waits for Melina to rise before hitting a bulldog to her opponent. With Melina down, Layla tags in Michelle again and they proceed to double team Melina with kicks whilst the referee forces Layla away. McCool stands over Melina and looks round at the WWE Universe before standing on the small of Melina’s back on one foot, twisting the ball of her foot into it. Melina looks in pain on the mat as Michelle steps away and claps her hands together waiting for Melina to try and rise up. As Melina gets to her knees, McCool hits a low dropkick to the side of her head before rolling her onto her front and setting in the Camel Clutch. With Melina in agony, McCool pulls back and looks set for the submission victory as Melina is close to tapping out. However, Melina makes one big effort and manages to wrap her foot around the bottom rope to make the referee break the hold. Michelle argues with the referee, as does Layla, foolishly allowing Melina time to recover. Melina staggers to her feet as McCool turns round and Melina rushes at her and grabs her by the side of the head, maybe the hair, and pulls her down to the mat ... both women get up and Melina repeats the move before letting out a piercing scream.

Layla enters the ring and Melina dodges her before clotheslining her to the mat. As both members of Laycool get to their feet, Melina hits the ropes and delivers a high roundhouse kick that catches both members of Laycool and sends them to the mat. McCool rolls out of the ring and Melina goes after Layla in the corner, scissoring her head with her legs and taking her down in the headscissors. Layla looks spent on the mat and Melina sets up for the Primal Scream – an inverted leg bulldog. With Layla down, Melina – in the splits – pins Layla down for the pinfall. However, the referee is waving to Melina and shaking his head. Layla is not legal and Melina screws up her face and jumps up ... just in time to receive Michelle’s big boot to the side of the face. Michelle lifts Melina up from behind, hooking her arms tight, whilst the referee removes Layla. McCool drops Melina into a facebuster – the ‘Wings of Love’ finisher – and covers Melina. 1 ... 2 ... 3! Laycool retain the Divas Title!

TONY CHIMEL

Here are your winners and still Divas Champions ... LAYCOOL!

A still stunned Layla rolls into the ring to celebrate with Michelle McCool and the referee hands over the Divas Title belts before raising their hands in victory. Michelle McCool pulls away and signals to Layla to lift Melina up to her feet before heading out of the ring to get a steel chair. Layla holds Melina up and Michelle swings the chair but Melina escapes ... and Layla is smashed in the face by the chair to Michelle’s dismay. While Michelle looks shocked, Melina hits her finishing move – the Primal Scream – one more time and, covering McCool in the splits, counts three with her fingers.

MATT STRIKER
A fabulous effort from Melina there guys, she was so close to victory. If she’d have gone for the right member of Laycool, we’d have a new Divas Champion!

MICHAEL COLE
That’s rubbish, Striker, she went after the wrong person, Layla wasn’t legal. In the WWE, you have to keep track better than that!

JERRY LAWLER
Melina got payback in the end though, proving that she is the Divas Champion in waiting.

The camera follows Melina up the ramp as she waves to the WWE Universe before cutting backstage to the interview area where Josh Matthews is waiting with Nexus leader, Wade Barrett.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Ladies and Gentlemen, I can confirm that there is still no sign back here of the Deadman, the Undertaker. However, I do have here as my guest right now, the leader of the Nexus, Wade Barrett.

WADE BARRETT
That’s right, Josh Matthews, the Undertaker is not important tonight. He is finished, past it, the winds of change are blowing – just like I said they would – Nexus is the new story here in the WWE.

JOSH MATTHEWS
That being said, Wade, what are your chances of victory tonight over John Cena?

WADE BARRETT
What are my chances of victory tonight? Are you mad? The chances of victory for Wade Barrett tonight are 100%, it’s what we call a racing certainty. After all the agony of the various beatings that Cena has received from the Nexus recently, his body will be broken down, he will have nothing left. John Cena couldn’t beat me on his very best day and he certainly won’t beat me tonight. That is a guarantee, Josh.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Will there be any interference from Nexus in tonight’s match?

WADE BARRETT
Are you trying to suggest that I need Nexus to help me beat John Cena? Let’s get this straight, Josh, I am the leader of Nexus but I was also the winner of NXT Season 1. That makes me the very best of the best. Even without Nexus, I would dominate John Cena and make him wish he’d never heard my name. Tonight, Wade Barrett will beat John Cena – whether he has any help or not. And then I will go on to Cyber Sunday and cash in my opportunity at the WWE Title. You’d better get used to seeing me on top of the WWE!

????
Wade, wait up. Wade ...

Barrett turns to face the opposite way and looks surprised to see ... Michael Tarver!

WADE BARRETT
Michael Tarver? I thought you’d disappeared after we banished you from the Nexus last week?

MICHAEL TARVER
Wade, I’m sorry ... My attack on John Cena was – like you said – pathetic. I’m still Nexus, Wade, don’t kick me out. I can prove my worth.

WADE BARRETT
I don’t think you can, Michael Tarver, I don’t think you can. Get out of my way.

Barrett walks past Tarver who looks shocked that Barrett does not appreciate him no more. The camera returns to the arena where there is a lull in the audience before ...



JUSTIN ROBERTS
This match is set for one fall and is a Number 1 contenders match for the right to challenge for the WWE Championship at Cyber Sunday. Introducing first, from West Newbury, Massachusetts, weighting 240 pounds ... JOHN CENA!

The crowd comes alive for the arrival of John Cena with cheers all around but a pocket of boos still clearly audible. Cena comes out of the backstage area and stops on the ramp to salute the crowd. He then runs down to the ring where he throws his hat away to the crowd before raising his arms aloft to the fans. He removes his purple ‘Never Give Up’ t-shirt and throws it out into the crowd before handing over his chain to the referee as the crowd chant ‘Cena!’ loudly as they wait on the arrival of his opponent.



The cheers for Cena turns to jeers for Nexus as all members of Nexus – Slater, Gabriel, Otunga and Sheffield – accompany their leader, Wade Barrett, to the ring. Barrett leads the way, cockily strutting down the aisle slowly as Cena eyeballs him from the ring.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
His opponent ... accompanied to the ring by Nexus ... from Manchester, England, weighing 265 pounds ... WADE BARRETT!

The leader of Nexus climbs into the ring whilst the other members of Nexus circle the ring, one on each side, climbing the apron and standing outside the ropes. Barrett laughs at Cena as he turns his head different ways to keep an eye on the four surrounding members of Nexus whilst the referee tries to tell them to get down.

#1 CONTENDERS MATCH FOR WWE TITLE
Wade Barrett vs. John Cena


Cena and Barrett stare across the ring at each other as the Nexus members step down from the mat although they retain their positions on the four sides of the ring. The bell rings and Barrett talks to Cena who looks focused as the pair butt heads. It is Barrett that backs away first, turning away before trying to catch Cena un-aware with a right hand. Cena ducks and launches himself at Barrett to the roars from the crowd, smashing Barrett over and over with right and left hands and forcing him back into the corner. Barrett attempts to cover up in the corner but Cena continues his assault while the referee pulls Cena back. With a bit of room to breathe, Barrett drops down and slides out of the ring, to Cena’s disgust, where he is consoled by the other Nexus members. John Cena has had enough though and slides out of the ring on the adjacent side to attack Barrett from behind with a forearm that sends Barrett smashing into the barricades. With Nexus scattered, Cena mounts Barrett and delivers wild punches to the head of the Nexus leader before he is finally pulled back by Skip Sheffield and David Otunga and Cena backs up to the ring with four Nexus members facing up to him. The referee slides out and stands between Cena and Nexus, warning them to stay away from him. Cena is encouraged to get back in the ring whilst Nexus pull Barrett back to his feet and into the ring.

With Barrett back in the ring, Cena goes back on the attack and whips Barrett into the corner before hip-tossing him over as he comes back. Cena is in control as long as the match stays in the ring. Cena waits for Barrett to get up and then hits a bulldog on him as he begins to build momentum. He climbs to the top rope and looks set for a dropkick to his nemesis. He flies over, feet first, but Barrett moves and Cena dropkicks the referee in the chest sending him out of the ring. That is the opening that Nexus have been waiting for and they jump into the ring and attack Cena like a pack of rabied dogs, fists and feet raining down on the ‘face of the WWE’ as he tries desperately to cover up. Skip Sheffield orders Cena to be lifted to his feet before he delivers a vicious clothesline to Cena that crumples the former WWE champion in a heap. The beat down continues and Cena is set up in the corner so that Justin Gabriel can climb to the top rope and hit the 450o splash. John Cena looks beaten and, with Barrett now recovered, it is time for the Nexus leader to finish it. Barrett lifts Cena up onto his shoulder and savagely smashes Cena back down, the ‘Wastelands’ finisher the final point of the match it seems.

Nexus begin to push and shove the referee back into the ring where Barrett is stood over a beaten former champ. The referee looks groggy as he begins to crawl and lifts his head to see that Barrett has Cena laid out. Barrett hooks Cena’s legs in a pinfall and yells at the referee to hurry up but he is still struggling as he finally reaches to make the count ... 1 ... ... 2 ... ... NO! Cena kicks out unbelievably! Wade Barrett goes mad with the referee and David Otunga pulls the referee out of the ring before Skip Sheffield hits him with a clothesline. With the referee down, concern spreads around the arena about how far Nexus will go to win this match. Suddenly, a gang of officials pour out of the back and head down to their fallen comrade and one referee makes his way round to Justin Roberts.

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have just been informed by the new referee for this match that Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, Skip Sheffield and David Otunga have been banned from ringside!

The Nexus team argue and shout at the officials but start to retreat to the aisle whilst the new referee argues with Wade Barrett. On the outside of the ring, in front of the announcers table, Cena begins to recover as WWE security begin to file out and shepherd Nexus away. Paramedics come out to help the referee who was beaten by Nexus and he is gingerly carried away. Barrett turns around from watching his team-mates ordered out and sees a staggering Cena on his feet opposite him. Shocked, Barrett stares at Cena and mouths at him but Cena holds his hand in front of his face and waves it as the crowd chant ‘You can’t see me!’ to Barrett. Incensed, Barrett rushes at Cena and begins to offload on him again but this time Cena manages to cover up and escape before hitting the ropes and shoulder blocking the Nexus leader. Two more running shoulder blocks send Barrett down to the mat where Cena waves his hand in front of his face again before hitting the ‘5 Knuckle Shuffle’ to the delight of most of the crowd. Cena climbs to the top rope and drops the leg on Barrett before lifting his hand to the crowd to signal that it is time for the ‘Attitude Adjustment’ ... the crowd go wild as Cena waits to pounce ... patiently waiting ... he lifts Barrett up onto his shoulders before flipping him up and over and crashing to the mat! Cena covers Barrett for the pin ... 1 ... 2 ... 3, no! Barrett has kicked out of the AA!

Cena sits back in shock as Barrett writhes on the ground. The crowd rally behind Cena again and he looks around determined. Barrett is laid on his back, centre of the ring, and Cena makes his move. Quick as a flash, Cena has Barrett locked in the STF, pulling back as hard as he can, desperate to make Barrett tap, desperate to secure a shot at the WWE Championship ... Barrett starts to fight but he is nowhere near the ropes, he starts to fade, his hand his out to the side ready to tap ... Nexus appear in the aisle again, racing down to the aid of their leader but the referee spots them coming and stands at the ropes, ordering them to turn round and go back but while his back is turned, Wade Barrett starts to tap out, surrendering to John Cena’s STF ... but the referee hasn’t seen it so Cena holds on, stretching Barrett further and further ... willing the referee to turn round and signal for the bell ... Barrett keeps tapping when all of a sudden, Cena releases the hold, rolling in agony, clutching his neck, beside Barrett ... Michael Tarver is stood in the ring with a steel chair and quickly escapes as Nexus begin to retreat. The referee turns round to see both men on the mat. Barrett forces himself up, lifts Cena onto his shoulders and hits ‘Wasteland’ for a second time to Cena. He covers for the pin ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! Wade Barrett is the number 1 contender for the WWE Championship!

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner ... WADE BARRETT!

Nexus return to the ring to help out an exhausted, battered Wade Barrett who lifts his arm in celebration as he is helped up the ramp and away. Michael Tarver has disappeared into the crowd and replays show that he made his way through the crowd, picked up a steel chair and jabbed it right into Cena’s throat just in time to save Barrett. John Cena is sat in the ring, still holding his throat, shaking with rage ... The camera focuses on Cena as the announcers discuss the losing effort.

JERRY LAWLER
What an amazing effort from John Cena to come back from such a beating by Nexus to have Barrett beaten. No man can beat six men on his own though, no man can.

MICHAEL COLE
A terrific effort but ultimately it is Wade Barrett who walks out of here looking forward to a match with Sheamus or Randy Orton for the WWE Title in the near future. Is there any way to stop the Nexus?

MATT STRIKER
Some credit though for Wade Barrett, guys, he fought an amazing fight to hang in as long as he did in that STF. And he kicked out of the Attitude Adjustment as well. You might not like the man or his methods but there is no doubt that we have got a new superstar in the WWE in Wade Barrett.

JERRY LAWLER
That might be so, Matt Striker, but he hasn’t proven he can beat anybody on his own yet!

MICHAEL COLE
He will be getting an opportunity to win the WWE Title very soon though!

The camera cuts to the backstage area where Daniel Bryan is packing his gear into his bad after his victory over Alex Riley earlier tonight. His United States title is hanging up beside him. Todd Grisham walks in and interrupts him.

TODD GRISHAM
Congratulations on your win tonight, Daniel. Can I get your thoughts on the situation that developed between Jerry Lawler, yourself, Michael Cole and the Miz?

DANIEL BRYAN
Sure, Todd, thanks. Ever since I arrived here in the WWE, way back in NXT Season 1 when I went 0 and 10, Michael Cole has been on my case, talking me down, insulting my beliefs and values. And look at me now ... I’m here in the WWE, I’m the United States Champion and I just beat Alex Riley three to zero in a 2 out of 3 falls match. Michael Cole is starting to annoy many other people and I believe that the King was the first person to say, you know what, I’m sick of hearing it. And if the Miz gets involved, he can be assured that I will take him out. So I’d like to say thank you, right now, to Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler, a man of class and dignity.

TODD GRISHAM
Thanks Daniel, have a good evening.

Bryan zips up his bag, lifts his title belt off the shelf and heads out of the locker room heading for home after a good evening’s work. The camera returns to a tense announce table where Matt Striker is sat between Cole and Lawler with a grin on his face.

MATT STRIKER
Well, gentlemen, your thoughts?!

MICHAEL COLE
What a nerd! If you believe all that rubbish, King, you’re a bigger idiot than I ever imagined. Is that how Daniel Bryan works? Kissing ass until he reaches the top of the company? Not here, Daniel Bryan, not here!

JERRY LAWLER
Oh, shut up, Michael Cole. Like Daniel just said, it’s not only him and me who are sick of hearing you. Haven’t you heard the boos that you’re getting from the WWE Universe? If you want to be the Miz’ biggest cheerleader, that’s fine, but don’t expect everybody else to agree with you, OK?



TONY CHIMEL
The following tag team contest is set for one fall and is for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships. Introducing first, the challengers, from San Francisco, California, weighing in at a combined weight of 480 pounds ... JIMMY and JEY, THE USOS!

The Usos head towards the ring to a muted reaction with the daughter of Superfly Jimmy Snuka besides them, heading for the ring looking for their first taste of Tag Team gold in the WWE.

MICHAEL COLE
Well, we’d better concentrate on this match now. The Usos are here after they beat the Hart Dynasty and Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella on RAW two weeks ago to earn a shot at the Tag Team titles. However, since then, they’ve lost some momentum after suffering singles defeats individually to the champions, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre.

MATT STRIKER
But are the minds of the champions completely focused on the challengers? They’ve been distracted by the claims by others that they are living in fear of Evan Bourne and Mark Henry who they attacked to take out of the Number 1 contenders match on RAW that the Usos won.

MICHAEL COLE
Excuse me, gentlemen, I have a phone call to take ...

Cole can be heard talking on his phone in the background, though not clearly, as the champions begin their entrance ...



First out for the champions is Drew McIntyre who saunters down to the ring with his Tag Team title belt round his waist. He holds his arms up high as he reaches the bottom of the ramp and points with two fingers to the sky before his music is replaced by ...



... the music of his partner, Cody Rhodes. Cody admires himself in the mirror before walking down the aisle to meet Drew at the foot of the ramp. They embrace before entering the ring to boos.

TONY CHIMEL
And their opponents ... weighing a combined total of 479 pounds, they are the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions ... CODY RHODES and DREW McINTYRE!

TAG TEAM TITLE
Champions Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes vs. The Usos


The Usos look to attack from the very first bell and have the champions reeling in a furious opening exchange as Jimmy Uso goes after Drew McIntyre. A combination of right hands, clubbing forearms and a squash in the corner has Drew struggling for air and Jimmy goes for a quick pinfall attempt. 1 ... 2 ... kick out from Drew McIntyre. He manages to kick out at Jimmy and tags in Cody Rhodes who comes in with a smile on his face. He looks out around at the crowd posing whilst Jimmy looks at him mockingly ... Jimmy strikes Cody in the face, causing the Dashing one to throw a minor tantrum as he argues with the referee about Jimmy’s actions. Jimmy tags in Jey who rushes over towards Cody Rhodes and looks to continue what Jimmy started but the referee tries to hold him up as Cody is technically in the ropes. With the referee distracted with Jey, Cody takes his opportunity to poke the Samoan in the eye and the referee misses this. Cody begins to take his time and set the pace, while Drew encourages him from the corner, sending Jey down with a dropkick. Cody, without knee pads, follows this up with a knee drop before tagging in Drew to carry it on.

McIntyre comes in and immediately sets up for a snap suplex but Jey manages to fight out of it and looks for the tag to Jimmy. Drew realises and decides to take Jimmy out and rushes into him to send him flying off the mat and onto the barricade with Jey tagging thin air instead. This time, McIntyre is able to hit the snap suplex that has Jey laid out on the mat. He tags in Cody Rhodes and the champions look in control ...




Mark Henry and Evan Bourne come marching out into the arena and head towards the ring with the champions in their sights. They stop at the bottom of the ramp and watch as Rhodes goes after Jey Uso looking for the Cross-Rhodes finisher. However, a distracted Rhodes lets Jey go and stands at the ropes arguing with Henry and Bourne. As Rhodes turns round to focus back on the match, Jey Uso hits a superkick that catches Rhodes right under the chin and leaves him flat on his back. Jey tags in Jimmy who climbs to the top rope looking for the Samoan Splash. He leaps off the ropes, arms and legs out, crashing all of his 240 pounds down onto the chest of Cody Rhodes who looks beaten. 1 ... 2 ... Drew McIntyre saves Rhodes from the pinfall with a kick to the head of Jimmy Uso and then hits the Futureshock DDT on the Samoan to leave him on his back next to Rhodes. Jey Uso crashes into Drew McIntyre with a clothesline that sends them both up and over the ropes. Back in the ring, Cody manages to get one arm across the chest of Jimmy and the referee counts the fall ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre retain their titles!

TONY CHIMEL

Here are your winners and still the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions ... DREW McINTYRE and CODY RHODES!

As the referee hands the belts to Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre in the ring, they hold them aloft as they look down into the eyes of Evan Bourne and Mark Henry. Bourne and Henry decide that the time has come for some revenge for the brutal attack on them on RAW two weeks ago and slide under the ropes to get to the champions. However, Rhodes and McIntyre quickly escape and rush off down the aisle and out of reach. Henry and Bourne stand in the ring laughing at the champions who defiantly hold up their title belts before leaving the arena.

JERRY LAWLER
So much for not being scared of Mark Henry and Evan Bourne, hey?

MATT STRIKER
Come on King, that’s the world’s strongest man and Evan ‘Air’ Bourne – why would anybody want to face them after being involved in a tough match?

MICHAEL COLE
The champions retain their titles ... but it looks as if they might have some bigger issues to deal with very soon!

JERRY LAWLER
Are you back with us, Michael? Who was on the phone?

Cole refuses to answer and shakes his head at Lawler as the camera cuts backstage again. The camera picks up the sounds of a commotion and some crashing and banging. The cameraman rushes down a corridor and round a corner and focuses on a wrestler curled up in pain on the concrete floor. The crowd realise that it is John Cena who has been attacked and that stood next to Cena is the angry looking figure of Michael Tarver. Tarver reaches down and drags Cena to his feet, stares him in the eyes before throwing a knockout right hand at Cena’s face that collapses Cena out cold. Security rush to the scene and Tarver disappears into the night outside as the paramedics begin to work on Cena. The camera stays with Cena as he is loaded onto a stretcher and taken away to a medical room.

As Cena is wheeled away on the stretcher, a smiling Wade Barrett walks into shot and looks over at the stretcher as it leaves. He laughs to himself before muttering ‘Nice job, Tarver, nice job!’ and walking away with a cocky strut.



CYBER SUNDAY
3 WEEKS

Your chance to vote and shape the WWE!

MICHAEL COLE
Can I have your attention please?

Cole stands up and takes the microphone that he usually uses when he has an email from the General Manager into the ring. The crowd boo and jeer Cole as he enters the ring.

MICHAEL COLE
I have not received an email from the General Manager but I have something that I have to get off my chest right now. Earlier tonight, during the match between Alex Riley and the goof, Daniel Bryan, my broadcast colleague Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler got involved in the match. He committed the biggest sin that a wrestling announcer can commit; instead of calling the match, he got involved in the match and denied Alex Riley the chance to become United States Champion as well as denying the Miz the chance to be the only NXT mentor to lead two of their rookies to WWE gold. When I attempted to stop King, he decided to punch me in the face. So I’d like to invite King up here now ...

Jerry Lawler leaves his position at the announce table and enters the ring with a microphone as well leaving just Matt Striker at the table.

MICHAEL COLE
Now you listen to me, King, and listen real well. I am the ‘Voice of the WWE’ and I do not get treated in that way by anybody, do you hear me? Nobody! Now you better apologise to me right now ...

JERRY LAWLER
Michael, I have already apologised to you for punching you in the mouth. You wound me up and I snapped, emotions run high here in the WWE. However, I refuse to apologise for my actions in the US Championship match earlier. Yes, I am an announcer and I shouldn’t be interfering ... but The Miz was here to mentor Alex Riley and shouldn’t have got involved either. I was standing up for what I believe in ... Daniel Bryan is a good kid who deserves a chance to shine here in the WWE regardless of what you or the Miz think about that!

MICHAEL COLE
You will apologise for your actions, King, you will apologise now ... or you will be forced to apologise.

JERRY LAWLER
Meaning what exactly, Cole? You know what? I won’t be apologising so whatever stunt you want to try and pull, you go ahead and try it ... Go on ...



Alex Riley and The Miz come down looking annoyed with Lawler’s comments and they head straight to the ring with the bright red briefcase in the hands of the Miz as he walks. They get in the ring and stand with Michael Cole and face the Hall of Famer ...

MICHAEL COLE
You know what, King? I think you’re going to apologise!

JERRY LAWLER
I don’t think so, Michael Cole, you can’t intimidate me.

MICHAEL COLE
Lawler, you’re a disgrace to the WWE! You’ve been here since the mid-nineties, all you’ve ever done is embarrass yourself in pointless feuds that you always lose ... the thing you’ll be most remembered for is shouting ‘Puppies!’ every time you see a Diva. You’re just jealous of the Miz and Alex Riley and me, three men who are the future WWE Hall of Fame, a Money In The Bank winner and future WWE Champion, a young superstar with more charisma in his finger than you have in your body, and an announcer, the ‘Voice of the WWE’ and the man who retired your good friend, Jim Ross, good ol’ JR! You should have left when he left and saved us all from your embarrassing comments and actions. Now apologise for earlier or you are going to pay ...

The Miz takes the microphone away from Michael Cole and looks straight into the eyes of the King ...

THE MIZ
Do what he said, King, apologise to Alex Riley for costing him the United States Title.

JERRY LAWLER
No chance, Miz. I might not have accomplished much here in the WWE but I have accomplished more than you three, I know that much. Miz, you’re not WWE Champion yet, you’ve still got to grow a pair and beat the WWE Champion before you can call yourself that. One lucky win in a ladder match doesn’t change that. Riley, a man who I haven’t seen win a match since facing the NXT rookies who finished 6th, 7th and 8th in Series 2. And Michael Cole, a poor alternative to Jim Ross, the greatest wrestling commentator there ever was. Apologise? No chance!

Lawler throws down the microphone and goes on the attack with a right hand to the Miz before he can react and then starting to beat Alex Riley as Michael Cole runs for his life out of the ring. King forces Riley into the corner with a barrage of right hands until he is suddenly smashed in the back by the Miz and his Money In The Bank briefcase. Lawler crumples and this gives Riley the chance to hit his finisher, ‘You’re Dismissed!’ to leave Lawler helpless on the mat. The Miz sets up the briefcase on the floor before lifting up Lawler and hitting the Skull Crushing Finale onto the case, battering it and squashing it even more, leaving Lawler flat out on the mat. The Miz’ music kicks in and he leads Riley back out of the ring where they high five Michael Cole before heading to the back.

MICHAEL COLE
Let that be a lesson to you as well, Matt Striker, do not mess with Michael Cole – or else you’ll be in very deep trouble. Thanks, Miz!

MATT STRIKER
I’m shocked, Cole, I’m honestly shocked that you could do that to the King. I thought he was your friend?

MICHAEL COLE
Well, so did I, until he decided to punch me in the face earlier tonight. He got what he deserved and the Coalminers in the place are loving it!

The camera cuts to the dressing room where Randy Orton is sat getting ready for his WWE Title defence against Sheamus later tonight. Wade Barrett walks into the room and Orton stands up ...

RANDY ORTON
What do you want, Wade?

WADE BARRETT
I’m just here to wish you luck for your match tonight, Orton. That’s all. Good luck. I’ll be waiting for you after you’ve won tonight too ...

RANDY ORTON
You going to give me the same treatment as John Cena are you? I’m not afraid of the Nexus, Wade Barrett, it’s the Nexus that should be fearing me. When I win tonight, I will set focus on you and your Nexus pack with five punts in the head coming to them ... and an RKO for you when I beat you.

Barrett and Orton stare at each other for a moment and then Barrett backs away and leaves the dressing room. The camera cuts back to the announce table where it is just Michael Cole and Matt Striker now with Jerry Lawler helped out of the arena after the attack by the Miz and Alex Riley.

TONY CHIMEL
The following contest is a Casket Match ... and it is for the World Heavyweight Championship!



TONY CHIMEL
Introducing first, weighing 328 pounds ... he is the World Heavyweight Champion ... KANE!

Kane walks defiantly down to the ring with his World Title belt wrapped around his waist. As he reaches the ring, he steps over the top rope and stands centre of the ring, raising his hands and dropping them for the explosion of red light. The lights come back on and we see that Kane is laughing again ... He stands and waits for the arrival of the Deadman, his brother ...



The chilling music and effects are met with an explosion of cheers for the iconic Phenom of the WWE, the man who is 18 and 0 at WrestleMania. However, there is no sign of a casket or the Undertaker as the music plays. After a while, the music stops and the lights return and the crowd boo as Kane laughs more ... Josh Matthews appears on the titantron.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m afraid that there is no sign of the Undertaker, he has not arrived tonight. Please welcome the General Manager of Smackdown ... TEDDY LONG!



TEDDY LONG
Cut my music, please, playas. Kane ... there is no sign of the Undertaker so it is my misfortune to inform everybody here tonight that there will not be a World Heavyweight Championship Casket match. It seems that Kane has destroyed the Undertaker ...

Kane nods his head and continues to smile maniacally as Teddy Long continues ...

TEDDY LONG
However, hold on there, playa ... Smackdown does have a man who I have guaranteed a World Title shot before the end of 2010. So tonight, it will be Kane, defending the World Heavyweight Championship, against ... KOFI KINGSTON!



Kofi Kingston bounds out into the arena with his usual ‘Boom!’ pose as he heads for his first World Title match. Kane looks annoyed that he has been given no preparation time but eyes Kingston as he enters the ring and stands up on the turnbuckle. Something inside Kane snaps and he throws the title down and drags Kofi back off the turnbuckle onto his back.

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Kane vs. Kofi Kingston


The referee signals for the bell as Kane puts the boot to Kofi Kingston with Kofi still wearing his t-shirt that he usually removes for action. Kane stands Kofi up in the corner and begins throwing choke thrusts at Kofi who cannot fall due to Kane holding him up. Kane finally allows Kofi out of the corner and takes a step back before clotheslining the Ghanaian over the top rope to the outside. Kane demands a microphone and stands facing Teddy Long who is still stood on the stage ...

KANE

Teddy Long, you are kidding me aren’t you? I am the World Champion, I am supposed to be facing the Undertaker tonight in a Casket Match. Kofi Kingston does not deserve to be in this ring with me! I demand that you stop this match ... now!

TEDDY LONG
Playa, Kofi has earned a shot at the title. The title must be defended tonight so I am giving Kofi Kingston his chance right now.

KANE
You seem to be misunderstanding me, Teddy. Cancel this match now ... or else you will suffer the consequences of your decisions. I am prepared for a title match, a casket match, with the Undertaker.

TEDDY LONG
Kane, I am not going to change my mind ... Defend your title.

KANE
I earned the right to choose the match I wanted, Teddy, I chose a Casket Match. Where is the casket?

TEDDY LONG
You want to face Kofi Kingston in a Casket Match?

KANE
Send out the casket, Teddy. I am going to punish Kofi Kingston for ever believing that he could face me, the Devil’s Favourite Demon, for the World Heavyweight Championship.

A set of six druids slowly approach the ring pushing a casket down the ramp. Kane stands and watches as they move the casket closer to the ring, straightening it up at the side of the ring, before leaving so the match can continue.

TEDDY LONG
There you go, Kane, a casket. This match is now a Casket Match. And playa ... I think you’d better turn round now!

Kane turns round and is dropkicked by Kofi Kingston who has now got back into the ring. Kane staggers back into the ropes and Kofi delivers kicks to the legs and chest of Kane as he looks to weaken the champion enough to fasten him into the casket. Kane has his back to the ropes with the casket behind him as Kofi hits the opposite ropes before running towards Kane ... however, Kane catches Kofi by the throat and lifts him up for a chokeslam that Kingston manages to fight out of, escaping to the outside of the ring.

Whilst out of the ring, Kingston heads around to the casket and checks it over whilst keeping half an eye on Kane at all times. Kane laughs in the ring, believing Kofi to be scared of the casket, and beckons him to return to the ring. Kingston smiles and slides back into the ring where he faces up to the Big Red Monster, his bravery unquestionable now. Kane grabs him by the throat again and forces him into the corner with Kofi struggling to get out of the hold. He tries to beat Kane off but Kane holds strong before whipping him across the ring to the opposite corner. Kane rushes in for a shoulder charge to Kingston but Kofi, quick as a flash, moves out of the ropes and kicks Kane in the head sending Kane crashing down to the mat holding his head. Kingston goes for the Boom drop and the crowd chant for him as he delivers the drop to Kane’s chest, his legs landing perfectly to make Kane wince. Kofi heads for the top rope and waits for the Monster to get to his feet before launching himself towards him for a high crossbody from the top. However, Kane manages to catch Kingston and counters into a powerslam that leaves Kofi down on the mat and gives Kane time to recover.

A ‘Kofi!’ chant echoes around the arena as the WWE Universe implore him to recover quickly. Kane grabs him by the hair and pulls him to his feet before sending him crashing back down with another choke thrust. With Kofi dazed on the mat, Kane comes off the ropes and delivers a drop kick to the head of Kingston to leave him even more dazed than before. He picks Kofi up and lifts him up onto his shoulder for a running powerslam and it seems that the power moves of Kane are going to be too much for Kingston. Kane stands back and signals for the chokeslam, holding his right arm aloft, waiting for Kofi to get to his feet ... as he does, Kane grabs his throat, lifts him high and crashes him down to leave Kofi lifeless on the mat. Kane rolls Kingston towards the casket and signals for it to be opened by the waiting referees ... once open, Kane pushes Kofi under the bottom rope and into the casket. Kofi looks beaten as Kane gets out of the ring to close the lid. However, as he grabs the lid, the lights in the arena flicker on and off several times and Kane freezes as he looks around ...

MICHAEL COLE

What is that? Could it be, Matt?

MATT STRIKER
Is it a sign from the Phenom? Is he here in the arena?

The crowd erupt at the flickering of the lights as Kane begins to shout out desperately, forgetting to close the lid of Kofi to win the match. Looking round nervously, Kane returns to the casket as the flickering stops and goes to close the lid. As he does so though, Kofi Kingston begins to fight back out with desperation punches that stagger Kane and allow Kingston to exit the casket. Kane rushes at Kingston who dodges Kane and he hits the casket with a thud followed by Trouble in Paradise to the head that sends Kane crashing to the ground beside the casket. The fans are going wild now as Kingston looks down at Kane wondering how the hell he is going to lift him into the casket for the win. Kingston begins to lift Kane’s weight up but it proves to be extremely slow progress and eventually, Kane manages to fight clear of Kingston and staggers back into the ring. Kofi looks frustrated but heads back into the ring to continue the fight.

Kofi ducks underneath a clothesline from Kane but on his bounce back from the ropes, Kane lifts him up and over for a back body drop that sees Kofi land hard. Kane lifts Kofi up and hits a one-armed sidewalk slam that has Kofi’s eyes glazing over as he lies besides the World Heavyweight Champion. Kane starts to roll Kofi towards the casket again but this time Kofi is conscious and holds the ropes so that Kane can only get his legs into the box. Kofi fights back up on the apron, teetering above the open casket, but manages to force Kane back with a series of forearm smashes before leaping up onto the top rope and springing off to hit a flying forearm that sends Kane down again. With the crowd fully behind him, Kofi begins to stalk Kane as he groggily gets to his feet ... Trouble in Paradise connects a second time and this time Kane is down on the mat, feet away from the casket ... Kofi rolls Kane over twice and into the casket before sliding under the ropes to try and close the lid on the champion. With the World Title almost in his grasp, Kofi goes for the title ... when suddenly the lights go out and the sound of a gong is heard to echo through the arena. Some fans cheer, yet some fans can be heard complaining that Kofi was so close to victory before the lights come back on with another gong sounding. Amazingly, Kane is out of the casket and sat in the corner of the ring with Kofi laid out cold at the side of the casket on the mat – just one roll from the casket. Kane looks round shocked before making his way over to Kofi and shoving him into the casket with his foot. Kane exits the ring, looking nervously around him, lifts the lid and closes Kofi inside to secure his World Championship reign for now.

TONY CHIMEL

Here is your winner and still World Heavyweight Champion ... KANE!

The referee hands the World Title to Kane as he staggers back into the ring looking bewildered at the turn of events. He eyes the casket, where Kofi Kingston is closed inside, before looking around again ... However, the maniacal laughing has now stopped. Kane is worried and suddenly ... the light go off again, a gong sounds ... a few seconds later, there is a bolt of lightning that hits the casket with an explosion before the lights return ...

... and sat on the top of the casket is a small, gold, shiny urn. The crowd cheer and a chant of ‘Undertaker!’ starts as Kane exits the ring, escaping as quickly as he can past the casket and up the ramp where he falls over clutching his title.


MATT STRIKER
Another amazing effort from Kofi Kingston and it seems like ... dare I say it? The Undertaker cost Kofi the World Heavyweight Title and saved Kane from defeat? Why would he do that?

MICHAEL COLE
It’s been an astonishing night so far. Is it about to get even more astonishing as we could possibly be about to witness the end of the career of one of the greatest superstars in wrestling history, Chris Jericho.

VIDEO CLIP
A clip showing the highlights of Chris Jericho’s career in WCW, ECW and the WWE are shown:
- Winning the ECW World Television Title in 1996
- The Man of 1004 holds in WCW during a feud with Dean Malenko
- Winning the WCW World Television Title in 1998
- Debut on WWE in 1999 as he interrupted the Rock on RAW
- Royal Rumble 2001 Ladder Match with Chris Benoit
- Retaining the Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania X7 beating William Regal
- Becoming the first ever Undisputed Champion in 2001 beating the Rock and Stone Cold
- Match with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 19
- Return to WWE in 2007
- Winning the World Heavyweight Title in 2008 with a win at the Championship Scramble
- Defeating Edge for the World Title at WrestleMania 26

After the video clip, Josh Matthews is shown ready to interview another superstar.


JOSH MATTHEWS
Please welcome my guest at this time ... John Morrison!

JOHN MORRISON
Thanks, Josh.

JOSH MATTHEWS
Tonight you have a chance, John, to retire one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE history. Are you confident that this is the last night of Chris Jericho in WWE?

JOHN MORRISON
There is no doubt that Chris Jericho is one of the greats in the WWE but recently he’s been on a slide. In a wrestling career, a WWE superstar reaches that point when they’re finished. Jericho has reached that point and it is time for him to be retired so that new, younger superstars, people like me, can step up to the challenge of challenging for the top titles here in the WWE. Jericho likes to say that he is the best in the world at what he does. Well I say that tonight, Jericho will be the best retired star not in the Hall of Fame. I’ll even induct him myself if he wants ... But tonight is the night that John Morrison rises up to challenge here in the WWE. Thanks, Josh.

The camera returns to the ring where Justin Roberts is waiting in the ring.

JUSTIN ROBERTS
This next match is set for one fall. If Chris Jericho loses the match, he will retire from the WWE indefinitely.



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Introducing first, from Winnipeg, Manatoba, Canada, weighing 227 pounds ... CHRIS JERICHO!

MICHAEL COLE
Here is a man, Matt, that desperately needs a win tonight. We’ve heard Jericho threaten to quit WWE on numerous occasions but tonight it has been made official. The RAW General Manager emailed me earlier today and told me that it was in the match contract that if Chris Jericho failed to win, he would be forced to leave the WWE.

MATT STRIKER
That would be a shame for such a great superstar to end that way but you know what they say: times change. If John Morrison can beat Jericho tonight, maybe it is time for Jericho to pass the torch on to Morrison as they say in the business?



JUSTIN ROBERTS
Inroducing his opponent, weighing 223 pounds from Los Angeles, California ... JOHN MORRISON!

MICHAEL COLE
Chris Jericho stole the final place in the Six Pack Challenge at Night of Champions after a debatable win over John Morrison. Morrison did not like that one little bit and confronted Jericho about it two weeks ago on RAW and got a real beating for his troubles.

MATT STRIKER
This man, in my opinion, is a future WWE Champion and this will be an extremely interesting match. John Morrison has a unique hardcore style whilst Jericho, the wily veteran, will do whatever it takes to get the win.

Morrison removes his jacket and sunglasses, handing the glasses over to a kid at ringside, before sliding into the ring to salute the fans. He then turns to face Jericho who looks determined and focused as he talks smack to the young superstar, Morrison.

Chris Jericho vs. John Morrison

The match begins with Jericho and Morrison trading mat grappling moves as Morrison shows Jericho that he is just as accomplished on the mat as he is flying around in the air. However, Jericho takes control when he holds a sleeper on Morrison that grounds him. Jericho uses his experience to keep Morrison down but the crowd gets behind Morrison and he manages to fight out of the hold before hitting the ropes. However, Jericho meets him coming back with a flying forearm smash that sends Morrison down and Jericho resumes his mat grapples, confidence beginning to ooze out of him again ... Jericho lifts Morrison up in a headlock and delivers a vertical suplex that leaves Morrison on the mat as Jericho wipes his hands off in triumph, a big grin spreading across his face. ‘I’m the best in the world’ Jericho shouts out to the WWE Universe before he bounces off the ropes and delivers a one-handed bulldog to Morrison that leaves him face down on the mat. ‘He cannot live with me!’ Jericho calls out and he begins to receive jeers from several areas of the crowd.

As Jericho takes too long to get back to work on Morrison, the Monday Night Delight suddenly springs up and aims a well placed kick to Jericho’s chest that sends him reeling back. Morrison looks to take advantage and uses forearms to send Jericho back to the corner before he steps back, runs at Jericho in the corner and connects with a high kick to the head of Jericho. A Russian leg-sweep takes Jericho down to the mat and the crowd sense an opportunity for Morrison’s signature move, Starship Pain, before Jericho senses it too and rolls to the outside. Morrison follows Jericho – bad mistake. Jericho lulls Morrison into a false sense of security and suddenly pounces with a right hand before whipping Morrison into the steel steps to the groans of the crowd. With Morrison sat against the steps, Jericho rushes towards him and hits a knee to the face that leaves Morrison crumpled up. Jericho returns to the ring and orders the referee to count out John Morrison.

1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... Morrison rolls back into the ring and Jericho pounces immediately, stomping to the back, weakening it for a possible Walls of Jericho attempt later. Jericho then picks up Morrison and tucks his head between his leg before lifting him up into a powerbomb ... but Jericho doesn’t let go after one. He lifts him up again and delivers a second. And one more time, Jericho struggles to lift Morrison up before letting him hit the mat one more time. Three powerbombs and a cover from Jericho ... 1 ... 2 ... weak kick out from Morrison and Jericho looks annoyed and frustrated now. He argues with the referee as Morrison gets to his feet, taking too much time. Morrison goes for an attack but Jericho ducks and then hits the Codebreaker, surely the match is over now! Pin from Jericho, hooks the leg ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! Wait a minute though, Morrison’s hand is on the ropes!

MICHAEL COLE

So close to saving himself there was Jericho, so close.

MATT STRIKER
Great ring presence from John Morrison though, a great escape from the Codebreaker. Not many manage that!

A frustrated Jericho goes back on the offensive, delivering a well timed scoop slam to take Morrison down again. As Morrison slowly gets back up, Jericho sets up on the top rope, waiting for Morrison to turn round ... Jericho looks for a missile drop kick but Morrison moves and Jericho crashes to the mat. Morrison has escaped that one, dodged a bullet and now has chance to take advantage. He positions himself beside Jericho and hits a shooting star press from a standing position. Cover by Morrison, is this the end of Jericho? ... 1 ... 2 ... no, Jericho escapes again. Morrison hits a spinning wheel kick and leaves Jericho floundering near the corner again before running into Jericho with a high knee that leaves Jericho down in the corner. Morrison looks down at Jericho and decides the time has come. He jumps up onto the ropes at the turnbuckle, bouncing back and corkscrewing ... Starship Pain! Jericho lifts the knees though and Morrison has not got him beat yet. An angry Jericho slides out of the ring and kneels down besides the steel steps as he recovers. Morrison looks in pain but knows he has to keep going, keep trying to find the win that would catapult him up the WWE roster. Jericho slides back in and Morrison goes to meet him and Jericho swings a right hand at Morrison that seems to catch Morrison perfect ... cover from Jericho ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! Jericho has won the match and has avoided retirement!

TONY CHIMEL

Here is your winner ... CHRIS JERICHO!

As Jericho exits the ring with his arm aloft, he holds one hand behind his back but the WWE cameramen are too quick for him. On Jericho’s right hand was a set of brass knucks that the referee never saw. Chris Jericho has saved himself from retirement using a set of illegal brass knucks!

MATT STRIKER
Hey, it’s the WWE, you’ve gotta’ do what you’ve gotta’ do, Michael, Jericho couldn’t afford to lose the match. Desperate men do desperate things!

MICHAEL COLE
John Morrison doesn’t look like he knows what hit him! He’s going to be majorly angry when he finds out later.

The cameras switch backstage and show Sheamus and Randy Orton on a split screen, both preparing to come out for the main event, a Street Fight for the WWE Title.

MICHAEL COLE
Our main event sees Randy Orton defend his WWE Championship against the man he beat for it, Sheamus, in a Street Fight. With this the last time that these men will meet until next year, it is imperative for both men that they win the WWE Title tonight. Can Sheamus cause another shock and become the 3-time WWE Champion? Or will Randy Orton hit another RKO to retain the title?

The camera switches to a door with a sign on it saying ‘WWE Owner: Chip Butty’ which is ajar. At a desk, Chip Butty is sat talking to somebody and shaking their hand ...

CHIP BUTTY
It’s great to have you here, tonight, welcome back!

????
It’s great to be back, Mr Butty. I can’t wait to get started!

Butty spots the camera outside the door and smiles before clicking the door closed. Who was the stranger inside his office?

JUSTIN ROBERTS
This match is set for one fall and is a Street Fight for the WWE Championship. In this match, there will be no disqualification, no count-out and falls will count anywhere in the building. The winner will be declared the WWE Champion!



The Irish born WWE superstar heads out towards the ring looking confident and pumped up despite the heat he receives on the way out. He enters the ring and throws his t-shirt off revealing his untanned white skin. He scowls out at the crowd as they continue to jeer him, thumping his chest and throwing out his arms, until ...



The crowd erupt at the sound of Orton’s music and turn their attention towards the stage where the WWE Champion appears, slowly walking down the aisle towards the ring and carrying the WWE Championship in his right hand. He enters the ring and heads for the corner of the ring to pose with his title held high. Thousands of camera flashes follow him round as Sheamus chuckles to himself, clearly thinking that the title will soon be his ...

JUSTIN ROBERTS
Introducing first, the challenger ... From Dublin, Ireland, weighing 272 pounds, the Celtic Warrior ... SHEAMUS!

Sheamus pounds his chest and poses with his arms stretched wide again drawing jeers and boos from the crowd ...

JUSTIN ROBERTS
And his opponent, weighing 245 pounds, from St. Louis, Missouri ... he is the WWE Champion ... RANDY ORTON!

Orton lifts the title up high with his right hand, eyes fixed on his opponent Sheamus, a smug smile on his face ... The referee takes the WWE Title and hands it to the timekeeper before checking both men and signalling for the bell.

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP – Street Fight
Champion Randy Orton vs. Sheamus


The two competitors stand nose to nose in the centre of the ring, staring each other dead in the eyes, focused on the prize of the WWE Championship. It is Sheamus that breaks first with a right hand that Orton blocks before going after Sheamus with forearms that push the Irish man back. Sheamus hits a stiff kick to the knee of Orton to force him to back off and then hits a clothesline that sends Orton to the mat. The WWE Champion gets up as Sheamus smiles at him, slowly, calculating, menacing ... Orton and Sheamus tie up in a grapple that Sheamus gets the better of and forces Orton back into the corner, the referee asking Sheamus to break although he has no power to enforce it. Sheamus uses fists to the stomach of Orton and begins to take control before he rams Orton shoulder first through the turnbuckle and into the steel ring post. Orton crumples to the mat and Sheamus comes off the rope and delivers a kick to the side of Orton’s face that pushes the champion through the ropes and down to the floor.

Sheamus steps out of the ring carefully and grabs Orton’s arm and holds it behind his back. With his hurt shoulder exposed, Sheamus again guides Orton into the steel post, a second shoulder smash into the post in a minute. With Orton looking in pain, Sheamus whips him into the ring apron, his back taking the brunt of the pain, before powerslamming him down onto the padded area around the ring. Orton clutches his shoulder as Sheamus mocks him, stomping at his legs and arms in the same way as Orton has done in the past. Sheamus drags Orton over to the steel ring steps and sits him up against them before crashing his knee over and over into the side of Orton’s head and onto his shoulder. Orton writhes in agony and Sheamus taunts the fans, thumping his chest, clearly now confident that he will soon be the WWE Champion once again. Sheamus begins to drag Orton down the aisle and Orton tries a few half-hearted punches with his good arm but Sheamus swats him away and powerslams him a second time, this time on the metal ramp. With Orton now struggling big time, Sheamus decides to go for the first cover of the match. 1 ... 2 ... Randy Orton kicks out. Sheamus picks his opponent up and whips him into the barricade at the side of the aisle, Orton sprawled against the wall with the WWE Universe urging him on immediately behind him.

Sheamus looks up and decides to drag Orton to the stage area. Sheamus exposes Orton’s bad shoulder one more time and sends Orton crashing shoulder first into the screens, one panel blacking out at the force of Orton’s body. Orton falls to the ground and Sheamus looks for the 3-count again ... 1 ... 2 ... Randy Orton will not give up! Sheamus picks up Orton and holds him by the head, calculating his next move ... he decides to throw Orton off the stage area, four feet to the hard, unpadded floor, Orton landing on his side and writhing in agony on the floor as Sheamus thumps his chest and signals a title belt around his waist. He jumps down and covers Orton again ... 1 ... 2 ... Orton kicks out again! Sheamus now looks frustrated but backs away several yards, waiting for Orton to stagger up, ready to end the match and win back the WWE Championship. He waits and waits and then dashes over, lift his big right boot and looks for a Brogue Kick to the head of Orton. However, Orton ducks and hits a quick drop kick that staggers Sheamus back into the wall around the arena.

MICHAEL COLE

Orton with the dropkick, can he make an astonishing comeback here?

MATT STRIKER
What has Sheamus got to do to beat this guy, Randy Orton?

Sheamus looks shocked as he shakes his head and goes back onto the offensive. However, Orton now looks fired up and he starts to offload on the Celtic Warrior and they tumble over a barricade together into the fans. Orton uses forearms and well placed kicks to force Sheamus back through the crowd before whipping him onto a set of stairs back first that leaves Sheamus in trouble. Orton covers and the referee counts ... 1 ... 2 ... Sheamus kicks out angrily and tries to escape from Orton, heading back through the crowd towards the ring. Orton holds him up near an exit from the arena and slams Sheamus into the wall and a set of doors before hitting a knee high underneath the chin of Sheamus. As Orton continues the assault, Sheamus begins to crawl and stagger towards the barricade around the ring area. As Orton approaches him, Sheamus suddenly hits a quick low blow to Orton to stop the champion’s momentum before throwing him into and over the barricade to the outside of the ring.

With Orton near the announce table, Sheamus picks up several wires and looks to choke Orton with them. However, Orton pushes Sheamus away into the ring post as he looks to put some distance between them. Sheamus counters with a punch to the face and the two start trading blows outside the ring ... the crowd cheers for Orton’s punches and boos for Sheamus’ but it is the Irish superstar that gets the better of the situation. Sheamus plants Orton’s head into the announce table and with the champion down on the floor, Sheamus looks under the ring apron for a weapon that he can legally use in the match. He pulls out a sledgehammer and holds it up laughing out loud before casting it away to the side of the announce table. He then pulls out a Kendo Stick and proceeds to set up to use it on Orton.

MICHAEL COLE

All legal here in this Street Fight for the WWE Championship. Sheamus with the Kendo Stick!

Sheamus whacks the Kendo stick across the bare, exposed back of Randy Orton and the sound echoes around the arena as do the moans of the crowd and the cry of pain from the WWE Champion. Two more Kendo stick shots to the back of Orton follow and he stumbles into the ring to escape from Sheamus. The Celtic Warrior follows and looks for the pin, hooking Orton’s leg ... 1 ... 2 ...barely a kick out from Orton who looks in desperate trouble now. Sheamus confronts the referee for a moment before running at Orton who is starting to get to his feet ... suddenly, Orton lifts up Sheamus and hits a powerslam before sinking to his knees in agony again. The referee signals that he cannot count either man out in a Street Fight and both men start to come round and get to their feet. Sheamus is up first and looks across at Orton before running to him looking for the Brogue Kick for the second time tonight. However, bad luck for Sheamus, Orton avoid the boot again and catches Sheamus with Orton’s version of the backbreaker instead, using his own back to punish Sheamus. With Sheamus down, Orton exacts revenge as he stomps the limbs of his opponent, taking his time and stomping ankles, knees, elbows whilst continuing to clutch at his own shoulder. Big marks show on the back of the WWE Champion as he falls to the mat and starts punching the canvas ... setting himself, waiting, watching as the fans cheer and shout with anticipation ... RKO from Orton! No! Sheamus escapes and falls into the ropes, straddling the middle rope ...

Orton looks frustrated but determined and goes after Sheamus, dragging him back through the ropes setting up his patented DDT off the middle rope. Sheamus fights but Orton holds tight and falls to the mat, smashing Sheamus face first as the crowd go wild. With Sheamus down and out, Orton looks around at the WWE Universe as they chant ‘RKO!’ but Orton looks strange and seems to have a different idea. He pulls back into the corner of the ring as Sheamus gets to his hands and knees and it becomes clear. Randy Orton is going to punt Sheamus in the skull! Sheamus’ head is exposed and Orton runs across, swinging his foot like a footballer ... Sheamus moves out at the last second, gets quickly to his feet and hits the ropes. Brogue Kick! Sheamus levels Orton with a boot to the head and covers the champion. Is it going to be a new WWE Champion? 1 ... 2 ... No! Randy Orton kicks out of Sheamus’ Brogue Kick and the Celtic Warrior cannot believe it!

Sheamus stamps his feet and kicks out at the ropes as he looks devastated. He regains his composure though and places Orton’s head between his legs. The High Cross! Sheamus grabs Orton round the waist and lifts him up over his head and onto his back. Sheamus readjusts his hands and Orton takes his chance to fight out of the hold, sliding down Sheamus’ back and out of the ring. Sheamus follows but Orton has found the Kendo stick and waffles Sheamus across the chest and then his back to the cheers of the crowd. Sheamus writhes in pain on the floor with red marks on his pale white skin and Orton drags him and tosses him back into the ring before sliding in himself and setting himself for the RKO again. Orton waits and waits and then pounces ... RKO! Sheamus is down! Orton with the pin ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! No, Sheamus kicks out! Unbelievable! What fight the Irish star is showing here!

Orton sits in the corner disbelieving as Sheamus lies flat on his stomach, trying to force himself up ... As both men get to their feet, Sheamus staggering, Orton goes after him again. Right hands from Orton force Sheamus back into the corner where he smashes his forehead into the turnbuckle pad. Orton lifts Sheamus onto the top rope and gets to the middle rope himself ... can he suplex Sheamus here? Orton struggles to lift Sheamus but gets him up and drops back ... suplex from the top rope to Sheamus! However, both men are down on the mat now. Who will get up first? It’s Orton who gets to his knees and sets himself for another RKO! Surely this time it will win him the match ... Randy Orton leaps and goes for his finishing move ... Sheamus swats him aside and hits the Brogue Kick again instead! Sheamus drags a prone Orton up and lifts him again for the High Cross when all of a sudden ...




MICHAEL COLE
Wait a minute!

MATT STRIKER
Oh my goodness, it’s Triple H! The Game is back!

MICHAEL COLE
And no doubt he is back for Sheamus!

Triple H rushes out dressed in jeans and a Triple H shirt and Sheamus looks at him in despair with Orton sliding off his back. Sheamus stares out at Triple H who reaches the ring and stops, staring at Sheamus with a wild look in his eyes ... Hunter raises his hand and points behind Sheamus who turns around ... RKO! Orton hits the RKO perfectly! Goes for the pin ... 1 ... 2 ... 3! Randy Orton is still the WWE Champion!

JUSTIN ROBERTS

Here is your winner and still the WWE Champion ... RANDY ORTON!

As Orton is handed the WWE Title and has his arm raised by the referee, Triple H slides into the ring and stands over Sheamus looking down on him. Orton looks across at Hunter and his face is unreadable as he walks slowly towards the Game and Sheamus. Triple H points down at Sheamus and says something to Orton who nods his head and leaves the ring leaving Triple H with Sheamus in the ring. Orton pauses though and then walks to the announcers table where he picks up the sledgehammer ... he slides it under the ropes and across the ring to Triple H with a knowing look in his eye. As Orton leaves, Triple H picks up the hammer and sets himself as Sheamus begins to get to his feet ... WHAM! Triple H launches the hammer head into the stomach of Sheamus and leaves him down on the mat in agony. Triple H then lifts up Sheamus and sets up for the Pedigree ... which he delivers to leave Sheamus a broken down mess in the centre of the ring. Triple H stands over the body of Sheamus and stares up the ramp to Orton who is stood on the stage with the WWE Title held high.

MICHAEL COLE
What a night here at No Mercy! Randy Orton retains the WWE Title and Triple H returns from injury!

MATT STRIKER
And for Sheamus, this is only the beginning! It is time for Sheamus to play the Game!

MICHAEL COLE
Goodnight everybody!

The camera fades away with Triple H still stood over Sheamus and Orton looking on in the background. The No Mercy logo shows in the corner of the screen and the pay-per-view goes off air ...
 
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MONDAY NIGHT RAW!
PREVIEW

TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!

After over six months away from the WWE, Triple H returned at No Mercy and cost the Celtic Warrior, Sheamus, the WWE Championship! After Sheamus’ attempt to end the career of the Game just after WrestleMania 26, what lies ahead for these two superstars who both have reason to want to destroy the other?

RANDY ORTON AND WADE BARRETT TO MEET AT CYBER SUNDAY?

One thing is certain: Randy Orton remains the WWE Champion! And at No Mercy, it was Wade Barrett – with a little help from Michael Tarver – who defeated John Cena to earn the next shot at the Viper for the title? Can Barrett and the Nexus tread the path that leads to the WWE Title? And will John Cena have anything to say on the situation?

JERICHO – STILL ALIVE ON MONDAY NIGHT RAW!

After a controversial victory over John Morrison at No Mercy, Chris Jericho survived potential retirement and the ‘best in the world at what he does’ remains an integral part of WWE! However, Morrison is guaranteed to be unhappy about the way Jericho secured the victory – what will the Monday Night Delight have to say to Jericho tonight?

MICHAEL COLE AND JERRY LAWLER – CO-COMMENTATORS?

After Jerry Lawler’s punch to the face of Michael Cole last night and the subsequent beating of Lawler by the Miz, there could be fireworks at the announce table tonight. Will Cole have the guts to stand up to Lawler? Or will the Miz be appearing to protect his favourite announcer?

Join us on Monday Night Raw!

CONFIRMED

Melina vs. Alicia Fox

Edge vs. R-Truth​
 
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