Monday Night Raw
12 September 2011
Bell Centre - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
There is no opening video package this week, as we cut right into one of the most famous buildings in wrestling history to the buzzing capacity Montreal crowd... but they are all booing for some reason? The camera cuts to the ring and we see that the NEW Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis is standing in the centre of the ring, and he is flanked by his “Personal Security” The Awesome Truth! Laurinaitis stands there stoically as Miz and Truth fight off their urges to abuse the crowd. Johnny and Miz are in suits, whilst Truth is dressed in his usual street clothes. Laurinaitis has a microphone in his hand, and he prepares to speak.
John Laurinaitis: My name is John Laurinaitis, and I am the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and as of last week, the Permanent General Manager of Monday Night Raw.
HEAT; the crowd aren’t happy but Awesome Truth start applauding their boss.
John Laurinaitis: Last week I shocked the world when I announced that this show will forever be under my control; and I modified the WWE Championship Match at Night of Champions into an Elimination Match. A match that one of my two Personal Security members will walk out of as the WWE Champion.
The crowd boos once more as Miz and Truth nod their heads and smile.
John Laurinaitis: And tonight, The Miz here will repeat history from last week and he will beat CM Punk tonight and make sure that he does not even make it to Night of Champions.
The fans boo again.
John Laurinaitis: Because when one of my boys, Miz or R-Truth becomes the WWE Champion; The John Laurinaitis Era will officially begin here on Monday Night Raw. I am going to revolutionize what you see each week here on Raw, and it is no secret that I am much better at putting a show together than anyone else that has ever been in charge of this show... especially Triple H.
There is a LOUD pop for the mention of “The Game”
John Laurinaitis: Because I am now the Permanent General Manager of Raw, I don’t have to take orders from Triple H when I am on MY show. I can do what I want, and I can say what I want, so Triple H, get down here-
*CULT OF PERSONALITY*
The WWE Universe EXPLODES, as CM PUNK walks out onto the stage to a massive ovation! Laurinaitis looks fuming in the ring, as he wanted Triple H. Miz and Truth move for the first time since the show started when they approach the ropes nearest the ramp and scream abuse at Punk as he walks down to the ring. Punk wears his “Best in the World” T-shirt and he grabs a microphone as he walks into the ring. Cult of Personality fades out, which causes the “CM PUNK” chant to increase in volume. Punk goes to speak, but he is cut off by the Montreal faithful. Finally, after a small motion of the hands, Punk has the crowd down to a speakable level.
CM Punk:Before-
John Laurinaitis: What the hell are you doing here? I asked for Triple H-
CM Punk: First of all... shut up, your voice is making my throat hurt in empathy.
The fans laugh as Johnny recoils back and frowns.
CM Punk: I actually came out here to congratulate you on your new job! Permanent Raw General Manager, well done Funkman! But I think from what you’ve already said so far tonight- your first full night in charge- is grounds for dismissal!
Laurinaitis is confused, as the fans pop again.
CM Punk: Oh, you don’t know what I’m referring to; so far in your tenure as General Manager, you’ve shown blatant favouritism! As Vice President of Talent Relations-
John Laurinaitis: Executive Vice President of Talent Relations.
The fans boo as all three of the “Laurinaitis Administration” smugly grins at Punk.
CM Punk: Fine, as the Talent Relations guy, you should know that this is not acceptable as a WWE Authority Figure. Since you’ve got here, you’ve tried your best to cost me the WWE Championship, make me lose matches, I know you’re the one who set Kevin Nash on me... you even said it yourself that I am not the kind of champion that you want around here! So that is why you’re worst nightmare is going to come alive this Sunday, because I am going to walk out of Night of Champions with the W-W-E Championship!
Punk glares defiantly at the three men with the WWE Universe fully behind him.
CM Punk: And Miz, tonight, with the even playing field in our match, you’re not going to beat me again. I’m going to put you to sleep, and if you wake up in time for the Six-Pack Challenge this Sunday; I am going to put you to sleep AGAIN and ELIMINATE you from the match.
The fans pop again, and Miz pulls one of his trademark scowls before Laurinaitis offers him his microphone.
The Miz: You’re going to beat me tonight and at the Pay-Per-View? Really, Punk? Really?
“REALLY?”
CM Punk: Yeah Miz, Really!
The Miz: Really, is that so? Well let me tell you this, Punk; what is actually going to happen. Tonight, I am going to hit you with a Skull Crushing Finale and then pin you one-two-three, like I have for two weeks in a row now. And then on Sunday, in the Six-Pack Challenge, I am going to personally make sure that you do not walk out of that match as the WWE Champion.
The fans boo, and Punk pulls a funny face at the camera.
The Miz: Either R-Truth or myself is going to become WWE Champion this Sunday; because we’ve said all along that we are going to work together and we will make sure that we are the last two men remaining in that match and then we’ll just let the best man win.
Truth nods his head and bumps Miz on the arm to show solidarity.
The Miz: See, you and Kofi Kingston may have this little alliance going on for now to try and neutralize us; but everybody knows that you are both a couple of weasels.
Heat.
The Miz: Neither of you just cannot wait to stab the other in the back and when you do; you can guarantee that we will be there to pick the bones and end you.
Miz hands the microphone back to Laurinaitis, but before the GM can speak, Punk is back in.
CM Punk: That was really cute, Miz. Tonight is going to be an even playing field, because yeah, I’ll have Kofi Kingston in my corner, and I’m sure John Cena would rather want to help me than see you’re stupid face win tonight.
Punk then turns his attention to Laurinaitis.
CM Punk: But Miz let us not forget the reason that you’ve beaten me two weeks in a row now. The reason is because you’ve had a little help, haven’t you?
Laurinaitis remains looking constipated as the fans boo.
CM Punk: You’ve had Funkman here do your dirty work and you’ve used it to your advantage. So Johnny, I’ll give you a little tip; you want to really be back there, and not here in my ring. You’re a businessman and you want no part of what happens out here. So I kindly suggest that you get your pompous ass out of this arena and back to Stamford where you belong!
The fans are shocked at Punk’s verbal tirade, and Laurinaitis’ face goes a dark shade of red. Punk stares at the GM right in the face, and Laurinaitis slowly raises his microphone up to his lips.
John Laurinaitis: As I am the Permanent Raw General Manager as well as the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations, I now have enough power to do something that I have wanted to do ever since I came to Raw.
Laurinaitis fixes his tie a little bit, and there is some heat in the arena as some fans have clicked on.
John Laurinaitis: CM Punk... You’re f-
*TIME TO PLAY THE GAME*
Punk’s face quickly transitions into that trademark smile, as Laurinaitis is cut off mid word! Everyone but Punk and Laurinaitis turn to the stage, because TRIPLE H marches out from the curtain! “The Game” starts marching down the ramp, and he keeps an eye on everyone in the ring and he, like Laurinaitis last week, is carrying a piece of paper to the ring with him. Triple H grabs a mic as he climbs up the steps and enters the ever growing amount of people in the ring.
Triple H: Well John, if I was not mistaken... you were about to fire one of the top Superstars on Raw.
The fans give a mixed reaction for that.
John Laurinaitis: I am the Executive Vice President-
Triple H: But here’s the thing... I got this letter from the WWE Board of Directors over the weekend, and they told me I had to tell you something. Shall I read the letter I got?
“YES!”
Triple H: Okay...
“Mr Helmsley, we would appreciate if you were able to attend Monday Night Raw in Montreal this Monday night as we have an important announcement that we would like you to inform the new Raw General Manager, John Laurinaitis. As a Board, we do not feel that our employees should feel like they have too much of a burden each day when they come to work. So as Chief Operating Officer, we would like you to inform Mr Laurinaitis that as effective of right now, he is no longer the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and solely the Raw General Manager. Thank you.”
THE FANS EXPLODE!! Laurinaitis is stunned, and Punk’s smiles calmly at the announcement, drawing an even angrier reaction from the GM.
Triple H: So in short... you don’t have the power to fire people anymore! The only person that has the power to fire or hire any WWE Superstar is me; because I’m The Boss.
*TIME TO PLAY THE GAME*
The fans are going wild after that blockbuster start to the show, and Triple H turns around to exit the ring, but he makes sure to shake hands with CM Punk first. The “Voice of the Voiceless” continues to smile at Team Johnny as the three men look stunned at that turn of events. Triple H walks up the ramp and looks back to the ring with a broad smile on his face.
Michael Cole: What a start to Raw! There’s so much to take in! I’m Michael Cole once again alongside Jerry “The King” Lawler, and King, what a start to the show!
Jerry Lawler: You’re right! CM Punk and The Miz almost came to blows, and then John Laurinaitis was about to fire CM Punk!
Michael Cole: But then the COO, Triple H, announced that John Laurinaitis is no longer in charge of Talent Relations, so he can’t fire anybody! Ladies and gentlemen, that was just the start of a fantastic night of action we have in store for your tonight; please stay tuned to Monday Night Raw!
*Commercial Break*
*BROKEN DREAMS*
There is some moderate heat in the arena, but a few small cheers mixed in too, as Drew McIntyre walks out onto the stage, and he looks extremely determined as he walks down the ramp and towards the ring. Michael Cole chirps up and says that Drew has reportedly been given just one more chance tonight to impress Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler to secure Guerrero’s management services which he seems to think will steer his career onto the right track. Drew Mac ignores the fans completely as he walks up the steps and enters the ring. He does a small taunt with his hands up in the air and turns his head towards the stage as he motions for his opponent to hurry up.
*BOOYAKA 619*
The fans go crazy for Rey Mysterio, who walks out onto the stage looking almost as focused as McIntyre, because the veteran knows that he has to be careful tonight ahead of his big match on Sunday for the United States Championship. Mysterio lets off his pyro on both sides of the stage before walking down the ramp. He touches his head against all of the other Rey Mysterio masks in the front rows, and hands his over-mask to a young boy in a Mysterio mask. Mysterio then slides into the ring and mounts the nearest turnbuckle; posing for the fans, and he walks across the ring and does the same much to McIntyre’s annoyance. Mysterio hops down and his music fades away, with the lights returning to normal. The referee is about ready to ring the bell when...
*I AM PERFECTION*
The fans descend into a massive amount of heat, as the United States Champion Dolph Ziggler walks out onto the stage, along with Vickie Guerrero! The manager-champion combination makes their way down to the ring, much to Mysterio’s annoyance but McIntyre’s delight. Ziggler has a broad smirk on his face as he can clearly see that he has unsettled Mysterio. As Ziggler and Guerrero reach the bottom of the ramp, the referee asks what they are doing, and Ziggler quickly replies with “Just watching, carry on!” and a hand movement, and he shouts “Come on, Drew!”, which causes his challenger this Sunday to stare at him as the bell rings.
Michael Cole: It seems we have an extra spectator here tonight for this match; the United States Champion Dolph Ziggler! Possibly to do a little extra scouting for Night of Champions?
Jerry Lawler: Well I just hope that Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero remain as just spectators for this match!
Match One:
Rey Mysterio vs Drew McIntyre w/ Dolph Ziggler & Vickie Guerrero
Mysterio is eyeballing Ziggler as the bell rings which allows McIntyre to run in and tackle Mysterio; sending Rey crashing into the corner! The fans boo as McIntyre wastes no time in trying to avenge his loss three weeks ago, by putting stiff boots to Mysterio’s chest and abdomen, trying to stomp Mysterio right down into the corner. Charles Robinson comes and pulls McIntyre away as Ziggler smiles intently on at the suffering Mysterio. Drew goes to pick Mysterio up out of the corner, but the Master of the 619 kicks McIntyre in the mid section, which causes Drew to keel over; Mysterio gets to his feet and comes in with a Hurracanrana! The fans pop as McIntyre is flipped over, and Drew gets back to his feet -a little shaken- and leans on the ropes for some support. Mysterio now runs in, but Drew sees it coming and ELEVATES Mysterio over the top rope... but Rey lands on the apron! McIntyre goes for a right hand, but Rey ducks it, and he shoulders McIntyre in the gut, and then slingshots himself over the ropes... and into a Sunset Flip! One...Two...Drew slides the shoulder up! McIntyre quickly gets back up to his knees and looks on in shock as he was almost beaten early on by Mysterio!
Rey gets back up, and he runs at McIntyre again; Drew goes for a right hand but Rey ducks it and carries on his run... and he cracks off another Hurracanrana, this one sending McIntyre landing across the middle rope! The fans pop, and Mysterio holds his arm in the air, and rebounds off of the opposite ropes... 619-NO! McIntyre saw sense and ducked out of the ring! The fans boo, as Rey wildly swings and misses, but as soon as Mysterio lands on the mat... Drew pulls his legs and Mysterio faceplants onto the ring mat! The fans groan, as Mysterio slaps onto his front... but McIntyre has kept hold of his legs, and PULLS him out of the ring... Mysterio landing on his chest on the floor!!! Ziggler is like “Owh Sh*t!” at ringside, as he shares a laugh with Vickie Guerrero; McIntyre doing one of those sinister smiles of his. Mysterio lays in a heap on the ring floor, and McIntyre seems like he is not done with Mysterio just yet, as he picks the Ultimate Underdog back up to his feet... and sends him like a MISSILE INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!! The top half of the steps comes clean off as Mysterio crashes back first into them, and McIntyre wears a deep scowl and picks Mysterio up, and rolls him back into the ring. Drew follows him in, and goes for a pin on the worn down Mysterio! One...Two...Thr-Rey kicks out!!
The number one contender to the US Title stays resilient as usual, and Mysterio tries his best to get up quickly, but McIntyre is right back on him, and he hooks Mysterio up for a Snap Suplex!! Mysterio’s back arches as McIntyre seems to have found the area that he wants to work on. He doesn’t give Rey the chance to regain his composure, as he promptly picks Rey up, and shoves him into the turnbuckle chest first, and Rey stumbles out backwards, and McIntyre cracks him with a forearm to the back! Mysterio crumples from that shot, and Ziggler is seen loving it at ringside as expected. McIntyre now brings Rey back up, and pushes him against the ropes, and when Rey comes back, he tries to Hurracanrana his way out of it again, but McIntyre turns it into a TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER!!! The fans groan, as Mysterio’s back is crunched again, and this time, Drew goes in for a cover...One...Two..Thr-NO!! Mysterio kicks out again! McIntyre is beside himself, and he springs back up to his feet, and screams “Time to end this!” and he raises Mysterio back up, and gets the Double Underhooks hooked in, and he kicks his leg back... FUTURE SHOCK-NO!! Mysterio manages to stay on his feet and wriggle out as McIntyre falls onto his back, and when Drew sits back up afterwards, Mysterio creams him with a kick to the side of the head!! The fans go wild, as Mysterio favours his back right after the move and waits for Drew to get back up.
McIntyre gets back up to one knee, and Rey drills him in the side of the head with a right hand , and runs off of the ropes, and he goes for another Hurracanrana, and sends McIntyre’s face right into the ring mat!! Drew holds his nose in pain, and Mysterio is quick to go back to holding his back again, and it causes him to waste a little time as he goes down for the cover...One...Two...McIntyre kicks out!! Rey looks frustrated as he has to use his hand to support his back before he is able to get up to his feet. Rey gives Ziggler a long stare, before he starts to walk towards the corner, and he takes his time to climb up the turnbuckle. Rey gets onto the second rope, but McIntye has already recovered, and he comes in with a clubbing blow to Mysterio’s hurt back which causes Rey to yelp in pain. McIntyre climbs up onto the bottom rope and attempts to hook up a back Suplex attempt, but Mysterio connects with an elbow to the face that knocks McIntyre back down. Mysterio turns around, and he grabs McIntyre’s head... and drops him with a TORNADO DDT!!! The fans go wild, as McIntyre’s head BOUNCES off of the mat, and the impact sends him sprawling across the ring and he ends up with his head draped over the middle rope!! The fans are in fever pitch as they know what is coming, and Rey is forced to take his time getting up again, and he then sees McIntyre and points at him to a huge pop from the fans... but they start booing, because VICKIE GUERRERO IS ON THE APRON!! Guerrero catches the referee’s attention by grabbing his shirt and almost pulling him out of the ring. Mysterio walks over to see what is happening, but the fans are buzzing... ZIG ZAG!!! Ziggler snuck into the ring during the distraction and he levels his challenger this Sunday with a mighty ZIg Zag!! Ziggler grabs the Clientele hopeful McIntyre and pulls him onto Mysterio, before grabbing his title and exiting the ring and making his way up the ramp! Guerrero hops down off of the apron, and Robinson turns back to see McIntyre hooking the leg...One...Two...THREE!!! McIntyre beats Mysterio!!
Winner: Drew McIntyre (8.16)
*BROKEN DREAMS*
The fans boo the hell out of the result, and McIntyre slowly gets back up his feet, holding his head; and he is ecstatic!! McIntyre shows more emotion than we have ever seen from him, and he is literally jumping for joy around the ring!! The Scotsman then notices that Ziggler and Guerrero are watching him so he calms it down a lot, but it still visibly happy. Mysterio lays on the mat, not sure where he is, but after a few seconds, he realises what happens, and pounds the mat in anger, as he sees the grinning United States Champion looking back down on him from the top of the ramp.
Michael Cole: What a win for Drew McIntyre; he just beat Rey Mysterio!
Jerry Lawler: Well I think it is fair to say that McIntyre didn’t get that win all by himself; Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero played their part, and cost Rey the match. That is something Mysterio knows he will have to try and watch out for this Sunday!
Michael Cole: Even though I am a fan of both Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero, I will agree with you there, King; Vickie Guerrero is going to be a deciding factor this Sunday for sure.
*Commercial Break*
Back to Raw, and we find ourselves in the interview set, and the temporary Raw Backstage Interviewer Matt Striker stands in the set, and he seems as ecstatic as usual.
Matt Striker: Ladies and Gentlemen, I am extremely honoured to be joined by my guest at this time... John Cena.
With that, there is a loud mixed reaction (mainly cheers) as John Cena walks into the shot, and after the events of last week, the Cenation Commander-in-Cheif isn’t in the best of moods.
John Cena: Matt, I know you probably have a question for me, but if you don’t mind I’d like to just do my own thing here... Alberto Del Rio, or Berty as I like to more affectionately call you... last week, we had a match, and all you did was prove what everyone thought ; you can’t beat me.
The fans are split over that, and Cena is in no mood for joking around tonight.
John Cena: You used a steel pipe to strike me in the arm and then pin me... where I’m from people don’t roll like that. If you wanna fight me as badly as you make out, you better start learnin’ to play by the rules. I have my three main values; Hustle. Loyalty. Respect.
Cena removes his hat.
John Cena: My code means that I don’t play dirty and I don’t break the rules, and I don’t have a stupid little monkey of a man help me win my matches! Berty, all you proved last week was that you can’t get it done by yourself. At Summerslam, you cashed in after Kevin Nash as well as myself had beaten CM Punk down, on Raw the next night, you only retained that championship because of Kevin Nash... and last week, you only beat me because of Ricardo Rodriguez and a steel pipe.
The fans seem to be buying what Cena is saying, and they greet his comments with heat.
John Cena: I’ve won the WWE Championship nine times in my career, and you spit on the tradition of the WWE Championship and everyone else that has ever held it when you don’t defend that championship with pride and dignity.... so that is why I’m going to have no problem taking that championship off of you this Sunday.
The fans let out a small pop, and Cena gives Striker a nod before briskly making his way out of the set.
Michael Cole: Welcome back, folks. As many of you would have saw last week, Jack Swagger was set to go one on one with his rival, Zack Ryder’s, good friend, Primo. After winning the match, Swagger locked in his Ankle Lock submission without remorse and he sprained Primo’s ankle as a result of that assault.
Jerry Lawler: It made for very uncomfortable watching, but we’ve found out that the injuries suffered by Primo were not as bad as first thought and he will be back on Raw next week; great news to hear, Michael.
Michael Cole: Well, Jack Swagger is set to take on another close friend of Zack Ryder tonight, Curt Hawkins! Ryder and Hawkins are of course former Tag Team Champions, King!
The camera cuts to Curt Hawkins standing in the ring and he gets a small pop for the fans as he looks focused for this match.
*GET ON YOUR KNEES*
There is severely loud heat from the Montreal fans, as Jack Swagger stomps onto the stage, roaring at the WWE Universe. He is draped in an American Flag, which also intensifies the heat he is getting from the fans. Swags has a cocky grin on his face as he walks down the aisle, and he drapes the American Flag over the ring ropes as he enters the ring. He holds his arms out to absorb the masses of heat being poured onto him.
Match Two:
Curt Hawkins vs Jack Swagger
The bell rings, and both men approach the centre of the ring, ready to grapple. Hawkins goes in but Swagger dodges and takes him down from behind and plants him on the mat. Swagger slaps Hawkins in the back of the head which seems to rile Hawkins up, who springs to his feet. Hawkins talks some smack to Swagger but then gets smashed in the face with a right hand!! Hawkins stumbles against the ropes, and Swagger runs in and clotheslines him over the top rope! Hawkins crashes to the floor, and the referee desperately tries to prevent Swagger from going outside the ring and following up. The ref threatens to DQ Swagger, which allows Hawkins to get back to his feet on the outside. Curt climbs onto the apron, but Swagger is already on him and launches him back into the ring!!
Swagger brings Hawkins back up to his feet and shoves him into the corner. Swagger takes a few steps back and comes in with a shoulder block to the mid section; taking the life out of Hawkins! Swagger grabs onto Hawkins around his waist and lifts him up, and runs across the ring with Hawkins on his shoulder and rams him into the opposite corner! Swagger lets go this time, and connects with a boot to the mid section this time, and he brings him down into the canvas with a Scoop Slam! Swagger places Hawkins adjacent to the turnbuckle, and walks across the ring, and he runs back in and bounces off of the turnbuckles with a SWAGGER BOMB!!! The fans boo, and Swagger gets up to his feet and stands with his arms out as if he is absorbing the heat being poured onto him by the fans.
Swagger walks back over to the hurt Hawkins in the corner and he grabs a handful of hair and drags Hawkins towards the centre of the ring before grabbing him around the waist. Swagger looks around into the crowd with a sick smile, and the fans start booing... but there are HUGE cheers because
ZACK RYDER IS CHARGING DOWN THE RAMP!!! The fans go ballistic and Swagger lets Hawkins slump to the floor... Ryder slides in and starts unloading right hands all over Swagger! The referee has no choice but to call for the bell!
Winner: Jack Swagger via Disqualification (3.21)
Ryder takes Swagger down and starts laying into the All-American American with right and left hands to the face!! The referee just gets the hell out of the ring as Ryder gets up and tears his vest off and throws it at Swagger! The fans are in anticipation now as Ryder bounces up and down and he is measuring Swagger! Swagger starts to get back to his feet and he sees the oncoming Ryder and ROLLS OUT OF THE RING!! The WWE Universe start booing again as Swagger chickens out and dodges Zack Ryder for a third week in a row! Ryder starts shouting at Swagger to be a man and get into the ring, before giving up and checking that Hawkins is okay. Swagger starts to walk around the ring and to the bottom of the ramp as Ryder brings his former tag team partner up to his feet in the ring. Hawkins and Ryder bump fists and Ryder then walks towards the ropes and is a few feet away from Swagger and the two rivals exchange fierce stares at each other but then Swagger starts smiling? Ryder looks confused but Jack tells him to turn around-BAM! Hawkins takes out Ryder from behind!!! The fans are confused and they start to shower Hawkins with heat as he begins to pound away on Ryder; the man that just saved him! Swagger wears a giant grin as he now slides back into the ring! Swagger orders for Hawkins to hold Ryder up and Swagger boots Ryder in the gut, and grabs him around the waist. Hawkins looks on in anticipation and the WWE Universe continue their jeering as Ryder gets planted with a GUTWRENCH POWERBOMB TO ZACK RYDER!!!
*GET ON YOUR KNEES*
Ryder and Hawkins stand over Ryder’s laid out body, and they look at each other, and Hawkins raises Swagger’s hand! The fans go crazy with the boos towards these two men as Ryder lays motionless in the centre of the ring. Hawkins puts one more boot into Ryder before these two allies leave the ring and go up the ramp; looking back and smiling at the damage they have done.
Jerry Lawler: Hawkins and Swagger were in cahoots the entire time, Michael! I can’t believe it!
Michael Cole: Well, it seemed that someone had to show Zack Ryder that he can’t trust everybody around here, as Curt Hawkins has betrayed him here tonight, and Jack Swagger sends an emphatic message with that Gutwrench Powerbomb!
*Commercial Break*
Returning from commercial and the crowd reaction can be heard still as we are backstage, and the continual booing from the Ryder beat down continues as we are for the first time in the office of the new Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis. The man himself is signing off some checks as he hears a knock on the door.
John Laurinaitis: Come in.
The camera pans to the door now, and we see that Beth Phoenix and Natalya walk into the office! The duo gets the loudest pop of the night so far, but this is a Hart and it is Canada!
John Laurinaitis: Girls, how great to see you! Is there anything that I can do for you?
Natalya: Actually Mr Laurinaitis; I’ve came here to ask you for a match... against the Divas Champion Kelly Kelly... tonight.
The fans pop in the arena, and both Divas nod their heads.
Natalya: See, you can’t have a show in Canada and not let the fans see Natalya in action; plus, Kelly stole a win from me a few weeks ago on Smackdown, and we haven’t had the chance to get some payback yet.
Beth Phoenix: Plus, we all know that I’m ready for my title match with Kelly this Sunday, but in the past few weeks she’s been off of her game and she could really use this match, so she can get used to losing to a Diva of Doom; because this Sunday she’ll do it again and I will become the brand new Divas Champion.
The fans in the arena pop again, and Beth looks very smug with herself.
John Laurinaitis: Well, Natalya, I’ll give you your match with Kelly Kelly tonight, and if you win, I might even let you have a Divas Championship Match yourself one day. And Beth, good luck on Sunday; but I think we all know that you don’t need it.
Beth and Laurinaitis share a laugh, but Natalya had been looking down at the floor smiling since the second that Johnny said a Divas Championship Match could come her way. Beth turns to leave, and Nattie stays focused in the same position until Beth nudges her and they both leave the office, but as they are walking through the door, a figure comes between both of them... REY MYSTERIO! The DOD nod their heads and let Rey through into the office, and the fans pop for Rey. Mysterio looks a little worse for wear, as he has undone his mask at the chinstrap and is holding the back of his head after the Zig Zag he received earlier.
Rey Mysterio: Mr Laurinaitis, do you have a minute?
John Laurinaitis: Well, I was in the middle of something but I can fit you in if you make it short.
The fans boo, and Mysterio facepalms at that “insult”, but it seems that once again Johnny is not aware of what he just said was offensive.
Rey Mysterio: I just came to ask you a favour for this Sunday... You see, Vickie Guerrero cost me my match tonight, and I can’t let the same thing happen this Sunday when the United States Championship is on the line, so-
John Laurinaitis: Rey, can you please cut to the chase? I’m a very busy man.
Rey Mysterio: I don’t want Vickie Guerrero to be at ringside on Sunday; I want to see if Dolph Ziggler is able to win a match without her there.
The fans pop, and Laurinaitis wears a stern look on his face as he mulls it over.
John Laurinaitis: Fine, Rey... Vickie Guerrero will be banned from ringside for the United States Championship Match at Night of Champions. But now I’ve done you this favour; I expect to see you come to Raw next week as the United States Champion.
Rey nods with a smile as Laurinaitis continues.
John Laurinaitis: I don’t appreciate it when I do favours for my Superstars and they don’t deliver, so I want to see the United States Championship around your waist next week otherwise you will be forced to face the consequences.
The fans let out a mixed reaction, as Mysterio seems a little concerned but sure of himself at the same time. Laurinaitis goes back down to his paperwork as Mysterio turns around to leave the office to a big pop.
*Video Package*
We are in the same dimly lit gym setting that we’ve seen the past few weeks on Raw, and a ring is in the centre of the room with a spotlight on it. The camera focuses on this spotlight, and the hulking figure of the man we now recognize as Brodus Clay walks into the middle of the ring.
Brodus Clay: For weeks now, you have seen just small examples of what I can do in between these ropes, and you should know by now that my arrival to Monday Night Raw is imminent.
Clay’s face turns sour as the beast snarls.
Brodus Clay: As you have seen, I am not just any monster. I have the power, ability and speed to match.
A brief snippet of footage sees Clay ploughing into an unfortunate man who is trapped in the corner.
Brodus Clay: There has never been anyone like Brodus Clay, and there never will be anyone else like Brodus Clay.
Clay raises his head and straightens his back up now.
Brodus Clay: The Superstars of Monday Night Raw are all now officially on notice; because when I do arrive, I plan on destroying my way through the entire roster until there is just the WWE Champion left, whoever that may be.
Brodus’ face turns into a smirk.
Brodus Clay: I’m Brodus Clay.... and I’m comin’.
*End Video Package*
BRODUS CLAY
COMING TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW
~NEXT WEEK~
Michael Cole: That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, Brodus Clay is coming to Monday Night Raw, and that will happen next week; I can’t wait!
Jerry Lawler: Well, I’m excited for Brodus too... but did you hear what John Laurinaitis just said to Rey Mysterio? Rey has to win the United States Championship on Sunday at Night of Champions otherwise he will have to face the consequences? What could that mean?
Michael Cole: Who knows, King? But there is now a new development for that match at Night of Champions; as we learnt a few moments ago, Dolph Ziggler’s manager Vickie Guerrero will be banned from ringside for his title defence on Sunday! Huge news!
*NEW FOUNDATION*
The famous riff elicits a MASSIVE pop, louder than any other tonight, as Natalya and Beth Phoenix walk through the curtain! The Divas of Doom march down to the ring, and as faces-for-the-night, both dominant women slap the hands of the fans in the front row, and Natalya hugs a little boy. Beth slides into the ring whilst Natalya takes a little more time to rejoice with her home country fans before climbing up the steps and joining her friend in the ring.
*HOLLA*
There is a large mixed reaction in the arena from the Canadian fans, as Kelly Kelly runs out onto the stage. The Divas Champion is at first taken back by the hostile reception she receives and her smile soon vanishes as she walks down the ramp. In the ring, the DOD are smiling as they watch the champion nervously climb up the steps and taking her time to do so. Cole and King point out that this will be a similar situation to what Kelly will receive at Night of Champions when she will be in front of a Pro-Phoenix crowd.
Match Three:
Non-Title Match
Divas Champion Kelly Kelly vs Natalya w/Beth Phoenix
Once the match starts, a booming “LETS GO NATTIE” chant which causes Kelly to look a little nervously around the arena as Natalya advances towards her. The two women lock up in the centre of the ring, but Natalya’s power advantage sees her forcing Kelly towards the corner, but the champion is able to free herself before she is powered into the corner. Kelly returns to the centre of the ring and Natalya approaches her once again. Kelly tries a rear waistlock, but Natalya grabs her arm and wrenches it, with Kelly groaning in pain. Natalya quickly transitions to a Hammerlock, and she has more control over Kelly to turn it into a side headlock and then the takeover plants Kelly flat on her back with Natalya on top of her with the headlock still locked in. Kelly squirms for a little bit but she is able to get the headscissors in and force Natalya to break the hold. Both Divas get up and Kelly puts up her fighting stance as Natalya nods her head at her opponent, the fans giving a respectable pop for the opening sequence.
They both stare at each other and Natalya charges in for a clothesline but Kelly ducks and she smacks Natalya around the face with a right forearm! Natalya recoils back and Kelly runs in towards her and snaps off a Hurracanrana! Natalya rolls back towards the ropes and The Anvilette looks around the arena in disbelief that she was caught out and Kelly looks determinedly back at her opponent. Natalya gets up again, and Kelly runs towards her again, and Nattie elevated Kelly up onto the top rope in the corner. Natalya then turns around and Kelly jumps back onto her and scores with a Sunset Flip Pin! One...Two... Natalya rolls the shoulder up!! Both Divas of Doom are shocked, as it seems the champion is on it tonight! Both Divas get to their feet again, and Natalya tries to slow the pace with another side headlock, but Kelly pushes her against the ropes and Natalya rebounds off of the opposite side and Kelly lays on the mat to dodge it but Natalya sees it coming and instead just stomps on the back of the champion!! Kelly screams in pain, as Natalya wears a broad grin for outsmarting the champion.
Nattie goes down and drives her knees into Kelly’s back, and Natalya grabs both of Kelly’s wrists and then both of her ankles... she rolls onto her back and is bending Kelly backwards over her knees!! The fans cheer, but some of them seem a little disturbed by the ruthlessness of Natalya, as Kelly starts to scream in pain, and there is nothing she can do to escape the hold! Natalya shots for her to give up, but the only thing that the champion can do to help her cause is just to shake around and try to force Natalya to break her grip. Natalya goes back to sitting down with Kelly in the same, contorted position, and Natalya seems to have had enough of torturing Kelly for now, as she brings the champion back up to her feet, only to take her back down with a Snapmare... followed by a stiff kick right to the back!! Natalya goes over and pulls Kelly onto the mat for the cover...One...Two-Kelly kicks out!!
The fans are shocked and they share Natalya’s frustrations. The Anvilette gets up to her feet and she waits for Kelly to get back up to. Kelly backs into the corner before getting herself up to his feet. Natalya runs into Kelly in the corner and connects with a shoulder block to the mid section, which causes Kelly to keel over in the corner, and Nattie pushes her back up... AND SLAPS HER IN THE FACE!! The fans shout “OOH!” after that and Kelly holds her cheek in shock that Natalya cheap shotted her like that. Natalya walks into the centre of the ring to encourage the crowd, and the “LETS GO NATTIE” chant whips back up around the arena, and this causes Kelly Kelly to shake it off, and Natalya invites her to come into the centre of the ring and grapple again. Natalya puts her righthand up to initiate the grapple, and Kelly slowly takes it, and Natalya slowly lifts up her left hand... but Kelly smashes Natalya in the face with a forearm to the side of the head!! Natalya is knocked right down onto the mat, and Kelly shouts for her to get back up to her feet.
Natalya stirs a little after being surprised but gets back up to her feet, but she is put right back down by a SHINING WIZARD kick from Kelly Kelly!! The fans actually let out a small pop for that move despite it being on Natalya, but Kelly is quick to dive on top for the cover...One...Two...Thr-NO! Natalya kicks out to a massive pop from the fans! Kelly looks out around the arena, and her eyes lock with Beth Phoenix who is intently watching at ringside, trying to scout for this Sunday. Beth scowls at Kelly, who gives her a dirty look right back at her. Kelly finally realises that she is still in a match, but she turns around right into Natalya with a Double Leg Takedown... and Natalya threads her leg through and turns over...THE SHARPSHOOTER IS LOCKED IN!!! The fans are going crazy all around the arena, as Kelly is trapped in the most famous submission in the world! Kelly desperately scrambles for the ropes in front of her, but she just can’t reach... because Beth is pulling the ropes back!!! The referee cannot see because he is trying to see if Kelly is going to tap or not! The champion looks right into the eyes of her opponent this Sunday... AND TAPS OUT!!!
Winner: Natalya (5.59)
*NEW FOUNDATION*
Beth slides into the ring, as Natalya is elated, and the two dominant Divas share a quick hug before both of them mounting a corner on the camera side of the ring. Kelly rolls out of the ring quietly, and has her title handed to her as she sits up against the ring barrier. The champion and challenger for this Sunday both lock eyes as Kelly tightly holds her championship close to her chest.
Michael Cole: Look at our Divas Champion, King! She’s cowering in the corner like a little girl; how old is she, ten?
Jerry Lawler: Well, I don’t know what that loss will have done for Kelly’s confidence, but what if Beth Phoenix wins this Sunday, but as we learnt earlier, Natalya is going to be the next person in line for a shot at the title! What happens if she is?
Michael Cole: As deserving as she is... I’m not sure that John Laurinaitis said that exactly.
*Commercial Break*
We return to Raw, and there are boos in the arena, as we can see Ricardo Rodriguez standing in the centre of the ring holding a microphone. RR looks disapprovingly out at the Montreal fans and he starts to do his thing...
*REALEZA*
The fans descend into quite a loud amount of heat for the WWE Champion, Alberto Del Rio, who pulls up the side of the arena in a 2011 Lotus Evora, and he is all smiles as usual. He steps out of the car and holds his title aloft in the air which garners him some more heat from the fans, and he takes his merry time to walk along the side of the ramp before climbing on top of it and raising his title up in the air halfway up the ramp with the pyro shower falling down behind him. Del Rio puts his title over his shoulder and starts to slowly make his way down to the ring. He stops when he reaches the steps to taunt the fans a little more, before getting into the ring with Rodriguez graciously handing the champion his microphone. Del Rio waits for the fans to die down a little bit before raising the microphone up to his mouth.
Alberto Del Rio: My name is Alberto Del Rio, and I am the WWE Champion... but you, you already know that.
The champion wears a broad grin on his face as the crowd boo the Mexican Aristocrat.
Alberto Del Rio: And this Sunday, I am going to face the biggest challenge I have faced ever since I won this championship at Summerslam... I have to defend it against five other men;
otros cinco hombres.
The fans pop at that, but the champion’s cocky smile does not vanish.
Alberto Del Rio: But, I am not worried; since I won ‘dis title, I have beaten three of the men that I am going to face ‘dis Sunday at Night of Champions... the night that is named after me.
Heat from the fans, and Del Rio is still loving it.
Alberto Del Rio: CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, and last week... John Cena. They have all lost to me since I have won ‘dis title... since I became WWE Champion, I have not lost a match! And at Night of Champions, that... trend... will continue as I eliminate each and every one of the five men that are challenging me and I will once and for all prove ‘dat I am the best WWE Champion of all time.
Del Rio flashes another broad grin, and he turns back to say something off-mic to Ricardo, and the two Mexicans laugh. But the fans still boo the champion.
Alberto Del Rio: Why do you people boo me? I do you all a favour each week when I come out here and let you all be in the presence of the WWE Champion; but maybe you Canadians don’t understand class? Is that what it is?
Obviously, the fans boo Del Rio for that comment, but he laughs to himself.
Alberto Del Rio: I thought so... You see at Night of Champions, I am going to retain the WWE Championship because it is my dest-
*MY TIME IS NOW*
There is a mixed reaction in the arena, but mostly a positive one, as JOHN CENA walks out onto the stage! Cena has a microphone in his hand and he doesn’t look happy much like earlier. Not bothering to say anything to the camera, Cena merely waits for the fans to die down before he starts speaking. Del Rio in the ring is furious for being interrupted again by Cena, as he complains to Rodriguez.
John Cena: I don’t think I’ve ever heard so much crap in my entire life! Berty, since you’ve became WWE Champion, you’ve proved nothing; you’ve used briefcases, Kevin Nash, and last week, you used a steel pipe to beat me. Those aren’t the qualities of a champion; those are the qualities of a coward.
The fans are stunned by how blunt Cena is being, as he has clearly had enough of this. Del Rio is seething in the ring.
John Cena: And despite that, you come out here each week and brag about how these people are lucky to be in your presence... they only watch when you’re out here because they’re waiting for someone to come out here and save them!
(In a bad, Spanish accent) “Eeess mayyy destinyyyy”- AW JUST SHUT THE HELL UP!
The fans have a few laughs at Cena, who starts pacing up and down the stage.
John Cena: It is the same crap week after week after week, and I’m sick of it! Berty, the phrase for a champion like you is a paper champion; you talk the talk all you like, but you can never... get it done.
Alberto Del Rio: Enough! Cena, you show me nothing but disrespect ever since I won ‘dis title; maybe you need a little reminder of what happened last week, perro... I beat you! You lost to me!
Del Rio starts to laugh as Cena stands with his arms crossed on the stage, clearly not happy.
Alberto Del Rio: I’ll tell you a secret, John Cena. You are the person that I am most excited about making tap out ‘dis Sunday... But if you want to sort this out now, i’ll finish what I started last week.
Cena eyes up the champion, AND HE STARTS TO STORM DOWN TO THE RING!! The fans are electric, as Cena starts running and slides into the ring! As he comes in, Del Rio is on top of Cena with stomps onto the arm that he damaged last week! Cena is in visible pain, and most likely regrets storming the ring. Del Rio orders Rodriguez to carry on the assault, whilst the champion removes his jacket. Cena hasn’t been able to get off of his feet since he came into the ring. Del Rio rejoins the fray now, and he applies the CROSS ARMBREAKER!!! The fans start to boo as Cena roars in pain, and Del Rio wrenches back on the injured arm of the 9-time champion. Rodriguez starts trash talking Cena, who seems to have visibly faded, and Del Rio relinquishes the hold; leaving Cena to grab his arm in pain as he winces on the mat.
*REALEZA*
Del Rio stands tall; staring down at Cena, with a smile across his face. Rodriguez is down to still abuse Cena verbally, and Del Rio bends down to fetch his WWE Championship and raise it into the air; having gotten one over John Cena tonight.
Michael Cole: Wow! What a champion! Alberto Del Rio has just dismantled John Cena; one of his main challengers this Sunday.
Jerry Lawler: That wasn’t called for in my eyes; Cena was just out here to call Del Rio out about last week, but things took a turn for the worse.
Michael Cole: Maybe next time, Cena should learn to know who he is dealing with before he comes threatening people out here. John Cena needs to know that now it is Alberto Del Rio’s time to shine and I think the champion has a great chance of keeping that title this Sunday!
*Video Package*
Narrator: To be a champion, one must be superior to all of their adversaries.
A flashing image of Randy Orton RKO'ing Christian onto the steel steps at Summerslam is shown.
Narrator: The champion might be Perfection...
Dolph Ziggler brashly holds up his United States Championship above his head.
Narrator: ...Beautiful...
An image of Kelly Kelly right after she won the Divas Championship flickers onto the screen.
Narrator: ... Or Ugly...
A scene of Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes trying to hide his face during one of his entrances comes up on the screen.
Narrator: A champion can benefit from the wealth of their company...
WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty are shown having their hands raised at the end of a match.
Narrator: ...Or just their wealth.
Alberto Del Rio stands in front of an expensive car with pyro shooting down behind him.
Narrator: One night a year, the WWE showcases these superior individuals.
A quick montage of a referee holding up each championship belt one by one is shown.
Narrator: It is the Night...
Randy Orton then stands on the top rope with the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist.
Narrator: ... Of CHAMPIONS!
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
Michael Cole: Night of Champions is now only six days away, and King, what a night it is going to be! The match I’m looking forward to the most is the biggest one of them all; the WWE Championship Match, where Alberto Del Rio defends the WWE Championship against John Cena, CM Punk, The Miz, R-Truth and Kofi Kingston in a Six-Pack Challenge Elimination Match!
Jerry Lawler: To win that match, Del Rio is going to have to show endurance and resilient; as the champion he is going to be the main target for all of the challengers, because they want to have the WWE Championship too!
Michael Cole: The World Heavyweight Championship from Smackdown is also going to be defended in a Six-Pack Challenge, as “The Viper” Randy Orton will defend the title against Mark Henry, Wade Barrett, Sheamus, John Morrison and The Great Khali!
Jerry Lawler: All six of those men have a legitimate chance of walking out of Buffalo with the World Heavyweight Championship because they have all been so impressive in the past few weeks to qualify! But also, Daniel Bryan is going to put up his guaranteed World Heavyweight Championship Match Money in the Bank Contract against Christian in a Submissions Match!
Michael Cole: It is no secret that I am pulling for Christian in that match; he is just getting everything right lately and he deserves to be World Heavyweight Champion more than anyone else in the WWE! Dolph Ziggler is also going to defend the United States Championship against the man he cost earlier tonight; Rey Mysterio!
Jerry Lawler: This rivalry has gotten personal quickly, but Rey made a deal with the devil earlier on, and Vickie Guerrero will be banned from ringside for that match, which boosts Rey’s chances a lot! Rey is not the only masked Superstar fighting for gold in Buffalo, though!
Michael Cole: That’s right; Sin Cara will be challenging Cody Rhodes for the Intercontinental Title in what will be Rhodes’ first championship defence! Sin Cara earned that match by defeating Ted DiBiase in a No Disqualifications Match this past Friday on Smackdown and Cody will be looking to hold onto the historic belt. How could I forget?! The Diva’s division is going to be SAVED on Sunday, folks; as Beth Phoenix is going to decimate Kelly Kelly in her hometown this weekend!
Jerry Lawler: I wouldn’t rule Kelly out completely, Michael, but Beth has been unstoppable since Summerslam and she looks poised to get some payback for what happened at Summerslam!
Michael Cole: The only match we haven’t mentioned yet is the Tag Team Championship Match; but Jerry, don’t you have to go and get ready?
Jerry Lawler: Yes, you’re right! I’m about to beat some charisma into David Otunga before he and Michael McGillicutty lose the Tag Team Championships on Sunday!
Lawler then removes his headset and starts to walk around the ring; slapping hands with the fans. He gets a respectable pop as he walks up the ramp.
Michael Cole: My broadcast partner Jerry Lawler is going to be in in-ring action up next against one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, David Otunga... after this.
*Commercial Break*
Returning to Raw, and there is a big pop in the arena as we see CM Punk and Kofi Kingston walking down a corridor together! They are in mid-conversation, and Punk seems a little confused, and Kofi is trying to explain it to him.
CM Punk: So you’re going to be out there to help me tonight, is that what you are saying?
Kofi Kingston: Punk, I know that you don’t need help to beat The Miz, but like last week, if I see any foul play from Awesome Truth... I don’t mind watching your back.
The fans pop for that and it brings a smile to Punk’s face.
Kofi Kingston: But as you know, I won’t have your back this Sunday; it is going to be every man for himself out there and I will become the first African-born WWE Champion.
???: Oh really, Kofi? Really?
Those specific words means that there can be only one man that has just arrived on the scene; The Miz walks into frame, flanked by R-Truth. Punk and Kingston stop in their tracks to go face to face with The Awesome Truth.
Kofi Kingston: Yes, Miz. Really.
The Miz: Well, I guess you’re going to be in for a big disappointment this Sunday, because unless you missed what John Laurinaitis said earlier on; it is going to be either myself or R-Truth here that is walking out of Night of Champions as the WWE Champion.
The fans boo Miz as usual, and he wears a cocky grin.
The Miz: You know, it would have probably been better for you two if you did decide to work together on Sunday in the Six-Pack Challenge because we will be working as a team to eliminate ALL competition, because it is the smart thing to do.
Punk looks to say something, but Miz is quick to cut him off.
The Miz: Save it for the ring, Punk. We’ll see you two losers out there, and get ready to be pinned again, Punk.
Awesome Truth start to walk away, but Truth hangs back for just a second...
R-Truth: And dat’s what’s up!
Truth’s comment gets a small laugh from the fans before he strides out of the frame, and the camera returns back to Punk and Kofi looking a little sceptically at each other. Kofi pats Punk on the shoulder and walks off in the opposite direction to Awesome Truth; leaving Punk looking determined as the camera fades back out to the arena.
*LA VITTORIA E MIA*
A large pop greets the number one contenders to the Tag Team Championships, Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov. Santino plays his trumpet down the ramp and then transitions to his hip-shake walk as Kozlov marches on behind him. They don’t go in the ring, and walk around it instead, and the camera cuts to the commentary table where Cole is sitting by himself, and there are two free chairs.
Michael Cole: Well Jerry Lawler left the commentary desk before the break to go and get ready for his match, and I am being joined by the men that will challenge the Tag Team Champions this Sunday; Guys, how are ya?
Santino and Kozlov put their headsets on, the crowd getting a few laughs at Santino struggling to understand how you’re meant to put it on at first.
Santino Marella: We are well, Mickel Cole; we have-a some titles to a-win on Sunday and we’re here to enjoy this-a match; but that-a will be hard because-a David Otungy is-a involved!
Santino grins at his own joke, and Kozlov’s deep laugh makes Cole seem a little uneasy.
Michael Cole: Wh-What about you, Vladimir? Are you happy to be out here?
Vladimir Kozlov: I come to vatch the man I beat up.
*DEATH BLOW*
A decent amount of heat is generated by the appearance of the Tag Team Champions, David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty emerging out onto the stage. Otunga is dressed to compete, and McGillicutty wears a black shirt and jeans, but the thing that they are most notably wearing are the WWE Tag Team Championships around their waists. The “Boring” champions make their way down to the ring, and both slide in. Otunga does a few poses to show off his physique and McGillicutty exchanges glares with the challengers at the announce table. The music cuts out, and the champions are left waiting, and McGillicutty rubs his partner’s shoulders as he does his final preparations.
*THE GREAT GATE AT KIEV*
The music brings out a very loud pop from the WWE Universe, and the pop gets even louder when Jerry “The King” Lawler walks out onto the stage, with crown in hand! King walks down the ramp and slaps the hands of fans with his free hand, but not taking his eyes off of Otunga and McGillicutty in the process. King climbs up the steps, and McGillicutty immediately tries to get into Lawler’s face, but the referee orders him out of the ring. On commentary, Santino says that he hopes that King can beat some “a-charizma” into Otunga, but he has no problem doing at on Sunday as well.
Match Four:
David Otunga w/ Michael McGillicutty vs Jerry Lawler
The bell rings, and the fans are still chanting “JERRY JERRY JERRY”, which irritates both Otunga and McGillicutty on the outside. Otunga approaches a corner and stands on the bottom rope to point and shout at a certain section of fans, but this allows the veteran Lawler to come from behind... BACK SUPLEX!! The fans pop as Otunga holds the back of his head, and Lawler gets up to his feet quickly. King grabs Otunga and puts him into the turnbuckle, and starts unloading with right hands to the face of the Tag Team Champion. Lawler now mounts the corner and he drills Otunga with right hands to the head, and the crowd count along! ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT NNE TEN!!! Lawler hops back down to the mat to a good pop, and Otunga stumbles out of the corner into a Hip Toss from Lawler! Jerry goes down to make the cover, but Otunga kicks out just after one.
Lawler gets back to his feet to a respectable cheer from the fans, and he waits on Otunga to get back up to his feet on his own accord. The Harvard Graduate gets up, and walks right into a Scoop Slam from Lawler! The fans pop again, and Jerry now PULLS THAT STRAP DOWN!! The WWE Universe are in a small frenzy now, and King goes up the turnbuckle and onto the second rope! Lawler looks out to the fans and goes for the CROWN DROP-NO! Otunga moved! The Diving Fist goes right into the mat, and Lawler holds his hand as he effectively punches the mat from the second rope! Otunga comes in now and STOMPS on the hand of Jerry Lawler! Jerry howls in pain as Otunga forces his boot onto Lawler’s right hand; crushing it against the mat. Otunga grabs Lawler by the arm, and he places Jerry’s hand on top of the middle turnbuckle and kicks it against the ring apparatus!
King sits in the corner and holds his now-injured hand, and Otunga stands over him and starts shouting abuse like “CALL ME BORING NOW OLD MAN!” which gets him some more heat, and he starts to lay into Lawler with stomps to the chest in the corner. King is defenceless, and the referee is forced to come in and pull Otunga away, and whilst he is doing this McGillicutty comes in with a cheap shot to the head of Lawler!!! The fans boo more, but McGillicutty flees from the scene of the crime in an instant now as both Santino and Kozlov rise from their seats at the commentary desk, both annoyed that the champions have had to cheat. Otunga approaches Lawler again, and whips him across the ring, and follows in with a corner splash that crushes the commentator. Otunga hooks his head under Lawler’s arm and takes him over head with a suplex, and Lawler’s back arches after the impact.
Otunga springs back up to his feet and holds his arms out wearing a smug grin on his face, and McGillicutty is the sole man giving him a positive reaction as everyone else is booing Otunga. David walks over to Lawler, and gets on top of King and uses the left hand to cradle King’s head and he smashes Lawler in the side of the head with two stiff forearms before bringing the legend up and pushing him against the ropes and bending down for a back body drop-Lawler kicks him in the face!! The fans pop BIG for that as Otunga holds his nose and stumbles back, and Lawler runs in with a clothesline! Otunga drops to the mat and he gets back up to be met with a left hand to the face, and Lawler is getting fired up! Jerry grabs Otunga by the arm and knocks him to the mat with a Short-Arm Clothesline!! Otunga’s head snaps off of the mat, and Lawler digs deep to dive on top for a pin attempt; hooking the far leg! One...Two...Thr-NO!
Lawler’s head is in his hands in disbelief, and he seems a little scared to go back up to the top turnbuckle, after having a quick glance at it and shaking his head. He instead gets back to his feet, and winces as he uses his right hand to get back up off of the mat. Lawler urges Otunga to get back up, and when he does, he kicks one half of the tag champs in the gut, and places Otunga in a Powerbomb set up! King grabs Otunga by the waist and looks to set him up for the SPIKE PILEDRIVER!! Lawler though can’t hold Otunga all of the way up because of his hand!! Lawler recoils back and hold his right hand with his left, and this leaves the door open for Otunga to BOOT Lawler right in the face!! King drops like a sack of potatoes to the mat and lands in a heap. Otunga holds his face as he shakes the cobwebs out a little bit, but he walks back over to Lawler and throws him back into the centre of the ring, with Lawler trying to regain himself after the boot. Otunga crosses his arms out to signal the end to great heat, and he picks Lawler up and plants him with the VERDICT!! The Spinebuster connects and Otunga drops to his knees with a smug grin on his face and makes the cover...One...Two...Three!
Winner: David Otunga (5.21)
*DEATH BLOW*
The fans aren’t happy with the result, and Otunga gets back to his feet after defeating the valiant Jerry Lawler. McGillicutty snatches the Tag Team Championships from the timekeeper and brings them into the ring and hands Otunga his title belt, and the champions raise their titles in the air, for possibly the last time on Raw? Lawler sits in the corner by the turnbuckle, and the tag champions now face him and show off their titles and let Lawler know their feelings towards him.
Michael Cole: Well guys, how are you two feeling now going into your match in six night’s time after watching that display from David Otunga?
Santino Marella: I only liked the bits when King was-a in control; Otunga is-a boring to watch in de ring.
Vladimir Kozlov: He beats announcer.... ve are not announcers. Goodbye, Michael Cole.
The number one contenders remove their headsets and they catch the attention of the champions in the ring; all four men’s eyes meet as the champions lean over the ropes and try to goad The Odd Couple to get into the ring, but Santino and Kozlov stand their ground.
Michael Cole: Well, I guess it was... interesting having you two here, thanks. But Ladies and Gentlemen, we’re still to have our main event of the evening; CM Punk will face The Miz with the other four men competing for the WWE Championship this Sunday acting as Lumberjacks! Be sure not to miss it!
*Commercial Break*
Returning from commercial, we are in a corridor backstage, and Matt Striker walks into the shot, holding a microphone and looking as happy and optimistic as ever.
Matt Striker: Earlier tonight we learnt that when Dolph Ziggler defends the United States Championship this Sunday against Rey Mysterio at Night of Champions; Dolph’s manager Vickie Guerrero will be banned from ringside. I-
Striker is cut off by a loud pop from the fans in the arena, and he looks up and has a cheeky smile as ever.
Matt Striker: I’m outside the United States Champion’s locker room, and I am going to see if I can get a few w-
Striker is cut off once again, as someone emerges from the door next to him, it is DREW MCINTYRE?! The fans in the arena boo, as some obviously suspect foul play due to the Scot’s broad grin as he leaves the room. Being the reporter that he is, Striker is quick to ask the question on everybody’s lips.
Matt Striker: Drew McIntyre, wh-what were you just doing in there?
Drew McIntyre: I’m sorry, Matt; I have some more business to attend to.
With that, McIntyre walks away, leaving Striker confused. Seeing the door is still slightly open, Striker uses his basic instinct to walk inside, and we see the United States Champion himself, Dolph Ziggler laying on a couch, with his title rested on his chest, and Vickie Guerrero standing next to the couch. Surprisingly, they are in high spirits, both laughing at something.
Matt Striker: If you guys don’t mind me asking, what were you just talking to Drew McIntyre about? And what is your reaction to Ms Guerrero here being banned from ringside on Sunday?
Vickie Guerrero: Matt, you need to calm down; don’t ask too many questions at once. I know that Dolph and I are the highest profile interviewees that you’ll ever have but please... retain your composure.
Striker looks a little offended at that one, but he refrains from making comment.
Vickie Guerrero: Dolph here might be flying solo at Night of Champions, but he will still be walking out as the United States Champion. I’ve already told him everything he needs to know about Rey Mysterio; that he is a thief, a cheat and a coward. Rey really thinks that I would cost him the United States Championship? If you ask me, Rey needs to be worrying about the man that he is sharing the ring with on Sunday.
The fans start to boo, as Guerrero’s shrill voice grates their ears.
Vickie Guerrero: Dolph is not only the greatest United States Champion; he is also the greatest Superstar in the WWE today; and he will prove it at Night of Champions when he pins Rey Mysterio’s shoulders down to the mat for one...two... three.
The fans give more heat, and Striker now turns his attention to the champion, who looks as relaxed as ever.
Matt Striker: Dolph, do you agree with what your manager is saying?
Dolph Ziggler: Vickie’s right; I am the greatest Superstar in the WWE, and I am the greatest United States Champion of all time. Vickie was also right when she said that I don’t need her help to beat Rey Mysterio and to make him suffer on Sunday.
Ziggler sits up, and shows a little more intensity with each word he says.
Dolph Ziggler: Rey Mysterio will never be the same again after what I’m going to do to him at Night of Champions; I’m going to humiliate him and expose him as the fraud that he really is. This is the one time that Rey Mysterio is NOT going to overcome the odds. I’m sorry kids, but this is no fairytale. This is Real Life.
The fans boo very loudly, and Ziggler’s face slowly transitions from the intense stare back to leaning back on the sofa and relaxing with his eyes closed. Vickie shoos Striker away and the door is closed behind him. Striker shakes his head and then walks out of shot, leaving the camera to zoom in on the nameplate on the door that reads “ZIGGLER”, before fading away.
Michael Cole: Welcome back to Raw, and I have to inform you that for the rest of this broadcast I will be flying solo on commentary as Jerry Lawler is backstage being treated for a possible broken hand which he received in his match a few moments ago with one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, David Otunga. We’re all wishing Jerry a speedy recovery, but as you can see in the ring, we have Tyler Reks, out and ready for some in ring action!
Indeed, Tyler Reks is standing next to the referee and Justin Roberts, making the most of his jobber entrance and making his first appearance on Raw since losing to CM Punk a few weeks back.
*SAY IT TO MY FACE*
The fans give a relatively loud pop for the popular Alex Riley, who bounds onto the stage looking ready for this contest and another chance to prove himself on Raw. Cole notes that Riley has been on a role as of late, two weeks ago teaming with Rey Mysterio to defeat Ziggler and McIntyre as well as seeming to almost be on the verge of knocking the US Champion off last week, and Cole ponders if Riley has to be considered the next number one contender to Ziggler. Riley will know that a win is needed tonight in order to enhance his United States Championship aspirations, and he slides into the ring before hopping onto the nearest turnbuckle and raising his arms up in the air. Riley jumps off of the turnbuckle back into the ring as his music fades out and this match is ready to begin.
Match Five:
Tyler Reks vs Alex Riley
The two men begin with a lock up, and Riley has the wits to duck behind and get the rear waistlock in, and pushes Reks forwards and into the ropes and rolls back, looking for the roll through pin but Reks is able to hold onto the ropes; causing Riley to roll backwards into the centre of the ring. Trying to take advantage, Reks goes for a boot to the downed Riley, but A-Ri is able to dodge the blow, and chop Reks down from the knee, sending Reks landing down on his knees. Riley springs up and rebounds off of the ropes and connects with a RUNNING DROPKICK to Reks’ face! Tyler drops to the mat and Riley goes in to make the first cover...One...Two...Reks kicks out! Riley is not disheartened, and he picks Reks up by his dreads and pushes him into the corner. Riley runs in and hits a shoulder block to the gut, and he takes a few steps back afterwards. Reks comes stumbling out of the corner after him and Riley elevates him and drops Reks onto his face with a FLAPJACK!
Riley kips up in a great show of athleticism, and he screams out for the fans that pop him in return. Riley bounces on the spot, full of energy as he waits for Reks to get up again. Reks takes his time getting back up after the offence from Riley, but as soon as he is up, Riley flattens him back down with a flying forearm to the face!! Riley showcasing his skills tonight as he now turns his attention back to Reks, who seems taken aback by the sudden impact brought on him by Alex Riley. Riley points down at Reks on the mat, who seems a little rocked by the blows to the head, and the fans pop, and Riley lifts Reks up and onto his shoulders! The fans wait in anticipation... TKO!! Reks is planted and lands back on his face and Riley gets on top for the pin and hooks the far leg...One...Two...Three!! Riley gets the win in an impressive showing!
Winner: Alex Riley (2.17)
*SAY IT TO MY FACE*
Riley gets up to his feet and has his arm risen by the referee to a good reaction from the fans. He climbs back on top of the turnbuckle and raises his arms into the air once again; feeding off of the crowd.
Michael Cole: Alex Riley easing his way past Tyler Reks here tonight, and he is forcing himself into the United States Championship picture! Right, Jerry?.... Oh yeah.
The camera cuts to the back, and John Laurinaitis is standing backstage with The Awesome Truth. We can’t hear what they are saying, but it seems that the Laurinaitis Administration is discussing their battle plan for the main event. The three walk off, and Cole’s voice chirps over them again.
Michael Cole: There we see the Raw General Manager and his two Personal Security Members, The Awesome Truth, heading out here for the main event, where “The Awesome One” The Miz takes on CM Punk in a Lumberjack Match... and that is next!
*Commercial Break*
*REALEZA*
Returning from the final commercial, the fans are greeted to the WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio, for the second time tonight. This time he enters through the curtain and is accompanied by Ricardo Rodriguez as usual. The fans boo the champion as he walks down the ramp with his title over his shoulder, and the boos are probably worse than usual because of what he did to John Cena earlier tonight. On commentary, Cole and Lawler inform us that due to the assault earlier tonight from Alberto Del Rio, John Cena is not going to be able to come out and be a Lumberjack for this match, as he is in the trainer’s room. Del Rio reaches the base of the ramp, but instead walks around the ring as he is a Lumberjack tonight, and he takes his place on the side of the ring standing in front of the announce table.
*SOS*
There is a huge pop in the arena from the fans as Kofi Kingston bounces out onto the stage, but he doesn’t have pyrotechnics this week. He bounds down the ramp quickly and enthusiastically, slapping hands with the fans but making sure to keep an eye on Del Rio as he reaches the bottom of the ramp. The camera catches a shot of Del Rio staring Kingston down, but the champion soon starts chuckling to himself, which causes Kingston to frown; a very rare sight. King notes that Kofi is going to have to be extra careful out there because there will be no John Cena.
“AWWWEEESOMEEE!”
*I CAME TO PLAY*
The cheers for Kingston quickly turn into great amounts of heat as one of the competitors in the match, The Miz walks out onto the stage, now dressed for action in his trenchcoat, and he is accompanied by his tag team partner and Lumberjack R-Truth. The two men start shouting at the fans, and they both split to each side of the stage, and hold out an arm to the centre... the boos go even louder now, as John Laurinaitis walks out onto the stage! The Awesome Truth fills in behind the General Manager and it seems that Laurinaitis is going to be a Lumberjack too! Johnny waves to the WWE Universe as he motions for Miz to enter the ring. Miz knee slides on the apron and looks back out into the arena, before he gets into the ring and removes his jacket. Johnny and R-Truth walk around the ring, and they both stand at the side of the ring so they have their backs to the camera; opposite Kingston. Miz’s music dies down and everyone starts to wait in anticipation.
*CULT OF PERSONALITY*
To a pop that would rival one of “The Hitman” himself, CM Punk walks out onto the stage. He surveys the arena before dropping down onto one knee and screaming “IT’S CLOBBERINNN’ TIIIMMMEEE” before getting up and turning his back to the ring to show everyone the “Best in the World” logo. Punk turns back around and he wears a smile on his face as he stares down each man that is surrounding the ring. Miz tells him to stop wasting time and get into the ring. Punk breaks into a quick jog to the steps, and he fist bumps Kofi before getting into the ring and posing with his arms out by his sides and looking down to the General Manager on the outside. Punk glances at the WWE Championship on Del Rio’s shoulder and says that is what it is all about, which causes Miz to nod his head. Punk’s music cuts out to reveal a booming “CM PUNK” chant, which causes Punk to nod his head. Punk throws his T-Shirt out into the crowd and he lets the referee know that he is ready to begin.
Main Event:
Lumberjack Match:
The Miz vs CM Punk
Lumberjacks: Alberto Del Rio, Ricardo Rodriguez, John Laurinaitis, R-Truth & Kofi Kingston
The bell rings and both men approach the centre of the ring; Miz talking trash at Punk and pointing to Laurinaitis at ringside who stares blankly at the ring but tells Miz to get on with it. Miz walks right up to Punk and squares up to his rival, but Punk cocks back and blasts Miz with a right hand!! The fans pop as Miz is knocked backwards and Punk starts to follow up! Punk comes in with another right, before sending The Miz across the ring and off of the ropes, but Miz hangs onto the ropes! Punk runs in to follow up some more, but Miz jumps through the ropes and down to the floor! Miz exits and lands right next to Del Rio, but the champion ignores him and allows Miz to walk through to Truth and Laurinaitis. The Laurinaitis Administration all discuss a quick tactical strategy before Miz slides back into the ring; Punk not wanting to go down to the outside to get him. Miz gets back to his feet and Punk initiates a lock up this time. Miz goes down to a knee and tries to get in behind Punk with a leg sweep, but Punk already knows what he is doing and a boot to the face of The Miz knocks him away! Miz holds his jaw as he is planted onto the mat, and Punk goes over to him and picks him back up by the hair! Miz is flailing as Punk gets the crowd going by threatening to throw The Miz out of the ring! Punk motions to Del Rio’s side and the fans boo... Truth and Laurinaitis’ side, more boos... Punk then pulls Miz over to where Kofi Kingston is waiting in anticipation and the fans go WILD! Punk brings Miz towards the ropes, but Miz grabs Punk by the back of the head and slams him down to the mat with authority!
Miz wastes no time in getting on top of Punk now and beginning to hammer away with right hands to the face and head, but the referee sees Punk have his foot on the ropes so he begins the five count, and Miz utilizing it and stopping the blows at 4. Miz takes a few steps back which allows Punk to sit up slightly to catch his breath, but Miz runs against the ropes and comes back with a boot to Punk’s face that knocks the former WWE Champion back down to the mat; the back of his head bouncing off of it. Miz then dives down and goes for the cover...One...Tw-Punk kicks out decisively! Slightly annoyed, Miz brings Punk towards the centre of the ring and he drops a leg down across Punk’s neck! Laurinaitis starts applauding on the outside, as Miz goes for another pin attempt, tightly hooking the leg...One...Two-NO! Punk stays alive early on much to the crowd’s joy, but Miz isn’t happy. Laurinaitis catches Miz’ attention and he tells The Awesome One to bring Punk outside! Miz nods and he brings Punk back up to his feet, knocks him with a right hand to the face, and THROWS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE; LANDING AT R-TRUTH’S FEET! The fans boo, as Truth wastes no time at all in picking Punk up and driving him into the ring barricade!! Punk’s head bounces off of the support, but before Truth can do anything more Kofi Kingston is on the scene! Kofi puts his body in between Truth and Punk; not allowing R-Truth to carry on his assault! All the while, Del Rio is just watching; and he looks bored!
The referee tells Kofi that he has to put Punk back into the ring, which the Ghanaian begrudgingly does after lifting him up to his feet. Punk lays with his hands over the back of his head by the ropes as Miz happily walks over to Punk and makes sure to say “Thank you” to Kofi as Kingston walks back to the side where he started. Cole notes that Lumberjacks have to bring the competitors back into the ring if the referee says to do so. Miz grabs Punk by the neck and roughly pulls him up to his feet, before hitting a knee lift to the face and following up with a Swinging Neckbreaker-The Reality Check connects!! Punk is planted again and Miz goes down for another cover...One...Two...Thr-NO! The fans cheer again, as Miz pounds the mat in frustration. Mizanin uses Punk’s head to pull him up one more time, and he holds Punk by the chin and talks to him through gritted teeth, before transitioning into a ¾ facelock and dropping Punk onto his face with the Snapmare Driver!! Punk lands on his face and he bounces onto his back and lays on the ring spread-eagle. Miz crawls on his hands and knees to get to Punk and he grabs his leg and goes for another pin...One...Two...Thr-NO!! Miz resorts to shouting at the referee and tells him to count faster, but referee Scott Armstrong shakes his head and tells Miz to get on with the match. Miz angrily starts to pick Punk back up slowly to his feet and he shoves the Straight Edge Saint into the corner. Miz walks across the ring and he lines himself up in the opposite corner and charges across the ring; looking for the CORNER CLOTHESLINE-NO!! PUNK MOVED! The fans go wild as Miz crashes into the turnbuckle and gets caught up as Punk dodges out of the way and gets the opening he needs!!!
Laurinaitis pounds the ring apron repeatedly in anger as his boy gets all caught up and Miz looks dazed, but manages to get his legs unhooked and is able to turn around, but he uses the turnbuckle for support as he grabs his chest. Punk shakes the cobwebs and comes in... KNEE TO THE FACE!!! The Universe cheers as does Kofi as Punk now stays up there and hooks his arm around Miz’ head then runs in and drops The Miz on his face with the Bulldog out of the corner!! Punk recoils as he takes a bit of a bump from the landing, but he has enough in him after all of the punishment from The Miz to roll him over for the cover: One...Two...Thr-NO!! The will to just beat the other one from both of these men shines through as this time it is Miz that is forced to kick out. Punk gets back to his feet and he looks around the arena... and he starts to walk towards the ropes on the side where Kingston is, and he climbs out onto the apron! The fans pop as Punk tries to rally their support and he waits for Miz to get up before hitting a Springboard Clothesline!! The fans pop again, and Punk this time decides not to go for the cover and to look to finish the match. Punk places his hands clasped next his face to signal goodnight, and Miz’ buddies on the outside try to dissuade him from turning around as he groggily gets back up to his feet... because when he does, he is hoisted up onto Punk’s shoulders! GO TO SLEEP!!-NO!! Miz rolls off of Punk’s back! SKULL CRUSHING FINALE!!- PUNK COUNTERS!!! Punk rolls Miz over the top over his head, and Miz gets back to his feet and turns around into a kick to the side of the head from Punk!! Miz drops to the mat like a sack of potatoes as Punk literally falls on top of him and goes for the pin...One...Two...Three-MIZ KICKS OUT!!!
The WWE Universe watches in awe as these two put it all on the line, and from that blow to the head, Miz still hasn’t been able to show any indication of getting up; the kick out must have been pure instinct. Punk notices this and he now walks over to the corner, making sure to stay away from Truth and Laurinaitis. Punk slowly makes his way up to the top rope... and raises both of his arms... DIVING ELBOW DROP!! The fans pop for Punk’s tribute to the “Macho Man”, and Punk this time goes for another pin on the former WWE Champion...One...Two...Thre-NO!!! Punk cannot believe what is happening, and both men have taken the other to their limit tonight! Miz starts to show signs of getting back up to his feet, and Punk once again waits on his opponent to get up to his feet. Miz forces himself back up to a vertical base, and Punk comes in again, looking to scoop him up, but Miz counters with repeated elbows to the face of Punk, causing Punk to drop Miz back down onto the floor! Miz goes behind Punk again, and he tries to get the Full Nelson put in one more time, but Punk with elbows this time! Miz is stopped hitting the SCF again, and Punk delivers a backhand blow that knocks Miz all the way back into the ropes! Punk follows in but runs right into the bottom of Miz’ boot! Punk is knocked back down to a knee in the centre of the ring, and Miz comes charging in again... PUNK SCOOPS HIM UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS... GTS- LAURINAITIS JUMPS ONTO THE APRON?!!
The fans start booing, as this obviously catches Punk’s attention, and he drops Miz back down to the mat to approach the General Manager, who has caught the referee’s attention! Punk comes in to give Johnny a piece of his mind... but the crowd starts to boo as R-Truth is sneaking up behind Punk!! Truth is about to strike, but Kofi Kingston is in the ring- and he takes it to R-Truth!! Kingston rocks Truth with a right hand which knocks him into Punk’s back; who then notices what was happening! Punk and Kingston now bear down on R-Truth, who begs for them not to hurt him; but Punk has other ideas and grabs Truth by the jacket, and launches him out of the ring... landing right next to a disgusted Del Rio!! The champion looks down on Truth with a disapproving stare, as Rodriguez starts to shout at Truth for almost hitting Del Rio! Truth picks himself up and starts trading verbal blows with the WWE Champion now! Laurinaitis has now dropped off of the apron, and the referee orders Kofi Kingston to get out of the ring... so Kofi runs against the ropes and leaps out of the ring... TAKING OUT TRUTH, DEL RIO AND RODRIGUEZ!!!! The Montreal fans burst out with a huge pop as all four men now lay in a pile at ringside with Cole and Lawler almost being caught in the crossfire!, and Punk looks over the ropes to inspect the damage... he doesn’t notice MIZ WITH THE ROLL UP!!! One...Two... Miz grabs the tights!! THREE!!!!
Winner: The Miz (12.30)
*I CAME TO PLAY*
Michael Cole: YES! The Miz wins; Miz wins!
The fans, and not to mention CM Punk, are stunned... because The Miz has pinned CM Punk... AGAIN! Laurinaitis clambers into the ring, and he gives The Miz a long embrace, as the GM surveys all of the damage at ringside but shrugs his shoulders as he celebrates this moment with The Miz. Miz has his hand raised by the referee, and then motions around his waist that he wants the WWE Championship, as he is probably going into this match with more momentum than anyone else! Miz stands tall in the ring... but the fans stop booing for a second and they quickly turn into cheers, and CM PUNK IS STANDING BEHIND MIZ... and he looks angry!! Punk grabs Miz by the shoulder and swings him round... GO TO SLEEP ON THE MIZ!!! The fans go wild as Miz’ music abruptly stops and Laurinaitis quickly dives out of the ring to avoid the extremely annoyed Punk; who looks out into the WWE Universe and raises his arm into the air to a great pop... but Punk is blindsided... by R-TRUTH!!! Truth rocks Punk with a right hand to applause from Laurinaitis, and then drops the former WWE Champion with a Little Jimmy!!! Punk is planted on the mat, and Truth stands tall over him, and he makes sure to quickly try and help The Miz who is out cold after the Go To Sleep. Truth bends over his downed partner, but he is distracted by a very loud buzz in the arena, which causes him to turn around... and walk right into TROUBLE IN PARADISE!!! The fans go wild as Kofi Kingston looks extremely proud of his work, and he stands alone, having his time on centre stage. Kingston does a Boom Clap to the joy of the WWE Universe, but when he goes for another one... someone catches his arm! It’s DEL RIO! Del Rio looks at Kingston with a blank stare, and locks in the Cross Armbreaker on Kofi Kingston!! The fans boo as Del Rio tries to tear Kingston’s arm off with the very hold that made him tap out two weeks ago, and Kofi starts tapping out again! The children in the crowd start off a “CENA” chant which gathers a lot of pace very quickly... and it turns into a huge pop... because JOHN CENA IS CHARGING DOWN THE RAMP!!! Del Rio lets off of Kingston, and Cena slides into the ring! Del Rio goes for a clothesline, but Cena ducks and comes back with a Flying Shoulder Block! Del Rio is floored, but gets knocked down with another one, and Cena then wait and scoops the WWE Champion onto his shoulders... ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!!!
*MY TIME IS NOW*
Cena lays out the champion, but immediately goes to holding his left arm in pain after what Del Rio did earlier tonight, but Cena has got a measure of revenge as he surveys the area and sees all of his five opponents laid out around the ringside area, and Cena stares right into the camera and defiantly says “The title comes home, this Sunday!” before doing a one-armed Word Life sign to the joy of the crowd, and then getting on top of the top turnbuckle and rejoicing with the fans. Laurinaitis looks stunned on the outside, as he crouches down in between the battered Awesome Truth, and there is another loud pop as Triple H walks out onto the stage! “The Boss” nods as Cena stands in the centre of the ring and the COO and the Raw General Manager exchange glares at each other.
Michael Cole: What a chaotic end to Monday Night Raw! John Cena is the man standing tall tonight; but will that be the story this Sunday at Night of Champions when Alberto Del Rio defends the WWE Championship in a Six-Pack Challenge? Goodnight, folks!
The show ends with Triple H wearing a broad smile as he sees the havoc; all due to a match he made, and the COO turns around and walks to the back as Raw fades into the darkness.
END SHOW
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NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
CURRENT MATCH CARD
WWE Championship Match
Six-Pack Challenge Elimination Match
Alberto Del Rio © vs John Cena vs The Miz vs Kofi Kingston vs R-Truth vs CM Punk
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Six-Pack Challenge
Randy Orton © vs Mark Henry vs Wade Barrett vs Sheamus vs John Morrison vs The Great Khali
Smackdown! Money in the Bank Contract
Submission Match
Daniel Bryan © vs Christian
United States Championship Match
Dolph Ziggler © vs Rey Mysterio
Intercontinental Championship Match
Cody Rhodes © vs Sin Cara
WWE Divas Championship Match
Kelly Kelly © vs Beth Phoenix
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty © vs Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov
EDIT: Thanks for the support, guys, really means a lot. This probably isn't the best show I've ever written but I hope everyone enjoys it all the same (Y)