Monday Night RAW
Pheonix; AZ
August 22, 2011
"The Champ is Here!" opening rolls.
No theme song this week instead we cut straight to the ring.
John Laurenitis is in the ring surrounded by security. The crowd is booing and chanting "CM Punk!" rather loudly, there is also a very slight but recognizable "We want Bryan!" chant.
Laurenitis:
Hello, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Monday Night Raw. My name is John Laurenitis; I am the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and the personal assistant to the Chief Operating Officer of the WWE.
Heat follows Laurenitis' obnoxiously long job title.
Laurenitis:
I regret to inform you that due to his inappropriate actions and unprofessional representation of the WWE, CM Punk has been suspended for the night without pay.
The crowd really shits on Johnny big time after hearing this new revelation.
Laurenitis:
I can understand your disappointment with the situation. Believe me; we in the WWE are equally disappointed. We truly do hope Mr. Punk can learn from his mistake and return to continue his career as a WWE Superstar.
The crowd hasn't stopped booing.
Laurenitis:
However, as they say the show must go on.
The line is obviously supposed to be said with SOME sort of inflection, but Laurenitis being.... Laurenitis just makes it bland and awkward. The crowd now starts back up with "CM Punk" and again a small "Daniel Bryan" chant.
Laurenitis:
Tonight, we will have a Number One Contender's match for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions. Alberto Del Rio will take on Rey Mysterio, tonight. (Laurenitis' redundancy knows no bounds)
Despite Rey Mysterio being involved most of the crowd still boos wanting CM Punk.
Laurenitis:
Also, the mini-tournament for the United States Championship match will begin tonight.
This does little to calm down the crowd which is still chanting for Punk (and yes a bit for Bryan).
Laurenitis:
Thank you, and-
**MY TIME IS NOW**
The crowd gives about a 65-35 reaction for John Cena, more so in booing due to the Punk love in Pheonix. The WWE Champion is not happy as he comes down to the ring. Laurenitis tells the security to let Cena pass.
Cena grabs a mic. Laurenitis is staring at Cena awkwardly.
Cena:
Well John, now that you've just about bored everyone out of this arena...
Cena sort of waits for a reaction, and he gets a bit of one, but the majority of the crowd has not stopped chanting for CM Punk.
Cena:
I think I speak for everyone when I say: we want some answers!
The crowd actually cheers this as Laurenitis is keeps his stone face.
Cena:
So unless you have something interesting to tell us... I suggest you go on up the ramp and go get your boss Triple H to give some answers!
The crowd cheers again as Laurenitis calmly just states back at Cena.
Laurenitis:
First of all John, Mr. Helmsley is not just my superior, he is yours as well. Secondly, Mr. Helmsley is not here tonight-
The crowd immediately let's out a large amount of heat that interrupts Laurenitis. Cena just smirks.
Cena:
Let me guess: (impersonating Big Johnny) Mr. Helmsley has put me in charge for tonight.
Laurenitis:
As a matter of fact he has. However-
Another big time rush of heat comes Johnny's way.
Laurenitis:
However, Mr. Helmsley has informed me that he will be here, in person, next week.
This does little to calm the crowd.
Laurenitis (addressing the crowd):
I'm sorry, but Mr. Helmsley has many duties as the Chief Operating Officer of the WWE and is unable to attend every event-
Cena:
Well then I guess YOU had better give us some answers!
"AWESOME!"
**I CAME TO PLAY**
The crowd gives a big time mixed reaction, this one a lot more even. The Miz enters wearing his t-shirt and an angry look on his face. The crowd reaction remains mixed due to Miz's interesting proposal to CM Punk last week. Due to the security, Miz stays at the top of the ramp.
Laurenitis:
Welcome, Miz. I assume you are here to apologize for your actions last week.
Miz snickers to himself.
Miz:
I'm not here to apologize for anything. I'm out here for the same reason Cena is... For answers.
The crowd pops a little bit.
Miz (pointing at Laurenitis)
But I don't want answers from you..... (points to Cena) I want answers from you.
Cena just smirks, points to himself, and says "me?"
Miz:
You don't have me fooled Cena! You might have these people fooled, but not me! I know you were in on the screw job at Summerslam!
The crowd gives a very mixed reaction to these accusations.
Miz:
Not only that but, I think you and your bosses have been doing this for a while. Exhibit A; after losing this year at Wrestlemania to yours truly, you get put in a gauntlet match for a shot at the WWE Title and, once again, you don't win, BUT you get put in a title match anyway! Not only this it's a TRIPLE THREAT CAGE MATCH! And low and behold you won, the Champ is Here! You won the WWE Championship! You know, despite interference from R-Truth taking out one of the participants, you "overcame the odds" and won. Exhibit B; two weeks later I beat John Cena for the WWE Championship! However, the referee reversed the decision because he looked at the replay. Now I ask you all, when has this ever happened before? It even happened again a few weeks later in an I Quit Match. Exhibit C happened at Summerslam when you screwed CM Punk out of the WWE Championship! Face it people, there is a conspiracy theory in this company, and it's to keep the WWE Championship around the waist of John Cena! It's the same reason he didn't get fired! You think Chris Masters had Triple H fighting to keep his job?! Of course not!
Cena is shown in the ring with a bit of a cocky smile on his face as Laurenitis looks a bit nervous.
Cena:
Listen Miz-
Miz:
NO CENA, SHUT UP! You may come out here and "argue" and put on a show for these people with Laurenitis, but I see you for the fraud you are!
Cena's face is more serious in the ring, and Laurenitis looks right at the camera and motions for something to be cut off.
Miz:
Trust me everyone, this isn't the first time I've said this AND I'm not the only one who thinks this! Besides CM Punk and myself there's-
MIZ'S MIC CUTS OFF AGAIN! Miz tries to talk into it again, but of course, nothing is heard. Cena looks angrily toward Laurenitis, who tells John to calm down. Miz looks very angry on the ramp as the crowd boos wanting to hear what he was going to say. Suddenly, MIZ ATTEMPTS TO CHARGE THE RING! The security is holding back Miz, BUT MIZ GETS ONE ARM IN THE RING AND GRABS LAURENITIS' LEG!! Miz tries to pull Laurenitis out of the ring, while the security is trying to pull Miz back! Meanwhile, Cena is looking confused and angry as all this is going on. The guards finally get Miz off of Johnny; who screams at the guards to "GET HIM OUTTA HERE!" The guards drag Miz up the ramp in a scene very reminiscent to last week as Laurenitis exits the ring and heads toward the announce table. Laurenitis takes Cole's headset and puts it on.
Laurenitis:
Go to commercial! Go to commercial, now!
Cena comes up to Laurenitis and yells “I want some answers!"
Laurenitis:
Just trust me John-
**COMMERCIAL**
Back at ringside.
**SOS**
The crowd is still a little restless, but let out a pretty good reaction for the WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne. Interestingly, the announcers haven't mentioned the events that took place before the break. (Almost as if instructed not to... Hmmm) Kofi and Evan do the thunderclap at the top of the ramp and head toward the ring.
Cole:
Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne have been on an absolute tear since winning the WWE Tag Team Championships!
JR:
Most of it at the expense of the former champions: David Otunga and Michael McGuillicutty!
A replay is shown of last week's match between Evan Bourne and Michael McGuillicutty. The match ends when Bourne hits Air Bourne.
**POWER**
The crowd's reaction now turns sour. David Otunga makes his entrance accompanied by Michael McGuillicutty.
Cole:
Well David Otunga looks to have better success than his partner did last week!
King:
Well it won't be easy as he's taking on Kofi Kingston!
JR:
You can say that again, King! Kofi is not just a great tag team competitor, but a first rate singles superstar, having held both the Intercontinental and United States Championship!
McGuillicutty is noticeably distant from his partner as he heads toward the corner on the outside. Otunga gets his attention and tells him to "watch how it's done".
David Otunga w/ Michael McGullicutty vs. Kofi Kingston
ENDING:
Really short match, probably due to Otunga's in ring ability, or lack thereof. The match ends when Otunga has a bear hug in. Kofi elbows out of the hold, causing Otunga to release the hold. Kofi then grabs Otunga in a modified gutwrench, sweeps in his leg, and HITS THE SOS!
1..........
2.............
No! Otunga kicks out!
Otunga gets up at the same time as Kofi, (completely no selling the SOS) and runs toward Kofi, but Kofi double chops him down. Otunga gets back up and is chopped down again. Otunga slowly rises to his feet this time; Kofi hits the ropes and nails Otunga with a SUPERMAN PUNCH! Kofi runs around the ring as the crowd begins to get excited and Otunga is down in the middle of the ring. Kofi hits the ropes, stops, dances....... And hits the BOOM DROP! Kofi rolls back to his feet and begins his thunder clap with the crowd as claps along, waiting for Otunga to rise to his feet. Kofi goes for TROUBLE IN PARADISE..... but Otunga rolls out of the ring, next to his partner Michael McGuillicutty. McGuillicutty starts to yell at Otunga, criticizing how he's performed in the match so far. Otunga begins to argue back when KOFI LAUNCHES HIMSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE...... BUT OTUNGA MOVES AND KOFI LANDS ON MCGUILLICUTTY!! Kofi is down and Otunga lifts him up and IRISH WHIPS KOFI BACK FIRST INTO THE STAIRS! Otunga quickly rolls in and out of the ring to break the count. Otunga then grabs Kofi by the head and bounces his head off the steel ring steps! Otunga does it a 2nd time!
And a 3rd!
And a 4th!
Kofi is absolutely loopy, as Otunga grabs Kofi by the waist and SHOULDER THRUSTS KOFI INTO THE BARRICADE!! Otunga then throws Kofi back into the ring. Otunga goes to follow........ but is stopped by his partner, McGuillicutty! Michael begins to argue with Otunga yelling, "Why did ya let him land on me!" Otunga yells back "I'm not your damn babysitter!" Otunga enters the ring and he is still bickering with McGuillicutty. Otunga turns around...... RIGHT INTO TROUBLE IN PARADISE FROM KOFI!!! Cover!
1..........
2..............
3!
Winner: Kofi Kingston
After the match Kofi celebrates in the ring as Bourne does at ringside. McGuillicutty looks angry, both at himself and at Otunga.
JR:
Well Kofi Kingston is victorious tonight, albeit with some inadvertent help from Otunga's partner Michael McGuillicutty!
We see replays leading to the end of the match.
Back in the ring Otunga is just recovering as McGuillicutty tries to help him to his feet. Otunga shoves him off and the two begin to bicker and argue again.
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Backstage, John Laurenitis is in his office. He is clearly shaken up due to his earlier ordeal with The Miz. He's adjusting his tie and hair (toupee?) when there is a knock at his door.
Laurenitis:
Yes, come in.
Abraham Washington walks into Laurenitis' office and shakes the hand of the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations.
Laurenitis:
Mr. Washington what can I do for you?
Washington:
Well I thought I would let you know, sir, that I am now representing Jack Swagger officially as his agent.
Laurenitis:
Well congratulations, Jack is a great talent and I'm sure he will be just as good as a client.
Washington:
Well that's why I'm here, you see, Mr. Swagger's contract is coming to an end soon-
Laurenitis:
Yes, I'm well aware of this. I sent Mr. Swagger his contract to resign a few days ago.
Washington:
You see that's the problem. This contract is absurd!
Laurenitis:
I offered him his exact same contract he had before. If anything, that is quite a generous offer considering his win-loss record as of late.
Washington:
Yes, but that was for the Jack Swagger of old. THIS is for the NEW Jack Swagger, the NEW and IMPROVED Jack Swagger! Think about it, Jack was good enough to win the World Heavyweight Championship without my guidance, imagine what he'll be with it! He'll be the type of superstar that the WWE can be proud of! A role model! Someone who won't have to be held back by security or have his language censored!
Laurenitis looks both intrigued and impressed.
Laurenitis:
Well then Mr. Washington, perhaps we'll discuss negotiations, next week.
Washington and Laurenitis shake hands.
Washington:
I'm looking forward to it, sir.
**COMMERCIAL**
Back at ringside. Justin Roberts is in the ring.
Roberts:
The following contest is scheduled for one-fall, with the winner advancing to a Number One Contender's Match for the United States Championship!
The crowd cheers in excitement.
**AIN'T NO MAKE BELIEVE**
The crowd gives a pretty loud reaction as "The Shaman of Sexy" John Morrison enters and taunts in slow-motion.
King:
Well here comes my pick to win this whole thing, JR!
JR:
That's a very wise prediction, King! Of the four superstars in this mini-tournament, Morrison has held more championships than the other three combined.
Morrison enters the ring and taunts in the corner.
**SAY IT TO MY FACE**
The crowd gives a reaction comparable to John Morrison's just moments earlier for Alex Riley. Riley comes down the ramp with a smile on his face.
JR:
This young man has been on quite the roll this past summer. He has teamed with the likes of John Cena and has even defeated former WWE Champion and his former employer The Miz!
Cole:
Well the summer is coming to an end, JR! And so is Riley's fifteen minutes of fame!
King:
Well we'll see about that Cole!
United States Number One Contender's Tournament Match
John Morrison vs. Alex Riley
ENDING:
The two man shake hands before the match begins. Riley uses his strength to throw Morrison around while Morrison uses his elusiveness to counter. Riley is up against the ropes as Morrison runs at him. Riley counters with a BIG FLAPJACK LANDING MORRISON THROAT-FIRST ON THE TOP ROPE! Morrison stumbles back as Riley now hits the ropes and nails a nice clothesline taking down Morrison. Riley then brings Morrison to his feet, scoops him up, AND HITS A MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover!
1.........
2.............
No!
Riley stays on the attack by pulling Morrison to his feet, going behind, AND LIFTING HIM UP FOR A BIG BACK SUPLEX...... BUT MORRISON LANDS ON HIS FEET! Morrison then grabs Riley from behind for his own back suplex. MORRISON LIFTS RILEY UP....... AND SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH A WHEELBARROW FACEBUSTER! Morrison turns Riley over and covers!
1........
2............
No!
Morrison takes a moment before rising to his feet. Morrison stomps on Riley's gut forcing him to sit up. Morrison then HITS THE ROPES AND RUNS IN FOR HIS RUNNING KNEE....... BUT RILEYFALLS BACK AND ROLLS UP MORRISON IN A SCHOOL BOY!
1...........
2.............
No! Morrison kicks out!
Both men quickly get to their feet. Riley jumps... and nails a nice dropkick. Riley then gets Morrison in a front headlock. Riley brings Morrison to his feet while keeping him in a front headlock. Riley then lifts his forearm...... AND HITS HIS SIGNATURE FOREARM SMASH/FACEBUSTER! Riley turns Morrison over and hooks the leg!
1.........
2...........
No! Morrison nudges his shoulder up!
Riley pulls Morrison up by his arm. Riley whips Morrison into the corner and heads to the opposite corner. Riley runs in..... AND GOES FOR LEAPING CLOTHESLINE.... BUT MORRISON MOVES OUT OF THE WAY. Riley hits the corner hard and stumbles back. Meanwhile, MORRISON SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE SECOND ROPE FOR THE FLASH KICK..... but Riley catches Morrison in a powerslam position! Riley then THROWS MORRISON ONTO HIS SHOULDERS LOOKING FOR YOU'RE DISMISSED!! RILEY THROWS MORRISON..... BUT MORRISON LANDS ON HIS FEET AND SHOVES RILEY TOWARD THE CORNER! Riley stops himself and turns around RIGHT INTO A CALF KICK FROM MORRISON!! Morrison quickly rises to his feet, leaps over Riley, heads toward the corner, SPLIT-LEGS OFF THE TOP ROPE....... AND HITS STARSHIP PAIN!!! Cover!
1........
2..........
3!
Winner: John Morrison
King:
Wow! What a match!
JR:
It just goes to show what it means to be the United States Champion!
Replays are shown of highlights and the ending. We come back to see Morrison still celebrating in the ring. A graphic is shown of the match later tonight between R-Truth and Zack Ryder.
Cole:
So now John Morrison will face the winner of the matchup later tonight between Zack Ryder and R-Truth, next week in a Number One Contender's Match!
The graphic now shows Alberto Del Rio and Rey Mysterio.
JR:
Also, in our main event of the evening, Rey Mysterio takes on Alberto Del Rio with a WWE Championship match at Night of Champions on the line!
**COMMERCIAL**
We see a man half covered in shadows. Not much can be seen of him, all that can be seen is his messy hair and the fact that he is wearing a jacket. The man starts to speak.
???:
People often fear what they don't understand. The human brain, however, doesn't like fear. It is not comfortable with it. So the mind attempts to undermine the fear, it tries to underplay it. This is why people laugh, or should I say pretend to laugh, when I say I am the next natural step in the evolution of this sport.
The mysterious man pauses for a moment.
???:
Everyone's reaction is always the same. They look at me, for a split second, with a look of awe and worry, and then they quickly scoff and laugh, hoping I didn't see that look in their eyes. However, I never miss it. Incidentally, these people who feign laughter are the same who have seen me in the ring. They pretend to scoff because they fear me. They fear me because they know what I've known for years. They know that I am better than anybody or anything that they've ever seen in this business. It's the very reason many of you don't know who I am. The people in charge know what I am and what I am capable of. But, they will hold me back no longer. They cannot hold me back any longer. I am the next natural step in the evolution of this business!
The man now steps out of the shadows.
???:
I am...... Dean Ambrose.
The promo slowly fades to black.
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**NEW FOUNDATION**
The crowd boos as Natalya enters with the WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix.
Cole:
Here comes Natalya and she comes with her partner, the WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix! Who shocked the entire WWE Universe last week with her controversial words lambasting the Divas division.
Quote:
King:
I don't know about you guys, but it sounds to me that Beth and Natalya are jealous of all of the other divas!
Natalya waits in the ring with Beth at ringside.
**SHE LOOKS GOOD TO ME**
The crowd gives a pretty good reaction for Eve Torres; however she's not alone as she brings her friend Kelly Kelly with her. There normally happy faces are replaced with ones of intensity.
JR:
As you can see in these ladies' faces they didn't take to kindly to Beth's words last week.
Cole:
Both divas told WWE.com how they felt that "The Glamazon's" comments were a slap in the face of the entire Divas division!
Suddenly, both Eve and Kelly run into the ring and they immediately begin to brawl with Natalya and Beth respectively. The match doesn't even start as the women just attack each other in the ring! Eventually, Beth and Nattie take control and begin to beat on Eve and Kelly. Beth drags Kelly up to her feet, hooks her arms, lifts her up, AND HITS THE GLAM SLAM!! Beth than places her knee on Kelly's back, and pulls her head up by her hair. Kelly is barely conscious as Beth yells at her, "We're going to take out every one of you prissy, moronic, bimbos; one...by....one!" Beth then looks at Natalya and says, "Do it!" Natalya walks toward Eve, grabs her legs, and locks in the SHARPSHOOTER!! Eve is screaming in pain! Nattie's not through though as she LAYS BACK TORQUING EVE'S BACK AT A DISTURBING ANGLE! Eve screams louder as a now fully conscious Kelly Kelly begs for Natalya to stop. Kelly is still being held back by Beth's knee on her back and watches as her best friend squeals in agony. When Natalya finally does release the hold it's clear that Eve is seriously hurt. The Women's Champion holds up one finger to Kelly as if to say, "That's one" Beth then lets Kelly go before exiting the ring and heading up the ramp with her partner Natalya. In the ring, Kelly is at Eve's side as EMT's come to try and help her. We are shown some shots of concerned looks in the crowd as Eve holds her back in extreme pain. When we finally see Eve's face it's not what we are used to seeing from the former Divas Champion. Her normally happy and vibrant smile is replaced by one of agony. Tear streaks are seen down the front of her cheeks. Kelly glances at the ramp with a malicious look, before looking back down at her fallen friend.
**COMMERCIAL**
We come back to see the announce team with somber faces.
Cole:
Ladies and gentlemen, moments ago the Women's Champion had a message for the rest of us and got it across rather disturbingly.
We see replays of what just happened before the break. We also see afterward Eve being helped to the back by EMT's and Kelly. The crowd applauds as Eve gingerly heads backstage.
We come back to ringside once more showing the announcers.
JR:
As disturbing as that attack was, perhaps the more prophetic moment was Beth claiming that Eve was just the first victim.
"THE TRUTH HAS SET ME FREE"
**LITTLE JIMMY**
R-Truth sulks down to the ring ignoring the heat from the crowd. Truth keeps his head down as he mumbles to himself.
JR:
Well ladies and gentlemen; the winner of this match will face John Morrison next week in a Number One Contender's Match for the United States Championship! This match was made after both R-Truth and Zack Ryder appealed to John Laurenitis to be apart of this mini-tournament.
Cole:
I understand R-Truth being apart of this tournament, he's been a consistent main event level superstar, but ZACK RYDER?! Are you kiddin' me? The guy can barely get a match on Superstars?!
King:
Well he beat the United States Champion last week; I think that warrants an opportunity!
"WOO, WOO, WOO, YOU KNOW IT!"
**RADIO**
The crowd somehow gives a bigger pop than it did last week for Zack Ryder. Ryder walks onto the stage holding his video camera, obviously recording for his YouTube show.
Cole:
Well here comes the loser himself, Zack Ryder.
JR:
Shows what you know, Michael. I can name plenty of WWE Legends who have had slow patches of there WWE careers including Triple H and Mick Foley! I guess they're losers too, huh?!
United States Number One Contender's Tournament Match
R-Truth vs. Zack Ryder
ENDING:
This match goes a pretty good long length and actually has a commercial. When we come back from break we see Truth has Ryder in a sleeper in the center of the ring. Ryder starts to fight out the hold by getting the crowd behind him and elbowing Truth in the gut. Truth releases the hold and Ryder runs off the ropes and hits a running forearm. Truth rises to his feet and gets hit with another running forearm. Truth again rises to his feet and gets hit with a swinging neckbreaker from Ryder! Hook of the leg!
1............
2.............
No! Truth kicks out.
Ryder keeps on the attack by bringing Truth to his feet, sending him into the corner, runs toward Truth and HITS A MONKEY FLIP! Truth flies toward the center of the ring. R-Truth begins to rise to his feet, when Ryder grabs Truth by the head from behind, AND HITS A REVERSE DDT!! Ryder covers!
1...........
2................
No! Truth kicks out!
Ryder looks up at the ref in disbelief. Ryder then brings Truth to his feet, hooks him up for a snap suplex...... But Truth deadweights him and jabs him in the ribs. Truth then lifts Ryder up for a vertical suplex....... AND HITS A SUPLEX STUNNER! TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES CONNECTS! Truth covers!
1...........
2............
3, No! Ryder barely pops his shoulder up!
Truth gives a psychotic look toward the referee, before pulling Ryder back up to his feet, hooking him up, and lifting him up in another vertical suplex position.... and BRINGING RYDER DOWN FACE FIRST INTO THE CANVAS! Cover!
1..........
2............
No! Ryder barely kicks out!
Truth picks Ryder up by the arm; irish whips him into the ropes, bends down...... AND GETS KICKED IN THE FACE BY RYDER IN THE REBOUND! Ryder the hits the ropes again and goes for a CLOTHESLINE.... but Truth ducks and Ryder goes off the opposite ropes....... AND GETS HIT WITH A LIE DETECTOR!! Truth hooks the leg!
1...........
2.............
No! Ryder barely kicks out!
Truth gets angry and throws a small tantrum. Ryder begins to get to his feet by the ropes. Truth then picks up Ryder and places him on the top turnbuckle. Truth then goes to the top rope himself, and GOES FOR A FRANKENSTEINER........ BUT RYDER HOLDS ON TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND TRUTH FLIPS RIGHT ONTO THE CANVAS! Ryder takes a moment before.... LEAPING OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A BIG DIVING SPLASH!! Cover!
1............
2.............
3, No! Truth barely nudges his shoulder off the canvas!
The crowd lets out a collective gasp as Ryder's face is one of disbelief. While Ryder looks at the ref with despair on his face, Truth seeks solace by sitting in the corner to regroup. Ryder sees this and looks toward the crowd with a grin. Ryder pumps his fist to chants of "WOO WOO WOO", runs in...... AND HITS THE BROSKI BOOT!! The crowd is really buzzing now as Ryder holds his hands up showing the L and the I. Truth groggily rises to his feet and turns to see RYDER JUMPING FOR THE ROUGH RYDER....... BUT TRUTH DUCKS AND RYDER HAS TO STOP HIMSELF FROM COLLIDING WITH THE REFEREE! Ryder turns around and sees Truth running at him for a clothesline.... BUT RYDER MOVES AND TRUTH TAKES OUT THE REFEREE! Truth looks down to check the ref, turns around, AND GETS HIT WITH THE ROUGH RYDER!!! Ryder covers and the crowd counts along!
1.........
2.........
3!
BUT THE REF IS STILL OUT! Ryder realizes this and releases his pin. Ryder goes and attempts to revive the fallen official. Ryder is shaking the ref when suddenly RYDER GETS HIT WITH THE ZIG ZAG FROM THE UNITED STATES CHAMPION DOLPH ZIGGLER! Ziggler came of nowhere! All three men in the ring are out as Ziggler flees the ring and heads up the ramp. Truth begins to stir as does the ref. R-Truth drapes an arm over Zack Ryder!
1...........
2............
3!
Winner: R-Truth
Cole:
Yes, I told you JR! I knew it!
JR:
Oh give me a break, Michael! Ryder was on his way to winning before Ziggler interfered! Ziggler's obviously upset over his loss to Ryder last week!
Cole:
Oh c'mon JR, you didn't really think this good was gonna' win did you?!
JR:
We're you watching the same match I was?! Ryder had the damn match won?
King:
But JR, do you think Ziggler cost him the match because he's mad that Ryder beat him last week or because he's SCARED that Ryder beat him last week?
JR:
That's a good point, King!
Cole:
Oh give me a break!
While the commentators bicker we see replays of the match highlights. When we cut back to the ring we see Ryder holding his head sitting up as Ziggler smirks back at him from the top of the ramp. Meanwhile at the bottom of the ramp, Truth is celebrating via yelling and screaming, "I told y'all! I told y'all!"
**COMMERCIAL**
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A shot of every championship is shown as the recognizable voices of many WWE Superstars are heard.
Cena: I will never forget it....
Orton: I will never forget......
Christian: I will never forget.....
Triple H: I will never forget.......
Sheamus: I will neva' forget.......
Now shots of each man winning their first World title is shown accompinied by their voice
Orton: It was in Toronto; Canada
Sheamus: San Antonio; Texas
Christian: Tampa; Florida
Triple H: Ames; Iowa
Mysterio: Chicago; Illinois
Miz: Orlando; Florida
Swagger: Las Vegas; Nevada
Cena: Los Angeles; California
Orton: I became the youngest World Champion in history.
Sheamus: I shocked tha' world.
Mysterio: I proved dreams do come true.
Miz: I proved I wasn't just a reality star.
Triple H: I became The Game!
Cena: I ended a historic title reign.
Now a close up of every superstar is shown
Triple: It was the night I became....
Miz: The night I became....
Mysterio: The night I became....
Sheamus: Tha' night I became....
Swagger: I became.....
Orton: I became.......
Cena:.... A champion.
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We come back from break to see McGuillicutty and Otunga talking backstage.
Otunga:
Listen man, I know you didn't MEAN to cost me that match-
McGuillicutty:
Cost you the match?! You were the one who let Kingston land on me-
Otunga:
Ok, OK! Let's just agree to disagree. Anyways we gotta look past that, because I talked to John Laurenitis and we've got a rematch clause for the Tag Team Titles, and I set the match for Night of Champions!
McGuillicutty:
Night of Champions?
Otunga (smiling):
Yes.
McGuillicutty:
And you didn't think to ask me when I wanted the match?
Otunga:
Well I didn't think it would matter-
McGuillicutty:
You didn't think it'd matter?!
The two now start bickering again both speaking and neither listening finally Otunga calms both of them down.
Otunga:
Ok, ok, fine. I'm sorry I didn't consult you. But now we've got a match, so let’s do what we have to do to win back, OUR tag team titles.
Otunga extends his hand; McGuillicutty is cautious but eventually accepts.
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At ringside, Justin Roberts stands next to Ricardo Rodriguez.
Roberts:
The following contest is a Number One Contender's match for the WWE Championship! At this time please welcome Alberto Del Rio's personal ring announcer: Ricardo Rodriguez!
Rodriguez steps forward to heat and to some chants of "CM Punk!"
**REALEZA**
The crowd boos as Del Rio enters with his sports car.
Rodriguez:
Todos ustedes ratas necesidad de bienvenida el próximo campeón de WWE, un hombre que aplastará insectos que Rey Mysterio, el Sr. dinero en el Banco, ALBERTO DEL RIIIIIIIIIO-
THE MIZ HAS JUST GRABBED THE MIC AWAY FROM RICARDO! THE MIZ JUST CAME THROUGH THE AUDIENCE!!
Miz:
YOU GUYS WANNA CENSOR ME?! CENA! LAURENITIS! HUNTER! I'M ON TO ALL OF YOU! DON'T TRUST CENA PEOPLE! I KNOW WHY HUNTER SCREWED PUNK OUT OF-
The ref takes the mic from Miz! Miz yells at the ref, "What the hell are you doing!" The ref points to his earpiece and yells back, "I'm just doing my job!" MIZ DECKS THE REF!! Del Rio watches from ringside confused (and albeit slightly amused). Suddenly, ALL OF LAURENITIS SECURITY HEADS DOWN THE RAMP! Laurenitis himself is at the top of the ramp. Miz sees this and flees through the audience! Laurenitis orders his guards to pursue Miz! Every single guard chases Miz through the audience and out of the arena!
**COMMERCIAL**
When we come back Del Rio is in the ring with a smirk on his face. Again, the commentators have not mentioned The Miz's actions moments ago. The crowd is now raucous chanting for The Miz and CM Punk, (and again a bit for Daniel Bryan)
**BOOYAKA 619**
The crowd cheers, though they are still a bit restless. Rey Mysterio enters and points to both sides of the crowd. Rey comes down to the ring while Del Rio continues to smirk cockily.
WWE Championship Number One Contender's Match
Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio
ENDING:
Del Rio whips Rey into the corner and runs in for a follow up..... But Rey gets both his feet up and sends Del Rio back staggering. Rey then runs in..... AND NAILS A SPINNING WHEEL KICK!! Rey covers!
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2...........
No, Del Rio kicks out.
Rey pulls Del Rio up in a sitting position and nails a stiff kick to Del Rio's spine! Del Rio quickly rises to his feet after the stinging kick to his back. Rey then kicks Del Rio in the leg, once, twice, three times. Rey then Irish whips Del Rio.... But Del Rio keeps hold of Rey's wrist and kicks Rey in the gut doubling him over. Del Rio then hits the ropes and comes back with a sunset flip..... But Rey immediately rolls out of it and KICK DEL RIO HARD IN THE SKULL!! Del Rio may be out cold! Cover!
1.............
2..............
No! Del Rio just gets his shoulder up!
Rey pulls Del Rio up to his feet and forearms him in the face and makes him stumble toward the ropes. Rey whips Del Rio into the ropes... But Del Rio counters and whips Rey into the ropes. Rey comes off the rebound and ducks a clothesline attempt by Del Rio and comes off the ropes again with a WHEELBARROW BULL- DEL RIO COUNTERS WITH A BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX!!
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2...........
NO! Rey barely pops his shoulder up!
Del Rio takes a second before grabbing Rey's arm and slamming it hard against the canvas. And so Del Rio's work on the arm begins. Del Rio pulls Rey up by the same arm and hooks him in an arm ringer. Rey yells out in pain as the ref question whether he would like to submit. Rey denies this, but it's obvious he's in pain. Rey falls to a knee temporarily before falling back to counter... But instead Del Rio falls on Rey's arm with a hard knee! Rey screams out in pain. Del Rio holds Rey's bad arm down as he covers.
1.........
2.........
No. Rey nudges his good shoulder off the mat.
Obviously, Del Rio didn't think that would earn him the victory. Del Rio pulls Rey to his feet (again by his bad arm), hooks him in a hammerlock, scoops him up, and nails a hammerlock scoop slam. Del Rio then picks Rey up again and throws him onto the ring apron. Del Rio grabs hold of the bad arm and HOTSHOTS IT ON THE TOP ROPE! Rey collapses onto the ring apron clutching his injured limb. Del Rio drags Rey back in the ring and covers!
1.........
2.........
No! Rey still has fight left in him.
Del Rio drags Rey up in the corner and Irish whips him into the opposite corner. Del Rio runs toward Rey who gets both feet up. Del Rio stumbles back and Rey pushes himself up to the second rope and leaps off with a SEATED SENTON!
Rey immediately gets to his feet (favoring his arm) and hits the ropes, ducks a Del Rio clothesline and SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A CROSSBODY....... BUT DEL RIO CATCHES HIM WITH A FRONT POWERSLAM! Cover!
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2...........
NO! Rey barely kicks out!
Del Rio glances up at the ref in anger. Del Rio then brings Rey to his feet and THROWS HIM SO THAT REY SLIDES ON HIS STOMACH UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE AND SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE ON THE OUTSIDE!! The crowd ooh's at the brutal looking maneuver! Del Rio smirks from the inside of the ring as Rey grabs his arm in pain.
JR:
Can Rey Mysterio bounce back or will Alberto Del Rio challenge John Cena at Night of Champions?
**COMMERCIAL**
We come back from the break to find Rey locked in a Fujiwara Armbar. We see a replay of the vicious move by Del Rio before the break. Del Rio is really torquing Rey's arm right now. Rey begins to work his way to his feet. Rey is back to a vertical base and punches ADR in the gut to break the now modified hold. ADR quickly kicks Rey in the gut to stop any momentum from building. ADR the hooks Rey's arm and smirks as he's setting up for the CROSS ARMBREAKER! DELRIO TWISTS FOR IT....... BUT REY SHOVES HIM OFF! Del Rio stumbles forward, turns around, runs toward Rey, AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A FRANKENSTEINER...... THAT LANDS DEL RIO BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROPES! Rey sees this and hits the ropes...FOR THE 619...... BUT DEL RIO DUCKS OUT IF THE WAY!! Del Rio then jumps for a DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER.... BUT REY GRABS THE TOP ROPE FORCING DEL RIO TO LAND HARD ON HIS BACK! Rey takes a moment before SPRINGBOARDING TO THE TOP ROPE....THEN TO ANOTHER SIDE OF THE RING..... AND HITS AN ARABIAN PRESS!! Cover!
1.......
2........
3, No! Del Rio barely nudges his shoulder up!
Rey grabs his arm and looks at the ref with a look that says "You've got to be kidding me!” Rey stands with help of the ropes and slowly heads up to the top rope. Rey has trouble adjusting himself, but gets his bearing AND GETS AN ENZIGURI
TO THE HEAD FROM DEL RIO!! Rey is nearly knocked unconscious on the top turnbuckle. Del Rio climbs up to the second rope and nails Rey with two more hard right fists. Del Rio then gets Rey up on his shoulders in a FIREMAN'S CARRY POSITION! Del Rio may be looking for a Super Samoan Drop.... But Rey elbows out of it and gets back on the top turnbuckle. Rey then headbutts Del Rio twice knocking him from the second rope. Rey takes a second to reestablish his footing in the top rope as Del Rio gets to his feet in the ring. Rey measures ADR AND LEAPS OFF THE TOP....... AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A DOIBLE KNEE ARMBREAKER!!! Rey flops around the ring in pain as Del Rio quickly capitalizes by grabbing Rey's arm and LOCKING IN THE CROSS ARMBAR!!! Del Rio looks like a man possessed as he pulls Rey's arm in a number of excruciating angles. Rey reaches out his free arm....
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REY TAPS OUT!!!
Winner and Number One Contender for the WWE Championship: Alberto Del Rio
Del Rio keeps it locked in for at least a few more second than needed (interesting considering Daniel Bryan's controversial loss at Summerslam). When Del Rio does release he comes up with that shit-eating grin he is famous for.
JR:
Alberto Del Rio wins in impressive fashion and he does it with smile on his face.
Cole:
And why shouldn't he be smiling JR?! The man now has TWO guaranteed WWE Championship matches!
King:
Uh-oh guys, I think Rey is hurt.
Indeed, Rey is on the outside clutching his arm as two refs are asking if he's hurt. Rey's body language seems to confirm this. The ref's accompany Rey to the back as Del Rio just smirks inside the ring to heat as RAW goes
Off...
The....
CM PUNK NAILS DEL RIO IN THE BACK!! THE CROWD GOES WILD AS THE ANTI-HERO IS HERE! Punk looks down at Del Rio before CONTINUING HIS ASSAULT! PUNK IS RAININ DOWN RIGHT HANDS!!
Cole:
CM Punk is here!! W-where's security?!
JR:
They left with Miz!!
Punk is absolutely beating the hell out of Del Rio! Punk throws Del Rio out of the ring where he lands with a thud. Punk follows picks Del Rio up and slams his head off of the announce table! Punk then slams Del Rio's head off the steel steps! Del Rio then stumbles into the barricade and Punk bounces his head off of that! Del Rio now stumbles into the steel ring post and Punk bounces his head off of that! Punk rolls Del Rio back into the ring and pulls him up to his feet.... Gets him on his shoulders..... And hits the GO TO SLEEP! Punk looks down at Del Rio with a very serious look on his face. Punk picks him back up and NAILS ANOTHER GO TO SLEEP! Del Rio is absolutely out cold! Punk looks down at the motionless Del Rio as Ricardo looks on distressed. The crowd meanwhile is losing there shit. Punk shakes his head and pulls the now deadweight Del Rio to his feet, puts him on his shoulders, and HITS THE GTS FOR A THIRD TIME!!! DEL RIO HAS TO BE CONCUSSED! Punk then rolls to the outside, approaches Ricardo, and yanks his mic away from him.
Punk:
Where's your Number One Contender now?
Punk then throws down the mic causing a loud static as Punk's message is loud and clear. If he can't get a WWE Title shot.... No one can.
END OF SHOW
OOC:
Don't know if anybody was looking forward to this but if so, sorry for the wait.