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June 6th
On this day in history in ....
1930 - Jim Londos defeats Dick Shikat for the NWA (National Wrestling Association) World Heavyweight Wrestling Title in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1979 - Verne Gagne & Mad Dog Vachon defeat Pat Patterson & Ray Stevens for the AWA World Tag Team Title in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
1981 - Jake Roberts defeats the Grappler for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight Title.
1982 - TNA star Gunner is born.
1985 - Ken Patera and Mr. Saito are found guilty of charges filed against them following the infamous "McDonald's Incident" in Waukesha, Wisconsin when Patera threw a boulder through the window of a closed McDonald's when the staff refused to reopen and serve them. This led to a confrontation with police later on, and the two men were arrested and charges were filed. Patera was convicted of two counts of battery on a police officer and one count of criminal damage to property. Saito was convicted of three counts of battery on a police officer and one count of obstructing the law. Both men were sentenced to prison time.
1992 - SMW ran Harlan, KY at the Cawood High School, featuring:
Hector Guerrero pinned Joe Cazana
Dixie Dynamite pinned Dutch Mantell
Tim Horner & Robert Gibson defeated Jimmy Golden & Buddy Landel
SMW Heavyweight Champion Brian Lee defeated the Dirty White Boy
The Heavenly Bodies defeated Johnny & Davey Rich
1993 - Shawn Michaels defeats Marty Jannetty for the WWF Intercontinental Title in Albany, New York at a non-televised event with the help of his new bodyguard, Diesel (Kevin Nash). This would be Michaels' second run with the IC Title. The appearance of Diesel would be Nash's WWF debut after a run in WCW under a number of characters, most recently Vinnie Vegas.
1994 - Dream Machine Troy Graham defeats Brian Christopher for the USWA Southern Heavyweight Title in Memphis, Tennessee, ending his 13th run with the title.
1997 - Extreme Championship Wrestling ran Scranton, PA at the CYC featuring the following results:
Spike Dudley pinned Chris Chetti
ECW Tag Team Champions The Eliminators defeated The FBI
Taz defeated Mikey Whipwreck via submission
ECW World TV Champion Shane Douglas pinned Pitbull #2
Chris Candido pinned Raven
Louie Spicolli pinned Tommy Dreamer in a lumberjack match
Buh Buh Ray Dudley pinned Balls Mahoney
The Sandman pinned D-Von Dudley
1998 - ECW ran the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, PA featuring the following results:
Jerry Lynn over Justin Credible - I Quit Match
John Kronus over Jamie Dundee
Chris Chetti over Danny Doring
The FBI over The Blue Meanie & Super Nova
Balls Mahoney over Mike Lozansky
Axl Rotten over Al Snow
ECW World TV Champion Rob Van Dam & Sabu over World Champion Shane Douglas & Tag Champion Chris Candido
Jack Victory, Buh Buh Ray, D-Von, & Big Dick Dudley over Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman, New Jack, & Spike Dudley
1999 - ECW ran Gainesville, GA at the Georgia Mountains Center with the following results:
Rod Price defeated Angel
Danny Doring & Roadkill defeated CW Anderson & Skull Von Krush
Yoshihiro Tajiri defeated El Mosco
ECW World Tag Team Champions Buh Buh Ray & D-Von Dudley defeated Nova & Chris Chetti
Lance Diamond defeated Steve Corino
Sal E. Graziano defeated Tony Devito
Spike Dudley defeated Sal E. Graziano
ECW World TV Champion Rob Van Dam defeated Balls Mahoney
Jerry Lynn defeated Justin Credible
2000 - In Knoxville, Tennessee during a taping of WCW Thunder, Lt. Loco (Chavo Guerrero Jr.) defeats Daffney (the defending champion) and Disco Inferno in a three way match to win the WCW Cruiserweight Title. This would be the first major title reign for Chavo. On the same show, Eric Bischoff awards Big Vito & Johnny the Bull the WCW Hardcore Title, saying they could defend it as a duo. The night before, Vito & Johnny had helped Eric Bischoff defeat Terry Funk for the belt. So Bischoff's "reign" as Hardcore Champion ended 24 hours after it began.
2002 - WWE broadcast Smackdown. Manny A filed the following TV report:
Show Airdate : June 6th, 2002
Taped On : June 4th, 2002
Location : Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hosted by : Michael Cole & Tazz
Report by : Manny A
*1st match : 20 Man Battle Royal
Vince McMahon announces that the winner becomes the number 1 contender against Undertaker at King of the Ring. Participants were Al Snow, Christian, Billy Kidman, Kurt Angle, D-Von, Randy Orton, Chavo Guerrero, Hugh Morrus, Lance Storm, Hurricane, Godfather, Big Valbowski, Albert, Mark Henry, Hardcore Holly, Faarooq, Test, Chris Jericho, Triple H and Hulk Hogan.
Match ends up with Triple H and Hulk Hogan in the ring together. Triple H goes for the clothesline to the outside but both he and Hogan go over the top rope and land at the same time. 2 different refs declare both guys the winner. Vince shows up on the screen to announce that the number 1 contender will be decided later in the evening in a one on one match between the two. They have a pull apart afterwards.
Backstage, Kurt Angle is interviewed and claims that he is being constantly being screwed. First, he was screwed in the cage match against Edge last week and then he was screwed tonight by Hardcore Holly earlier. This brings out Holly to confront him. Angle challenges him to a match tonight.
Billy and Chuck are watching a replay of last week's tag match loss against Rico & Rikishi. Rico shows up and says that it is not his fault. He then talks about how Billy and Chuck are letting themselves fall apart without him. Billy says that if they don't win the belts tonight, they will find a new stylist.
*2nd match : Billy & Chuck vs. Rico & Rikishi in an elimination match (Tag titles)
Rico starts the match and almost immediately taps out to some sort of wrist lock, leaving Rikishi alone. Rikishi pins Billy after a Diamond Cutter type move. Rico nails Rikishi with a heel kick, followed by a superkick by Chuck. Chuck gets the pin after Rikishi had his foot on the ropes, only to get it knocked off by Rico. Billy and Chuck are the new tag champs. After the match, Rikishi nails Rico with the sit down splash off the second rope.
Backstage, Hurricane finds another note. It says, "You think I'm a witch, I flew in on my broom. If you're looking to find me, I'm in your locker room." Hurricane heads to his locker room, where he finds Nidia. She talks about how they used to be together. Hurricane says their relationship is over. He refers to her as a "Hurribi**h." She says that his days as cruiserweight champ are going to end because of her boyfriend. Moments later, Jamie Knoble attacks from behind and leaves him laying.
*3rd match : Christian vs. the Big Valbowski (KOTR qualifying match)
Val gets the win and qualifies for KOTR after reversing the Unprettier into a swing out powerbomb.
Backstage, Vince is on the phone with the Undertaker. Linda and Jackie from Tough Enough come and introduce themselves. Ivory quickly follows and yells at them for just walking into Vince's office. Linda then gets in Ivory's face. Vince interrupts by saying that he senses tension and since this is the WWF, Linda will face Ivory in a match on WWE Velocity on Saturday.
Replay from Raw of HBK joining the nWo.
*4th match : Kurt Angle vs. Hardcore Holly
Finish comes when Holly goes for a roll up but it is reversed by Angle. Kurt then holds the rope to get the 3 count. After the match, Holly beats up Angle and nails him with the Alabama Slam. Angle tries to nail him with the ring bell but gets hit in the face with it instead.
Next, we head to the hospital where Maven is laying with his broken leg. Torrie Wilson shows up to console him. She felt that he needed some cheering up and she takes her shirt off and pulls the curtain. In another part of the hospital, Tajiri shows up looking for Maven. After some difficulty, the nurse finally tells him where Maven's room is.
Dressed up like a doctor, Tajiri continues to look for Maven's room. Some doctors then show up and drag him to the ER.
*5th match : Edge vs. Chris Jericho (KOTR qualifying match)
Edge comes out wearing a sling on his right arm. He grabs the mic and talks about how he injured his shoulder after the spear on Angle in the cage last week. He has to take some time off but when he returns, his goal is to win the WWE title. This brings out Jericho. He rips on Edge a bit and wants Edge to raise his arm since he is forfeiting. Edge attacks him but is beaten for his troubles. Jericho concentrates his attack on the hurt shoulder. The attack concludes after Jericho lays Edge's arm on the steel steps and nails it with a chair. This brings out the Big Valbowski who chases Jericho off.
Backstage, Dawn Marie is walking to Vince's office to deliver some papers but Stacy Kiebler answers the door. Stacy tells her that all papers should go through her. She also claims that Dawn Marie looks desperate, which brings a boob comeback. Stacy slams the door.
In the back, Lance Storm is talking to Billy Kidman. Storm says that he is hearing that the office thinks that Kidman is dull and lacks charisma. Kidman thanks Lance for the info, especially from someone as exciting and captivating as him. He also compliments Lance's haircut.
Back at the hospital, Tajiri shows up in Maven's room. He spits the green mist in Torrie's face and then beats on Maven. He puts Maven's broken leg in the door and slams it before leaving.
*6th match : Lance Storm vs. Billy Kidman
Finish comes when Storm nails the superkick and gets the pin.
Backstage, Mark Loyd is interviewing Triple H. He shows footage of Undertaker interfering in his match against Test last week. He claims that he has heard that Triple H has 30 percent range of motion. He brings up that this may be his last chance at the WWE title. Triple H gives him a dirty look and walks away.
*7th match : Hulk Hogan vs. Triple H (number one contender match)
Midway through the match, Hogan hulks up. He nails Triple H with the big boot but misses the leg drop. Triple H then goes for the Pedigree but is given a backdrop instead. Hogan then nails the leg drop for a near fall. As Hogan argues with the ref, Triple H comes in and nails the Pedigree to get the pin. After the match, Hogan calls Triple H back and shakes his hand. Both guys start to pose for the crowd. This brings out Kurt Angle. Undertaker sneaks in from behind and attacks Triple H. Angle and Taker hit their finishers to end the show.
2003 - Carly Colon, soon to be known as Carlito, signed with WWE.
2002 - NWA TNA announced that they added the following wrestlers to their company: Lenny & Lodi, The Harris Brothers, Christian York & Joey Matthews, David Young, Jorge Estrada, Sonny Siaki, Jimmy Yang, Murray Happer, Bill Mueler, Psicosis, Chris Harris, Michael Staples, Daffney, Miss Joni, and referees Mark "Slick" Johnson & Scott Armstrong.
2005 - The voice of ECW, Joey Styles, was signed to a WWE deal to announce the ECW One Night Stand PPV and additional ECW related material on WWE Classics on Demand. That deal would lead to Styles eventually taking the Raw lead announcing role before being bumped to the new ECW and retired. He now works on WWE's website and digital media properties.
2006 - MTV's Wrestling Society X signs talents to a contract extention while the network decided what to do with the series. In the end, it was canceled following its first season.
2006 - Roddy Piper and Cyndi Lauper reunited for a 1980s Trivial Pursuit board game commercial.
2006 - WWE released Road Warrior Animal from contract.
2008 - ROH ran Hartford, CT. J. Brown filed the following report:
Ring of Honor Tag Team Tournament Round One:
*Adam Pearce & Chris Hero defeated Jigsaw & Ruckus.
*Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated ROH champ Nigel McGuinness & Go Shiozaki. Nigel tapped out to a Steen Sharpshooter.
*Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black defeated Delirious & Pelle Primeau. Afterwards, Delirious asked Daizee Haze out again. Rhett Titus came out. Haze went off on Rhett and walked out.
*Austin Aries & Bryan Danielson defeated. Roderick Strong & Davey Richards of No Remorse Corps.
Semi-Finals
*Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated. Chris Hero & Adam Pearce.
*Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black defeated Austin Aries & Bryan Danielson via DQ when Aries used a chair about a minute in.
*Shane Hagadorn defeated Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne.
*Claudio Castagnoli defeated Eddie Edwards.
**Erick Stevens defeated The Necro Butcher and Brent Albright.
*Age of the Fall won the ROH Tag Team championship, defeating Kevin Steen & El Generico. The crowd threw a ton of crap, including a chair, into the ring after the match. Think Hulk Hogan's WCW heel turn in terms of garbage being thrown.
2008 - WWE issued the following press release:
McMahon's Million Dollar Mania Causes One of the Largest Traffic Spikes in Promotions History
PLEASANT RIDGE, Mich., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The devoted fans of the WWE have proven their extreme loyalty once again by making history with Vince McMahon's Million Dollar Mania. The promotion announced on WWE Monday Night RAW blew away expectations as McMahon's act of generosity spawned extreme excitement resulting in an unprecedented amount of Web traffic. More than 650,000 fans have registered for the promotion earning over a million sweepstakes entries in the last four days alone.
"WWE fans are known for their unwavering devotion and enthusiasm," said Josh Linkner, ePrize CEO. "The tremendous passion of WWE fans is demonstrated in their overwhelming response to the sweepstakes as soon as Vince McMahon announced the chance to win $1 million of his own personal fortune. The power of the prize is again proven to move viewers to action."
To accommodate the most passionate fans in the world, within two hours of the initial announcement of the promotion, ePrize doubled its allocated server capacity. This new technology will allow for over a million registrants per hour. "When considering a promotion of this magnitude we needed to ensure the right partner was in place," said Monty Ross, Vice President of Marketing for World Wrestling Entertainment. "Since the WWE is the leader in live entertainment, the choice was obvious -- ePrize, the leader in promotions."
Until Mr. McMahon decides to close his wallet, dedicated supporters and new WWE converts may log onto WWE.com for their chance to win. The first winner will be called live during this Monday's RAW from Oakland, California. Call him eccentric, call him crazy but with a million dollars at stake, the fans of the WWE will be hoping Mr. McMahon calls them as the winner on Monday, June 9, 2008.
ePrize, the leader in interactive promotions, is proud to work with 74 of the top 100 brands in 36 countries. Launching over 4,000 programs since 1999, ePrize registers 99.85% promotion uptime. In 2007, 184.2 million users played ePrize promotions resulting in 1.18 billion page views and over 1.9 million prizes awarded worldwide.
About ePrize, LLC
As the worldwide leader of interactive promotions, ePrize creates one-to-one relationships between advertisers and their customers. With a focus on motivating specific consumer behavior, campaigns range from online sweepstakes to global points-based loyalty programs. ePrize's more than 375 professionals are dedicated to delivering extraordinary service, along with immediate and measurable results. Headquartered in Detroit, the company also has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and London. For more information, visit www.eprize.com .
2009/strong> - PWInsider.com broke the news that Batista had suffered a torn bicep. Mike Johnson reported, "Batista is scheduled to have surgery this coming Tuesday. Batista will still be working the Extreme Rules PPV tonight against WWE champion Randy Orton inside a Steel Cage. As of a few hours ago, he was also written into tomorrow's Raw. Expect the injury will be worked into WWE storylines. There's no word yet on the severity of the tear or how long Batista is expected out of action, but a few people have been wondering if the injury will mean an imminent return for Triple H."
2009 - Former Combat Zone Wrestling champion Nick Gage was seriously injured while competing in the promotion's 8th annual Tournament of Death and needed to be airlifted via helicopter. Wrestling in the semi-finals against Moxley in a match featuring light tubes surrounding the ring in the ropes, Gage was stabbed in his underarm, which was believed to sever an artery and led to an insane amount of blood loss. Incredibly, Gage wanted to continue the bout. An ambulance was called to the event, which was being held on the farmland owned by the family of CZW wrestler DJ Hyde and eventually Gage was taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery to repair the wound. He was held overnight for observation and released. He was back in the ring within weeks.
2010 - WWE ran a Raw house show in Columbia, SC. Kenny Graddick filed the following:
I attended the RAW House Show on Sunday June 6 at The Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. Just like in Greenville the previous night this arena was only half filled also. Mae Young sat at ringside for the first few matches and then went backstage, she wasn't even announced to the crowd at all, which was kind of strange. No John Cena either. I guess he left to go to Miami a day early.
1. R-Truth defeated The Miz and John Morrison in a Triple Threat match for the US Title.
2. Wade Barrett defeated Goldust.
3. Eve defeated Maryse to retain The Divas Title.
4. Don Caras Jr defeated Yoshi Tatsui
5. The Hart Dynasty with Natalya defeated The Usos with Tamina
6. Evan Bourne defeated Ted DiBiase.
7. Sheamus defeated Mark Henry.
8. Edge defeated Chris Jericho in a Wrestlemania 26 rematch. Edge was the face and Jericho was the heel.
2010 - Lucha Libre USA taped the first episodes of "Masked Warriors" for MTV2, where it had two short abbreviated seasons in Rancho Mirage, CA at the Agua Caliente Casino and Resort with the following results:
*Lujo Esquire and Octagoncito defeated Rellik and Misteriosito.
*Magno defeated RJ Brewer (John Walters) by disqualification.
*Lizmark Jr. and Sydistiko defeated Charly Malice (AAA Charly Manson) and Super Nova (Not Mike Bucci).
*Pierroth, Jr. & Neutronico & El Orientál defeated Máscara Purpura & The Puerto Rican Powers.
*Chi Chi and Pequeno Halloween defeated Mini Park and Mascarita Dorada.
*Marco Corleone defeated Tinieblas, Jr.
2010 - AAA held their annual Triplemania. Andy G filed the following:
Triplemania results:
1. TLC Match for the AAA Mini's Title
Octagoncito defeated Mini Abismo Negro (c), Mini Charly Manson, Mascarita Divina, Mascarita Sagrada, Mini Chessman, Mini Psicosis, and Mini Histeria to become the new AAA Mini's Champion.
2. Losers Becomes Winners Maids:
Jennifer Blake, Rain, and Sexy Star defeated Cinthia Moreno, Faby Apache, and Mary Apache.
3. Silver King and Ultimo Gladiator defeated La Hermanad Extrema, Beer Money, and Go Shiozaki and Atsushi Aoki (c).
4. Lucha en Jaula (Hair vs hair) (Piero vs Hijo De Tirantes):
Piero got his head shaved after Heavy Metal was the last person out of the cage.
Order of Escape:
1. Octagon (Piero)
2. Alex Koslov (Hijo de Tirantes)
3. Pimpinela Escarlata (Piero)
4. Hernandez (Hijo de Tirantes)
5. Chessman (Hijo de Tirantes)
6. Heavy Metal (Piero)
5. Extreme Rules Match:
Cibernetico and Abyss defeated Vampiro and El Zorro.
6. No Disqualification Match for The AAA Cruiserweight Title:
Jack Evans defeated Nosawa, Christopher Daniels and Xtreme Tiger (c) to become the new AAA Cruiserweight Champion.
7. AAA World Heavyweight Title Match:
Dr. Wagner Jr. defeated Electroshock (c) to become the new AAA World Heavyweight Champion.
8. Name vs. Name match: Winner keeps the "La Parka" name
L.A. Park defeated La Parka to keep the "La Parka" name after interference from Perros Del Mal.
2011 - Tommy Dreamer announced he was leaving TNA as the two sides did not come to terms on a new contract. Dreamer spent a year with the company, including scripting and running their ECW-themed Hardcore Justice PPV.
2011 - Vivid Video announced that former WWE star Chyna would be starring in an adult feature, "Back Door to Chyna."
2011 - WWE aired the season finale for the most recent version of Tough Enough, featuring Andy Leavine winning over Luke Williams. Leavine would be released by WWE within a year of his win. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We start off with a look back at what we saw on Season One of Tough Enough. We see some of the highlights and lowlights. We see them show the contrast between Jeremiah and Luke on one side and Andy on the other side. We see the rises of Andy and Martin while Luke stagnated a bit until he returned to the top. Martin’s run ended due to an ankle injury which gave Luke and Andy a clearer path to the finals. Austin lights the fire under Andy and it helped him get to the finals with Luke.
Will it be the cocky Luke who was on top at the start of the competition or will it be Andy who came on strong at the end who becomes Tough Enough?
We go to Tampa, which is Andy’s home town. He is home with his family and he talks about doing the regular tasks around the house. Andy talks about missing his daughter’s first steps as he is playing with her. He talks about his son who is on the way. His wife asks Andy about Luke and Andy says that Luke is not in the same league as him.
Andy does some work outs with his wife and he talks about how she has a background in physical training.
Andy says that there is no comparison between him and Luke. We see Andy pushing over large tires in a yard.
Andy talks about the excitement that he feels about seeing the trainers again. He says goodbye to his family and he takes that long drive from Tampa to Tampa.
We go to Maine, where Luke lives. He is shown partying on the water with some friends. He talks about the rock and roll lifestyle. He talks about being a redneck rock star. He says that he is going to kick ass in the ring and then come back to party with his friends.
Luke says that his workouts have not diminished one bit. He calls his workouts ‘caveman training’. He talks about how he has a ring set up to do some work. Luke says that this contract is his. He does not care how big Andy is because he sees him as a little rabbit and the big bad wolf is going to take it.
Luke says that Andy is big and he has some talent. Luke says that he is the perfect storm and he is ready to go.
Luke says that people mistake his passion for arrogance. He says that so many people have sacrificed things for him. He talks about his journey with his mom and then he drives off to Tampa. He says that he just has to be Luke and the contract is his.
We go to commercial.
We are in Tampa and we see the FCW Arena as Andy and Luke go to the ring. They see Bill Demott and Ricky Steamboat in the ring.
Bill says that they will spend the week in Tampa training with Ricky Steamboat.
Andy is honored to train with Steamboat and he talks about what he has done.
Steamboat mentions that FCW is the main training facility and he talks about some of the people in WWE who have come through FCW. Steamboat says that he hopes one of them will be able to make it into the WWE.
Bill tells Luke and Andy that they will be training with Steamboat’s trainers and they will have a match live in a week. They will be facing Bill Demott.
Bill says that to get into the WWE, you have to get through him and he is a man of his word.
Luke says that Bill is one of the toughest, but it is time for some redemption.
Bill says that the next time they see him will be in the ring. Their training starts now.
Bill says that the toughest part of the competition is yet to happen.
Steamboat says that he is going to build on their strengths over the next week.
He has Andy and Luke do some work in the ring and that allows Steamboat to figure out the way to do things.
He says that Andy has good cardio but he is a little reckless in the ring. Steamboat convinces Andy to slow things down.
Steamboat says that Luke has a keen awareness of what is going on around him. He is going to have to take some risks at times.
Luke knows that he is going to face bigger opponents, but he feels that he will always be the best.
Andy says that Luke is a decent mechanic but he does not think much of him and he hopes that he never has to see Luke again.
Luke says that he feels that Andy is prepared, but Andy is not as cocky as him.
Steamboat discusses their strategy for dealing with Bill.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to see the contestants return to the FCW Arena.
Luke says that this week has been physically and mentally challenging. He has some frustration but it will get let out tonight.
Andy says that he has some butterflies but he ain’t running nowhere. He came here to give his family a better way of life and he will get past Bill Demott to win the WWE contract.
Luke talks about Andy’s family and why he wants it, but Luke says that he sees a WWE superstar in the mirror.
Booker T comes out to do commentary for this part of the show.
Luke says that he feels the wolf coming out and he looks forward to sinking his teeth into Bill.
Bill comes to the ring and they have to earn their spot and get past them.
Lawler and Cole talk about who they think Austin will pick and we go to commercial.
We are back at the FCW Arena for our first match of the night.
Luke says that we are getting ready to unleash Luke Robinson on the world.
Andy says that he is going to win this.
We have a montage of Luke and Andy in the ring with Bill DeMott.
Bill goes to the back with Booker and they ask Andy and Luke how they feel and whether they did their best. Luke says that he could have done more. Booker says that they both did a great job. Bill says that the WWE Executives will review this and on Raw we will find out who is the Tough Enough Champion.
We are back in Richmond and we are told that we will find out who the Tough Enough Champion is going to be next.
We are back in Richmond and the trainers are introduced as they make their way to the ring. Booker T, Trish Stratus, and Bill Demott come to the ring.
Booker, Bill, and Trish have mics and Bill says hello to everyone and then he mentions that we crown a Tough Enough Champion here live tonight. Somebody lives out their dream and gets a WWE contract live tonight.
Bill brings out the contestants who were eliminated and they get the Superstars music. Michelle’s run was so forgettable that Lawler called her Jennifer.
Bill calls Ryan ‘Skidmarks’ before calling him by his proper name. Rima is not with the contestants who were eliminated.
Trish introduces the two finalists. Andy comes out first. He is followed to the ring by Luke.
Booker congratulates Luke and Andy for making it this far.
Booker has the honor of introducing the man who will determine who is going to be Tough Enough, Steve Austin.
Steve Austin comes to the ring and he gets a mic on his way to the ring.
Austin has a beer and he actually drinks it instead of spilling it on his shirt.
Austin says that it is good to be back in Richmond and he didn’t know if he would ever come back. He says that he is proud of this year’s class of Tough Enough. He wants the crowd to give them a round of applause and a Hell Yeah.
Austin says that he hates how people call things amazing or a journey, but this has been an amazing journey.
Austin thanks his three trainers for doing a good job this season.
Austin talks about how they handle things during the episodes of Tough Enough with the trainers talking about the competition. Austin asks the opinion of the trainers.
Bill says that both of them made it through a lot of obstacles and hurdles. It took a lot of guts and they had to pay attention. Bill says that if he had to pick a winner, it would be Andy.
Austin finds that interesting.
He asks Trish for her pick. She says that each week they grew as performers, athletes, and individuals. She saw them vulnerable. There were times when she wanted to slap the cockiness out of Luke’s mouth. Trish says that she likes that Austin is the one to make the decision. Trish says that she would have picked Andy.
Austin wants to get the opinion of the Six Time Champion.
Booker says that Luke is a pretty boy with a hell of a look and a hell of a future in this business. Tonight, he sees Andy and he only has two things to say about Andy. ‘It Factor’ and Andy has it. Booker says that the choice isn’t up to him.
Austin says that it has been a fun process. He has been in the ring with each of them. Austin says that he came up the hard way but he is still standing.
Austin says that he has a PhD. in this 20 by 20 ring.
Austin asks Luke about Andy and Luke says that from day one this isn’t show friends, it is show business. He showed up every day to be the next superstar and he is looking at him. Austin asks him if he is a superstar and Luke says ‘Hell Yeah.’
Austin asks Andy about his trials and tribulation and he wants his thoughts on Luke. Andy says that Luke has no business being in the ring. He says that Luke is not a real athlete. Andy says that he is insulted to be standing next to Luke.
A limo pulls up and Vince McMahon walks out and he makes is way to the ring as we go to commercial.
We are back and Vince McMahon is about to make his way to the ring. Austin gets a good laugh out of the way that Vince walks to the ring.
The other eleven have left the ring so it is just Andy and Luke in there with Austin and Vince.
Vince wants a hug from Austin but Steve suggests a Stone Cold Stunner so Vince stops.
Vince introduces himself to the finalists. He wants to know why they think they belong in the same ring as Shawn Michaels, Andre the Giant, Sergeant Slaughter, or Steve Austin.
Andy says that he guarandamntees . . . and Vince cuts him off.
Luke says that love him or hate him, you won’t forget him.
Vince wants to know what qualities will captivate the world. Andy says that he is the best contestant in the competition.
Vince mentions that it is nine o’clock so they are on Raw. Vince says that he made up his mind and he says that he will decide the winner.
Vince wants to know why Austin is looking at him and Austin says that he wanted to make sure that he heard Vince right. Austin says that it doesn’t know who Vince is because Tough Enough is his show.
Austin is given the okay from Vince to announce a winner and it is . . .
Vince suggests that there be a drum roll so Austin requests one. The winner is . . .
ANDY
They shake hands in the ring and Austin takes the belt from Luke.
Austin asks Vince if he has anything to say to his newest employee. Vince says that he might have chosen the other guy but he welcomes Andy to the WWE with a slap to the face.
Austin checks on Andy and he kicks Andy in the midsection and he gives him a Stone Cold Stunner.
We go to credits and see everyone on Raw.
2011 - WWE broadcast Raw. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We are live from Richmond, Virginia and your announcers are Michael ‘Those are not me in those photos’ Cole and Jerry ‘Are you Tough Enough to be King’ Lawler.
We have Vince and Steve Austin in the ring from the end of Tough Enough and they are interrupted by R Truth as he sings When Little Jimmy Come Marching Home.
Truth is in full Confederate garb as he joins Steve and Vince in the ring.
Truth says that he was told by the Raw general manager that he had to apologize for what he did to get his title match.
Vince suggests that we see why Truth has to apologize and we see the Soda toss heard round the Jimmy World.
Truth thanks Vince for reminding him and everyone else. Truth says that he would like to say that he is sorry. He says that he is a good R Truth. He says that he is sorry to big Jimmy, little Jimmy, and the soda that he wasted on the Jimmys because it was refreshing.
Austin says that Truth should be sorry that he is dressed like a jackass.
Truth says that he knows where he is and he mentions that they are in Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy. This is where Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and a bunch of rednecks formed the Confederate States of America.
Austin wants to know what stuff 150 years ago means today.
Truth says that nothing good came out of the South. The only good idea they had was secession. The Confederacy seceded from the United States. Tonight, R Truth is seceding from the WWE Universe. Truth says that he is keeping the title match, but he is giving up everything else. Truth says no action figures, t shirts, video games, or nothing of him. He talks about a company wide conspiracy and he asks Vince McMahon.
Vince asks R how he spells his name and wonders if he should have been a pirate instead of a pirate. Vince suggests that R stop by during his office hours between 9:00 AM and Midnight to discuss things. Vince says that R can get answers from someone else.
Truth starts to spell conspiracy, but he gets stopped after the c-o-n.
Miz’s music plays and he comes out and gives a series of reallys as he walks to the ring. Miz tells Truth that he has the Chairman in the ring and he wants to bring up the made up conspiracies. Miz says that if it wasn’t for his idiotic and insubordinate protégé Alex Riley, he would still be champion.
Miz says that he is still the most must see champion in WWE history. Miz says that he deserves one last championship match.
Alex Riley’s music plays and he comes out. Riley tells Miz that the only thing he deserves is a third straight week of beat downs.
John Cena makes his way to the ring and he tells everyone to hold on. Cena says that a lot has happened. We get a recap from Cena and he tells Miz that not only did he lose, but Miz said ‘I Quit’. Cena says that Miz will not get a rematch so he tells Miz to get over himself.
Cena tells Riley that he doesn’t like him or trust him, but Riley has shown Cena that he has a set after punching Miz over the last few weeks.
Cena turns to Truth and he says that when he drinks it all in and he sees the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree. He tells Truth to take off the ridiculous outfit because he has his title match at Capitol Punishment.
The Raw General Manager makes an appearance and Cole goes to the computer but Vince tells Cole to SHUT UP. Vince suggests that since this is a special Raw. R Truth and Miz will face Alex Riley and John in the main event.
Vince says the guest referee is Steve Austin and Austin finishes his beer.
We go to commercial.
Match Number One: Santino Marella with Vladimir Kozlvo versus Michael McGillicutty with David Otunga
They have some words before they lock up and Michael tells Santino that he is the champ. Santino raises his arm and yells. Santino with punches and then he sends Michael into the turnbuckles. Santino with an atomic drop and then he clotheslines Michael over the top rope and Santino channels Warrior by shaking the ropes.
Michael tries for a kick but Santino blocks it and he punches Michael. Michael with a knee to the midsection followed by a kick and he sends Santino into the turnbuckles. Santino floats over Michael and Santino gets the cobra ready and Michael backs into the corner. Santino with jabs and a hip lock take down followed by an arm drag and drop kick. Michael responds with his own drop kick and Michael gets a near fall.
Michael punches Santino in the corner and then he kicks Santino. Michael gets a near fall. Santino and Michael exchange near falls and Michael with a reverse chin lock. Michael punches Santino and he Irish whips Santino but Santino avoids a splash into the corner. Santino with punches and then he does a split followed by a hip toss and then he hits the diving head butt. Santino wants to use the Cobra but Otunga pulls Michael out of the ring. Kozlov takes Otunga down with a shoulder tackle.
Santino gets dropped on the ropes. Santino avoids the running neck breaker and Santino hits the Cobra for the three count.
Winner: Santino Marella
We see a statue of R Truth in front of the building after we see highlights of Andy winning Tough Enough. Lawler and Cole talk about the main event.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Kharma’s promo from last week that was interrupted by the Bellas.
Match Number Two: Kelly Kelly and Beth Phoenix versus The Bella Twins
Kelly and Nikki start things off and Nikki works on the arm. Kelly uses the ropes to get out of the hold and then she hits a rana and gets a near fall. Nikki with a hot shot to Kelly and then she kicks Kelly. Brie tags in after Nikki connects with a forearm.
They send Kelly into the corner and then Nikki tags back in and they send Kelly into the corner again and they choke her. Brie tags in and she kicks Kelly. Brie gets a near fall. Brie stretches Kelly. Kelly with an arm drag and Kelly tags in Beth.
Beth with a clothesline followed by an elbow and atomic drop. Beth with a slingshot suplex on Brie for a near fall and Nikki breaks up the cover. Kelly with a bulldog to Nikki and Beth hits the Glam Slam on Brie for the three count.
Winners: Beth Phoenix and Kelly Kelly
We go to commercial.
We are back and Booker T and Trish talk about what Booker is working on. He says that he has a secret move. He calls it the Trisharoonie. Booker takes off his jacket and tells Trish to get down to one knee.
Jack Swagger interrupts and he says that if he was a Tough Enough Trainer everyone would be a winner. Swagger suggests that Booker get in the ring with an All American American American if he still has it.
Booker wants to make sure he heard that. He accepts the challenge. Booker says that Jack will not be doing a victory lap, but he will have to answer a question . . . can you dig it?
CM Punk comes out and he is joined by Mason ‘Almostista’ Ryan. Punk points out that he beat Rey Mysterio last week and that puts the total at more than 600 wins without Rey getting a win. Rey continues to moan and demand a rematch. Punk says that he is giving Rey another match. Punk says that he is going to win again, not for his own ego, but because the power of the New Nexus is unending. Punk wants everyone to join him to see the dismantling of Rey Mysterio.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the WWE Rewind: CM Punk defeating Rey Mysterio for the 600th time last week.
Match Number Three: CM Punk with Mason ‘Almostista’ Ryan versus Rey Mysterio
They lock up and Punk misses a kick instead of giving a clean break. They lock up again and Punk with a side head lock and he taps Rey on the top of the head. Rey with a hammer lock and Punk is taken down to a knee. Punk with a reversal and he returns to the side head lock and he takes Rey down. Punk works on the ankle. Rey with a sunset flip for a near fall. Punk with a shoulder tackle for a near fall.
Rey propels Punk to the floor and Rey with a head scissors on the floor. Ryan distracts Rey for a moment and that allows Punk to recover a bit but Punk is sent back into the ring. Rey with a slingshot leg drop for a near fall. Rey with an arm bar but Punk with forearms. Punk with a kick and back kick followed by a running knee to Rey. Punk with an Irish whip and Rey tries for a float over but Punk catches him. Rey stops Punk but Punk with a kick that sends Rey into the tree of woe. Punk with a running knee for a near fall.
Punk with a waist lock on Rey but Rey gets back to his feet. Rey with elbows to get out of the hold but Punk with a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Punk with a body scissors on Rey and he adds a chin lock. Rey fights out of the hold but Punk with a kick and he throws Rey into the ring post. Punk gets a near fall on Rey.
Rey with punches and kicks followed by forearms but Punk drops Rey on the top rope. Punk tries for a superplex but Rey stops him and Rey knocks Punk off the turnbuckles. Rey with a diving head butt and both men are down.
Rey with a kick to Punk followed by a springboard cross body for a near fall. Rey with a head scissors take down but Punk with a power slam for a near fall. Punk sends Rey into the corner and Punk sets for a running knee but Rey with a kick. Punk tries for a belly-to-back suplex. Rey sends Punk into the ropes. Ryan gets on the apron to stop Rey. Rey with a tornado DDT to take care of Ryan and Punk. Rey with a splash for the three count.
Winner: Rey Mysterio
It is time to talk about Capitol Punishment. Who wants a nightmare scenario? This time R Truth has some questions for Obama and Little Jimmy.
Alex Riley and John Cena in the back and they are having some trouble getting on the same page.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Raw is three hours next week for WWE All Star Night.
Alberto Del Rio makes his way into the arena in his car and he walks to the ring to talk to the fans. He tells us who he is, but we already know that.
Alberto says that there are words in America to describe what he has been hearing and that is slander. The WWE Universe is saying that he is a hit and run coward. Alberto tells everyone that it was an accident and we have the video tape to prove it.
Alberto says that it was an accident. That is why he wants the Big Show to come out right now so he can apologize. Alberto knows that Show is afraid of him and he points out that he will not run over Show with his car because it is all the way back there in the arena.
Big Show’s music plays and something resembling Big Show comes to the ring on crutches.
Alberto tells ‘Show’ that he is glad that he showed up because he wanted to apologize to him. He says that it was an accident and he asks ‘Show’ if the crutches are too much.
Alberto says that he knows that this is the way for ‘Show’ to avoid paying for the damage. ‘Show’ continues to try to say something but we cannot understand what he is saying.
Alberto asks ‘Show’ if he will drop the charges if he gives him a lot of food.
Alberto says that ‘Show’ got what he deserved because bad things happen to bad people. Alberto tells ‘Show’ to go home, lick his wounds, and never ever disrespect him again. Alberto tells Show not to make him his enemy because he will get hurt. Alberto says that is not a threat, it is a promise. Alberto reminds us that bad things happen to bad people. Alberto winks.
Ricardo announces Del Rio’s name a few times.
We have a Kofi Kingston video package.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero join Cole and Lawler at the announce table. We see highlights from last week’s match with Kofi Kingston.
Match Number Four: Kofi Kingston versus Zack Ryder
They lock up and Zack with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Zack with a woo woo woo. Kofi with a leaping back elbow followed by a drop kick and Zack wants to know if Kofi is serious. Kofi with a forearm and Irish whip. Kofi misses his leap into the corner when Zack moves. Zack with a neck breaker for a near fall. Zack punches Kofi in the corner and then he hits the running boot to the head.
Zack gets a near fall. Zack with a reverse chin lock. Ryder misses a splash into the corner and Kofi with chops and a drop kick. Kofi with a Superman punch followed by the Boom drop. Kofi sets for Trouble in Paradise but Zack retreats into the ropes. Kofi hits Trouble in Paradise for the three count.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
Miz and R Truth meet in the back and they talk strategy.
Booker T is walking in the back as he gets ready for his match with Jack Swagger.
We are back and Did You Know that there are a lot of members of the Cena Nation.
It is time to see that Alex Riley will face The Miz at Capitol Punishment.
We see what Evan Bourne did to Jack Swagger last week on Raw.
Match Number Five: Booker T versus Jack Swagger
They lock up and Booker with a hammer lock but Swagger with an elbow and punches to Booker. Swagger with kicks to Booker but Booker with a back heel kick and chops. Booker misses a side heel kick and Swagger with a clothesline that sends Booker over the top rope to the floor.
Swagger runs Booker’s back into the ringside barrier and then they return to the ring and Swagger gets a near fall. Swagger with an elbow drop and leg drop. Swagger with a key lock on Booker. Swagger with punches in the corner followed by an Irish whip but Booker with an elbow and a heel kick. Booker chops and punches Swagger in the corner while the referee starts his count.
Booker with a knee and then he sets for the scissors kick but Swagger moves. Booker with a heel kick and Swagger goes to the floor. Swagger walks away and he gets counted out.
Winner: Booker T by count out
After the match, Evan Bourne attacks Swagger from behind. They go into the ring and Booker with a kick and then he hits a scissors kick. Bourne with a shooting star press on Swagger and now it is time for the Spin-a-roonie and a Bourne-a-roonie.
Steve Austin is walking in the back as we go to commercial. I smell a main event coming up.
Match Number Six: Miz and R Truth versus John Cena and Alex Riley with Special Guest Referee Steve Austin
Cena and Miz start things off and they lock up and Miz with a side head lock take down. Cena with a wrist lock and Riley tags in. Truth is tagged in and Miz goes to the floor. They lock up and Truth with a side head lock into a hammer lock. Riley with a reversal and side head lock. Truth with a split and hip toss for a near fall. Truth with a side head lock take down. Truth with a shoulder tackle but Riley with a hip toss.
Riley gets a near fall. Cena tags in and Truth makes the tag to Miz. Cena punches Miz and hits an Irish whip followed by a bulldog. Riley tags in and Miz runs out of the ring and Truth with a clothesline to Riley as we go to commercial.
We are back and Miz with a reverse chin lock on Riley. Riley gets to his feet and he punches Miz to get away. Riley gets backed into the corner and he tries to fight out but Miz with a DDT for a near fall. Miz keeps Riley from making the tag and he kicks his former protégé. Austin pulls Miz forcibly out of the corner and Miz argues with Austin. Miz tries for a shoulder into the corner but Riley moves and Miz goes into the post. Truth makes the tag and he keeps Riley from getting to Cena. Truth with a snap mare with a knee to the back.
Truth with a reverse chin lock on Riley and Austin has something to say to Truth. Truth punches Riley and Austin pulls him out of the corner. Truth with a running boot to Riley. Truth goes to the turnbuckles and he connects with Riley’s boots and Truth goes down.
Cena makes the tag and so does Miz. Cena with two flying shoulder tackles followed by a Blue Thunder Bomb. Miz with the Five Knuckle Shuffle and then it is time for the Attitude Adjustment but Truth punches Cena but Cena sends Truth over the top rope to the floor. Cena puts Miz in the STF and Miz gets to the ropes.
Truth has a chair and Cena moves. Cena with a drop kick to Truth. Miz and Cena with clotheslines and both men go down. Riley has the briefcase and he stands over Cena and he hits Miz instead. Austin does not disqualify him. Austin with a Stunner followed by an Attitude Adjustment from Cena for the three count.
Winners: John Cena and Alex Riley with an assist from Steve Austin
We have a beer bash, but it is interrupted by the Raw General Manager who chimes in.
The referee has blatantly overstepped his bounds so Riley and Cena have been disqualified. The winners are the Miz and R Truth.
We get another and I quote to tell Austin that he is the guest general manager for next week
Austin says that now the official BS is out of the way, Austin knocks over the computer and then he wants to know if the people want him to be the general manager next week and he asks for a Hell Yeah. Austin punches Cole and he brings him into the ring and it is time for Cole to take a beer shower. Austin gives Cole a Stunner and then Cena gives Cole an Attitude Adjustment.
Steve Austin has a handful of beers in his hands but he throws them to John Cena to join him in the celebration.
June 6th
On this day in history in ....
1930 - Jim Londos defeats Dick Shikat for the NWA (National Wrestling Association) World Heavyweight Wrestling Title in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1979 - Verne Gagne & Mad Dog Vachon defeat Pat Patterson & Ray Stevens for the AWA World Tag Team Title in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
1981 - Jake Roberts defeats the Grappler for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight Title.
1982 - TNA star Gunner is born.
1985 - Ken Patera and Mr. Saito are found guilty of charges filed against them following the infamous "McDonald's Incident" in Waukesha, Wisconsin when Patera threw a boulder through the window of a closed McDonald's when the staff refused to reopen and serve them. This led to a confrontation with police later on, and the two men were arrested and charges were filed. Patera was convicted of two counts of battery on a police officer and one count of criminal damage to property. Saito was convicted of three counts of battery on a police officer and one count of obstructing the law. Both men were sentenced to prison time.
1992 - SMW ran Harlan, KY at the Cawood High School, featuring:
Hector Guerrero pinned Joe Cazana
Dixie Dynamite pinned Dutch Mantell
Tim Horner & Robert Gibson defeated Jimmy Golden & Buddy Landel
SMW Heavyweight Champion Brian Lee defeated the Dirty White Boy
The Heavenly Bodies defeated Johnny & Davey Rich
1993 - Shawn Michaels defeats Marty Jannetty for the WWF Intercontinental Title in Albany, New York at a non-televised event with the help of his new bodyguard, Diesel (Kevin Nash). This would be Michaels' second run with the IC Title. The appearance of Diesel would be Nash's WWF debut after a run in WCW under a number of characters, most recently Vinnie Vegas.
1994 - Dream Machine Troy Graham defeats Brian Christopher for the USWA Southern Heavyweight Title in Memphis, Tennessee, ending his 13th run with the title.
1997 - Extreme Championship Wrestling ran Scranton, PA at the CYC featuring the following results:
Spike Dudley pinned Chris Chetti
ECW Tag Team Champions The Eliminators defeated The FBI
Taz defeated Mikey Whipwreck via submission
ECW World TV Champion Shane Douglas pinned Pitbull #2
Chris Candido pinned Raven
Louie Spicolli pinned Tommy Dreamer in a lumberjack match
Buh Buh Ray Dudley pinned Balls Mahoney
The Sandman pinned D-Von Dudley
1998 - ECW ran the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, PA featuring the following results:
Jerry Lynn over Justin Credible - I Quit Match
John Kronus over Jamie Dundee
Chris Chetti over Danny Doring
The FBI over The Blue Meanie & Super Nova
Balls Mahoney over Mike Lozansky
Axl Rotten over Al Snow
ECW World TV Champion Rob Van Dam & Sabu over World Champion Shane Douglas & Tag Champion Chris Candido
Jack Victory, Buh Buh Ray, D-Von, & Big Dick Dudley over Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman, New Jack, & Spike Dudley
1999 - ECW ran Gainesville, GA at the Georgia Mountains Center with the following results:
Rod Price defeated Angel
Danny Doring & Roadkill defeated CW Anderson & Skull Von Krush
Yoshihiro Tajiri defeated El Mosco
ECW World Tag Team Champions Buh Buh Ray & D-Von Dudley defeated Nova & Chris Chetti
Lance Diamond defeated Steve Corino
Sal E. Graziano defeated Tony Devito
Spike Dudley defeated Sal E. Graziano
ECW World TV Champion Rob Van Dam defeated Balls Mahoney
Jerry Lynn defeated Justin Credible
2000 - In Knoxville, Tennessee during a taping of WCW Thunder, Lt. Loco (Chavo Guerrero Jr.) defeats Daffney (the defending champion) and Disco Inferno in a three way match to win the WCW Cruiserweight Title. This would be the first major title reign for Chavo. On the same show, Eric Bischoff awards Big Vito & Johnny the Bull the WCW Hardcore Title, saying they could defend it as a duo. The night before, Vito & Johnny had helped Eric Bischoff defeat Terry Funk for the belt. So Bischoff's "reign" as Hardcore Champion ended 24 hours after it began.
2002 - WWE broadcast Smackdown. Manny A filed the following TV report:
Show Airdate : June 6th, 2002
Taped On : June 4th, 2002
Location : Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hosted by : Michael Cole & Tazz
Report by : Manny A
*1st match : 20 Man Battle Royal
Vince McMahon announces that the winner becomes the number 1 contender against Undertaker at King of the Ring. Participants were Al Snow, Christian, Billy Kidman, Kurt Angle, D-Von, Randy Orton, Chavo Guerrero, Hugh Morrus, Lance Storm, Hurricane, Godfather, Big Valbowski, Albert, Mark Henry, Hardcore Holly, Faarooq, Test, Chris Jericho, Triple H and Hulk Hogan.
Match ends up with Triple H and Hulk Hogan in the ring together. Triple H goes for the clothesline to the outside but both he and Hogan go over the top rope and land at the same time. 2 different refs declare both guys the winner. Vince shows up on the screen to announce that the number 1 contender will be decided later in the evening in a one on one match between the two. They have a pull apart afterwards.
Backstage, Kurt Angle is interviewed and claims that he is being constantly being screwed. First, he was screwed in the cage match against Edge last week and then he was screwed tonight by Hardcore Holly earlier. This brings out Holly to confront him. Angle challenges him to a match tonight.
Billy and Chuck are watching a replay of last week's tag match loss against Rico & Rikishi. Rico shows up and says that it is not his fault. He then talks about how Billy and Chuck are letting themselves fall apart without him. Billy says that if they don't win the belts tonight, they will find a new stylist.
*2nd match : Billy & Chuck vs. Rico & Rikishi in an elimination match (Tag titles)
Rico starts the match and almost immediately taps out to some sort of wrist lock, leaving Rikishi alone. Rikishi pins Billy after a Diamond Cutter type move. Rico nails Rikishi with a heel kick, followed by a superkick by Chuck. Chuck gets the pin after Rikishi had his foot on the ropes, only to get it knocked off by Rico. Billy and Chuck are the new tag champs. After the match, Rikishi nails Rico with the sit down splash off the second rope.
Backstage, Hurricane finds another note. It says, "You think I'm a witch, I flew in on my broom. If you're looking to find me, I'm in your locker room." Hurricane heads to his locker room, where he finds Nidia. She talks about how they used to be together. Hurricane says their relationship is over. He refers to her as a "Hurribi**h." She says that his days as cruiserweight champ are going to end because of her boyfriend. Moments later, Jamie Knoble attacks from behind and leaves him laying.
*3rd match : Christian vs. the Big Valbowski (KOTR qualifying match)
Val gets the win and qualifies for KOTR after reversing the Unprettier into a swing out powerbomb.
Backstage, Vince is on the phone with the Undertaker. Linda and Jackie from Tough Enough come and introduce themselves. Ivory quickly follows and yells at them for just walking into Vince's office. Linda then gets in Ivory's face. Vince interrupts by saying that he senses tension and since this is the WWF, Linda will face Ivory in a match on WWE Velocity on Saturday.
Replay from Raw of HBK joining the nWo.
*4th match : Kurt Angle vs. Hardcore Holly
Finish comes when Holly goes for a roll up but it is reversed by Angle. Kurt then holds the rope to get the 3 count. After the match, Holly beats up Angle and nails him with the Alabama Slam. Angle tries to nail him with the ring bell but gets hit in the face with it instead.
Next, we head to the hospital where Maven is laying with his broken leg. Torrie Wilson shows up to console him. She felt that he needed some cheering up and she takes her shirt off and pulls the curtain. In another part of the hospital, Tajiri shows up looking for Maven. After some difficulty, the nurse finally tells him where Maven's room is.
Dressed up like a doctor, Tajiri continues to look for Maven's room. Some doctors then show up and drag him to the ER.
*5th match : Edge vs. Chris Jericho (KOTR qualifying match)
Edge comes out wearing a sling on his right arm. He grabs the mic and talks about how he injured his shoulder after the spear on Angle in the cage last week. He has to take some time off but when he returns, his goal is to win the WWE title. This brings out Jericho. He rips on Edge a bit and wants Edge to raise his arm since he is forfeiting. Edge attacks him but is beaten for his troubles. Jericho concentrates his attack on the hurt shoulder. The attack concludes after Jericho lays Edge's arm on the steel steps and nails it with a chair. This brings out the Big Valbowski who chases Jericho off.
Backstage, Dawn Marie is walking to Vince's office to deliver some papers but Stacy Kiebler answers the door. Stacy tells her that all papers should go through her. She also claims that Dawn Marie looks desperate, which brings a boob comeback. Stacy slams the door.
In the back, Lance Storm is talking to Billy Kidman. Storm says that he is hearing that the office thinks that Kidman is dull and lacks charisma. Kidman thanks Lance for the info, especially from someone as exciting and captivating as him. He also compliments Lance's haircut.
Back at the hospital, Tajiri shows up in Maven's room. He spits the green mist in Torrie's face and then beats on Maven. He puts Maven's broken leg in the door and slams it before leaving.
*6th match : Lance Storm vs. Billy Kidman
Finish comes when Storm nails the superkick and gets the pin.
Backstage, Mark Loyd is interviewing Triple H. He shows footage of Undertaker interfering in his match against Test last week. He claims that he has heard that Triple H has 30 percent range of motion. He brings up that this may be his last chance at the WWE title. Triple H gives him a dirty look and walks away.
*7th match : Hulk Hogan vs. Triple H (number one contender match)
Midway through the match, Hogan hulks up. He nails Triple H with the big boot but misses the leg drop. Triple H then goes for the Pedigree but is given a backdrop instead. Hogan then nails the leg drop for a near fall. As Hogan argues with the ref, Triple H comes in and nails the Pedigree to get the pin. After the match, Hogan calls Triple H back and shakes his hand. Both guys start to pose for the crowd. This brings out Kurt Angle. Undertaker sneaks in from behind and attacks Triple H. Angle and Taker hit their finishers to end the show.
2003 - Carly Colon, soon to be known as Carlito, signed with WWE.
2002 - NWA TNA announced that they added the following wrestlers to their company: Lenny & Lodi, The Harris Brothers, Christian York & Joey Matthews, David Young, Jorge Estrada, Sonny Siaki, Jimmy Yang, Murray Happer, Bill Mueler, Psicosis, Chris Harris, Michael Staples, Daffney, Miss Joni, and referees Mark "Slick" Johnson & Scott Armstrong.
2005 - The voice of ECW, Joey Styles, was signed to a WWE deal to announce the ECW One Night Stand PPV and additional ECW related material on WWE Classics on Demand. That deal would lead to Styles eventually taking the Raw lead announcing role before being bumped to the new ECW and retired. He now works on WWE's website and digital media properties.
2006 - MTV's Wrestling Society X signs talents to a contract extention while the network decided what to do with the series. In the end, it was canceled following its first season.
2006 - Roddy Piper and Cyndi Lauper reunited for a 1980s Trivial Pursuit board game commercial.
2006 - WWE released Road Warrior Animal from contract.
2008 - ROH ran Hartford, CT. J. Brown filed the following report:
Ring of Honor Tag Team Tournament Round One:
*Adam Pearce & Chris Hero defeated Jigsaw & Ruckus.
*Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated ROH champ Nigel McGuinness & Go Shiozaki. Nigel tapped out to a Steen Sharpshooter.
*Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black defeated Delirious & Pelle Primeau. Afterwards, Delirious asked Daizee Haze out again. Rhett Titus came out. Haze went off on Rhett and walked out.
*Austin Aries & Bryan Danielson defeated. Roderick Strong & Davey Richards of No Remorse Corps.
Semi-Finals
*Kevin Steen & El Generico defeated. Chris Hero & Adam Pearce.
*Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black defeated Austin Aries & Bryan Danielson via DQ when Aries used a chair about a minute in.
*Shane Hagadorn defeated Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne.
*Claudio Castagnoli defeated Eddie Edwards.
**Erick Stevens defeated The Necro Butcher and Brent Albright.
*Age of the Fall won the ROH Tag Team championship, defeating Kevin Steen & El Generico. The crowd threw a ton of crap, including a chair, into the ring after the match. Think Hulk Hogan's WCW heel turn in terms of garbage being thrown.
2008 - WWE issued the following press release:
McMahon's Million Dollar Mania Causes One of the Largest Traffic Spikes in Promotions History
PLEASANT RIDGE, Mich., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The devoted fans of the WWE have proven their extreme loyalty once again by making history with Vince McMahon's Million Dollar Mania. The promotion announced on WWE Monday Night RAW blew away expectations as McMahon's act of generosity spawned extreme excitement resulting in an unprecedented amount of Web traffic. More than 650,000 fans have registered for the promotion earning over a million sweepstakes entries in the last four days alone.
"WWE fans are known for their unwavering devotion and enthusiasm," said Josh Linkner, ePrize CEO. "The tremendous passion of WWE fans is demonstrated in their overwhelming response to the sweepstakes as soon as Vince McMahon announced the chance to win $1 million of his own personal fortune. The power of the prize is again proven to move viewers to action."
To accommodate the most passionate fans in the world, within two hours of the initial announcement of the promotion, ePrize doubled its allocated server capacity. This new technology will allow for over a million registrants per hour. "When considering a promotion of this magnitude we needed to ensure the right partner was in place," said Monty Ross, Vice President of Marketing for World Wrestling Entertainment. "Since the WWE is the leader in live entertainment, the choice was obvious -- ePrize, the leader in promotions."
Until Mr. McMahon decides to close his wallet, dedicated supporters and new WWE converts may log onto WWE.com for their chance to win. The first winner will be called live during this Monday's RAW from Oakland, California. Call him eccentric, call him crazy but with a million dollars at stake, the fans of the WWE will be hoping Mr. McMahon calls them as the winner on Monday, June 9, 2008.
ePrize, the leader in interactive promotions, is proud to work with 74 of the top 100 brands in 36 countries. Launching over 4,000 programs since 1999, ePrize registers 99.85% promotion uptime. In 2007, 184.2 million users played ePrize promotions resulting in 1.18 billion page views and over 1.9 million prizes awarded worldwide.
About ePrize, LLC
As the worldwide leader of interactive promotions, ePrize creates one-to-one relationships between advertisers and their customers. With a focus on motivating specific consumer behavior, campaigns range from online sweepstakes to global points-based loyalty programs. ePrize's more than 375 professionals are dedicated to delivering extraordinary service, along with immediate and measurable results. Headquartered in Detroit, the company also has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and London. For more information, visit www.eprize.com .
2009 - PWInsider.com broke the news that Batista had suffered a torn bicep. Mike Johnson reported, "Batista is scheduled to have surgery this coming Tuesday. Batista will still be working the Extreme Rules PPV against WWE champion Randy Orton inside a Steel Cage. As of a few hours ago, he was also written into tomorrow's Raw. Expect the injury will be worked into WWE storylines. There's no word yet on the severity of the tear or how long Batista is expected out of action, but a few people have been wondering if the injury will mean an imminent return for Triple H."
2009 - Former Combat Zone Wrestling champion Nick Gage was seriously injured while competing in the promotion's 8th annual Tournament of Death and needed to be airlifted via helicopter. Wrestling in the semi-finals against Moxley in a match featuring light tubes surrounding the ring in the ropes, Gage was stabbed in his underarm, which was believed to sever an artery and led to an insane amount of blood loss. Incredibly, Gage wanted to continue the bout. An ambulance was called to the event, which was being held on the farmland owned by the family of CZW wrestler DJ Hyde and eventually Gage was taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery to repair the wound. He was held overnight for observation and released. He was back in the ring within weeks.
2010 - WWE ran a Raw house show in Columbia, SC. Kenny Graddick filed the following:
I attended the RAW House Show on Sunday June 6 at The Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. Just like in Greenville the previous night this arena was only half filled also. Mae Young sat at ringside for the first few matches and then went backstage, she wasn't even announced to the crowd at all, which was kind of strange. No John Cena either. I guess he left to go to Miami a day early.
1. R-Truth defeated The Miz and John Morrison in a Triple Threat match for the US Title.
2. Wade Barrett defeated Goldust.
3. Eve defeated Maryse to retain The Divas Title.
4. Don Caras Jr defeated Yoshi Tatsui
5. The Hart Dynasty with Natalya defeated The Usos with Tamina
6. Evan Bourne defeated Ted DiBiase.
7. Sheamus defeated Mark Henry.
8. Edge defeated Chris Jericho in a Wrestlemania 26 rematch. Edge was the face and Jericho was the heel.
2010 - Lucha Libre USA taped the first episodes of "Masked Warriors" for MTV2, where it had two short abbreviated seasons in Rancho Mirage, CA at the Agua Caliente Casino and Resort with the following results:
*Lujo Esquire and Octagoncito defeated Rellik and Misteriosito.
*Magno defeated RJ Brewer (John Walters) by disqualification.
*Lizmark Jr. and Sydistiko defeated Charly Malice (AAA Charly Manson) and Super Nova (Not Mike Bucci).
*Pierroth, Jr. & Neutronico & El Orientál defeated Máscara Purpura & The Puerto Rican Powers.
*Chi Chi and Pequeno Halloween defeated Mini Park and Mascarita Dorada.
*Marco Corleone defeated Tinieblas, Jr.
2010 - AAA held their annual Triplemania. Andy G filed the following:
Triplemania results:
1. TLC Match for the AAA Mini's Title
Octagoncito defeated Mini Abismo Negro (c), Mini Charly Manson, Mascarita Divina, Mascarita Sagrada, Mini Chessman, Mini Psicosis, and Mini Histeria to become the new AAA Mini's Champion.
2. Losers Becomes Winners Maids:
Jennifer Blake, Rain, and Sexy Star defeated Cinthia Moreno, Faby Apache, and Mary Apache.
3. Silver King and Ultimo Gladiator defeated La Hermanad Extrema, Beer Money, and Go Shiozaki and Atsushi Aoki (c).
4. Lucha en Jaula (Hair vs hair) (Piero vs Hijo De Tirantes):
Piero got his head shaved after Heavy Metal was the last person out of the cage.
Order of Escape:
1. Octagon (Piero)
2. Alex Koslov (Hijo de Tirantes)
3. Pimpinela Escarlata (Piero)
4. Hernandez (Hijo de Tirantes)
5. Chessman (Hijo de Tirantes)
6. Heavy Metal (Piero)
5. Extreme Rules Match:
Cibernetico and Abyss defeated Vampiro and El Zorro.
6. No Disqualification Match for The AAA Cruiserweight Title:
Jack Evans defeated Nosawa, Christopher Daniels and Xtreme Tiger (c) to become the new AAA Cruiserweight Champion.
7. AAA World Heavyweight Title Match:
Dr. Wagner Jr. defeated Electroshock (c) to become the new AAA World Heavyweight Champion.
8. Name vs. Name match: Winner keeps the "La Parka" name
L.A. Park defeated La Parka to keep the "La Parka" name after interference from Perros Del Mal.
2011 - Tommy Dreamer announced he was leaving TNA as the two sides did not come to terms on a new contract. Dreamer spent a year with the company, including scripting and running their ECW-themed Hardcore Justice PPV.
2011 - Vivid Video announced that former WWE star Chyna would be starring in an adult feature, "Back Door to Chyna."
2011 - WWE aired the season finale for the most recent version of Tough Enough, featuring Andy Leavine winning over Luke Williams. Leavine would be released by WWE within a year of his win. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We start off with a look back at what we saw on Season One of Tough Enough. We see some of the highlights and lowlights. We see them show the contrast between Jeremiah and Luke on one side and Andy on the other side. We see the rises of Andy and Martin while Luke stagnated a bit until he returned to the top. Martin’s run ended due to an ankle injury which gave Luke and Andy a clearer path to the finals. Austin lights the fire under Andy and it helped him get to the finals with Luke.
Will it be the cocky Luke who was on top at the start of the competition or will it be Andy who came on strong at the end who becomes Tough Enough?
We go to Tampa, which is Andy’s home town. He is home with his family and he talks about doing the regular tasks around the house. Andy talks about missing his daughter’s first steps as he is playing with her. He talks about his son who is on the way. His wife asks Andy about Luke and Andy says that Luke is not in the same league as him.
Andy does some work outs with his wife and he talks about how she has a background in physical training.
Andy says that there is no comparison between him and Luke. We see Andy pushing over large tires in a yard.
Andy talks about the excitement that he feels about seeing the trainers again. He says goodbye to his family and he takes that long drive from Tampa to Tampa.
We go to Maine, where Luke lives. He is shown partying on the water with some friends. He talks about the rock and roll lifestyle. He talks about being a redneck rock star. He says that he is going to kick ass in the ring and then come back to party with his friends.
Luke says that his workouts have not diminished one bit. He calls his workouts ‘caveman training’. He talks about how he has a ring set up to do some work. Luke says that this contract is his. He does not care how big Andy is because he sees him as a little rabbit and the big bad wolf is going to take it.
Luke says that Andy is big and he has some talent. Luke says that he is the perfect storm and he is ready to go.
Luke says that people mistake his passion for arrogance. He says that so many people have sacrificed things for him. He talks about his journey with his mom and then he drives off to Tampa. He says that he just has to be Luke and the contract is his.
We go to commercial.
We are in Tampa and we see the FCW Arena as Andy and Luke go to the ring. They see Bill Demott and Ricky Steamboat in the ring.
Bill says that they will spend the week in Tampa training with Ricky Steamboat.
Andy is honored to train with Steamboat and he talks about what he has done.
Steamboat mentions that FCW is the main training facility and he talks about some of the people in WWE who have come through FCW. Steamboat says that he hopes one of them will be able to make it into the WWE.
Bill tells Luke and Andy that they will be training with Steamboat’s trainers and they will have a match live in a week. They will be facing Bill Demott.
Bill says that to get into the WWE, you have to get through him and he is a man of his word.
Luke says that Bill is one of the toughest, but it is time for some redemption.
Bill says that the next time they see him will be in the ring. Their training starts now.
Bill says that the toughest part of the competition is yet to happen.
Steamboat says that he is going to build on their strengths over the next week.
He has Andy and Luke do some work in the ring and that allows Steamboat to figure out the way to do things.
He says that Andy has good cardio but he is a little reckless in the ring. Steamboat convinces Andy to slow things down.
Steamboat says that Luke has a keen awareness of what is going on around him. He is going to have to take some risks at times.
Luke knows that he is going to face bigger opponents, but he feels that he will always be the best.
Andy says that Luke is a decent mechanic but he does not think much of him and he hopes that he never has to see Luke again.
Luke says that he feels that Andy is prepared, but Andy is not as cocky as him.
Steamboat discusses their strategy for dealing with Bill.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to see the contestants return to the FCW Arena.
Luke says that this week has been physically and mentally challenging. He has some frustration but it will get let out tonight.
Andy says that he has some butterflies but he ain’t running nowhere. He came here to give his family a better way of life and he will get past Bill Demott to win the WWE contract.
Luke talks about Andy’s family and why he wants it, but Luke says that he sees a WWE superstar in the mirror.
Booker T comes out to do commentary for this part of the show.
Luke says that he feels the wolf coming out and he looks forward to sinking his teeth into Bill.
Bill comes to the ring and they have to earn their spot and get past them.
Lawler and Cole talk about who they think Austin will pick and we go to commercial.
We are back at the FCW Arena for our first match of the night.
Luke says that we are getting ready to unleash Luke Robinson on the world.
Andy says that he is going to win this.
We have a montage of Luke and Andy in the ring with Bill DeMott.
Bill goes to the back with Booker and they ask Andy and Luke how they feel and whether they did their best. Luke says that he could have done more. Booker says that they both did a great job. Bill says that the WWE Executives will review this and on Raw we will find out who is the Tough Enough Champion.
We are back in Richmond and we are told that we will find out who the Tough Enough Champion is going to be next.
We are back in Richmond and the trainers are introduced as they make their way to the ring. Booker T, Trish Stratus, and Bill Demott come to the ring.
Booker, Bill, and Trish have mics and Bill says hello to everyone and then he mentions that we crown a Tough Enough Champion here live tonight. Somebody lives out their dream and gets a WWE contract live tonight.
Bill brings out the contestants who were eliminated and they get the Superstars music. Michelle’s run was so forgettable that Lawler called her Jennifer.
Bill calls Ryan ‘Skidmarks’ before calling him by his proper name. Rima is not with the contestants who were eliminated.
Trish introduces the two finalists. Andy comes out first. He is followed to the ring by Luke.
Booker congratulates Luke and Andy for making it this far.
Booker has the honor of introducing the man who will determine who is going to be Tough Enough, Steve Austin.
Steve Austin comes to the ring and he gets a mic on his way to the ring.
Austin has a beer and he actually drinks it instead of spilling it on his shirt.
Austin says that it is good to be back in Richmond and he didn’t know if he would ever come back. He says that he is proud of this year’s class of Tough Enough. He wants the crowd to give them a round of applause and a Hell Yeah.
Austin says that he hates how people call things amazing or a journey, but this has been an amazing journey.
Austin thanks his three trainers for doing a good job this season.
Austin talks about how they handle things during the episodes of Tough Enough with the trainers talking about the competition. Austin asks the opinion of the trainers.
Bill says that both of them made it through a lot of obstacles and hurdles. It took a lot of guts and they had to pay attention. Bill says that if he had to pick a winner, it would be Andy.
Austin finds that interesting.
He asks Trish for her pick. She says that each week they grew as performers, athletes, and individuals. She saw them vulnerable. There were times when she wanted to slap the cockiness out of Luke’s mouth. Trish says that she likes that Austin is the one to make the decision. Trish says that she would have picked Andy.
Austin wants to get the opinion of the Six Time Champion.
Booker says that Luke is a pretty boy with a hell of a look and a hell of a future in this business. Tonight, he sees Andy and he only has two things to say about Andy. ‘It Factor’ and Andy has it. Booker says that the choice isn’t up to him.
Austin says that it has been a fun process. He has been in the ring with each of them. Austin says that he came up the hard way but he is still standing.
Austin says that he has a PhD. in this 20 by 20 ring.
Austin asks Luke about Andy and Luke says that from day one this isn’t show friends, it is show business. He showed up every day to be the next superstar and he is looking at him. Austin asks him if he is a superstar and Luke says ‘Hell Yeah.’
Austin asks Andy about his trials and tribulation and he wants his thoughts on Luke. Andy says that Luke has no business being in the ring. He says that Luke is not a real athlete. Andy says that he is insulted to be standing next to Luke.
A limo pulls up and Vince McMahon walks out and he makes is way to the ring as we go to commercial.
We are back and Vince McMahon is about to make his way to the ring. Austin gets a good laugh out of the way that Vince walks to the ring.
The other eleven have left the ring so it is just Andy and Luke in there with Austin and Vince.
Vince wants a hug from Austin but Steve suggests a Stone Cold Stunner so Vince stops.
Vince introduces himself to the finalists. He wants to know why they think they belong in the same ring as Shawn Michaels, Andre the Giant, Sergeant Slaughter, or Steve Austin.
Andy says that he guarandamntees . . . and Vince cuts him off.
Luke says that love him or hate him, you won’t forget him.
Vince wants to know what qualities will captivate the world. Andy says that he is the best contestant in the competition.
Vince mentions that it is nine o’clock so they are on Raw. Vince says that he made up his mind and he says that he will decide the winner.
Vince wants to know why Austin is looking at him and Austin says that he wanted to make sure that he heard Vince right. Austin says that it doesn’t know who Vince is because Tough Enough is his show.
Austin is given the okay from Vince to announce a winner and it is . . .
Vince suggests that there be a drum roll so Austin requests one. The winner is . . .
ANDY
They shake hands in the ring and Austin takes the belt from Luke.
Austin asks Vince if he has anything to say to his newest employee. Vince says that he might have chosen the other guy but he welcomes Andy to the WWE with a slap to the face.
Austin checks on Andy and he kicks Andy in the midsection and he gives him a Stone Cold Stunner.
We go to credits and see everyone on Raw.
2011 - WWE broadcast Raw. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We are live from Richmond, Virginia and your announcers are Michael ‘Those are not me in those photos’ Cole and Jerry ‘Are you Tough Enough to be King’ Lawler.
We have Vince and Steve Austin in the ring from the end of Tough Enough and they are interrupted by R Truth as he sings When Little Jimmy Come Marching Home.
Truth is in full Confederate garb as he joins Steve and Vince in the ring.
Truth says that he was told by the Raw general manager that he had to apologize for what he did to get his title match.
Vince suggests that we see why Truth has to apologize and we see the Soda toss heard round the Jimmy World.
Truth thanks Vince for reminding him and everyone else. Truth says that he would like to say that he is sorry. He says that he is a good R Truth. He says that he is sorry to big Jimmy, little Jimmy, and the soda that he wasted on the Jimmys because it was refreshing.
Austin says that Truth should be sorry that he is dressed like a jackass.
Truth says that he knows where he is and he mentions that they are in Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy. This is where Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and a bunch of rednecks formed the Confederate States of America.
Austin wants to know what stuff 150 years ago means today.
Truth says that nothing good came out of the South. The only good idea they had was secession. The Confederacy seceded from the United States. Tonight, R Truth is seceding from the WWE Universe. Truth says that he is keeping the title match, but he is giving up everything else. Truth says no action figures, t shirts, video games, or nothing of him. He talks about a company wide conspiracy and he asks Vince McMahon.
Vince asks R how he spells his name and wonders if he should have been a pirate instead of a pirate. Vince suggests that R stop by during his office hours between 9:00 AM and Midnight to discuss things. Vince says that R can get answers from someone else.
Truth starts to spell conspiracy, but he gets stopped after the c-o-n.
Miz’s music plays and he comes out and gives a series of reallys as he walks to the ring. Miz tells Truth that he has the Chairman in the ring and he wants to bring up the made up conspiracies. Miz says that if it wasn’t for his idiotic and insubordinate protégé Alex Riley, he would still be champion.
Miz says that he is still the most must see champion in WWE history. Miz says that he deserves one last championship match.
Alex Riley’s music plays and he comes out. Riley tells Miz that the only thing he deserves is a third straight week of beat downs.
John Cena makes his way to the ring and he tells everyone to hold on. Cena says that a lot has happened. We get a recap from Cena and he tells Miz that not only did he lose, but Miz said ‘I Quit’. Cena says that Miz will not get a rematch so he tells Miz to get over himself.
Cena tells Riley that he doesn’t like him or trust him, but Riley has shown Cena that he has a set after punching Miz over the last few weeks.
Cena turns to Truth and he says that when he drinks it all in and he sees the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree. He tells Truth to take off the ridiculous outfit because he has his title match at Capitol Punishment.
The Raw General Manager makes an appearance and Cole goes to the computer but Vince tells Cole to SHUT UP. Vince suggests that since this is a special Raw. R Truth and Miz will face Alex Riley and John in the main event.
Vince says the guest referee is Steve Austin and Austin finishes his beer.
We go to commercial.
Match Number One: Santino Marella with Vladimir Kozlvo versus Michael McGillicutty with David Otunga
They have some words before they lock up and Michael tells Santino that he is the champ. Santino raises his arm and yells. Santino with punches and then he sends Michael into the turnbuckles. Santino with an atomic drop and then he clotheslines Michael over the top rope and Santino channels Warrior by shaking the ropes.
Michael tries for a kick but Santino blocks it and he punches Michael. Michael with a knee to the midsection followed by a kick and he sends Santino into the turnbuckles. Santino floats over Michael and Santino gets the cobra ready and Michael backs into the corner. Santino with jabs and a hip lock take down followed by an arm drag and drop kick. Michael responds with his own drop kick and Michael gets a near fall.
Michael punches Santino in the corner and then he kicks Santino. Michael gets a near fall. Santino and Michael exchange near falls and Michael with a reverse chin lock. Michael punches Santino and he Irish whips Santino but Santino avoids a splash into the corner. Santino with punches and then he does a split followed by a hip toss and then he hits the diving head butt. Santino wants to use the Cobra but Otunga pulls Michael out of the ring. Kozlov takes Otunga down with a shoulder tackle.
Santino gets dropped on the ropes. Santino avoids the running neck breaker and Santino hits the Cobra for the three count.
Winner: Santino Marella
We see a statue of R Truth in front of the building after we see highlights of Andy winning Tough Enough. Lawler and Cole talk about the main event.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Kharma’s promo from last week that was interrupted by the Bellas.
Match Number Two: Kelly Kelly and Beth Phoenix versus The Bella Twins
Kelly and Nikki start things off and Nikki works on the arm. Kelly uses the ropes to get out of the hold and then she hits a rana and gets a near fall. Nikki with a hot shot to Kelly and then she kicks Kelly. Brie tags in after Nikki connects with a forearm.
They send Kelly into the corner and then Nikki tags back in and they send Kelly into the corner again and they choke her. Brie tags in and she kicks Kelly. Brie gets a near fall. Brie stretches Kelly. Kelly with an arm drag and Kelly tags in Beth.
Beth with a clothesline followed by an elbow and atomic drop. Beth with a slingshot suplex on Brie for a near fall and Nikki breaks up the cover. Kelly with a bulldog to Nikki and Beth hits the Glam Slam on Brie for the three count.
Winners: Beth Phoenix and Kelly Kelly
We go to commercial.
We are back and Booker T and Trish talk about what Booker is working on. He says that he has a secret move. He calls it the Trisharoonie. Booker takes off his jacket and tells Trish to get down to one knee.
Jack Swagger interrupts and he says that if he was a Tough Enough Trainer everyone would be a winner. Swagger suggests that Booker get in the ring with an All American American American if he still has it.
Booker wants to make sure he heard that. He accepts the challenge. Booker says that Jack will not be doing a victory lap, but he will have to answer a question . . . can you dig it?
CM Punk comes out and he is joined by Mason ‘Almostista’ Ryan. Punk points out that he beat Rey Mysterio last week and that puts the total at more than 600 wins without Rey getting a win. Rey continues to moan and demand a rematch. Punk says that he is giving Rey another match. Punk says that he is going to win again, not for his own ego, but because the power of the New Nexus is unending. Punk wants everyone to join him to see the dismantling of Rey Mysterio.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the WWE Rewind: CM Punk defeating Rey Mysterio for the 600th time last week.
Match Number Three: CM Punk with Mason ‘Almostista’ Ryan versus Rey Mysterio
They lock up and Punk misses a kick instead of giving a clean break. They lock up again and Punk with a side head lock and he taps Rey on the top of the head. Rey with a hammer lock and Punk is taken down to a knee. Punk with a reversal and he returns to the side head lock and he takes Rey down. Punk works on the ankle. Rey with a sunset flip for a near fall. Punk with a shoulder tackle for a near fall.
Rey propels Punk to the floor and Rey with a head scissors on the floor. Ryan distracts Rey for a moment and that allows Punk to recover a bit but Punk is sent back into the ring. Rey with a slingshot leg drop for a near fall. Rey with an arm bar but Punk with forearms. Punk with a kick and back kick followed by a running knee to Rey. Punk with an Irish whip and Rey tries for a float over but Punk catches him. Rey stops Punk but Punk with a kick that sends Rey into the tree of woe. Punk with a running knee for a near fall.
Punk with a waist lock on Rey but Rey gets back to his feet. Rey with elbows to get out of the hold but Punk with a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Punk with a body scissors on Rey and he adds a chin lock. Rey fights out of the hold but Punk with a kick and he throws Rey into the ring post. Punk gets a near fall on Rey.
Rey with punches and kicks followed by forearms but Punk drops Rey on the top rope. Punk tries for a superplex but Rey stops him and Rey knocks Punk off the turnbuckles. Rey with a diving head butt and both men are down.
Rey with a kick to Punk followed by a springboard cross body for a near fall. Rey with a head scissors take down but Punk with a power slam for a near fall. Punk sends Rey into the corner and Punk sets for a running knee but Rey with a kick. Punk tries for a belly-to-back suplex. Rey sends Punk into the ropes. Ryan gets on the apron to stop Rey. Rey with a tornado DDT to take care of Ryan and Punk. Rey with a splash for the three count.
Winner: Rey Mysterio
It is time to talk about Capitol Punishment. Who wants a nightmare scenario? This time R Truth has some questions for Obama and Little Jimmy.
Alex Riley and John Cena in the back and they are having some trouble getting on the same page.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Raw is three hours next week for WWE All Star Night.
Alberto Del Rio makes his way into the arena in his car and he walks to the ring to talk to the fans. He tells us who he is, but we already know that.
Alberto says that there are words in America to describe what he has been hearing and that is slander. The WWE Universe is saying that he is a hit and run coward. Alberto tells everyone that it was an accident and we have the video tape to prove it.
Alberto says that it was an accident. That is why he wants the Big Show to come out right now so he can apologize. Alberto knows that Show is afraid of him and he points out that he will not run over Show with his car because it is all the way back there in the arena.
Big Show’s music plays and something resembling Big Show comes to the ring on crutches.
Alberto tells ‘Show’ that he is glad that he showed up because he wanted to apologize to him. He says that it was an accident and he asks ‘Show’ if the crutches are too much.
Alberto says that he knows that this is the way for ‘Show’ to avoid paying for the damage. ‘Show’ continues to try to say something but we cannot understand what he is saying.
Alberto asks ‘Show’ if he will drop the charges if he gives him a lot of food.
Alberto says that ‘Show’ got what he deserved because bad things happen to bad people. Alberto tells ‘Show’ to go home, lick his wounds, and never ever disrespect him again. Alberto tells Show not to make him his enemy because he will get hurt. Alberto says that is not a threat, it is a promise. Alberto reminds us that bad things happen to bad people. Alberto winks.
Ricardo announces Del Rio’s name a few times.
We have a Kofi Kingston video package.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero join Cole and Lawler at the announce table. We see highlights from last week’s match with Kofi Kingston.
Match Number Four: Kofi Kingston versus Zack Ryder
They lock up and Zack with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Zack with a woo woo woo. Kofi with a leaping back elbow followed by a drop kick and Zack wants to know if Kofi is serious. Kofi with a forearm and Irish whip. Kofi misses his leap into the corner when Zack moves. Zack with a neck breaker for a near fall. Zack punches Kofi in the corner and then he hits the running boot to the head.
Zack gets a near fall. Zack with a reverse chin lock. Ryder misses a splash into the corner and Kofi with chops and a drop kick. Kofi with a Superman punch followed by the Boom drop. Kofi sets for Trouble in Paradise but Zack retreats into the ropes. Kofi hits Trouble in Paradise for the three count.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
Miz and R Truth meet in the back and they talk strategy.
Booker T is walking in the back as he gets ready for his match with Jack Swagger.
We are back and Did You Know that there are a lot of members of the Cena Nation.
It is time to see that Alex Riley will face The Miz at Capitol Punishment.
We see what Evan Bourne did to Jack Swagger last week on Raw.
Match Number Five: Booker T versus Jack Swagger
They lock up and Booker with a hammer lock but Swagger with an elbow and punches to Booker. Swagger with kicks to Booker but Booker with a back heel kick and chops. Booker misses a side heel kick and Swagger with a clothesline that sends Booker over the top rope to the floor.
Swagger runs Booker’s back into the ringside barrier and then they return to the ring and Swagger gets a near fall. Swagger with an elbow drop and leg drop. Swagger with a key lock on Booker. Swagger with punches in the corner followed by an Irish whip but Booker with an elbow and a heel kick. Booker chops and punches Swagger in the corner while the referee starts his count.
Booker with a knee and then he sets for the scissors kick but Swagger moves. Booker with a heel kick and Swagger goes to the floor. Swagger walks away and he gets counted out.
Winner: Booker T by count out
After the match, Evan Bourne attacks Swagger from behind. They go into the ring and Booker with a kick and then he hits a scissors kick. Bourne with a shooting star press on Swagger and now it is time for the Spin-a-roonie and a Bourne-a-roonie.
Steve Austin is walking in the back as we go to commercial. I smell a main event coming up.
Match Number Six: Miz and R Truth versus John Cena and Alex Riley with Special Guest Referee Steve Austin
Cena and Miz start things off and they lock up and Miz with a side head lock take down. Cena with a wrist lock and Riley tags in. Truth is tagged in and Miz goes to the floor. They lock up and Truth with a side head lock into a hammer lock. Riley with a reversal and side head lock. Truth with a split and hip toss for a near fall. Truth with a side head lock take down. Truth with a shoulder tackle but Riley with a hip toss.
Riley gets a near fall. Cena tags in and Truth makes the tag to Miz. Cena punches Miz and hits an Irish whip followed by a bulldog. Riley tags in and Miz runs out of the ring and Truth with a clothesline to Riley as we go to commercial.
We are back and Miz with a reverse chin lock on Riley. Riley gets to his feet and he punches Miz to get away. Riley gets backed into the corner and he tries to fight out but Miz with a DDT for a near fall. Miz keeps Riley from making the tag and he kicks his former protégé. Austin pulls Miz forcibly out of the corner and Miz argues with Austin. Miz tries for a shoulder into the corner but Riley moves and Miz goes into the post. Truth makes the tag and he keeps Riley from getting to Cena. Truth with a snap mare with a knee to the back.
Truth with a reverse chin lock on Riley and Austin has something to say to Truth. Truth punches Riley and Austin pulls him out of the corner. Truth with a running boot to Riley. Truth goes to the turnbuckles and he connects with Riley’s boots and Truth goes down.
Cena makes the tag and so does Miz. Cena with two flying shoulder tackles followed by a Blue Thunder Bomb. Miz with the Five Knuckle Shuffle and then it is time for the Attitude Adjustment but Truth punches Cena but Cena sends Truth over the top rope to the floor. Cena puts Miz in the STF and Miz gets to the ropes.
Truth has a chair and Cena moves. Cena with a drop kick to Truth. Miz and Cena with clotheslines and both men go down. Riley has the briefcase and he stands over Cena and he hits Miz instead. Austin does not disqualify him. Austin with a Stunner followed by an Attitude Adjustment from Cena for the three count.
Winners: John Cena and Alex Riley with an assist from Steve Austin
We have a beer bash, but it is interrupted by the Raw General Manager who chimes in.
The referee has blatantly overstepped his bounds so Riley and Cena have been disqualified. The winners are the Miz and R Truth.
We get another and I quote to tell Austin that he is the guest general manager for next week
Austin says that now the official BS is out of the way, Austin knocks over the computer and then he wants to know if the people want him to be the general manager next week and he asks for a Hell Yeah. Austin punches Cole and he brings him into the ring and it is time for Cole to take a beer shower. Austin gives Cole a Stunner and then Cena gives Cole an Attitude Adjustment.
Steve Austin has a handful of beers in his hands but he throws them to John Cena to join him in the celebration.
2012 - PWInsider.com broke the following:
"Former WWE Divas champion Kelly Kelly has been granted "time off" by the company, according to a number of sources within WWE. One source noted that Kelly had been on the road full time since 2006 and needed the time off to recharge her batteries.
"She's been here since he was a kid, " said one WWE source. "She had been pushing for time away to spend with her family and her boyfriend. Six years for someone of her age (Note from Mike: at the time, she was 25) is a lifetime. She needed a break."
With that said, the word among a number of talents within the company is that they don't believe she's returning anytime soon, if at all as she has started to get her given name of Barbi Blank back out into the public eye and is currently accepting endorsements and appearances outside of WWE auspices. That information was added to her Twitter account within the last few days.
PWInsider.com can also confirm that Kelly has had meetings in the last week with management firms about representing her for acting endeavors independent of WWE.
Kelly's last televised appearance for the company was the 5/21 Raw. She last wrestled on 5/26 during the Ecuador tour."
As it turned out, once the report came out, WWE attempted to sign her to a new deal, which she turned down. She ended up making a scant few appearances and finally received a requested release. She has not wrestled since.
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