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July 20th
On this day in history in ....
1963 - Verne Gagne defeats The Crusher in Minneapolis, Minnesota to win the AWA World Heavyweight Title for the fourth time. Gagne also won the Omaha version of the World Title, which Crusher had won from Fritz Von Erich five months earlier.
1973 - Jack Brisco defeats Harley Race in Houston, Texas to win the NWA World Heavyweight Title, ending Race's first reign after less than four months. It would be over three years before Race would be champion again. This is the first of two runs with the title for Brisco.
1992 - Eddie Gilbert defeats Ricky Morton in Memphis, Tennessee to win the USWA Unified Heavyweight Title for the second time. On the same card, Brian Christopher defeats Tom Prichard for the USWA Southern Heavyweight Title, ending Prichard's fifth reign as champion and starting his own third run with the belt.
1992 - The Natural Disasters (Earthquake & Typhoon) defeat Money Inc. (Ted DiBiase & IRS) to win the WWF World Tag Team Title in Worcester, Massachusetts.
1998 - The Monday Night Wars between WWF's Raw and WCW's Nitro raged on, with WWF barely getting a win with a 5.0 rating to WCW's 4.7 rating.
Raw featured Kane & Mankind defeated Steve Austin by DQ in the main event, Intercontinental Champion The Rock defeating X-Pac by DQ, and D'Lo Brown defeating Triple H for the WWF European Title. There was also a Brawl For All match, as Steve Williams (a favorite to win the competition) defeated Quebecer Pierre.
WCW countered with Scott Hall & The Giant defeating Sting & Lex Luger for the WCW World Tag Team Championship, Curt Hennig defeating Lex Luger, and Bret Hart defeating Diamond Dallas Page for the vacant United States Championship (the title was vacated by Goldberg when he won the World Title). There was also a strong International presence on the show, as Masahiro Chono & The Great Muta defeated Disco Inferno & Alex Wright, Yuji Nagata defeated Perry Saturn and Ultimo Dragon defeated Tokyo Magnum.
1999 - The Suicide Blondes (Rip Rogers & Jason Lee) defeat Flash Flannagan & Trailer Park Trash to win the OVW Southern Tag Team Title in Louisville, Kentucky.
2000 - Tatsuhito Takaiwa defeats Jushin Liger in Sapporo, Japan to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship. This ended Liger's eleventh (and to date, last) reign as champion. The closest to Liger's record is Koji Kanemoto, with four reigns.
2003 - At a WWE House show in San Jose, California at the HP Pavilion Triple H and Goldberg met in one-on-one action for the first time, with Triple H winning via pinfall after a low blow in a match that saw both Ric Flair and Randy Orton interfere.
2007 - Memphis Wrestling ran Tunica, MS. Brian Tramel filed the following report:
LAWLER CONTINUES TO WORK AN ANGLE
----Just before intermission at the show, Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock came out to ringside and had party hats and noise makers. He said it was a “bon voyage” party for Jerry Lawler. They called out Lawler as Blaylock said he had a big surprise for him. A "police officer" came out to serve papers to Lawler. Lawler took the papers and put them in his tights and then gave the officer a piledriver. I was told it was a good skit. Lawler continues to work the whole Sal Corrente incident as an angle.
THE RESULTS
----"The Genocide Agents" [Maxx Corbin/Albino Rhino] beat "Naughty By Nature" [Rude/Pokerface] with help from Kevin White…"Too Cool 2" [Tim Grind/Flex] retained the Southern Tag Team Titles beating Tatt2/Dustin Starr. The finish involved Tatt2 getting pinned…Kevin White beat Spellbinder…TLC Match: Derrick King retained the JR Title Match by beating Johnny Dotson…Spellbinder won the battle royal eliminating Mr. Hughes leaving him in the ring with Corbin/Albino. They ran at him and he ducked sending them over the top rope…Sid Vicious beat Jerry Lawler with from Ron Rage. Lawler was making his comeback, when Johnny Rotten ran out. Lawler goes to hit Rotten and Rage comes thru the crowd and gives Sid brass knuckles to hit Lawler for the win. Vicious/Rage/Rotten beat Lawler down after the match with NBN trying to make the save and getting beat down also.
NOTES:
----280 people in the crowd with a gate close to $5,600…Security was real tight with scanning of tickets and hand stamp. Everyone HAD TO HAVE A TICKET to get in the building. The guys that gave Sal Corrente so much hell and Sal got into it with were there in their same seats…The finish of the White/Spell match had Spell with a in the scorpion death lock on White and after a ref bump and one of the Agents used a taser gun on him. Before the match, Spell did some magic while White and Agents were holding the Skull pole. Spell's magic made him taken over the pole while they held it. Shango Sting???...Not much of a TLC match as no table was broken, but DK used a chair to win…Lawler has the balls to actually do this angle with him piledriving the “officer”…
2008 - WWE broadcasting the Great American Bash PPV. Richard Trionfo filed the following PPV report:
We begin the pay per view with a look back at the greatest moment for Vickie Guerrero and Edge, only to be ruined by Triple H’s special footage of Edge with the wedding planner. Wedded bliss is not the only thing that has been destroyed. The JBLimo was ruined by Cryme Tyme and John Cena. Then Bradshaw tried to destroy John Cena only to see Cena escape. CM Punk cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase, but he will have to deal with the man who helped him win the title tonight, Batista.
Your announcers are Jim Ross and Mick Foley from the Smackdown brand; Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler for the Raw brand; and The Tazz and Mike Adamle for the ECW brand.
Match Number One: John Morrison and The Miz versus Finlay and Hornswoggle versus Jesse and Festus versus Curt Hawkins and Zach Ryder in a Fatal Four Way for the WWE Tag Team Titles
The bell rings and Festus goes after anyone in the ring but Jesse calms him down and everyone else is on the floor. Miz and Morrison throw Hornswoggle into the ring. Hornswoggle rolls up his sleeves and wants a piece of Festus. Miz and Morrison hit Festus from behind and then Hornswoggle with a tope onto Miz and Morrison. Miz is sent into the ring and Festus with a leg drop to Miz followed by a head butt to the back. Festus throws Miz into the corner and he punches Miz until the referee pulls him away. Jesse tags in and he hits a monkey flip followed by a neckbreaker. Jesse tags Festus back in and he Irish whips Miz into a punch from Festus. Festus with a boot to Miz and then one to Finlay who made a blind tag. Morrison tags in and he chokes Finlay. Morrison kicks Finlay and has him in a front face lock followed by a European uppercut. Miz and Morrison double team Finlay and Miz with elbows to Finlay followed by an arm bar and cross face combination. Miz with knees to Finlay followed by a side Russian leg sweep for a two count. Morrison tags in and Morrison with a forearm and slingshot elbow while Finlay is on Miz’s knees.
Morrison with a side head lock on Finlay. Finlay gets to his feet but Morrison with a swinging neck breaker and he tags in Miz. Finlay punches Miz but Miz with a knee. Morrison is tagged back in and Finlay with a double leg take down. Finlay with a forearm to Morrison’s head and both men go down. Ryder tags in and he goes after Finlay. Ryder with a suplex to Finlay for a near fall and then he works on the neck. Hawkins tags in and he connects with a knee and punch in the corner but Finlay fights off Hawkins and Ryder and he takes Hawkins down but Hawkins regains control and punches Finlay. Hawkins with an arm bar and cross face and then he sends Finlay into Ryder’s knee Ryder tags in and he Irish whips Finlay. Finlay with a rolling fireman’s carry slam. Hornswoggle hits Ryder with the shillelagh but he cannot get the three count. Hornswoggle makes the save for Finlay when Ryder had a rollup.
Hawkins tags back in and he has Finlay in a reverse chin lock. Finlay with a kick to Hawkins and Hornswoggle tags in and he hits a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Jesse makes the blind tag and he hits a clothesline and Lou Thesz Press. Jesse with a snap suplex for a near fall. Hawkins knocks Hornswoggle off the apron. Festus is tagged in and he punches Hawkins followed by a flap jack. Festus knocks Ryder off the apron and hits a flying shoulder tackle followed by a splash onto Hawkins. Festus throws Miz and Morrison out of the ring and Festus is tripped by Ryder as he sets for a Rocket Launcher. Hawkins pulls Jesse off the turnbuckle and gets the three count.
Winners: Curt Hawkins and Zach Ryder
Match Number Two: Matt Hardy versus Shelton Benjamin for the United States Title
Benjamin with a waist lock and he gets a near fall. Benjamin with a front face lock into a side head lock. Benjamin with a shoulder tackle. Hardy with an inside cradle for a near fall. Benjamin with a side head lock that takes Hardy to his knees. Hardy with a hip toss and an arm drag into an arm bar. Benjamin backs Hardy into the corner and after a brief break, he kicks Hardy. Benjamin floats over on an Irish whip. Hardy with a forearm to the head. Hardy with a back elbow and he connects with a forearm. Benjamin throws Hardy over the top rope and Hardy tries to skin the cat, but Benjamin with a drop kick that sends Hardy to the floor. Hardy with a shoulder to Benjamin but Benjamin with a boot and then he sends Hardy into the ring post. Benjamin goes out after Hardy and he rolls him back into the ring to get a near fall.
Benjamin with a belly-to-back suplex for a two count. Benjamin with a back breaker and then he applies pressure to Hardy’s neck. Benjamin with a key lock and he works on Hardy’s neck some more. Benjamin with another back breaker. Benjamin with a seated abdominal stretch but Hardy gets to his feet and he hits a version of a Samoan drop. Hardy with a punch to Benjamin’s head and then he charges into a boot. Hardy tries for a Side Effect but Benjamin take Hardy down for a near fall. Benjamin continues to work on the back and neck as he has Hardy in an inverted suplex position. Benjamin with the dragon whip that sends Hardy into the corner. Benjamin with a Stinger Splash into the corner but he tries again and he leaps into Hardy’s boots. Hardy with forearms and a clothesline to Benjamin. Hardy with an Irish whip followed by a running clothesline and bulldog for a near fall. Hardy with a slam and then he goes to the turnbuckles for the screaming leg drop that connects but Hardy can only get a two count. Hardy returns to the turnbuckles for an elbow but Benjamin catches him and throws Hardy into the turnbuckles and Hardy goes down hard.
Benjamin tries for a power bomb but Hardy rolls through into a sunset flip. Benjamin with another near fall. Hardy with a Side Effect for a two count. Hardy sets for the Twist of Fate and Benjamin sends Hardy into the turnbuckles. Benjamin with a forearm to the kidneys and then he puts Hardy on the turnbuckles. Hardy with an elbow to knock Benjamin off. Hardy with a moonsault but it appears that Hardy overshot Benjamin. Benjamin hits Paydirt for the three count.
Winner: Shelton Benjamin
Michael Cole wonders if CM Punk will lose his title in the same way that Matt Hardy just did.
We go to comments from CM Punk after Raw last week in a WWE Mobile Exclusive. Todd Grisham asked Punk about the people who don’t think that he will win the title. Punk talks about how Batista came to help him against Kane. Batista thinks that he will win. People did not think that he was supposed to make it into the WWE but he made it and won the ECW Title. People said he would never make it to the flagship show, but he made it there and he won the title. He tells Batista that you don’t have to be six foot six and be chiseled to win the title. He is not a fluke. Punk says that he is in the business of proving everybody wrong. He plans to be the champion next week. He says that he is not Batista, John Cena, Shawn Michaels, or Bret Hart. He is CM Punk, the World Champion.
Mick Foley says that he has seen Punk too many times to doubt him.
We take a look back at Smackdown from Friday night when Triple H unveiled the video that led to Vickie Guerrero attacking her husband Edge. The WWE Mobile poll asks who do you sympathize with more.
Match Number Three: Tommy Dreamer with Colin Delaney versus Mark Henry with Tony Atlas for the ECW Title
Henry has some words for Dreamer before the bell rings and he pushes Dreamer. They lock up and Henry tosses Dreamer to the mat. Dreamer tries to take Henry down by going for the leg but Henry tosses Dreamer away again. Dreamer with punches but Henry with a body block that knocks Dreamer down. Henry with a kick to the ribs and then he steps on Dreamer’s head. Henry chokes Dreamer in the ropes. Henry with a head butt to Dreamer and then he works on Dreamer’s neck. Dreamer tries to escape the hold but Henry sends Dreamer back to the mat. Henry with a wrist lock on Dreamer and he tries to break the wrist. Dreamer punches Henry but Henry with another body block. Atlas talks trash to Dreamer while he is down. Henry returns to the wrist and then he sends Dreamer to the mat again by the hair. Henry misses a splash but Dreamer hits a drop kick. Dreamer punches Henry and then Henry charges into an elbow. Dreamer tries to take Henry down but he cannot get it done. Henry misses a charge into the corner and Dreamer hits a neck breaker for a two count.
Dreamer with a DDT but Atlas gets on the apron to distract him. Dreamer goes to the turnbuckle and Delaney gets on the apron and instead of helping Dreamer, he pulls Dreamer into the ropes and Dreamer catches Henry and hits a power slam for the three count.
Winner: Mark Henry
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler talk about the feud between Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels. We go to the video package.
Match Number Four: Chris Jericho versus Shawn Michaels
Michaels and Jericho stare each other down before the bell rings. The bell rings and they stay a few inches apart for a few seconds before they lock up and Jericho with knees followed by punches. Jericho with more knees to Michaels. Michaels with a chop to Jericho and then he sends Jericho into the corner and punches him. Jericho with an Irish whip but Jericho charges into a boot and then he clips Jericho. Michaels tries for the figure four and he locks it in. Jericho gets to the ropes and Michaels continues to work on the leg and knee. Michaels with a punch to Jericho and then he puts the leg in the rope. Jericho holds the referee in front of him so Michaels cannot continue his assault. Jericho with an Irish whip and Michaels does the Michaels flip into the corner and he goes to the apron. Jericho with the springboard drop kick and Michaels goes to the floor, but Jericho feels it as he favors his knee. Jericho goes to the floor and hits an elbow from the apron. Jericho rolls Michaels back in and Jericho with a kick to the ribs. Jericho with a belly-to-back suplex and then he slaps Michaels. Jericho with shoulders in the corner but Michaels with a forearm. Jericho with a snap mare and he works on the back. Michaels with forearms but Jericho with an enzuigiri and Michaels goes down but Jericho can only get a two count. Jericho slams Michaels and then he goes to the turnbuckles and wants Michaels to get up. Michaels catches Jericho with a reverse atomic drop. Michaels with a chop to Jericho followed by forearms.
Michaels with a flying forearm and he kips up but he favors his ribs. Jericho with a rollup and then he puts Michaels in a Boston Crab. Michaels is able to make it to the ropes before he has to tap. Jericho wants to know if Michaels tapped. Jericho kicks Michaels in the back. Jericho kicks Michaels in the corner and then he punches him. Jericho with an Irish whip and Jericho tries for the bulldog but Michaels anticipates it and hits a clothesline for a two count. Michaels goes up top but Jericho gets to the ropes and crotches Michaels. Jericho with a forearm to the head but Michaels pushes Jericho off the turnbuckles when Jericho tries to climb up top. Jericho tries for a superplex but Michaels holds on to the top turnbuckle. Michaels punches Jericho and kicks him off. Michaels goes up top and hits the elbow drop. Michaels sets for Sweet Chin Music. Lance Cade comes out and that distracts Michaels. Michaels with a baseball slide to Cade. Jericho tries for the Codebreaker but Michaels is close enough to the ropes to counter it. Michaels with a two count. Jericho with a rollup on Michaels for a two count. Michaels with forearms and chops. Jericho charges at Michaels and Michaels hip tosses Jericho over the top rope onto Cade.
Michaels goes up top and hits a moonsault to the floor and he hits Cade and Jericho. Jericho with an elbow to Michaels and Jericho rolls into the ring. Michaels makes his way back in. Michaels gets up and his eye is busted open. Michaels punches Jericho. Jericho with a kick to the head and he punches Michaels in the injured eye. Michaels pops back up and goes into the corner. The referee checks on Michaels and he allows them to continue. Jericho with another punch to the eye. Michaels tries to fight back but Jericho is able to avoid the punches while Jericho continues to connect to the eye. Jericho with a boot to the head. Cade with a boot to the head while the referee deals with Jericho. Jericho with more punches to the head. Jericho with head butts to Michaels. Michaels puts Jericho in the Crippler Crossface but Jericho gets to his feet and he sends Michaels into the ropes. Jericho punches Michaels in the head and the referee tells Jericho to wait to allow him to check Michaels. Michaels does not want to stop and Jericho returns to the assault on the head.
Jericho is pulled off the referee one more time and is told to stay in the corner. The referee asks Michaels if he wants to stop the match and Michaels refuses. Jericho finds out that Michaels wants to continue so he kicks him in the head. Jericho returns to the head and connects with punches. Michaels tries to pull himself up while he continues to bleed from the earlier injury. Jericho with forearms to the eye as he ties up the other arm. The referee pulls Jericho off Michaels and then he stops the match.
Winner: Chris Jericho by referee stoppage
After the match, the medical staff checks on Michaels while Jericho and Cade celebrate in the ring. The medical staff helps Michaels out of the ring. Michaels is helped to the back.
Jim Ross comments on Shawn Michaels and hopes that he is okay. Mick talks about the comeback match that Shawn had and hopes that he is okay.
Edge is in the locker room and Jim Ross asks him how he feels. Edge asks Jim to think how he feels. Triple H crossed lines and boundaries and he did it because he can. What kind of pervert puts a camera in another man’s hotel room. Triple H took away his personal life. He still has his professional life and Triple H has made him desperate. When he is desperate, he is dangerous. Edge says that he knows how to ruin Hunter’s life and that is by taking the WWE Championship.
Match Number Five: Michelle McCool versus Natalya Neidhart for the Divas Title
They lock up and Michelle with a waist lock take down. Natalya with a standing switch. Michelle with a drop kick for a near fall and then she works on the arm. Michelle with a series of European uppercuts. Michelle with a kick to Natalya. Michelle tries for a wheelbarrow move but Natalya turns it into a hot shot. Natalya with a near fall and then she slams Michelle’s head into the mat. Natalya works on the knee and then she tries for a surfboard move. Michelle powers out of the move and turns it into a heel hook but Natalya gets to the ropes and apron. Natalya wraps Michelle around the ring post. Natalya with a kick to the head and then she starts to work on the hamstring before getting another near fall.
Natalya with forearms and then she sets for the Sharpshooter and she locks it in. Michelle makes it to the ropes to get Natalya to release the hold. Natalya slams Michelle’s head into the mat. Natalya tries for the Sharpshooter again, but Michelle with the heel hook again. Natalya rolls to the ropes but she cannot reach them and she taps out.
Winner: Michelle McCool
After the match, Cherry and Eve celebrate with Michelle.
Chris Jericho comes out and he tells everyone to save their ticket stubs because they are from the night that Shawn Michaels had his last match. Jericho says that Michaels has a detached retina and Shawn’s career is over. This shows that some times the good guys win and the wicked are punished. Shawn can take comfort in one thing, the worst has finally come.
We see CM Punk and Batista getting ready for their match and it is time for the video package.
Match Number Six: CM Punk versus Batista for the World Title
They lock up and Batista backs Punk into the corner but gives a clean break. They lock up again and Punk with a side head lock but Batista gets Punk into the ropes for another break. Punk with a hammer lock but Batista with an elbow to the jaw. Punk with kicks to the legs and midsection followed by forearm. Punk gets out of a power slam attempt but Batista with a back elbow when Punk misses a rollup. Batista with a snap mare and boot to the head for a near fall. Batista with an Irish whip but he misses a charge. Punk tries for a rollup but Batista blocks it. Punk with an enzuigiri that sends Batista out of the ring to the floor. Punk with a baseball slide that sends Batista into the ringside barrier. Punk sets for a tope and he hits it.
They return to the ring and Punk gets a number of near falls. Punk with a kick to the back followed by one to the midsection. Batista with a hard Irish whip. Batista with another hard Irish whip followed by a suplex for a two count. Batista tries to humble Punk with a camel clutch. Batista works on Punk’s back to impact on the Go To Sleep. Batista with a forearm to the back and then he does it again. Batista tries it a third time and Punk turns around and hits a clothesline. Punk with a leg lariat that sends Batista out of the ring. Batista tries to get back into the ring and Punk kicks Batista and the challenger falls back into the ring. Punk with kicks to the leg but Batista with a knee. Punk with a boot to a charging Batista. Punk with a cross body for a two count. Punk with a kick to Batista but Punk tries for the knee in the corner but Punk is caught by Batista and he tries for the Batista Bomb. Punk runs into a spinebuster and Punk tries for the Batista Bomb but Punk grabs the ropes. Punk with a kick from the apron and then he comes back in and he hits the knee into the corner and he gets pushed out of the corner on the bulldog attempt. Punk with a round house kick to the head and Punk with a two count.
Punk tries for the Go To Sleep but Batista gets out of the hold and he hits Punk in the back. Batista with a running clothesline into the corner. Batista with an Irish whip and another running clothesline. Batista puts Punk on the top turnbuckle but Punk has Batista in a cross arm breaker in the ropes. Punk with the springboard clothesline for a two count. Punk works on the arm but Batista rolls Punk over to get a near fall. Batista grabs the leg but Punk with a series of slaps. Batista responds with a clothesline that takes Punk down. Batista runs Punk into the corner and hits a series of shoulders. The referee gets in the way and Punk moves when Batista charges again and Batista runs his shoulder into the ring post. Punk tries for a move from the apron but Batista catches him and hits a spinebuster on the floor.
Batista rolls Punk into the ring and while the referee is not looking Kane comes down and attacks Batista. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner: No Contest Double Disqualification
After the match, Kane choke slams Punk and then he leaves the ring with his bag of magic beans. Kane asks if he is dead and then he turns around and gives a camera man a big boot. I hope he wasn’t asking about the camera man because I think we know the answer to that question.
Punk holds the title belt up and Batista kicks Punk and hits the Batista Bomb. Batista leaves the ring and walks to the back.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler talk about the past between John Cena and Bradshaw. Time for the video package for the parking lot brawl.
Match Number Seven: John Bradshaw Layfield versus John Cena in a New York Parking Lot Brawl
We see the garage where they will wrestle and the JBLimo pulls up and Bradshaw emerges in his suit and with a crowbar. He wonders where Cena is and the referee says that he hasn’t seen anyone. Bradshaw calls for Cena and he tries to see if he is in one of the cars. Bradshaw gets on the hood of one of the cars and we see Cena across the way and he hits the car and then he grabs some jumper cables and punches and chokes Bradshaw. Cena slams Bradshaw’s head into the hood of one of the cars and then he closes the hood on Bradshaw. Cena puts the jumper cables on Bradshaw’s groin and then he gives him some juice. Cena sends Bradshaw onto one of the cars and then he gets a keg and he throws it at Bradshaw but he moves out of the way. Bradshaw gets into one of the cars and Cena slams Bradshaw’s head into the steering wheel.
Cena and Bradshaw with punches and Bradshaw tries to slam Cena’s head into one of the windows. Cena punches Bradshaw and then he tries to Irish whip Bradshaw into the door but Bradshaw reverses it and the door comes off the hinges. Bradshaw punches Cena and slams his head into the door. Bradshaw punches Cena some more and he slams his head onto another car hood. Bradshaw gets on the hood and he connects with forearms to the back. Bradshaw with a swinging neck breaker onto the hood and he gets a two count. Bradshaw with a kick to the head. Bradshaw throws Cena into the window of one of the cars and the glass shatters.
Bradshaw with a DDT on the roof of the car and he covers Cena but only gets a two count. Bradshaw gets the tire iron and he swings and misses. Cena with punches but Bradshaw with a kick to the midsection. Cena gets sent into the side window and on the second attempt, Cena goes through the window. The referee asks if he wants to continue. Cena is placed in the back seat of one of the cars.
Bradshaw leaves the circle of cars and goes into the JBLimo for a container of gasoline. The JBLimo leaves and the referee tries to convince Bradshaw not to do this. Bradshaw pours the gasoline on the car and then he pulls out a lighter as the referee tries to stop him. Bradshaw lights the car and they quickly put it out. Cena gets out of the car and Bradshaw gets down from the fork lift. Cena throws Bradshaw into one of the cars and he bounces off the window. The third time is not the charm as he bounces off the door. Cena puts Bradshaw in one of the cars and it is time for the fork lift to come into play.
Cena drives the fork lift into the car that Bradshaw is in and then he lifts up the car and he brings it into the arena. Bradshaw gets out of the car and Cena punches him. They fight onto the ramp and Bradshaw punches back. Cena and Bradshaw with punches and Cena hits a Blue Thunder Bomb. Cena gives Bradshaw the Five Knuckle Shuffle on the stage. Cena waits for Bradshaw to get up and he gets Bradshaw up for the FU. Instead of hitting it on the stage, he things about doing it onto the car, but Bradshaw recovers and Bradshaw sends Cena off the stage into the windshield of the car and Bradshaw gets the three count.
Winner: John Bradshaw Layfield
After the match, the referee checks on Bradshaw who is still down on the ground. Cena gets up from the windshield of the car. Bradshaw is helped to the back, but Cena refuses assistance to the back.
Jim Ross and Mick Foley talk about the parking lot brawl. It is time to see the results of the poll and 55 percent of the people sympathize with Edge while only 45 percent sympathize with Vickie. Time for the video package to set up the main event.
Triple H is walking and he is stopped by Eve to find out if he has any regrets for what he did to Edge and Vickie. Hunter asks if he looks like someone who has any regrets.
Match Number Eight: Edge versus Triple H for the WWE Title
Edge with a forearm as the bell rings and he punches Hunter in the corner as the referee has to pull him out of the corner. Edge with punches to Hunter but Hunter tosses Edge over the top rope. Hunter knocks Edge off the apron as he tries to get back into the ring. Hunter Irish whips Edge into the ringside barrier. Hunter rolls Edge back into the ring and then he drops him on the top rope. Hunter drops Edge’s neck on the top rope as he works on Edge’s ‘trapezoid’. Hunter with knees to the head followed by a punch. Hunter with an Irish whip followed by a Northern Lariat. Hunter sends Edge into the ring post and Edge goes to the floor again.
Edge hot shots Hunter onto the ringside barrier. Both men crawl their way back into the ring. Edge with a kick to the hamstring followed by a punch. Edge with a running shoulder into the corner and Hunter goes down hard. Edge with a kick to the midsection. Hunter punches Edge but Edge with a knee and punch to Hunter. Edge with a hard Irish whip. Edge with a forearm to the chest as Hunter lays on the apron. Edge with an Irish whip that sends Hunter into the ring steps. Edge runs Hunter’s back into the ring apron and then he hot shots Hunter on the announce table.
Edge with a body scissors to Triple H as he works on Hunter’s ribs. Hunter with punches to Edge to get out of the hold. Edge with a drop kick to Hunter but he can only get a near fall. Edge with a punch to Hunter while Hunter is on the apron. Hunter is in the ropes and Edge tries for a spear into the ropes but Hunter moves out of the way and Edge goes to the floor. Hunter rolls back into the ring. Edge returns to the ring and Hunter punches Edge. Edge with a kick to Hunter but Hunter with a clothesline and Hunter punches Edge in the corner. Hunter with the face buster and that sends Edge out of the ring. Hunter slams Edge’s head on the ring steps and then he tosses Edge into the ring post. Hunter rolls Edge into the ring and Edge kicks Hunter out of the ring. Edge misses a baseball slide but he hits the Impaler DDT on the floor and both men are down as the referee checks on them.
Edge pushes Hunter into the ring as they both beat the count. Edge gets a two count. Edge goes to the second turnbuckle but Hunter catches Edge and he catapults Edge into the turnbuckles. Hunter hits a DDT on Edge but Edge kicks out before the three count can be made. Hunter punches Edge and Hunter tries for the Pedigree but Edge escapes the hold and he hits a breakdown on Hunter and gets a two count. Edge gets back to his feet first and he sets for the spear but Hunter sends Edge into the turnbuckle. Hunter with a rollup but he can only get a two count. Edge with a boot to the head. Edge sets for the spear one more time but Hunter hits the spinebuster instead. Hunter with a kick and he tries for the Pedigree but Edge backs Hunter into the corner. Edge puts Hunter on the turnbuckles and head butts Hunter. Edge sets for an hits the superplex despite Hunter’s efforts to stop him.
The wedding planner comes out to the ring and she grabs the title belt and she gives it to Edge. Vickie Guerrero comes out and she clotheslines the wedding planner and Vickie takes the title belt. Vickie comes into the ring and she pushes the referee out of the way. We have a catfight. Edge accidentally spears Vickie and he cannot believe what just happened. Edge turns around and Hunter with a kick and Pedigree for the three count.
Winner: Triple H
After the match, Chavo Guerrero comes to check on Vickie while Hunter celebrates by the entrance and the pay per view ends.
2008 - Former WWF champion Ultimate Warrior made a signing appearance prior to the PPV at the Marriot in Uniondale, Long Island right next to the Nassau Coliseum. The signing drew in the area of 100-150 fans paying, at minimum, $55 per autograph. The timing of the signing was a really shrewd marketing move since fans who were attending the PPV could have a chance to meet Warrior prior to going to the show. WWE itself didn't feel the same. At the signing, a legal letter from the company was posted publicly. In the letter, the company was upset about the timing of the event, feeling it was trading off their scheduling, which you really can't argue. The company also was upset that Warrior was advertised as appearing with his WWF championship belt, feeling that was their intellectual property. That may be a grey area, since they don't own the rights to the "WWF" letters and if the WWF championship belt was Warrior's personal property from during his tenure with the company, it's his to do what he pleases iwith.
2008 - There were also two arrests at the PPV. Newsday reported that two men made their way backstage and attempted to make off with several WWE chairs (likely the commemorative ones that the company gives to those who purchase ringside seating at PPVs). When a WWE employee attempted to stop the theft after they reached the parking lot, he was hit over the head with a bottle and bit on the back. Keith Powell and Timothy Vandewater were charged with burglary while Vandewater was also charged with assault.
2009 - World Wrestling Entertainment filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against them in April 2009 by Joe Hamilton (who wrestled as the Assassin) and his company, Deep South Wrestling in the State of Georgia, claiming that WWE had breached their contract with DSW. In their motion, WWE claimed that Hamilton and DSW "failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted." World Wrestling Entertainment claimed in their filing that Hamilton and DSW have failed to address any alleged wrongdoing on WWE's part in regard to the end of the DSW relationship. WWE claimed in the 25 page filing that Hamilton's lawsuit was, "a misguided attempt to use litigation to lash out against WWE over disappointment with WWE's decision to terminate the parties' business relationship." Hamilton's version of events was that he and DSW were "fully compliant" with their contractual agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment. That partnership saw Hamilton personally paid a salary of $80,000 and Deep South Wrestling, the company, paid $80,000 to provide developmental training for WWE talents. They were to also provide a TV outlet, which the lawsuit claims was provided and aired in the Southeastern United States and Canada (I believe on The Fight Network) for those talents as part of a "talent exchange program". In the suit, Hamilton noted that he had set up a series of live DSW events to be performed at the Six Flags park in Georgia and had set up additional events that would have benefited The American Cancer Society and M.A.A.D.A. for the summer of 2007. In the case of the Six Flags events, Hamilton had arranged for WWE to send talents for each of those live shows. In the April filing, Hamilton claimed that WWE planned to sever their relationship with DSW all along, yet acted as if nothing was wrong by arranging talent for the Six Flags event. Several days before the first Six Flags event was to take place, WWE officials (Mike Bucci and John Laurinaitis, although they are not named in the suit) arrived on 4/18/07 to inform Hamilton that WWE's was severing its agreement with DSW. The first Six Flags date was set for 4/22/07. Hamilton's suit noted that WWE's decision prevented DSW from performing on the scheduled events that summer, causing DSW liability damages in the amount of $320,000 and Hamilton personal damages to the tune of $56,000. WWE responded to that claim in today's filing, commenting, writing "WWE is not alleged to have done anything, much less anything unlawful" in regard to any third-parties that Hamilton and DSW had gone into business with. WWE noted that the claim was, "lacking any basis for liability against WWE". Hamilton alleged that the DSW deal required WWE to provide DSW and himself with 90 days notice that the deal was ending, which did not happen. He also claims WWE "arranged through an intentional and calculated method" to time their officials' arrival at DSW's place of business without providing notice to Hamilton or DSW. Hamilton alleged WWE "made every effort" to prevent him from knowing they were coming to the premises as their "plans were to remove all personal and computer information" without anyone from DSW being present.
Hamilton's lawsuit alleged that when WWE severed their ties on, they "removed wrestling rings, seating, computer hardware, software, and information belonging to DSW." The suit noted that "shared personnel" were informed they were being transferred (to OVW and later FCW) and should have "no further dealing" with Hamilton and DSW.
WWE's response to interfering with the wrestlers and DSW is that the company couldn't have because there were no contracts between DSW and the wrestlers that WWE could have interfered with and that WWE was aware of any business relationships the wrestlers had with DSW, since WWE assigned the wrestlers there in the first place. WWE also states that Hamilton and DSW fail to present any arguments that WWE induced others not to work with and for DSW, especially since the talents were under contract to WWE to begin with. WWE did not respond to the other claims mentioned above. One of Hamilton's claims in the April filing was that he suffered from emotional distress from the situation. In April Hamilton claimed WWE's "intentional actions were intended to cause Hamilton severe emotional distress." The lawsuit requested that Hamilton personally and DSW, as a company, recover all damages arising from WWE's breach of contract and that Hamilton recover damages arising from "Defendants willful and intentional infliction of emotional distress" as well as any punitive damages ruled by a jury.
WWE tried to throw the emotional distress claims out the window in today's filing, noting that Hamilton did not file the emotional distress claim within two years, as legally required. Hamilton's April 2009 filing came two days after the cut-off. WWE also stated that in addition to the late filing, that claim, "must be dismissed as a matter of law because even accepting all factual allegations are true for purpose of this motion to dismiss, WWE's alleged actions do not rise to the level of extreme and outrageous conduct necessary" for such a claim to be filed legally. WWE closed their motion noting that Hamilton's breach of contract allegations are "fatally deficient" since they do not provide any actual allegations beyond WWE's decision to sever the DSW territory. WWE's motion claimed that Hamilton claims a breach of contract without "allegations as to any contractual obligation that WWE supposedly breached." In the end, the suit was settled out of court.
2009 - Raw is broadcast on the USA Network featuring rock legends ZZ Topp as the Guest Hosts. Richard Trionfo filed the following report:
We are live from Raleigh, North Carolina and your announcers are Jerry ‘Legs’ Lawler and Michael ‘Vintage VH1-Classic’ Cole.
We start off with the musical legend . . . John Cena and he comes to the ring. Cena says that he can already see that the word of the day is ‘excitement’. Cena says that he is always excited and he sees it in the crowd. John Cena then speaks for all of the people watching at home. Cena says that at Night of Champions, the fans will see one of the greatest matches ever. John Cena versus Randy Orton versus Triple H for the WWE Title. John says that he wants to put it in perspective. Cena reminds us that the three of them were in the main event at Wrestlemania.
Cena’s attempt to hype the match is stopped by the Viper who slithers onto the stage and comes to the ring. Orton wonders what Cena is so excited about because he reminds Cena about what happened in the match two years ago when he kicked Triple H in the skull and pinned John Cena for the victory. Orton holds up the title belt and then Orton says that history will repeat itself on Sunday.
Cena says that he wasn’t really paying attention to Orton tonight and he is caught up with the crowd and guest hosts. Cena suggests that we have some music. Cena mentions Orton’s entrance music lyrics and the reference to the ‘voices in his head’. Cena says that he hears ten thousand voices who want a preview of Sunday. Cena wants a fight but Orton wants to leave the ring.
Orton tells Cena that he might want to rethink what he is saying because Cody Rhodes (with the shirt) and Ted DiBiase come to the ring to surround Cena on three sides. Cena does not care because he wants a fight. Before Legacy can enter the ring, Triple H’s music plays and he comes out to even the odds. Legacy leaves the apron and Hunter stares at them. They head to the back but Hunter has something to say.
Hunter asks Randy and the girls if they were going to start a fight without him. Hunter says that he is at a point that he never thought he would get to. Hunter says that he does not care if he wins the WWE Title on Sunday. He does not care if Cena wins on Sunday. All he cares about is that Randy Orton does not. Hunter says that after what happened last week with Seth Green. Cena and Hunter try to figure out how tall Seth Green is and they decide on a hobbit. He says that Orton got punked out by a man the size of a hobbit.
Orton says that history will repeat itself on Sunday and now it is a three-on-two match if Cena and Hunter agree. Cena likes the way that Orton has played this situation because Orton knows that Hunter and Cena cannot co-exist. Hunter says that their egos will not allow it. Cena says that it defies logic, but they accept the challenge.
We see Billy and Dusty from ZZ Top in the office and they are happy to hear about the main event. They say that they are big fans of the WWE and they are running the show. Santino Marella enters and he says that they are his favorite band. Santino gets their names wrong and then they tell Santino that they have something special for him. We see Santino with a beard and hat. They perform Cheap Sunglasses.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Big Show destroying Evan Bourne last week.
Match Number One: Kofi Kingston, Primo, and Montel Vontavious Porter versus Big Show, Carlito, and Jack Swagger
Swagger and Kofi start things off and Swagger with a leg trip and waist lock. Kofi with a rollup for a near fall. Porter tags in and then they hit a double flapjack. Porter punches Carlito when he tries to interfere. Porter goes for the Ballin Elbow and he hits it but Swagger goes to the floor.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Swagger with a neck vice on Kofi and then he throws Kofi to the mat. We see footage of Show hot shotting Kofi on the ringside barrier. Carlito tags in and punches Kofi and then he tags in Show who chops Kofi and the he puts Kofi in a side head lock. Show with another chop to Kofi. Carlito tags in and hits a suplex on Kofi for a near fall. Kofi with forearms but Carlito with a standing drop kick and then he tags Swagger back in. Swagger with a leg drop for a near fall. Carlito tags in and he holds on to the ropes when Kofi tries for a drop kick. Kofi is able to tag in Primo and we have a war between the brothers. Primo with punches and a head butt. Carlito with an Irish whip but Primo with a clothesline and drop kick. Primo knocks Swagger off the apron and then he hits a drop kick that knocks Show off the apron. Primo with a leg drop from the turnbuckles but Swagger breaks it up. Porter sends Swagger to the floor and then Porter with a pescado. Carlito tries for the backstabber but Primo moves and Show with a spear to Carlito. Kofi with a head scissors that sends both men over the top rope to the floor and then Primo with a springboard diving head butt for the three count.
Winners: Primo, Kofi Kingston, and Montel Vontavious Porter
After the match, Show spears Primo then hits a choke slam on Porter and Swagger. Then he brings Kofi back into the ring and he punches Kofi. We see Show standing among the carnage that he caused.
Time for some more ZZ Top and Santino. Santino talks about their tour and they talk about their work with Aerosmith.
Chris Jericho enters the room and he talks about how two entertainment icons are together. Jericho says that he is a big fan and he assumes that ZZ Top are big fans of his band. The have no idea who Fozzy is. Chris suggests that they jam later. They have an idea for Chris Jericho. They tell Jericho that he has a match with Mark Henry. Jericho asks how he can have a match against Mark Henry.
We go to commercial with La Grange.
We are back and we are reminded that ZZ Top are on tour with Aerosmith.
The Brian Kendrick is at ringside and he tells Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole that he should be Chris Jericho’s tag team partner. Kendrick reminds Lawler that he was champion for almost a year and that is one title more than Lawler.
Match Number Two: The Brian Kendrick versus The Jerry Lawler
Kendrick mocks Lawler’s age and he ahs a few words for Lawler. Lawler with a punch to Kendrick. Kendrick with a hammer lock and an enzuigiri and then he connects with crossfaces. Kendrick with a running forearm in the corner. Kendrick with a cobra clutch and Lawler tries to fight out of it and he is able to get back to his feet. Lawler with elbows and punches. Lawler with a drop kick. Kendrick with a kick to the chest and a drop kick of his own. Kendrick tries for the Kendrick but Lawler counters and Lawler with the fist drop from the turnbuckle for the three count.
Winner: Jerry Lawler
We are back and Josh Mathews is with Mickie James on the In Your House stage. Jsoh asks Mickie about her recent success with Maryse . . . until last week. Mickie talks about how it was a swimsuit match last week and Sunday is Night of Champions. Mickie says that Maryse has been acting like she owns Raw and it is time for a reality check and on Sunday . . .
We won’t get to Sunday because The Miz heard the magic words and he tells Mickie that if she wants a reality check, Maryse looks, walks, and talks like a champion. Miz says in ten years, Mickie will be working at a Waffle House. Miz says that Maryse looked better than Mickie and Mickie asks Miz if he got these jokes off the internet. Mickie points out that she has pinned Maryse while Miz has not be successful. Maryse comes out and she sprays something in Mickie’s face and then Maryse poses.
Mark Henry is walking in the back as we go to commercial.
We are back and we see what happened last week between Mark Henry and Chris Jericho.
Match Number Three: Chris Jericho versus Mark Henry
Jericho leaves the ring as soon as the bell rings. Jericho returns to the ring, but he leaves just as fast. They finally lock up and Henry sends Jericho to the mat. Jericho punches Henry but Henry presses Jericho over his head and drops Chris to the mat. Henry stands on Jericho’s chest and Jericho is not a happy camper. Henry pulls Jericho into the corner and he tries for a Vader Splash but Jericho works on the leg to stop Henry. Jericho with kicks to the head and then he hits a drop kick. Jericho continues to work on the leg and then he hits a kick to the head. Jericho with a drop kick but he cannot take Henry down. Jericho with a clip and a drop kick to the knee and he gets Henry down to the mat. Jericho with a rear chin lock but Henry gets to his feet and he backs Jericho into the corner. Henry charges into the corner and Jericho returns to the knees and Henry goes into the turnbuckles. Henry with a body block to Jericho and then he biels Jericho. Henry with a giant swing. Henry gets Jericho up but Jericho with a rake of the eyes and then he hits a bulldog. Jericho tries for the Walls of Jericho but it fails and Jericho is sent to the floor. Henry goes out after Jericho and Jericho has a steel chair and he hits Henry with it. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Mark Henry by disqualification
After the match, Jericho continues to hit Henry with the chair but Henry blocks the chair shot and he sends Jericho over the announce table and Cole goes down and he goes down hard. They return to the ring and Jericho tries for the Codebreaker but Henry catches him and hits the World’s Strongest Slam.
After Jericho leaves the ring, Mark Henry manipulates the crowd to get up and down on command.
We go back to ZZ Top and Santino. They talk about beard conditioner. Chavo Guerrero enters the office and he says that he is disgusted the way he has been treated. He should not be wrestling leprechauns because he is a Guerrero. Billy says that Chavo deserves something better. Dusty says Chavo has a match with Hornswoggle in a ‘Sharped Dress Man Match’.
We go to commercial to Sharp Dressed Man.
We are back with the WWE Rewind: The history of the Chavo/Hornswoggle feud.
Match Number Four: Hornswoggle versus Chavo Guerrero in a Sharp Dressed Man Match
Chavo comes to the ring and the legs on his tuxedo are sewn together.
Hornswoggle chases Chavo around the ring and Chavo trips. Hornswoggle strips Chavo of his jacket. Hornswoggle with a seated splash and the tie is off. Hornswoggle with a kick and now the shirt is off. Chavo with a clothesline to Hornswoggle and then he takes off Hornswoggle’s jacket and whips him with it. Chavo takes off Hornswoggle’s shoes and throws them at him. Hornswoggle puts Chavo in the ropes and Hornswoggle is trying to take off Chavo’s pants and he succeeds.
Winner: Hornswoggle
After the match, Chavo covers up in embarrassment.
Triple H and Cena are in the locker room and Cena thanks Hunter and Hunter says that it was not necessary. Cena asks Hunter if he meant what he said about not caring who won as long as it wasn’t Randy Orton. Hunter tells Cena that he knows better and Cena says that he just wanted to make sure. Cena says the fans are ready to see him and Hunter shut up Legacy. Hunter tells Cena that they can count on each other tonight, but on Sunday it all changes. Cena says that he wouldn’t have it any other way and neither would Hunter.
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that Raw has had a lot of episodes.
We are back to ZZ Top and Santino. Billy says that something has been missing and we see Kelly Kelly. We see Kelly’s legs and what a good lead in to the next song. Alicia kicks Kelly out and then Gail sends Alicia on her way. Rosa shows Gail the way and then Santino tells Rosa to leave. Billy and Dusty are sickened at the sight of Santino’s legs.
The man who beat The Brian Kendrick and the man who cowered from Mark Henry are in the ring to run through the card for Night of Champions.
Chris Jericho is walking in the back and Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase stop Chris and suggest that they could attack him but they wouldn’t know who his opponent is for Sunday. Ted says that nobody wants to team with Chris. Cody points out that Jericho is a second generation too, even though he was a benchwarmer. Jericho tells Cody that he had more titles than them and their fathers combined. Jericho says that he might be condescending but he isn’t a loser. Chris says that he has had the entire locker room knocking down his door to be his partner. Ted says that when they win the titles, maybe Randy will come down and kick Randy in the head so he could join his partner in the hospital.
Chris suggests that his tag team partner could be Randy and we go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to find out that next week’s Guest Host is Shaquille O’Neal.
Match Number Five: Gail Kim and Kelly Kelly versus Alicia Fox and Rosa Mendes in a ZZ Top Legs Match
Kelly and Rosa start things off and Rosa with a kick and arm bar. Kelly kicks Rosa into the corner and then she chokes Rosa and then hits a head scissors take down. Alicia is tagged in forcibly and Kelly pulls Alicia in from the apron. Kelly with a rollup for a two count. Kelly with a kick and then Gail is tagged in. Gail with a forearm and a rana. Gail with a running shoulder into the corner and then she kicks Rosa away when she charges. Gail tries for a cross body and Alicia with a kick to the knee for a near fall. Alicia with an Irish whip and then she hits a running shoulder into the corner. Rosa tags in and hits a snap suplex for a near fall. Alicia tags in and she gets a near fall after a snap mare. Gail charges into a boot but misses a knee drop. Kelly tags in but Alicia with a kick to the midsection. Kelly with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors and then Kelly hits a handspring back splash and a leg drop off the back but Rosa breaks up the cover. Rosa tries to throw Kelly out of the ring but Kelly skins the cat and Gail and Kelly with a double drop kick to Rosa and then Gail with a pescado. Alicia with a rollup on Kelly and despite being in the ropes, the referee makes the three count.
Winners: Alicia and Rosa Mendes
We go to commercial.
We are back and ZZ Top ride into the arena in the classic car.
Match Number Six: Legacy versus The Superfriends
Cena and Rhodes start things off and Cena with a kick and forearms. Cena with an Irish whip and bulldog. Hunter is tagged in and he punches Rhodes. Hunter with a delayed vertical suplex. Hunter with a knee drop and then he throws DiBiase out of the ring. Hunter throws Rhodes out of the ring. Orton is sent out. Rhodes and DiBiase try another sneak attack but Hunter and Cena clothesline them over the top rope to the floor. We go to commercial.
We are back and DiBiase punches Cena and then we have a double clothesline. Hunter tags in and hits the Vintage Harley Race Knee. Hunter follows that with a face buster and then he punches Orton and DiBiase. Rhodes stops Hutner and DiBiase is tagged in. Hunter fights his way out of the corner but they Irish whip Hunter and Hunter does the Hunter flip to the floor. Orton vipers up and sends Hunter into the ring steps. Orton tags back in and punches Hunter in the corner. Rhodes tags in and he kicks Hunter. DiBiase, Orton, and Rhodes with rapid tags as they wear down Hunter in the corner. DiBiase distracts the referee in the center of the ring and that allows Hunter to get double teamed. DiBiase with a kick to the back of the head for a near fall. Orton with a leaping knee drop to Hunter and he gets a near fall. Rhodes tags in and he hits a knee drop to the head and gets a near fall. Rhodes with a front face lock on Hunter. Hunter tries to get to the corner but Rhodes holds on to the front face lock to keep Cena from getting back into the match. Rhodes with knees and a DDT to Hunter and both men are down. Orton tags in and he kicks Hunter in the ribs. Orton does his push ups but Hunter avoids the RKO. Orotn with an elbow and Hunter with a spinebuster and both men are down. Hunter rolls to his corner and tags in Cena as Rhodes comes in. Cena with the two flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb. Cena knocks DiBiase off the apron and it is time for the Five Knuckle Shuffle to finish off the moves of doom. Cena with the Attitude Adjustment set up but DiBiase gets in the ring. Cena puts Rhodes in the STF and DiBiase makes the save again. Hunter sends DiBiase to the floor. Orton tags in and he sets for the field goal but Orton is wide right and Cena gets the three count with a rollup.
Winners: John Cena and Triple H
Hunter and Cena shake hands in the ring as we go to credits.
2010 - WWE broadcast NXT. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV Report:
We start off tonight’s show with Matt Striker doing a test run of the Obstacle Course that will be the physical challenge for tonight since we need someone to get immunity before next week’s second elimination.
We are live on tape from Little Rock, Arkansas and your announcers are Michael ‘A Man From Hope’ Cole and Josh ‘Where is Big Rock’ Mathews. Your hosts are Matt ‘No Obstacle is too big’ Striker and Ashley Valence.
We start off with the VIP Lounge starring Percy Watson’s pro Montel Vontavious Porter. Porter says that it means that big things popping and little things stopping. Porter says that he would normally have the party starting, but he has to be serious because he has an issue to address with his guest. Porter brings out his rookie, Percy Watson and he makes his way to the ring as only Percy can.
Porter wants to cut to the chase. He tells Percy that what he attempted to do last week didn’t take courage, guts or spirit. It did take initiative. He wanted to smash Percy’s glasses, but he thought about it and he realized that they are a lot alike. The MVP that debuted on Smackdown a few years ago would have done the same thing. Porter says that he has learned a lot and he wants to know if Percy learned anything.
Percy says that he respects Porter and he has learned a lot. The go getter mentality took over and he went about things the wrong way. He says that he sincerely apologizes. Porter asks Percy if he learned a lesson and if the apology was sincere. Porter says that it is water under the bridge.
Matt Striker comes out and he has his old music back. Matt reminds us that there will be an elimination next week so he wants to know why Percy should be ranked number one. Porter says that if you want to be a superstar, you need to have a complete package. You need to have the appearance, the athleticism, the charisma. He says that Percy has all of them. Porter wants to know from the WWE Universe if they think that Percy is the next breakout star. Porter wants Watson to say why. Percy says that he is a go getter, a heavy hitter, and he is not a quitter. He says that he has worked hard every day of his life to get where he is. He knows about fighting, scratching, and clawing to get what he wants.
Striker cuts off Percy and then Cody Rhodes ‘Dashes’ out with Husky Harris. Matt asks Cody and Husky the same question about Husky. Cody says that Husky could use some grooming advice, but Husky would be a great representative for the WWE Universe. He says that Husky weighs 300 pounds, just like most of the people in the crowd. However, they can’t run a 4.9 40. He says that Husky is a tank with a Ferrari engine.
Husky says that the WWE has been full of bodybuilders and six packs, but he is not that. He says that he doesn’t sing and dance. He isn’t a miniature midget ninja. All he is is real. Porter tells Husky that he is real fat.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a look at Lucky Cannon. Henry says that Lucky has impressed him because he is hungry and he has a good knowledge of the business. Kofi says that Lucky has a lot of potential. Layla and Michelle say that Lucky has a good look and they point out that he has the World’s Strongest Man training him. Porter says that Cannon is tall, good looking, and can move; but there are a lot of people like that. Morrison says that he doesn’t get a feel for who he is in the ring. Ryder calls him plain and doesn’t see anything special about him. Miz says that almost forgot to talk about Lucky because he is forgettable. Ryder says that you need to take advantage of every opportunity. Cody says that Lucky has the size and athletic background so you can’t count him out yet. Henry says that Lucky is willing to pay his dues. He sees that Lucky has a long way to go but he is on the right path.
Match Number One: Cody Rhodes and Husky Harris versus Montel Vontavious Porter and Percy Watson
Watson and Harris start things off and they lock up with Harris connecting with knees and then he throws Watson’s glasses away. Watson with a shoulder tackle and arm drag into an arm bar. Watson works on the arm and he puts Harris in a modified Fujiwara arm bar. Porter tags in and he punches Harris and sends him into the turnbuckles. Harris with an Irish whip but Porter floats over and hits a flying clothesline for a near fall. Watson tags in and he punches Harris. Watson with a shoulder tackle and another near fall. Watson returns to the arm but Harris with a punch and he runs Watson into the corner. Rhodes tags in and he connects with an elbow and forearm. Rhodes punches Watson in the corner. Watson with a floatover and then he connects with an arm drag into an arm bar. Harris tags back in and Harris punches Watson. Watson with a drop kick to Harris and Husky goes to the floor. They go to the floor and Harris slaps Watson but Watson with a double leg take down and they exchange punches before Porter and Rhodes break it up. Porter punches Rhodes as we go to commercial and the stand off continues.
We are back and Rhodes with forearms to Watson as the action returns to the ring. Rhodes with kicks to Watson and then he tries to punch Watson in the corner but he blocks them. Watson with a slam to Rhodes and then he runs into a forearm from Rhodes. Rhodes with kicks to the ribs and then he hits a gourdbuster on Watson and then he draws Porter in to allow for Harris to come in but the referee did not see a tag. Rhodes with an Irish whip and then Harris is tagged back in and he hits a splash into the corner and he gets a near fall. Harris with a waist lock on Watson. Watson with a short arm clothesline for a near fall. Harris with a kick to the back. Harris with an elbow drop to Watson but Watson kicks him away and he tags in Porter and Rhodes is in too. Porter with a back body drop and clothesline followed by a double thrust and facebuster. Porter knocks Harris off the apron to hit the Ballin’ Elbow. Porter with a kick to Harris when he tries to interfere. Rhodes with a back elbow followed by a springboard spin kick to the head. Harris is tagged in and Rhodes tells him to finish it. Harris with the back senton for the three count.
Winners: Husky Harris and Cody Rhodes
Mathews and Cole talk about the result of the match but also mention that someone will get immunity.
It is time to see what people have to say about Michael McGillicutty. Ryder says that he has the best chance of winning. He has the look and the tools. Henry says that Michael looks like he is happy out there. Kofi says that Michael has the passion when you watch him. Porter says that Michael has the fire and spark in his eyes. Michelle and Layla says that he is as close to perfect as you can get, but he isn’t flawless. Cody says that is less than perfect is that Michael was talking about how he is bringing back ruthless aggression to WWE, but arm drags, drop kicks, and leap frogs are not ruthless aggression. Morrison says that he hasn’t seen much from Michael in terms of charisma and personality. Maybe it is because he hasn’t had the opportunity to talk. Miz says that Michael seems cocky and thinks that because daddy was a pro, that he will become a pro. Miz says that is not going to happen. Miz says that daddy was good, but you are mediocre. Cody doesn’t know if Michael will go to whatever level it will take in order to win. Porter wants to see how the it factor grows. Kofi says that Michael has a chip on his shoulder and that is a good thing.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Did You Still Know about John Cena’s special coffee cup at 7-Eleven to benefit Make-A-Wish?
We take a look back at the match between Mark Henry and Wade Barrett from last night’s Raw.
Before the match, Matt Striker asks Lucky to say why he should be number one in the poll. Lucky says that he is not going to plead his case because it is a matter of opinion. He says that for over a month, he has had the time of his life coming out to try to entertain everyone. He says that it is like a dream and he doesn’t want it to end. Lucky thanks everyone for this opportunity.
Striker asks Miz about Alex Riley. Riley takes the mic and he says that losers whine about their best. Alex says this competition is about this company and who should run it. He says that people care about the WWE because he sees them watching in the arena and at home. He says that if you want to do the right thing, vote for Alex Riley.
Miz says that the WWE Universe has no idea what they want for voting Kaval and Percy Watson, one and two. Miz says that only he knows what they want. Miz says that they should vote for Riley because he said so>
Match Number Two: Lucky Cannon versus Alex Riley with The Miz
Riley with a kick and punches followed by an Irish whip but he misses a charge into the corner. Cannon punches Riley but Riley tries for a back body drop but Cannon lands on his feet and hits a few clotheslines. Cannon with a big boot and he gets a near fall. Cannon goes up top but misses a cross body. Riley gets Cannon up for a TKO and gets the three count.
Winner: Alex Riley
After the match, Miz shakes Riley’s hand and then he stands over Cannon with his briefcase. Miz leaves the ring after thinking about hitting Cannon with the briefcase. Miz decides to return to the ring and he hits Cannon in the ribs with the briefcase and then he hits the Skull Crushing Finale onto the briefcase.
Morrison and Kofi have something to say to Miz as he goes to the back after the attack.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the Raw Rebound.
Cole mentions that Nexus will have time to regroup.
Cole and Mathews talk about the next poll which starts at noon Eastern tomorrow on WWE.com.
Matt Striker is with the pros and rookies we have not heard from tonight. He wants to get comments from John Morrison and Eli Cottonwood. John says that he was flying home and he was eating a breakfast burrito and he saw the entire NXT roster. Someone asked who Eli was. They didn’t know who any of the guys were but they wanted to watch Eli. He is a long term investment.
Eli wants to know who Matt is going to vote for. Then he stands in front of Matt and intimidates Matt into saying that he will vote for Eli. Eli wants to know who is more intimidating than him.
Michelle and Layla say that Kaval should be number one because he has the passion, the heart, the skills, and the smarts. He also has them so he is almost flawless.
Kaval thanks the ladies and he says that he has the confidence to go toe to toe with any of the superstars. Kaval mentions Evan Bourne, Randy Orton, and Rey Mysterio. Kaval says that he has the ability but the fans have the vote.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the obstacle course challenge and the winner gets immunity from elimination.
Matt asks Kofi about Michael McGillicutty and Kofi says that Michael might not be the biggest or the strongest, but he is the hungriest. There is nobody as hungry as Michael. He is the son of a WWE Hall of Famer. He was born to do this. Kofi says that Michael also has the support of the WWE Universe. Kofi says that Michael’s fans are now called McGillibuddies.
Michael says that he is the most talented rookie and he has the most talented pro. He says that he has a perfect record. He tells everyone to make the perfect choice and vote for him.
Michael goes first and his time is 26.7 seconds.
Alex Riley is next and his time is 40.3 seconds because he had to redo the balance beam. Riley yells at the referee and blames him for not winning.
Eli Cottonwood is next and his time is 37.2 seconds but he was disqualified for not doing the push ups or balance beam properly.
Lucky Cannon is next and he is still showing the effects of the briefcase attack by Miz. His time is 28.2 seconds.
Kaval is next and his time is 29.1 seconds.
Percy Watson is next and his time is 31.5 seconds.
The final participant is Husky Harris. Husky knocks over the hurdle instead of going over it. Husky finishes in 50.3 seconds.
Striker reminds us that the voting starts tomorrow and Michael McGillicutty has immunity. We go to credits.
2011 - Juggalo Championship Wrestling held their "Above the Law" iPPV. Matt Carter filed the following iPPV report:
JCW Above The Law iPPV Report
I think this is a new venue for JCW.
The screen showed a JCW banner until about 7:15 and then switched to a live shot with the countdown music.
Lots of new banners and a new entrance. It even sports a disco ball, is Disco Machine here?
As DJ Clay, Shaggy 2 Dope, and KG Kevin Gill are introduced...you can really tell that they spent som serious cash on this new entrance. Man this looks really good. These iPPVs just keep getting better.
KG runs down the card for the night. The guys said they actually turned away people from the venue because of fire code. They said that this venue used to be a church.
As we get ready for the first match, Upchuck the Clown (ring announcer) leads out the blonde ring girl with the "Match #1" Card
Match #1 - Special Handicap Match: Kongo Kong with Truth Martini vs. Bumpin' Ugly #1, #2, and #3
Truth takes the mic and says he has something to say. He gets a "You Suck D**k" chant. Truth says he has not been a happy man lately. He says he is mad because Butler Jeeves is no longer the JCW Champion. He is also mad because the strongest force in JCW, Kongo Kong, hasn't gotten the respect he deserves. Truth says some people think he isn't playing with a full deck, but he plays with nobody. Everyone must respect Kongo Kong and tonight they will demonstrate his awesome power tonight.
All three Uglies attack Kong before the bell and dominate with the numbers game and beat Kongo Kong down to the mat. The Uglies do some double team work and actually get a pin, but Kong gets mad and fights his way up. Head buts and clotheslines to the Uglies in the corners. Kong hits a chokes slam, big power slam, and a hits a splash in the corner. Now Kong goes to the top rope and hits a big splash for the 3 count.
Your Winner, Kongo Kong!
Truth and Kong celebrate in the ring and Kong holds Truth and The Book of Truth on his shoulders. Kong is a very large man.
The announcers talk about 2 Tuff Tony and how it took him 13 years to win the JCW Championship on the last iPPV and show a video about how it happened.
Match #2 - The Weedman with Officer Colt Cabana vs. Rob Conway
Weedman came out to his normal music smoking a joint and Colt's music interupts and Colt makes his way to the ring with a mic. He accuses a member of the crowd of being a prostitue and then yells at the Weedman. "F**K the Police" chant. Colt accuses Weedman of hitting him in the head last week and blaming it on CM Punk. Colt then takes out the hood in a plastic bag and says that Weedman's finger prints are on it so he cuffs Weedman. Officer Colt says he is gonna enjoy taking Weedman to jail and personally raping him in the ass but first he is going to make him fight a match in handcuffs. Colt announces Rob Conway.
Weedman avoids Conway but finally gets caught with knee strikes in the corner. Conway takes Weedman to the center of the ring and hits some big uppercuts and stiff forearms to the face. Conway stomps Weedman on the mat. Weedman gets up and manages a few shots but is hit with a power bomb. Conway with shots ot the head while Weedman is down. The annoucers remind us that Conway is only here for the money is a goon for hire in JCW. Conway contiues to dominate and hits a short arm clothes line and locks in a sleeper. Weedman fights his way to his feet but Conway locks his legs and takes Weedman down while still holding the choke. The ref calls for the bell.
Your winner, by submission, Rob Conway!
After the match, Officer Colt pays Rob Conway cash and takes the mic. Colt says the money is courtesy of the fine tax payers in Michigan and tells Weedman he is on traffic duty. Colt says he has hired a new man of the law. When he needs him he will call on him to beat 2 Tuff Tony to become the JCW Champion because "I AM THE LAW". Damn Colt is funny!
Things Gordon Solie never said: "That makes me want to throw up out of my a**hole". Seriously!
Match #3 - Sabu with Charlie Brown vs. U-Gene with Zach Gowen
I always pop for "from Bombay, Michigan". The announcers wonder why a legend like Sabu would have the services of Charlie Brown and turned his back on the Juggalos. Zach grabs a headset and joins the guys on commentary. Sabu is letting his hair grow back it looks like.
They start the match with a tie up and clean break. Sabu then hits a forearm and throw U-Gene into the ropes and hits and elbow. U-Gene then hits a hiptoss and takes Sabu by surprise. U-Gene with a wristlock and Sabu counters. Sabu then sets in with an armbar but U-Gene reverses with a roll up for a two count and tries to ride Sabu like a horsey. Sabu is mad and tries to re group. They lock up and U-Gene gets a take down, Sabu fights up and forces U-Gene to the corner with a knee to the gut. U-Gene takes Sabu around to hit all the turnbuckles. U-Gene hits a big boot and leg drop Hogan style. U-Gene winds up for Sweet Chin Music but Sabu hits a chop to his throat and gets a quick pin.
Your Winner, Sabu!
Match #4 - Amber O'Neal vs. Randy The Ring Girl with Britney Force
The announcers note that this is the first ever women's match in JCW. Britney takes the mic and says that Randy is ready to kick the s**t out of Amber even though she is not finished with her wrestling training.
Randy takes down Amber with a spear and shots to the head. Now a big toss by the hair a couple times. Randy hits a suplex for a 2 count.
Things Gordon Solie never said "I like t***ies."
Now Amber starts to take over and hits a big facebuster. Amber continues to put the boots to Randy and chokes her on the bottom rope for a 4 count. Amber hits a suplex and gets a 2 count. Amber with a knife edge chop and a big kick to the back. Amber gets a pin but Randy kicks out at 2. Amber pulls her up and throws Randy into the corner and puts a shoulder to the mid section. Amber takes her to the other corner and hits the Booty Bop. Interesting move. Amber drags Randy by the hair and hits a big Russian leg sweep and had a pin but pulls Randy up at a 2 count. She hits a backdrop on Randy and again pulls her up at a 2 count. Now Britney Force throws in the towel and Amber is named the winner.
Your Winner, Amber O'Neal!
After the match, Randy gets upset with her trainer as they leave.
Match #5 - Special 3 Way Match: Jimmy Jacobs vs. Superstar Bill Martel vs. Zach Gowen with U-Gene
At this point, I must say it is odd to be watching wresting and see shots of stained glass church windows.
Really funny moment. When Bill Martel comes out he stops at the announce table. He says he really likes the guys but they have very filthy mouths and gives them each a cake of soap to wash out their mouths. That was hillarious. U Gene is gonna be on commentary...oh good lord.
Jimmy Jacobs starts the match by grabbing the mic. He tells the guys that while they wrestle he is going the share his feelings in poetry form. Oh this is great. Gowen catches Jacobs with an elbow and hits a cork screw over the top rope onto Jacobs and Martel. Gowen tries for a sling shot leg drop but Jacobs gets out of the way. Jacobs takes out Martel on the outside and Gowen starts to get hot. U Gene is actually pretty hillarious...its hard to do this coverage. Ok, now Martel catches Gowen on the tope rope and gets a 2 count. Martel rakes the boot laces across the face of Gowen. Now Jacobs takes the mic again to read his poem but Martel stops him. They both get a drop kick from Gowen. Jacobs and Martel exchange blows while Gowen watches in the corner. U Gene is flat out hillarious. Gowen gets a figure three leg lock on Martel but Jacobs breaks it up. Jacobs clears the ring and grabs the mic to again try and read his poetry. I am laughing so hard. Gowen trips up Jacobs and Martel gets a roll up for a 2 count. Martel with a clothesline on Jacobs for a 2 count. Martel misses a leg drop from the second rope and now Jacobs with a suplex for a 2 count on Martel. Announcers would good to note this isn't a 3 way dance since its one pin fall. Jacobs now to the top rope and Gowen crotches him. Martel catches Gowen and now sets up for a superplex on Jacobs while Gowen hits the moonsault on Martel for the pin
Your Winner, Zach Gowen!
This was a really good and REALLY funny match.
After the match. Gowen says "That is how you do it, U-Gene" and U-Gene gets upset and Jacobs is tweeting as he leaves the ring.
Match #6 - Breyer Wellington with Butler Jeeves and Truth Martini vs. Rhino
Man, does Rhino look good.
They tie up and Rhino takes Breyer to the corner and we get a clean break. They circle around and then lock back up. Breyer get Rhino in a wrist lock. Rhino counters. Breyer gets his leg outside the ring to force a break. Rhino gives him a clean break while Truth rubs Breyer's arm. Rhino hits a big shoulder takle and then a short arm clothes line. Rhino then takes Breyer to the corner for repeated blows to the head. Rhino drags Breyer back in the ring the hard way, but Breyer catches Rhino with a shot.
Rhino reverses and gets Breyer into the corner. Rhino now with a snap suplex. Rhino sets up for the gore but Truth steps in the way. Breyer tries a shot from behind but Rhino saw it coming. Breyer then hits a backstabber out of knowhere for a 1 count. Breyer hits a kick to the back and tries to keep Rhino down. Breyer distracts the ref while Truth strangles Rhino on the ropes. Breyer gets a 2 count. Breyer hits a big knee drop for a 2 count. Breyer keeps hitting Rhino with shots but he won't stay down. Breyer locks in a sleeper but Rhino quickly battles out. Rhino into the ropes and Breyer hits an elbow that knocks Rhino out of the ring. Breyer drags Rhino back in the ring for a 2 count. Breyer applies a front face lock again to try and keep Rhino down but he powers up. Rhino gets in some shots and sends Breyer to the corner.
He tries to follow up but gets a boot to the face. Breyer now is going to the top rope for a moonsault but no one is home. Rhino misses a gore and Breyer gets a roll up for a 2 count. Stiff shots by Rhino and Kongo Kong hits the ring and takes out Breyer by mistake. Rhino makes the cover for the pin.
Your winner, Rhino!
Special Music Guest Time...So time for a break...before that KG says that Britney Force will take on Amber ONeal in 2 weeks.
After the music, we come back with a video package about the formation of M.O.B.
Match #7 - The M.O.B. (Mean Old Bastards) Bull Pain and Tracy Smothers with Izza Bella Smothers vs. the JCW Tag Team Champions The Ring Rydas (Non Title Match)
Tracy starts out with Ryda Red. He knocks him down with a stiff forearm. Smothers dominated red but Red hits a springboard back elbow and the Rydas hit a double drop kick for a 2 count. Red is back in and is sent to the ropes and Izza trips him up. Tracy tags in Bull Pain and he stomps a mud hole in Ryda red. Bull hits a big head but and rakes Red's eyes across the top rope. Then Pain jaws with the ref and Red is getting triple teamed. Tracy Smothers now in the ring with Red. Red hits a reverse into a sunset flip for a 2 count but Tracy kicks out and hits some big shots. Tracy gets a 2 count. Now Red is boxed into the wrong corner and Bull is tagged in and hits a big sit out power bomb. Ryda Blue breaks up the pin fall. Ryda red is trying to fight back but the numbers game is killing him. Bull is back on the stiff offense and hits an elbow off the ropes. Now Smothers in and gets a 2 count. Tracy holds Ryda Red with a chin lock. Red fights up with shots to the guy but Smothers beats him back down and tags in Bull Pain. Red does a couple flips for the tag to Blue who comes in with a double drop kick. He gets a cover on Tracy but Bull breaks it up. Now Ryda blue and Bull Pain, blue from the top rope with an elbow and got a 2 count. Smothers in now working over blue in the corner with chops. Now the Rydas double team Tracy in their corner. Ryda hits a frog splash on Tracy for a 2 count and Bull Pain breaks up the pin. Red and Bull Pain in the ring. The Rydas hit a big double team move on Bull but Izza drags the ref out of the ring. Blue and Bull Pain in the ring. Bull hits a DDT for the 3 count
Your winners, The Mean Old Bastards!
The announcers note that Corp is the #1 contender, but Tony is the champ. Juggalos don't fight Juggalos.
Things Gordon Solie never said: "Put that on your f**ing Facebook!"
Match #9: Main Event for JCW Championship - Officer Colt Cabana with US Marshall Adam J Pearce v. JCW Champion 2 Tuff Tony
Deputy Weedman comes out with Colt but he sends him to the back and grabs the mic. He tells the Weedman to get lost. He tells DJ Clay to hit the music and Colt introduces US Marshall Adam Pearce. Pearce has a great police costume on. Nice surprise. Colt and Adam arrest one of the gals for prostitution for giving hummers in the back. The guys handcuff the girl to the corner. Why don't I see fans in thongs when I go to wrestling shows?
Pearce and Colt really berate the gal they arrested and she is really playing along well.
Belt is held up, bell rings...here we go
Colt and Tony staredown face to face. Colt pushes Tony and Tony pushes back but that takes Colt to the mat. Colt regroups and they lock up. The tie up in the corner and Tony gets the advantage. Colt heads out of the ring while Marshall Pearce tears up some signs. Colt with a kick to the gut and some big forearm shots. Tony reverses and sends Colt head first into the turnbuckles. Colt again bails out of the ring for protection by Marshall Pearce. Tony rallies the crowd as Colt comes back in the ring. Colt tries for a kick but gets caught. Tony hits a big shoulder block and an atomic drop. Then Tony takes out the knee with a low drop kick. Tony with a kick to the chin for a 2 count. Colt is outside the ring and Pearce is using his flashlight to check Colt's eyes...awesome. Tony catches them and throws Colt back in the ring. Pearce gives Colt the flashlight and he clocks Tony and now Colt is in control. Colt with a pin but doesn't hook the leg and gets a 2 count. Colt with some right hands to Toony and then hits one off the ropes for a 2 count. Colt with 2 more pins for 2 counts and he's getting frustrated. Now Colt has a chinlock. Tony makes his way to his feet and Colt whips him off the ropes, Tony gets a sunset flip for a 2 count. Colt now hits an elbow off the ropes and Tony is down. Colt took his time to make the pin so he only gets a 2 count. Colt continues to deliver right hands.
Tony finally blocks a shot and gets in a few. Pearce now gets in a big blow from the outside with the flashlight and Tony is down. Colt pulls him up for a series of double over hand chops. Colt misses an elbow and is hit by Tony with a kick. Double clothes line and they are both down.
The lights in the building are flickering as the announcers mention power is blacking out all over the state because of the heat. Tony blocks a couple shots and is finally getting going. Back body drop and 2 clotheslines on Cabana. Tony with a slam and goest to the top rope. He hits something different. Not sure what that was. But he got a 2 count with it. Colt now goes to the top but gets caught on the top rope.
Tony goes for the guillotine leg drop and gets a 2 count. Colt hits the ref by accident. Tony gets a roll up but no ref. Pearce comes in and now the two work over Tony. Tony managed a double clothes line. Pearce back to the outside of the ring. Tony hits a moonsault off the middle of the 2nd rope on Cabana. Pearce hands in a baton to Cabana. Tony loads up the lighted fist.
He light it up but Pearce puts out the fire and then Colt clubs him in the skull. The refs makes a very long slow 3 count.
Your Winner and NEW JCW Champion, Colt Cabana!
After the match, Cabana puts the JCW belt into an evidence bag. Wonder if he'll put that belt in the fridge at Punk's place?
FINAL THOUGHTS:
A very good show overall. The 3 way was a lot of fun and Colt is always good and Sabu was there.
More than worth $5.
The next show's main event is Corporal Robinson vs. JCW Champion Officer Colt Cabana.
2012 - The lawsuit filed against the National Wrestling Alliance in January 2012 was settled, paving the way for changes in the organization.
The ownership and management of the NWA brand will be transferred from the Pro Wrestling Organization LLC managed by Bob Trobich (who pretty much saved the promotion from going into destruction back in 1989 when the last true member of meaning, Jim Crockett Promotions was bought out by TBS, creating World Championship Wrestling) to a new LLC believed to be headed by R. Bruce Tharpe, Chris Ronquillo and Fred Rubenstein. Trobich is now out of the company altogether.
The other NWA members who were named personally in the lawsuit, Rubenstein, Bill Behrens, Dave Marquez, Michael Porter, Ken Taylor and Michael Sircy, will all remain with the organization as well.
In the lawsuit, Tharpe had alleged that the NWA was committing insurance fraud by having a policy that designates it covers gatherings for 100 members when obviously there have been events drawing well over that amount. Tharpe claimed in the suit that the NWA willingly misrepresented themselves to their insurance company, putting Tharpe and others at risk legally while using the policy. The lawsuit also claimed that the NWA fraudulently induced members to join the organization, including Tharpe, by claiming that they would be covered by the NWA's insurance and that Trobich, as NWA Executive Director, led a conspiracy among NWA members by discussing this and pushing other officers to go along with the alleged fraud. The suit also claims that the Board of Directors, in conjunction with Trobich, threatened members with fines and ejection from the NWA if questions regarding the insurance were pushed.
The belief among many within the NWA was that the lawsuit was designed to specifically target Trobich and based on his exit, that strategy appears to have been successful. Tharpe had only been an NWA member for a short time before filing the lawsuit.
Sources indicate that the new management believes they have a plan to revitalize the brand, which as of this writing, has very little national awareness and only one member (Dave Marquez' NWA Hollywood) really making any ripples beyond their local areas with recent NWA title changes and regular TV tapings.
As part of the settlement, the new LLC takes over full ownership of any and all NWA trademarks, brands, copyrights, logos, any as well as all NWA physical assets (title belts, etc.), online and social media accounts, and all intellectual property of the brand itself. All of the NWA business will now go through the new LLC as well.
As part of the agreements, promoters Michael Porter and Kenny McCoy will be conceding portions of their territories in central Tennessee and Kentucky to the new LLC. Beyond that, there are no changes among who is running what area and has "rights" to use the NWA area in that geographic boundary. They will still be required to pay annual dues, run only in their areas, respect the boundaries, etc.
The former NWA Board Members who agreed to the changes are now considered licensees of the NWA brand and will remain licensees in perpetuity as long as they remain members of the NWA in good standing.
As part of the settlement, none of the licensees are allowed to discuss the transfer of power, nor are any members allowed to disparage the organization or each other publicly under threat of having their membership revoked.
So, in one of those "only in wrestling" stories, a lawsuit that was filed alleging insurance fraud resulted in a complete change in power and direction for the remnants of the National Wrestling Alliance.Brodus Clay beat Jack Swagger.
Tensai beat Tyson Kidd.
Curt Hawkins lost to someone I never saw before.
Layla beat Beth Phoenix to retain the Divas Title.
Kofi Kingston and R-Truth beat the Prime Time Players to retain the WWE Tag Titles. AW is even worse in person.
Dolph Ziggler beat Zack Ryder in a very good match. They let them work and it was good.
Santino Marella beat The Miz to retain the US Title.
John Cena beat The Big Show in a cage match. Afterward, Cena hit the AA on John Laurinaitis.
2012 - SHINE Women's Wrestling debuted in Tampa, FL with their debut iPPV. Richard Trionfo filed the following report:
Welcome to PWInsider.com’s live coverage of the debut show from Shine Wrestling from the Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida.
Before the show started, it was announced that Shine 2 will take place at the Orpheum in Ybor City on Friday, August 17th.
Your announcer for tonight’s iPPV is Lenny Leonard.
Daffney comes out in her role as the hostess for tonight’s show. Daffney mentions that they have a stacked card with a lot of talent that we will see in the ring.
Match Number One: Veda Scott vs. Kimberly
They lock up and Scott works on the wrist. Scott with an arm drag into an arm bar and then she applies a figure four arm bar but Kimberly bridges and gets a near fall. Scott with a waist lock and Kimberly with an arm drag into a hammer lock. Scott rolls through and applies a front face lock. Kimberly with punches and side head lock take down for a near fall.
Scott with a head scissors and Kimberly escapes and bridges into a single leg crab. Scott gets to the ropes and the referee calls for a break. They lock up again and Kimberly misses a punch and Scott with a kick and drop kick for a near fall. Scott with a front face lock and Kimberly with a side Russian leg sweep and she gets a near fall.
Kimberly with a front face lock and knees to the midsection followed by a suplex and float over for a near fall. Kimberly holds on to the front face lock but Scott escapes and connects with a forearm before applying a front face lock of her own. Kimberly with a near fall.
Kimberly with a forearm and punches in the corner. The referee warns Kimberly and Kimberly with a snap mare and crucifix for a near fall. Scott gets a near fall on Kimberly. Kimberly runs Scott into the turnbuckle and connects with shoulders. Scott with a boot when Kimberly charges. Scott with a clothesline from the turnbuckles for a near fall.
Scott with a forearm to the back and an arm bar. Kimberly with a kick and inside cradle for a near fall. Kimberly with a snap mare and body scissors. Kimberly with forearms to the back of the head but Scott tries to bridge and gets a near fall. Scott reverses and stretches Kimberly. Scott gets a near fall but Kimberly reverses. Scott is able to escape and gets to the apron. Scott with a kick to the head and back of the head and gets another near fall. Scott with an Irish whip and then she connects with a splash into the corner and a running forearm. Scott goes back to the turnbuckles and hits a cross body but Kimberly rolls through and punches Scott.
Kimberly punches Scott again and the referee warns her. Scott with a kick to the midsection. Kimberly misses a clothesline and Scott with a front mare driver for the three count.
Winner: Veda Scott
Match Number Two: Santana Garrett vs. Tina San Antonio
Garrett with a rollup to start things off. Garrett with a double leg take down and jackknife cover for another near fall. Tina with a side head lock and drop toe hold into a front face lock. Tina chokes Santana while the referee is not looking. Santana with a side head lock of her own. Garrett with a shoulder tackle for a near fall. Tina with an Irish whip and Garrett floats over and hits an arm drag. Garrett tries for the handspring back elbow but Tina gets her boot up.
Tina sends Garrett into the turnbuckles and she kicks Garrett in the midsection. Tina puts Santana in the ropes and then drives Santana’s head into the mat. Garrett with a shoulder from the apron and a sunset flip attempt but Tina holds on to the ropes and stomps on the midsection. Tina with a cravate and snap mare followed by a kick to the back and a blockbuster for a near fall.
Tina with kicks to the back and then she works on the back. Tina gets Santana in a rocking horse and then drives her face first into the mat. Tina with a punch but Garrett with a forearm. Garrett with the advantage and she connects with a few more forearms followed by a flying clothesline and drop kick. Garrett with a side Russian leg sweep and float over for a near fall.
Garrett with an Irish whip and she hits the handspring back elbow into the corner. Garrett with a kick and then she tries for a handspring moonsault but Tina gets her knees up. Tina with a neck breaker and then he tries for a crossface chicken wing. Garrett is able to get the three count with a rollup.
Winner: Santana Garrett
Match Number Three: Tracy Taylor and Su Yung vs. Allysin Kay and Taylor Made
[Note for reader: This match I will be using the first names of the wrestlers to avoid confusion with Tracy Taylor and Taylor Made]
Taylor and Tracy start things off but Taylor takes her time starting things out. Taylor tags Allysin into the match before locking up. Taylor tags back in and they are about to lock up. They lock up and Taylor backs Tracy into the corner and gives a clean break but she slaps Tracy. Tracy backs Taylor into the corner and applies a side head lock and takes her to the mat. Su tags in and gets a near fall with a rollup.
Su with a front face lock and waist lock. Su with a full nelson and snap mare. Tracy tags in and she connects with an elbow drop and gets a near fall. Allysin tags in and she connects with a shoulder in the corner. Allysin with a side head lock but Tracy with a side head lock. Allysin with a side head lock but Tracy with a reversal.
Su tags in and she punches Allysin and applies a side head lock. Su with a hammer lock but Allysin with a reversal. Allysin bites Su but Su with a waist lock. Tracy tags in and she connects with an arm drag. Su with a Japanese arm drag. Tracy with a drop toe hold and then she applies a Hawaiian surfboard.
Taylor tags in and Tracy with an arm drag into an arm bar. Su tags in and they keep Taylor from making the tag. Su with a Dragon Sleeper and a forearm to the aback. Su with a drop kick and Taylor goes to the floor. Su tries for a suicide dive but Allysin with a block and Su goes to the floor. Taylor distract the referee and Allysin runs Su’s back into a pole.
Taylor gets a near fall. Allysin tags in and punches Su in the back. Allysin sends Su face first into the mat. Allysin with a cross arm camel clutch and Su refuses to tap out. Su gets out of the hold but Allysin with a clothesline and she gets a near fall.
Taylor tags in and kicks Su in the midsection. Taylor chokes Su in the ropes and then Allysin tags back in. Allysin kicks Su and applies a reverse chin lock. Allysin pulls Su to the mat by her hair and gets a near fall. Allysin sends Su into the turnbuckles. Taylor tags back in and chokes Su with her boot. Taylor draws Tracy in to allow Allysin and Taylor to double team Su. Taylor gets a near fall.
Su with a forearm to the midsection but Allysin tags in and when the referee deals with Tracy Taylor and Allysin with a double cross arm choke and kicks to the midsection. Allysin chokes Su and gets a near fall.
Allysin with forearms but Su with a stunner. Tracy tags in and the referee is distracted so he does not allow the tag. Allysin and Taylor make a wish with Su and gets a near fall. Allysin with an elevated full nelson into a front driver. Allysin with a facebuster. Su with a jawbreaker and she is able to tag in Tracy. Tracy with a drop kick to Allysin and one to Taylor. Tracy with more drop kicks followed by forearms to Allysin.
Tracy with a power slam for a near fall. Su tags in and goes up top for a missile drop kick and she gets a near fall. Taylor kicks Su in the head and then goes after Tracy on the apron. Allysin and Taylor hit a stunner and sit out front driver for the three count.
Winners: Allysin Kay and Taylor Made
After the match, Daffney interviews Allysin and Taylor. She asks them about how they were able to work so well together in their first match as a team. Allysin says that they are a match made in heaven. Taylor says that they are a team made in Sin. She calls everyone pathetic losers.
Match Number Four: Christina Von Eerie vs. Cherry Bomb
They lock up to a stalemate. They lock up again and they roll around the ring while still locked up and then go to a stalemate. They go face to face and then Christina with a waist lock but Cherry with a standing switch and take down. Cherry with a rollup and holds on to the waist lock.
Christina with a knee to the midsection but Cherry with a snap mare and drop kick for a near fall. Cherry misses a round kick and Christina with a leg sweep for a near fall. Cherry returns the favor. Christina appears to have hit the ropes wrong and hurt her knee. Cherry with a rollup for a near fall. Christina with a forearm. Cherry with a drop toe hold and then she hits a sliding kick to the head from the floor.
Cherry gets a near fall. Cherry with a reverse chin lock and then she hits a round kick and drop kick that sends Cherry into the ropes and Christina with a near fall. Cherry with a jawbreaker followed by a chop to the upper chest. Cherry wants to do it again and she connects. Christina with a drop toe hold into the turnbuckles and she returns the favor with two chops in the corner.
Christina with a float over in the corner and her knee appears to be fine. They exchange forearms and Christina with a head butt and enzuigiri for a near fall. Christina with a kick to the midsection and then she applies a bow and arrow. Cherry counters with a lateral press for a near fall.
Cherry with a kick to the head and then she goes to the turnbuckles. Cherry hits a missile drop kick Christina and Cherry each with near falls. Cherry with a version of Cattle Mutilation but Christina does not tap. Christina with a kick to the head and she goes up top but misses Cherry. Christina with a gutwrench suplex for the three count.
Winner: Christina Von Eerie
Match Number Five: Reby Sky vs. Jayme Jameson
They lock up and Jameson with a slap after what appeared to be a clean break. Sky with forearms and a drop kick. Jameson backs to the corner and she uses that to kick Sky in the midsection. Sky with a back heel kick and an axe kick followed by a leg drop for a near fall.
Sky works on the wrist but Jameson with a forearm . Sky with a hip toss and wrist lock. Jameson with a reversal and works on the shoulder. Jameson continues to work on the arm. Sky blocks a hip toss and hits a modified Fameasser. Sky sets for a DDT but Jameson sends Sky into the corner. Sky with an elbow and goes to the turnbuckles for a cross body but Jameson catches her and hits a fallaway slam.
Jameson with a forearm to the back and she hits a back breaker and stretches Sky on her knee. Sky with a knee to the head to get free. Jameson with a side Russian leg sweep but she misses an elbow drop. Sky with forearms and tries for a slam but she collapses under Jameson who gets a near fall with a lateral press.
Jameson with forearms to the back. Jameson runs Sky into the turnbuckles. Jameson stretches Sky around the ring post. Jameson gets a near fall. Jameson kicks Sky in the head and continues to taunt her. Jameson with a suplex and rolls through for a second one. Jameson hits a third one for a near fall. Jameson with a camel clutch and then turns it into a side head lock.
Sky with a jawbreaker but Jameson with a punch. Sky with a head scissors and clotheslines. Sky with a kick and Irish whip followed by a running back heel kick and bulldog for a near fall. Jameson tries for a slam but Sky counters with an inverted DDT for a near fall.
Sky tries for a Twist of Fate but Jameson counters with a back slide. Jameson with a uranage side slam for a near fall. Jameson with another near fall. Sky with a kick and Twist of Fate for the three count.
Winner: Reby Sky
Daffney comes to the ring and she introduces the voice of Shine, Lenny Leonard. Lenny comes to the ring and thanks everyone for coming out and reminds everyone that the next show will be August 17th.
Daffney brings out Jazz to accept her award from Diva-Dirt.com. She thanks Shine for giving her the opportunity to be on this show. She thanks Lexi and Daffney for giving her the chance to be a part of this show. She also wants to thank Diva-Dirt for this award.
She mentions that people don’t always realize the sacrifices made and how you are not around your family. This award shows how much people appreciate women’s wrestling. She thanks all of the women around the world who are in this business because she was once told that this was a man’s sport. She thanks all of the women in the industry for keeping the respect and dignity for this business.
Mercedes Martinez comes out and she yells at Jazz. She tells Jazz to get in the back since she got her award.
Match Number Six: Mercedes Martinez versus Leva Bates
Leva comes to the ring dressed like Spiderwoman.
She hangs from the turnbuckles to reveal her face to the referee.
Martinez with a baseball slide and she chokes Leva. Martinez with uppercuts in the corner followed by a chop. Martinez with forearms and another chop. Martinez with an Irish whip but Leva floats over and hits a Japanese arm drag followed by a head scissors and rana. Martinez prevents a monkey flip and sends her to the mat. Leva goes to the floor.
Leva drops Martinez on the ropes and kicks her in the head. Leva goes up top and sprays her web on Martinez and then hits a missile drop kick. Leva is unable to use her web again and Martinez with a savate kick to the head. Martinez chokes Leva in the corner. Martinez with a chop.
Martinez with a punch and forearms in the corner. Martinez with another baseball slide but Leva sprays her with her web again. Martinez recovers and hits a delayed vertical suplex and gets a near fall. Martinez chokes Leva in the ropes and sends her into the turnbuckles. Leva tries to float over but Martinez catches her. Leva hits Sliced Bread #2 for a near fall. Leva with forearms.
Martinez misses a clothesline and Leva with a forearm and kick. Martinez with a wheelbarrow suplex for a near fall. Martinez with a vertical choke slam and then she goes for the Jericho posing cover but can only get a near fall. Martinez with a chop in the corner and then she puts Leva on the top turnbuckle and connects with a punch. Martinez tries for a superplex but Leva stops her and tries for a sunset flip power bomb but Martinez holds on. Leva eventually hits the power bomb.
Leva goes to the turnbuckles and hits a missile drop kick to the back of the head but Martinez kicks out. Leva has a super kick blocked and then Martinez with a spinebuster and a fisherman’s buster for the three count.
Winner: Mercedes Martinez
Match Number Seven: Nikki Roxx vs. Rain
Rain and Nikki have a conversation before the match starts. Rain wants a Greco Roman knuckle lock and Rain has to stretch before Nikki thinks about accepting the challenge. Rain says that she is ready and Nikki with the advantage. Rain stomps on the foot and pulls her to the mat by the hair and applies a key lock.
Nikki with knees to the midsection. Nikki with a leap frog and sunset flip for a near fall. Nikki with a La Magistral for a near fall. Roxx with a rollup for a near fall. Roxx with a drop toe hold into a front face lock. Rain tries to grab the ropes with her foot but she is too far away.
Rain with a side head lock take down. Rain with a snap mare and kick to the back followed by knees to the back and elbows to the chest and she gets a near fall. Rain with a front face lock and knee to the midsection. Rain backs Roxx to the corner and connects with forearms. Rain with more forearms. Roxx blocks a hip toss and gives Rain a hip toss of her own. Roxx with a slam and Rain rolls to the floor.
Rain with a neck breaker and she gets a near fall. Rain with a cravate. Roxx with elbows but Rain holds on to the cravate. Rain with a cravate bulldog for a near fall. Rain returns to the cravate and drives Roxx to the mat. Rain works on the neck and hits a drop kick to the back of the neck for a near fall. Roxx with forearms but Rain holds on to the cravate.
Rain with a kick to the head for a near fall. Rain with a rear chin lock but Roxx gets Rain on her back and runs her into the turnbuckles. Rain gets her boot up when Roxx charges into the corner and Rain gets a near fall. Rain with knees to the back and then to the head. Rain with a rear chin lock and then a seated abdominal stretch.
Rain with forearms to the back and then she rolls through for a guillotine choke. Roxx rolls through and gets a near fall. Roxx runs Rain into the turnbuckles and connects with shoulders in the corner. Rain with a rollup for a near fall and then she turns her attention to the legs.
Rain with head butts while returning to the cravate. Rain with forearms in the corner followed by an Irish whip and running knees into the corner. Rain gets a near fall. Roxx with head butts to Rain and she gets a near fall. Rain slams Roxx’s head into the mat. Rain tries for a Japanese stranglehold and eventually applies it.
Roxx gets to her feet but Rain with a lungblower for a near fall. Rain returns to the cravate and sends Nikki into the middle turnbuckle. Rain does it on the other side of the ring. She tries for a third time but Roxx is able to send Rain into the turnbuckles and hits a gutwrench suplex and both women are down. Roxx covers but Rain has her hand on the ropes.
Rain and Roxx exchange forearms until Roxx gets the advantage and hits a discus polish hammer. Roxx sends Rain into the turnbuckles as she takes her around the ring. Roxx climbs the turnbuckles for the punches of ten but Rain stops her at eight. Roxx with a running back elbow into the corner and a running boot to the chest for a near fall.
Roxx goes up top but Rain recovers and stops her. Rain with a press slam but she can only get a two count. Roxx stretches Rain on her back and then drives her to the mat for a near fall. Rain with knees but Roxx with a boot for a near fall. Rain with a rollup and a handful of tights for the three count.
Winner: Rain
After the match, Daffney interviews Rain. She asks Rain if there was something extra going on in the match. Rain says that she made an example of Nikki Roxx tonight and she will continue to make an example of the roster.
Match Number Eight: Sara Del Rey vs. Jazz
They lock up and Jazz backs Del Rey into the turnbuckles and gives a clean break. They lock up again and Del Rey backs Jazz into the corner. Sara pie faces Jazz and poses. Jazz pushes Del Rey to the mat and Jazz poses. Del Rey and Jazz have something to say to each other. They lock up again and Del Rey sends Jazz to the mat and then applies a side head lock.
Jazz rolls through to escape the hold. Jazz tells the referee that Del Rey pulled her hair. They lock up again and Jazz with a hammer lock into a side head lock. Jazz with a side head lock take down. Del Rey with a rollup for a near fall. Del Rey tries for a head scissors and applies it. Jazz counters into a modified Sharpshooter but Del Rey makes it to the ropes.
Del Rey with a waist lock and take down. Del Rey with a front face lock. Jazz with an arm bar and into a hammer lock and then she works on the other arm and wrist. Jazz with a near fall. Jazz with a half nelson cravate and rollup for a near fall.
Del Rey goes to the floor to regroup and she shows some frustration. They lock up and Jazz with a waist lock and she takes Sara to the mat. Del Rey works on the ankle while Jazz with a rear chin lock and crossfaces to the head. Jazz gets a near fall.
Del Rey with a knee to the midsection followed by kicks to the midsection. Del Rey with a deadlift gutwrench suplex for a near fall. Del Rey with a knee to the back. Del Rey pulls the hair while she has her knee in Jazz’s back. Jazz with forearms to the back and sends Del Rey into the turnbuckles. Jazz with a suplex and she floats over to get a near fall. Del Rey sends Jazz to the mat and then drops a knee to the head.
Jazz with punches to Del Rey but Del Rey with a knee. Del Rey chokes Jazz in the ropes. Del Rey argues with the referee. Jazz wit a back heel kick and more kicks to the ribs. Jazz with a back heel kick to the head. Jazz with a leaping leg drop for a two count. Jazz chokes Del Rey in the ropes.
Jazz drives Del Rey’s throat into the ring apron. She does it a second time. Jazz does it a third time. Jazz with a running boot to the head and Del Rey slumps to the floor. Jazz breaks the count. Jazz sends Del Rey into the guardrails and then into the apron. Jazz with boots to the midsection and then to the abdomen. Jazz with a seated splash for a near fall.
Del Rey with forearms to Jazz and then she hits a running boot to the chest. Del Rey with a double underhook but Jazz runs Del Rey into the turnbuckles and connects with shoulders. Del Rey with an Irish whip and Liger Kick. Del Rey with kicks to the throat and then she chokes Jazz with her boot.
Del Rey with head butts. Del Rey with an Irish whip but Jazz with an uppercut. Jazz tells Del Rey to get her ass up. Jazz with jabs to Del Rey and it staggers Sara. Jazz with a punch to the head for a near fall. Jazz with a quarter nelson and forearms to the back.
Jazz with a butterfly suplex and she rolls through and hits a second one. Jazz holds on and hits a third one. Del Rey is able to get her foot on the rope to break the count. Jazz and Del Rey alternate near falls.
Del Rey with a knee and then she rolls through into a cross arm breaker but Jazz gets to the ropes. Del Rey with boots to the head and she reapplies the cross arm breaker. Jazz gets to the ropes again. Del Rey works on the arm and kicks Jazz in the arm and ribs. Del Rey stands on the shoulder as the referee warns her. She tells the referee that she can do whatever she wants because she is the Queen of Wrestling. Del Rey with a head butt.
Del Rey with a back heel kick to the head and then she applies a Fujiwara arm bar. Jazz crawls towards the ropes and is able to get there so Del Rey releases the hold. Del Rey with a knee to the arm. Del Rey wraps the arm in the ropes to add more damage to the arm.
Del Rey continues to work on the arm. Jazz with forearms to the back but Del Rey with another shots to the arm. Del Rey with a Northern Lights suplex for a near fall. Del Rey with knees and then she sets for the Royal Butterfly with a guillotine choke. Del Rey hits the Royal Butterfly but Jazz kicks out. Del Rey is shocked that Jazz was able to kick out.
Del Rey has a kick blocked and Jazz with a Dragon Screw into a single leg crab and STF. Del Rey tries to get to the ropes and she is able to get there and Jazz releases the hold. Jazz pulls Del Rey back into the center of the ring and she reapplies the STF. Del Rey gets to the ropes again.
Jazz starts to show some frustration. Del Rey sends Jazz’s throat into the ropes. Del Rey with kicks to the arm. Del Rey gets Jazz on her shoulders but Jazz escapes and she kicks Del Rey and hits the X Factor for the three count.
Winner: Jazz
After the match, they shake hands and hug. Jazz raises Del Rey’s hand.
2012 - WWE broadcast Smackdown. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We are live on tape from San Diego, California and your announcers are Booker ‘My fave 619’ T, Josh ‘Maybe I can be smuggled over the boarder to be with better announcers’ Mathews, and Michael ‘Why aren’t the people liking my San Diego Clippers gear’ Cole.
We begin with Rey Mysterio, who makes his way to the ring in his home town.
We see footage from Rey’s return on Monday night to attack Alberto Del Rio and hit the 619 on the man of destiny.
Rey says that it has almost been a year that he was injured and it took place in this arena. He says that he never lost hope. Now it feels good to be back with all of his friends, family, and his people in his home town to officially say that he is back.
He couldn’t wait so he came back on Raw. Because Alberto Del Rio was in the ring, it made things sweeter. He says that he has to admit . . .
Alberto Del Rio’s music interrupts Rey and Alberto comes out dressed quite dapper with Ricardo Rodriguez. Alberto welcomes back the Chihuahua. He tells Rey that he made a mistake coming back because he never should have picked a fight against him. The people might not remember, but Rey remembers that Alberto took him out a year ago and almost ended his career.
Alberto makes it to the ring and he says that he could finish the job right now. Alberto gives Rey an order instead. He tells Rey to leave his ring right now.
Rey says that he ain’t going nowhere.
Alberto says that he has everything. He has the money, the power, and the titles. Alberto wants to talk about what Sheamus did at Money in the Bank.
Rey tells Alberto that Sheamus beat Alberto’s face in at Money in the Bank.
Alberto tells Rey that he hasn’t learned anything, but Rey’s return will be short. Lucky for Rey, the one who will destroy Rey’s life and career is none other than the next World Champion Alberto Del Rio.
That brings out Dolph Ziggler, Vickie Guerrero, and their love child known as the Money in the Bank briefcase. Dolph says that if the next World Champion is going to ruin Rey’s career, it will be due to him. Dolph tells Rey it is his lucky day because he isn’t out here for Rey. He is out here for Alberto.
Dolph mentions that he defeated seven other people to win the briefcase and earn the title match. He was going to cash it in on Sunday but due to Alberto, he is not the champion.
Alberto says that he does not work for Dolph and he will not do the dirty job for Dolph to help him out. Alberto says that Dolph could be working for him along with his burra.
Rey wants to bring the discussion back and he tells Dolph and Alberto if the ladies want to settle things, they should shut up and take care of each other.
Dolph agrees with Rey but he says that they shouldn’t deal with each other.
Before Alberto or Dolph can do anything to Rey, Sheamus’ music plays and they forget that he has to walk to the ring so they stop their attempt to attack Rey.
Sheamus tells Rey that it is so good to see him, fella. Sheamus tells Dolph if he makes another step, he will send him into the Pacific Ocean. Sheamus suggests they do something right now.
Dolph is ready for a fight, but Alberto leaves the ring. Sheamus with a running double sledge and Dolph falls into the ropes. Since Rey did not send him into the ropes, Dolph is not stuck in the ropes. Dolph is able to avoid the 619 and he goes to the floor and leaves.
We go to commercial.
We are back and the tag match has been made with Sheamus and Rey Mysterio facing Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio.
Match Number One: Hunico, Camacho, Darren Young, and Titus O’Neil with Abraham Washington and his headset versus Kofi Kingston, R Truth, Primo, and Epico with Rosa Mendes
Hunico and Epico start things off and they lock up. Hunico tries for a hip toss but Epico lands on his feet. Hunico with a double leg take down but Epico powers out and then he takes Hunico to the mat with an arm drag and arm bar. Hunico chops Epico and connects with a shoulder tackle. Hunico blocks a monkey flip and he sends Epico to the mat. Epico with a rana and arm drag into an arm bar.
Primo tags in and he hits a drop kick and gets a near fall. Hunico with a punch to the midsection. And he tags in Camacho. Primo with a hip toss and near fall. Primo with an arm bar. Camacho with shoulders in the corner followed by punches and kicks. Camacho misses a charge into the corner and Primo gets a near fall.
Primo with a side head lock and Truth makes the blind tag. Truth with a punch to Camacho followed by a split and then he does the dancing leg drop and gets a near fall. Camacho takes Truth into the corner and Truth escapes.
All eight men are in the ring until Hunico, Camacho, Titus, and Darren retreat to the floor. We go to commercial.
We are back and Kofi tags in and he is sent into the corner for a splash on Camacho. Kofi with the Superman punch and then he goes for the Boom drop and hits it. Kofi sets for Trouble in Paradise but Hunico grabs Kofi’s leg while the ref is distracted. Camacho with a spinebuster for a near fall.
Camacho with kicks to Kofi and Hunico tags back in. Camacho with a slam and Hunico with a slingshot senton for a near fall. Hunico with a reverse chin lock but Kofi with punches. Hunico with a knee and Titus tags in and he connects with a back breaker and then he throws Kofi towards the corner. Titus chokes Kofi with his boot.
Kofi fights out of the corner but Titus stops him and slams Kofi to get a near fall. Titus with an abdominal stretch with punches to the upper chest. Darren tags in and Kofi with a kick to Darren and then Titus misses a charge and goes over the top rope. Primo tags in and he hits a springboard punch and running back elbow. Primo with a leg drop and elbow drop followed by a cartwheel and he sends Young into the corner.
Primo with a chop but Darren with an Irish whip. Primo with a version of Whisper in the Wind for a near fall. Camacho and Hunico break it up. Truth and Epico take care of them. Young charges into boots from Young. Titus hits Primo on the turnbuckles and Young hits the gutbuster for the three count.
Winners: Titus O’Neil, Darren Young, Camacho, and Hunico
After the match, Big Show’s music plays and Titus and Darren are smart enough to get out of dodge. The other six men from the match are still in the ring. Truth goes after Show and Show pushes him down. Show grabs Epico and Truth by the throat but Kofi with Trouble in Paradise to the back from the apron and Show lets go of Epico and Truth.
Young attacks Kofi and O’Neil with a clothesline. Show with a savate kick to Camacho and then he sends Epico over the top rope to the floor. Truth punches Show but Show takes care of Truth with a punch. Show with a double choke slam on Hunico and Camacho. Show stands on Primo’s back and then he winds up and connects with a shot to the temple and Primo goes down.
Show gets on the mic and he asks and . . . what and then he leaves the ring.
It is time for a Raw 1000 Moment and it is the night that Jeremy Piven was the guest host and he talked about his night to get us hyped for SummerFest.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a look at John Cena’s road to the Money in the Bank briefcase and the announcement that Cena will cash in on Monday night at Raw 1000.
We go to commercial.
We are back and as Zack Ryder comes to the ring, Damien Sandow demands that everyone stop because they are embarrassing themselves by supporting this brainless broski. They should be ashamed . . .
Ryder attacks Sandow with a double leg take down and punches and that leads to our next match. The referee pulls Ryder off Sandow.
Match Number Two: Damien Sandow versus Zack Ryder
Ryder goes after Sandow but Sandow with a kick to the knee and then he kicks and chokes Ryder. Sandow with knees to Ryder. Sandow sends Ryder’s throat into the apron and then Sandow with a running elbow to the head as it hangs over the apron. Sandow pulls down the elbow pad and he connects with the exposed elbow.
Sandow puts Ryder’s head in the ring skirt and continues the attack. Sandow with knees in the corner and the referee warns Damien. Sandow with the cross arm neck breaker for the three count.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the Peep Show with Christian.
Christian says that he has been in the WWE for a long time and he has seen a lot of bizarre things, but on Monday night, things were taken to an all new bizarre level.
We go to footage from Monday night’s proposal by Daniel Bryan.
Christian says that his guests will be getting married on Monday night. He brings out Daniel Bryan and the future AJ Lee Bryan. They are wearing matching Yes shirts.
Christian welcomes the happy couple and he has a lot of questions, but he wants to know how the wedding planning is going.
Daniel says that it is tough to plan a wedding in a week, but he thinks it is going real well. AJ says that they have a clip.
We see AJ and Daniel share some laughs while they get ready for Monday night.
Christian says that video package was special. He asks Daniel if he is doing the right thing.
Daniel tells Christian Yes.
Christian asks AJ if she has forgiven Daniel for everything he has done in the past. She says Yes.
Christian asks if it is true love and they both say Yes.
Christian says that he wants to asks the peeps a few questions. He asks them if Daniel and AJ should get married and most say no.
Christian asks them if they think that Daniel loves AJ. The crowd says no.
Christian asks them if they think that AJ has any idea what she is doing. They say no.
Christian asks AJ if she has any idea what she is really doing.
AJ slaps Christian in the face and they start to leave the ring. Christian says that he is a married man so he will let the Bridezilla slap go. Christian tells Daniel that he is in a match tonight. Christian tells Daniel that before you ask a girl if she wants to marry you, you might want to check if there is any baggage like a psychotic ex-boyfriend. Someone that Daniel will face now.
Kane’s pyro goes off and we see who Daniel will be facing.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Three: Kane versus Daniel Bryan with AJ Lee
Bryan with kicks of Yes but Kane pushes Bryan to the mat. Bryan with more kicks of Yes but Kane with a knee. Bryan runs into a big boot and Kane gets a near fall. Kane with a body scissors and reverse chin lock. Bryan with elbows to the leg to escape. Bryan with kicks ot the chest. Kane with a back breaker and then he stretches Bryan over his knee. Bryan with knees to the head to get away from Kane.
Kane with boots to Bryan in the corner. Kane with an Irish whip but he runs into a boot. Kane with a boot and then Bryan flips over Kane in the corner and hits a drop kick to the knee. Bryan with kicks of Yes to the chest but he misses the round kick. Kane grabs Bryan by the throat but escapes the choke slam. Bryan with a running drop kick into the corner followed by a kick to the head for a near fall.
Bryan goes up top but he is met with an uppercut from Kane and Kane gets a near fall. Kane with a side slam for a near fall. Kane goes up top for the flying clothesline but Bryan grabs the arm and tries for the Yes Lock but Kane stays on his feet. Kane pushes Bryan away. Kane goes after Bryan and Bryan ducks down and AJ moves out of the way.
Bryan checks on AJ and Kane kicks Bryan in the back of the head. Kane sends Bryan into the ring steps and then into the ringside barrier. Kane sends Bryan into the announce table and then back into the ring. AJ goes up top and leaps onto Kane’s back and applies a sleeper. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Kane by disqualification
After the match, Bryan with kicks to Kane and then Kane grabs Bryan and choke slams him while AJ is still on Kane’s back. Kane gets AJ off her back but then AJ holds on and she looks like she is going to kiss him. AJ gets back to the mat and she gives Kane that look.
Bryan pulls AJ to safety and then they get to the stage and kiss.
We are reminded of what happened at the pay per view when Dolph Ziggler thought about cashing in the title but was thwarted by Alberto Del Rio. They are tag team partners later tonight.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Heath Slater is in the ring and we see his favorite Raw moment. We see the recap of what he has done with legends.
Heath gets on the mic and he says that happened to him on Raw. Now the One Man Band is on Smackdown. He says that his luck is about to change. He says that it is because it is going to.
Match Number Four: Road Warrior Animal versus Heath Slater
Slater runs into a clothesline followed by kicks in the corner. Slater with a kick and punches. Slater with elbows to the upper chest. Animal with a power slam followed by a leaping elbow drop for the three count.
Winner: Road Warrior Animal
We go to the back and Vickie yells at Ricardo for Alberto calling her a burro. They argue back and forth. Ricardo says that Vickie is jealous of Alberto because Alberto is Mexican royalty. Vickie says that she is a better manager and Ricardo tells Vickie that he is a ring announcer. Ricardo leaves and Vickie screams.
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that Raw was going to have its 1000th episode on Monday? It is so important that Degeneration X will start off the show at 8:00 PM Eastern. We are also reminded that the Wedding of the Millennium Episodes. Brock Lesnar and the Rock will be on Raw as well. That isn’t all because John Cena cashes in his Money in the Bank contract against CM Punk on Raw.
Match Number Five: Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio with Vickie Guerrero and Ricardo Rodriguez versus Sheamus and Rey Mysterio
Dolph and Sheamus start things off and Ziggler with a waist lock but Sheamus with a take down to escape. They lock up again and Sheamus with a side head lock take down into a side head lock. Sheamus with a shoulder tackle but Ziggler with a drop kick. Ziggler with punches but Sheamus gets Ziggler on his shoulders. Ziggler with elbows. Sheamus with a rolling fireman’s carry slam and gets a near fall. The fans want Rey and Sheamus obliges.
Rey with a springboard leg drop for a near fall. Rey with a kick to the midsection but Dolph with an Irish whip. Rey gets his boots up but Ziggler stops Rey with a drop kick. Del Rio tags in and he kicks Rey in the midsection and gets a near fall. Rey with a kick and he tries to tag in Sheamus but Del Rio stops him momentarily.
Sheamus tags in and Ziggler does to. Sheamus with an elbow to Ziggler as Del Rio stays on the floor. Sheamus sends Ziggler to the apron and he sets for the forearms across the chest and we count to ten. Ziggler falls to the floor and Sheamus goes after him. Sheamus rolls Ziggler back in and he looks at Del Rio and that distraction allows Ziggler to recover and drop kick Sheamus. Del Rio with a kick on the floor and we go to commercial.
We are back and Ziggler with a reverse chin lock but Sheamus tosses Ziggler away and both men are down. Rey tags in and he hits a seated senton splash followed by a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Ziggler with a kick to Rey and then Ziggler with a sunset flip but you do not sunset flip Rey because he rolls through and kicks Ziggler in the head.
Rey with a near fall. Ziggler with a knee and he tries for a slam but Rey with a drop kick to the knee and guess where Ziggler falls. Del Rio with a kick to the back and Booker wonders if we saw it. Ziggler with a Fameasser while Sheamus goes after Del Rio. The referee is out of position and Ziggler yells at him. Rey is able to kick out at two.
Del Rio tags in and Dolph kicks Rey in the knee and Del Rio gets a near fall. Del Rio with a rear chin lock. Rey with kicks to the head to get free but Rey is caught by Del Rio and Alberto with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker for a near fall. Ziggler tags in and he chokes Rey in the ropes. Ziggler with an arm bar and then he pulls the leg to work on Rey’s back. Rey kicks Ziggler but Ziggler kicks back and hits a neck breaker.
Del Rio tags in and he punches Rey. Del Rio stops Rey from making the tag and Del Rio with an elbow drop for a near fall. Alberto with an Irish whip and kick to the chest. Rey sends Del Rio over the top rope to the floor. Ziggler tags in and he keeps Rey from tagging in. Ziggler with a forearm. Ziggler tries for a power slam but Rey counters with a tornado DDT when Ziggler gets too cocky.
Del Rio and Sheamus tag in and Sheamus with running double sledges followed by a shoulder in the corner. Del Rio with a kick to the shoulder and then he tries for the float over but Sheamus sends Del Rio into Ziggler. Sheamus hits White Noise and then Sheamus looks around and gets ready for the Brogue Kick.
Ricardo grabs Sheamus’ leg and the referee calls for the bell.
Winners: Sheamus and Rey Mysterio by disqualification
After the match, Del Rio with a round kick to the head and Del Rio applies the cross arm breaker. Officials pull Del Rio off Sheamus.
Dolph asks Vickie for the briefcase and he thinks about cashing it in again.
Ziggler hands the case to the referee but Rey Mysterio attacks Ziggler and Ziggler falls into the ropes. Rey hits the 619 and then Dolph bounces up and gets nailed with a Brogue Kick.
We go to credits.
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