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December 14th
On this day in history in ....
1956 - Jerry Graham defeats Bobby Wepner to win the NWA Southern Heavyweight Title in Florida.
1963 - Verne Gagne becomes a six-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion, defeating The Crusher in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ending Crusher's second reign as champion.
1979 - Gino Hernandez & El Gran Markus defeats Jose Lothario & El Halcon for the NWA American Tag Team Title in Houston, Texas, ending Lothario & Halcon's second title reign, and beginning the second reign for Hernandez & Markus.
1983 - Dick Slater defeats Greg Valentine in Shelby, North Carolina for the United States Heavyweight Title, ending Valentine's third, and final, reign with the belt.
1986 - WWF taped the ninth Saturday Night's Main Event program for NBC during a show at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut. The show would air on January 3, 1987. Here are the results of the show:
- WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Paul Orndorff in a Steel Cage match. This was the famous "restart" match, where Hogan and Orndorff both escaped the cage on opposite sides, and allegedly touched the ground at the same time. The referee ruled the match a tie and had it restarted. This was the end of the Hogan-Orndorff feud, one of the biggest drawing programs of the 80's.
- WWF Intercontinental Champion Randy Savage defeated George "The Animal" Steele.
- Junkyard Dog defeated Harley Race via disqualification.
- Adrian Adonis defeated Roddy Piper via countout when Adonis sprayed perfume in the eyes of Piper, blinding him.
- Blackjack Mulligan defeated Jimmy Jack Funk with a reverse elbow.
1992 - The Hell Raisers (Road Warrior Hawk and "Power Warrior" Kensuke Sasaki) defeat Scott Norton & Tony Halme (aka Ludvig Borga in WWF) for New Japan's IWGP Tag Team Title in Tokyo, Japan.
2002 - The Messiah defeats Justice Pain in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the CZW World Heavyweight Title, ending Pain's fourth reign and starting the second run with the belt for Messiah.
2003 - Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Osamu Nishimura defeat Hiroshi Tanahashi & Yutaka Yoshie in Nagoya, Japan to win New Japan's IWGP Tag Team Title.
2003 - WWE's Armageddon Pay-per-view was held in Orlando, Florida at the TD Waterhouse Arena, headlined by Triple H defeating champion Goldberg and Kane in a Triple Threat match, ending Goldberg's only World Title reign in WWE. Here are the results:
- In a Heat match, Rico defeated Heidenreich with a neckbreaker after Miss Jackie distracted Rico.
- Booker T defeated Mark Henry with an ax kick.
- Randy Orton defeated Rob Van Dam with the RKO to win the Intercontinental Title. Mick Foley was the special referee.
- Chris Jericho & Christian defeated Trish Stratus & Lita when Christian rolled up Trish from behind while she was talking with Jericho.
- Shawn Michaels defeated Batista with a superkick.
- Matt Hardy defeated Maven. Batista, enraged over his loss to Michaels, beat up Maven, and when Hardy came out, Maven was already out cold from a Batista powerbomb. Hardy covered Maven and counted his own pin.
- Ric Flair & Batista won a Tag Team Turmoil match to become the World Tag Team Champions defeating champions the Dudley Boyz when Batista pinned D-Von with a powerbomb. Other teams in the match were Scott Steiner & Test, Rob Conway & Rene Dupree, Hurricane & Rosey, Mark Jindrak & Garrison Cade, Lance Storm & Val Venis.
- Women's Champion Molly Holly defeated Ivory with a cradle.
- Triple H defeated champion Bill Goldberg and Kane in a Triple Threat match to win the World Heavyweight Title. Triple H hit Goldberg with a low blow, setting up for Kane to chokeslam Goldberg. Batista, at ringside, pulled Kane out of the ring, allowing Triple H to get the pin on Goldberg.
2008 - WWE held their Armageddon PPV in Buffalo, New York. Here is Mike Johnson's original report on the show:
Welcome to PWInsider.com's coverage of the 2008 Armageddon PPV, live from Buffalo, NY.
ECW champ Matt Hardy vs. Vladimir Kozlov (non-title)
They explained it was a personal issue and not for the title since Kozlov has never competed in an ECW ring. The fans chanted USA and Hardy's name early. Kozlov took over early with his power. Hardy pulled himself out of a move and tried for several pinfall attempts. Kozlov cut him off, throwing Hardy shoulder-first into the ringpost. He continued the assault on Hardy's shoulder with a series of headbutts to the shoulder and then a judo takedown into a keylock. Hardy tried to fight out but Kozlov caught him with a Fireman's Carry and then cinched in the keylock again. Hardy used several kicks to try and break free, but Kozlov powered him back to the mat. Kozlov nailed a DDT and went back to the keylock.
Hardy mounted a comeback with a high cross bodyblock off the apron to the floor and then the Side Effect but Kozlov kicked up. Hardy's attempt at the Twist of Fate was shoved off. Hardy came off the middle turnbuckle but was caught with a clothesline for a two count. Hardy kicked up and fought his way back into offense. He caught Kozlov in the corner with a series of punches but was shoved off. Hardy's face hit the metal that connects the turnbuckle to the ringpost. Dazed, Hardy was nailed by a chokeslam into a spinebuster for the pin.
Your winner, Vladimir Kozlov!
Hardy worked really hard to carry Kozlov.
Backstage, WWE champ Edge, Vickie Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero were watching the monitor. Edge noted that it's fitting that happened to Matt after his accusations and Vickie said it was karma. Edge left to get ready for his match. Chavo asked Vickie how they took out Jeff Hardy the night before Survivor Series. Guerrero got insulted and said she already told him they had nothing to do with it. She told Chavo to go get her a coffee and reiterated there was nothing to tell and they weren't involved.
Tonight's Text messaging gimmick is for fans to vote if Edge, Triple H, Kozlov or other attacked Jeff Hardy last night.
Backstage, Hornswoggle was messing with Eve Torres. Finlay apologized, but Hornswoggle hit her in the rear with the plastic shillelagh. Finlay asked his son to stay backstage so he could make sure he was safe tonight. Hornswoggle looked heartbroken.
WWE Intercontinental champ William Regal and Layla were introduced and sat at ringside for the tournament final, which Lilian Garcia erroneously called the "Intercontinental championship tournament final."
Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk for a WWE Intercontinental championship shot.
As Punk came to the ring, they showed still photos of the Miz and Morrison winning the Tag Team titles last night in Hamilton, Ontario. I wish WWE had used the title shot to put over that you "never know" when something might happen, which is why every live event is important, but they missed the chance.
Punk and Rey shook hands at the bell. This is their first-ever singles bout, although they did face off in a Three-Way with the late Eddie Guerrero for IWA Mid-South in 2002. The announcers noted that Rey's arm wasn't taped up. They did some nice chain wrestling early. Punk shoulderblocked Rey down but Rey caught him in a pinfall combination for a two count. Rey set up Punk for the 619 but Punk caught him with an armdrag. Punk went for the GTS but Rey hit a Lucha style armdrag to escape. Punk sent Rey to the outside with a backdrop in front of Regal, then hit a dive to the floor.
Back inside the ring, Punk continued to work over Mysterio's back with body scissors. The announcers were really putting over the importance of the IC title. Punk began nailing roundhouse kicks on Rey. Rey caught him with a shoulderblock from the outside of the ring. He went to go to the top but Punk crotched him. While Rey was tied to the tree of woe, Punk caught him with several knees to the back. Rey moved and Punk hit the turnbuckles. Rey hit a moonsault press from the top for a two count.
Punk came back with a scoop powerslam for a two count. Punk locked on a Crowbar submission, going after Mysterio's arm and wrist based on when he "hurt" it while facing off with Mike Knox in the aisle a few weeks back. Rey tried to go for the ropes but Punk turned it into a crossface. Rey finally made it to the ropes, forcing a break. Mysterio comes back with a headscissors takedown, locking Punk into an armbar submission. Punk finally made it to the ropes.
Rey went to the apron as Punk recovered. He nailed a shoulderblock, then a missile dropkick. It knocked Punk out of the ring to the floor. Rey went to the top and nailed a dive off the turnbuckles to the floor. Mysterio hit a springboard Thesz Press. Michael Cole called it a senton. Someone should slap him every time he mis-calls a move. That would be worth $40.
Punk and Rey began battling in the middle of the ring. Punk missed the high knee. Rey charged but was caught and sent flying into the corner. Punk hit the high knee into the bulldog for a two count. They showed Regal believing it was the finish. The crowd was all over Regal, which sort of hurt the heat of the match. Mysterio caught Punk out of nowhere with a rollup, but Punk kicked up at the last second.
Mysterio missed the 619. Punk went for the GTS but Rey caught him with a hurancanrana. Punk landed in the ropes and Rey hit the 619. Punk avoided a springboard splash. Punk went to grab Rey but was caught with a crucifix for a two count. Rey caught Punk with a knee. Rey dove off the top for a rana but was caught on his shoulders. Punk maneuvered it into a GTS and scored the clean pin.
Your winner and top contender for the Intercontinental championship, CM Punk!
Really strong stuff here. The last few minutes was really good.
They said it appeared Punk may have broken Rey Mysterio's nose on the GTS and based on the replay and how it was bleeding, I wouldn't be shocked. Punk (who was cut on the nose as well) and Rey embraced. Regal applauded their efforts and smiled at Punk. Punk promised to nail him with the GTS.
The announcers really put over the legacy of the IC belt, so hopefully the company is serious about rehabbing the title.
Jeff Hardy cut a promo in a dark, secluded area. He said the last year, he was forced to look inward and ask himself if he was ready to change. He said it's easy to say Hardy is a screw-up who is ready to mess up again. He said that they were scared to see he was just human. He said that everyone tried to break him but Hardy promised he broke his own walls down. Hardy said he would answer all the questions about whether he has what it takes and if he's ready to change. He promised he is who is, Jeff Hardy, WWE champion. It was a really good promo.
Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler noted it's been a rough year for Hardy and also for Shawn Michaels. We went to a video feature on the JBL vs. Michaels feud. How about we do this on a show I don't pay $40 for and instead give the undercard another 5-7 minutes to wrestle?
JBL came to the ring and said he'd like to introduce everyone to his newest employee Shawn Michaels. Michaels made his way to the ring, looking somber. Michaels took the mic and said the economy has hit "all of us hard" and he wasn't immune. Michaels said that he's heard everyone say that he was rich and a WWE Superstar on TV, so how could this happen to him? Michaels said he wishes that was true but when he came into money in his 20s, he spent big on houses, motorcycles and helped every High School friend who asked for it. He said when he hit his 30s, he paid for all of his surgeries himself because he didn't want to ask for a handout and be beholden to any one person or company. He said when he met his wife, he turned his life around and married her. He hired an investment firm to invest his money in the stock market and he gave to his churches and everyone who needed it, but then the bottom fell out. Michaels said that if it was 20 years ago, he wouldn't worry about it but the reality is, he doesn't know how much time he has left in the ring, but his family and relatives depend on him.
He said that is why he took JBL up on his offer. Michaels said he doesn't like JBL as he's smug, a bully and he finds him reprehensible, but "the man is very good financially and that's what I need right now." Michaels said he will put his kids through college and he won't allow his brother and sister to lose their houses. Michaels said everyone hears the stories about guys bragging groceries or limping into High School gyms, but he's not going to be a wrestling tragedy. Michaels said that if being considered a sellout is the price he has to pay, then so be it. He looked to be on the verge of tears. The crowd indeed chanted that he did. Michaels said that it wasn't something he wanted to do, but something he has to do.
JBL offered Michaels his hand and Michaels, after pausing, took it and shook it. JBL walked out of the ring as Michaels stood there looking like a broken man. It was a hell of a segment. Someone in WWE obviously saw "The Wrestler" and liked it, because they positioned it that Michaels basically didn't want to end up like Randy the Ram in the film, so he made a deal with the devil. I don't think anyone but Michaels could pull this one off.
Eve Torres interviewed Randy Orton, asking him his strategy. Cody Rhodes took the mic and said that Orton was once the crown jewel of Evolution while Batista was hired muscle. Rhodes said that Batista isn't on their level because he doesn't have the God-given ability of a second and third generation performer like each of them. Manu said Orton has been waiting four years to expose Batista as the fraud that he is and will cement his legacy. Manu and Rhodes walked off. Orton looked at Eve and then walked off.
They showed the Buffalo Bills at ringside.
Mark Henry (with Tony Atlas) vs. Finlay - Belfast Brawl
They started brawling outside immediately. A ton of weapons got tossed into the ring. Finlay nailed Atlas, opening up the chance for Henry to nail him with a trash can lid. Henry splashed Finlay against the ropes, sliding through and landing on his feet outside. Henry warned Finlay he's got the fight he wanted.
Henry continued to beat Finlay down on the mat. Finlay fought his way back with trash can and cane shots. Henry cut him off but missed the Banzai Drop in the corner. Finlay went for his shillelagh but was kicked in the face by Henry. Henry broke the shillelagh over his knee. Finlay tried to nail him with a cane but Henry knocked him down and broke that apart as well.
Henry locked on a bearhug but Hornswoggle appeared and tried to climb to the top. Henry shoved Finlay backwards into the corner, knocking Hornswoggle off the ropes. He went under the ring. Henry picked up a trash can and used it to squeeze Finlay in a corner. He then smashed Finlay across the back with it. Henry grabbed the ring steps and was going to slam it down on Finlay who dropkicked him in the knee.
Hornswoggle tossed Finlay a new shillelagh. He nailed Henry with it and scored the pin.
Your winner, Finlay!
A decent hardcore match.
The Divas were decorarating a tree when "Santa Haas" showed up. He said that since they were all nice, he brought them presents. Beth Phoenix and Santino Marella appeared. He said that he knew what they really wanted for Christmas was to be Diva of the year, but they all tied for last place. He said that since "we won" (Beth corrected him), they were going to take the next present. Boogeyman popped up and Santino tried to run away. Goldust was in the doorway under mistletoe. Santino freaked and ran away. Goldust said he just wanted to sing a song. Boogey gave him a gift. He, Goldust, Haas and the Divas sang "We Wish you a Merry Christmas." Too much forced humor but Santino was awesome as usual.
Ken Kennedy did a public service announcement, saying he wants everyone to have a great holiday season but not to drink and do drugs (or fail wellness tests, I guess), but to go out and buy his movie on January 6th. I thought it was cute.
Randy Orton vs. Batista
Orton got a pretty decent pop for his entrance. Manu and Rhodes were at ringside at opposite sides of the ring. They locked up in the center of the ring. Batista backed Orton into the corner but Orton muscles his way back to the center of the ring. Orton grabbed a side headlock and ended up tangled in the ropes, but it was a clean break. Orton went back to the side headlock, then dropped down into a drop toehold on Batista. He cinched in a front facelock but Batista escaped and they faced off.
Batista finally shoulderblocked Orton down. Orton teased being scared, then dumped Batista to the floor. Manu and Rhodes attacked him but the referee saw it and threw them out of ringside. Orton drilled Batista outside and tossed him back into the ring. He tossed Batista shoulder-first into the ringpost. Orton cinched in a keylock. Batista finally escaped and clotheslined Orton in the corner. He powerslammed Orton and signalled for the Batista Bomb.
Orton landed on his feet and hit a standing neckbreaker. When he recovered, Orton locked in a cravate. Orton slammed Batista into the mat face first, then starting nailing the Garvin Stomp. Outside of the ring, Orton continued beating Batista, who was dazed on the apron, sending him to the floor. Orton tossed him back into the ring and covered him for a two count. Orton cinched in a side chinlock. Batista finally made his way to his feet. Batista went for a clothesline but Orton grabbed him and drove him back to the mat.
So far, it's been methodical but very good in terms of how it's laid out. I am surprised to see Orton doing most of the dominating so far. Batista got to his feet but Orton held onto the choke, Batista finally nailed a sideslam. They recovered and began slugging it out mid-ring. Batista got the best of it and nailed a running clothesline in the corner. He nailed another, then clotheslined Orton out of the ring to the floor.
Batista drilled Orton's face into the ring apron. He tossed Orton into the ring and ascended to the top but was caught by Orton. Orton nailed a superplex, the staple of his father, but only got a two count. Batista caught Orton with a spinebuster for a two count. This has turned into a really good match.
Batista went for the powerbomb, but Orton countered and went for the RKO. Batista shoved him off and slammed him for a two count. Batista set up for the spear but Orton punted him in the face as he charged. He nailed his backbreaker variation for a two count, then set up for the RKO. He went for it but was caught and hit with a uranage for a two count. The crowd thought that was the finish. Orton caught him with a DDT.
Orton went for the punt but Batista caught him and slammed him into the buckles. The crowd booed him missing the punt. Batista caught him with a Batistabomb and pinned him clean.
Your winner, Batista!
A really good match. Anyone who doesn't think Batista and Orton have both shown really marked improvement in recent months is obviously not paying attention. I wouldn't be shocked to see that Pat Patterson laid this out as it was a hell of a match. Kudos to all involved.
They recapped the Slammys. Rinse and repeat my comments earlier about paying $40 and wanting more time for the undercard wrestling.
Santa's Little Helper Tag: Maria & Kelly Kelly & Mickie James & WWE Divas champ Michelle McCool vs. Victoria & Natalya & Maryse & Jillian Hall
So that Raw vs. Smackdown rivalry from last month is already kaput? Maryse and Mickie opened. James nailed an armdrag. She and Maryse went back and forth until Masryse begged off and stepped between the ropes. She tagged in Natalya, who slapped James. James hit a Thesz Press and unloaded.
Kelly Kelly tagged in with a sunset flip. Natalya nailed her with several forearms. Kelly used a cartwheel to escape an armlock. Team Smackdown worked over Kelly in their corner. Natalya nailed her with a clothesline. Jillian tagged in and flipped Kelly by her hair. Hall went for a cartwheel into a splash but Jelly got her knees up and tagged Maria.
Maria was whipped into the corner but kicked off Hall when she charged. Maria nailed a bulldog. The babyfaces laid out the heels in the corner. Michelle nailed a Styles Clash for the pin on Hall.
The women looked awesome. The wrestling was what you would expect but they were all trying hard.
Great Khali, with new music, made his way to the ring with a big smile on his way. Ranjin Singh announced it was time for Khali's Christmas Kiss Kam. He picked McCool, who ran off. Singh then said he'd kiss all the others. None of them were exceedingly interested, even though Mickie was playing tongue hockey with the guy last Monday. Singh said he had a back up plan. Cue Mae Young and the barf bags.
They showed Chris Jericho preparing backstage and then went to a video recap on John Cena's return and subsequent feud with Jericho over the World championship.
WWE World champ John Cena vs. Chris Jericho
Jericho went right after Cena's neck early, playing off his injuries. Cena fired back and they brawled around ringside. When they returned to the ring, Jericho caught Cena with a kick. He began nailing headbutts and forearms in the corner. Jericho whipped Cena out of the corner but Cena came back with a running clothesline. He began beating Jericho in the corner. Cena missed a second charge.
Jericho locked on a sleeper in the middle of the ring but Cena dropped backwards. Jericho held on. Cena got back to his feet and rammed Jericho backwards in the corner. Again, Jericho held on. Cena dropped to his knees, and then down to the mat. Cena powered to his feet and went for the F-U but Jericho countered it into a DDT. Cena rolled to the apron. Jericho was caught in an F-U while they were standing outside on the apron but escaped, then nailed a bulldog off the apron to the ring steps. I was shocked they didn't have Cena bleeding after that.
Jericho rolled Cena into the ring but Cena kicked up. Jericho continued the assault, beating and choking Cena against the ropes. Jericho trapped Cena in a full nelson. Cena fought his way out, then avoided a charge in the corner. Cena nailed a shoulderblock then hit a back suplex. He nailed the five knuckle shuffle.
Cena went for the F-U but Jericho fought out and went for the Walls of Jericho. Cena kicked him off but was caught with a missile dropkick out of the corner for a two count. Jericho continued beating on Cena's neck but Cena came back with a clothesline. Jericho caught Cena with a clothesline and hit the Lionsault for a two count.
Jericho continued working over Cena and placed him on the top rope. He went for a superplex but was shoved off. Cena nailed the Alabama Jam to the back of Jericho's neck and called for Jericho to get back up and fight. He caught Jericho with the F-U but Jericho landed on his feet. Jericho nailed the Codebreaker but only received a two count. Cena caught Jericho and nailed the F-U. He covered Jericho for a two count. Cena went to grab Jericho, who caught him with an inside cradle for a near fall.
Cena went for the STFU but Jericho broke free and locked in the Walls of Jericho. Cena nearly made it to the ropes but Jericho dragged him back to the center of the ring. Cena began digging down deep and powered him way out. He reversed it and cinched in a STFU. Jericho tapped.
Your winner and still World champion, John Cena!
Another really good match. Way better than their match last month at Survivor Series. I liked the the work here a lot.
65% of text voters claimed Edge attacked Hardy last month. 23% said "Other". That's my guess.
WWE champ Edge vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H
Hardy went right after Edge in the corner at the bell but HHH nailed him. Hardy gained control, whipped HHH into Edge, then splashed both in the corner. HHH landed on his knees and Hardy used him as a springboard for Air Sabu in the corner on Edge. Hardy went after HHH, leaving him open to be nailed from behind by Edge. Edge and HHH battled on the floor. Hardy hit a plancha to the floor, nailing Edge as HHH got out of the way.
As Hardy recovered, HHH nailed him with a clothesline on the floor. As HHH returned to the ring, Edge kicked him in the face. He began peppering HHH with rights in the corner. HHH began returning fire, but was cut off with a kick. They went back and forth until HHH caught him with the high knee as Edge rebounded off the ropes. HHH clotheslined Edge in the corner. HHH set up Edge for the Pedigree as Hardy returned to the ring and broke it up.
Hardy whipped HHH into the ropes but put his head down and HHH nailed him with a knee strike. He went back to the Pedigree but Hardy hit Whisper in the Wind off the ropes. All three men were down. Hardy went to the top but Edge caught him. HHH came underneath and it turned into a stacked Tower of Doom spot. The first time I saw that during a CZW 6 man tag in 2001 in Delaware featuring the Briscoes, the SAT and the Amazing Red, I never thought I'd see it on a WWE PPV.
Hardy caught HHH with a dropkick in the corner. Hardy struggled to get to his feet as Edge set up for the spear. Hardy got out of the way and Edge speared HHH. Hardy caught HHH with the Twist of Fate and went to the top for the swanton. He nailed HHH with it. The referee counted two but Edge pulled Hardy out of the ring to the floor. He whipped Hardy into the security railing outside the ring.
Edge went to drill Hardy into a ringside table but Hardy blocked. Edge was smacked into the table, then whipped into the railing. Hardy cleared off the Raw table, then smacked Edge into the Smackdown table. HHH attacked both of them from behind on the floor. He tossed Edge over the Smackdown table, then slammed Hardy's face into the steel stairs. HHH began clearing off the Smackdown table, then grabbed Hardy. HHH set up Hardy for a Pedigree through the table. Hardy countered it into a Twist of Fate attempt but HHH kicked him off. HHH saw Edge coming and moved. Edge then speared Hardy off the Smackdown table through the Raw table.
Back in the ring, Edge nailed the Impaler DDT on HHH. HHH recovered and nailed the spinebuster. He hit the Pedigree on Edge but Vladimir Kozlov pulled him out of the ring and through HHH into the stairs. Matt Hardy nailed Kozlov from behind. Thy brawled on the floor but Matt was slammed into the railing. Jeff Hardy went to the top for the swanton but Vladimir shoved him off. Matt jumped Kozlov and they brawled to the back.
HHH pulled himself into the ring, where Edge was just pulling himself to his feet. Edge speared HHH and covered him for a two count. Edge looked frustrated by his inability to get a win. Edge grabbed a pair of chairs and set up for a Conchaito on HHH. As he went for it, Hardy grabbed the chair and nailed Edge with it. Hardy went to the top for the swanton but HHH shook the ropes and crotched him.
HHH kicked Edge and nailed the Pedigree. He covered Edge but Hardy hit the swanton on both and covered Edge for the WWE championship.
Your winner and new WWE champ, Jeff Hardy!
A great, great match. They teased the hell out of the Hardy swanton win before he finally nailed it. The crowd looked absolutely thrilled when he won the title. The cameras stayed with Jeff for a long time in the ring followed by Hardy doing a lap around the ringside fans. No commentary, just letting the moment speak for itself.
They went to replays and the PPV ended with Jeff, title in hand, standing above the castle that was the entrance set for the PPV. Other than not doing the obvious celebration with Matt in the ring, this was as perfect a moment as WWE could have asked for.
2009 - WWE presented a three hour Slammy Awards edition of Raw. Here is Richard Trionfo's TV report:
It is a big night as the red (not from blood) carpet is ready for the Slammy Awards.
We are live from Corpus Christi, Texas and your announcers are Jerry ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Lawler, Michael ‘I miss Vintage Weekend Update’ Cole, and Matt ‘My ears are bleeding’ Striker.
We are told about the tournament to determine the Superstar of the Year before Dennis Miller is introduced.
Dennis says that he is glad to be here and he comments on the effect of the pyro. Dennis throws out a few comments that go over the fan’s heads. Dennis suggests that there are a few similarities between wrestling and politics and we see a photo of Nancy Pelosi and Vickie Guerrero. We see some other photos of wrestlers and politicians together. Dennis mentions how he has similar beliefs about the troops and he mentions USA Cares.
It is time for the first award and is being presented by the musical stars of WWE, R Truth and Jillian Hall. The first award is for ‘Best Tag Team’ and Jillian decides to belt out a song from the 1990s and it gets almost as good a reception as the opening monologue. Truth has new lyrics for his song and tells Jillian to ‘shut up’. The nominees are Chris Jericho and Big Show, Degeneration X, Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes, David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd. The winners are Chris Jericho and Big Show.
Chris and Show come out to accept their awards. Show looks happy while Jericho looks miffed about last night. Jericho wondered if the crowd was expecting someone else. Jericho says that he could feign surprise but they are the greatest tag team of this year or any other year. They should have won the award. Chris has two people to thank. First, he thanks Edge for being a coward and getting hurt to force them to relinquish the titles. He also thanks himself for choosing Big Show to be his partner.
Show has to stoop to talk into the mic and he says that despite what happened last night, they will regain (or retain as Show said) their titles in the near future. Jericho says that they have invoked their rematch clause and they will face DX tonight to prove that they are the best tag team of all time.
We go to highlights from the Tables match when John Cena lost the title to Sheamus.
We go to commercial.
We are back and William Regal is in the ring with Vladimir Kozlov and Ezekiel Jackson and we see footage from last week’s ECW when they were in a six man tag match.
Regal says that despite what happened last week, they are on the same page right now. Regal says that he has challenged Christian to find two partners for a match tonight.
Christian comes out and Regal wants to know who Christian found as his partner. Christian says that he has found people who have had problems in the past but want to annihilate Regal and his band of miserable men.
Match Number One: Vladimir Kozlov, William Regal, and Ezekiel Jackson versus Christian, Kane, and Great Khali
Khali and Kozlov start off and Khali blocks a kick and he sends Kozlov to the mat. Kozlov goes for the leg but Khali does not move. Khali with a big boot to Kozlov but Kozlov tags Jackson into the match. Khali with a punch and Christian tags in and goes up top for a cross body and gets a near fall. Christian with a punch to Jackson and then he punches Regal. Jackson with a back breaker and a forearm to the back. Regal tags in and he connects with a knee to the back. Regal with a knee to the head and then he puts Christian on the turnbuckles. Kane is tagged in and he hits a clothesline into the corner followed by a vintage side slam. Kane goes up top and hits the clothesline to the side of the head but Kozlov breaks up the cover. Jackson tags in and he hits a clothesline but Kozlov makes a blind tag and he runs into a big boot. Khali tags in and hits the chop to the head for the three count.
Winners: Christian, Kane, and Great Khali
It is time for the next award to be presented. The next award is for Breakout Star and presenting are Tiffany and Teddy Long. Tiffany talks about the New Superstar Initiative and then we see the nominees: Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Abraham Washington, and Yoshi Tatsu.
The winner is Sheamus. Sheamus comes out with his title belt and he accepts his award. Sheamus says that he figures everyone is taking him seriously now. He asks John Cena if he is taking him seriously. He is not a footnote because he beat John Cena. Sheamus mentions the greats who are in the Hall of Fame who never won the WWE Title like Roddy Piper, Curt Hennig, and Ricky Steamboat. Sheamus tells Cena that he is never getting the title back.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for Cole, Lawler, and Striker to talk about John Cena. Striker is not impressed with Cena and he wants to talk about the other three nominees. The nominees are CM Punk, the Undertaker, Randy Orton, and John Cena. Instead of voting, the winner will be determined by a four man tournament.
Match Number Two: Cody Rhodes versus Kofi Kingston
Cody comments to Kofi about his arm and the wrap on his upper arm. They lock up and Cody backs Kofi into the corner and Cody goes for the arm but Kofi gets out of the way. Kofi with a side head lock and Kofi with a shoulder tackle and he shows some pain. Kofi with a kick and drop kick followed by a leaping clothesline. Kofi with the Boom Boom Leg Drop and Ted DiBiase comes out and attacks Kofi. Evan Bourne comes out to make the save.
No Contest
Dennis Miller appears and he announces that we will have a tag match involving these four men. And he also tells Jeremy Piven and Al Sharpton to ‘suck it’ after he gives himself a Slammy.
Match Number Two and a Half: Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase versus Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston
The match restarts with Kofi and Evan hitting suicide dives as we go to commercial.
We are back and DiBiase with a chin lock on Kofi. We see footage during the commercial when Cody took advantage of the injury to Kofi from last night. Cody and Ted with quick tags and Ted with a double sledge from the turnbuckles. DiBiase with a near fall on Kofi. Kofi with a punch but DiBiase with a snap mare and a kick to the arm. Cody tags back in and he drops a knee on the arm before tagging Ted back in. DiBiase with a key lock to the injured arm and Kofi with an escape and back body drop before he tags in Bourne who hits a running head scissors to Cody followed by a leg lariat. Bourne knocks Ted off the apron and then he hits a double knee take down for a near fall on Cody. Ted sends Kofi to the floor and Bourne sends Ted to the floor. Rhodes hits CrossRhodes for the three count.
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that there is still more than 2 hours of show left . . . and the WWE does a lot with the military.
It is time for more awards to be presented and we return to Dennis Miller doing his best David Letterman Oscars imitation. Dennis introduces the next presenters and it is Vickie Guerrero and Santino Marella. Vickie throws out an Excuse Me or two. Vickie talks about special moments that have left audiences speechless. Vickie mentions her return to Smackdown. Santino comments on Vickie’s weight. It is time for Shocker of the Year and the nominees are: Randy Orton IEDDTing Stephanie McMahon; Batista attacking ‘HIS FRIEND’; CM Punk retires Jeff Hardy; and Sheamus runs Mark Cuban through a table.
The winner is CM Punk rids Smackdown and WWE of Jeff Hardy. Punk is excited to win and he accepts his award with pride. He pulls a James Cameron and we go to commercial.
We are back and Kane will be on ECW tomorrow night.
CM Punk is in the ring with his award and he has a list of people he wanted to thank but he figures that the people of Corpus Christi would not be quiet enough to listen. Punk thanks himself because without himself, this year would not be possible. Punk says that he was champion twice, won Money in the Bank for the second time, and is the only man who would tell everyone that they are throwing their lives away. He says that he speaks the truth and he does not care if people don’t like it. Punk says that his crowning achievement was getting rid of the Charismatic Enabler. He says that he is the first straight edge Slammy Award winner. He says that he will become the Straight Edge Superstar of the Year.
Match Number Three: CM Punk versus John Cena in a Superstar of the Year Semifinal Match
They lock up and Cena with a side head lock and Cena with a shoulder tackle. Punk with a drop kick and he gets a near fall. Punk with an Irish whip followed by a knee in the corner and a bulldog. Punk with a key lock as he isolates the arm. Cena powers out and he kicks Punk but Punk tries for the Go To Sleep but Cena counters it and puts Punk in the STF. Punk reaches for the ropes and Cena pulls Punk into the center of the ring and Punk taps.
Winner: John Cena
After the match, Cena gets on the mic and he congratulates Sheamus on being the new WWE champion. He says that he needs to take a second to apologize to anyone he let down last night. He says that you can try so hard at something and be prepared yet fail. Cena says that when you fail it is painful and it causes sadness and disappointment. He says that a man’s character is not judged after celebrating a victory, it is when your back is against a wall. No matter how great the setback and how severe the failure, you never give up. You pick yourself up and you move on. Cena says that there were some who might have lost faith in him. Cena wants to talk to those who still believe and still stand in his corner. He says that the WWE Universe is all that he has. He says that what happened at TLC will never happen again. He says that his Road to Wrestlemania starts right now and he looks for a graphic to point at. Cena says that he will not be stopped. Cena give a headline for WWE.com and he says that he is going to pull a Jack Swagger and not lose until he becomes WWE Champion again.
In case you missed the opening video package because YOUR FRIEND forgot to tell you it was a three hour Raw, we get to see it again.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the Match of the Year Slammy to be presented and it is presented by Triple H and he is decked out in the overstock of DX merchandise. Hunter reminds us that they will be defending the titles later tonight. First, he has an award to present and he gives us a vintage ‘are you ready’. The nominees are: Shawn Michaels versus The Undertaker from Wrestlemania 25 (the 24th Anniversary); John Cena versus Randy Orton from Breaking Point in the I Quit Match; Jeff Hardy versus Edge from Extreme Rules in a Ladder Match and Punk’s victory minutes later; The Lots of People Tag Match from Bragging Rights. The winner is Shawn Michaels versus Undertaker.
Shawn Michaels comes out to accept the award. Hunter tells everyone that they need to buy the DVD to see this match. Shawn says that he has had the good fortune to win this award the last two years. Shawn mentions that he won it last year for beating Ric Flair. This year, he could not beat the Undertaker, but he is proud of what they accomplished in Houston that night. Shawn says that he can beat Undertaker and Taker knows it. Shawn throws out a challenge for Undertaker to meet one more time at Wrestlemania.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the other half of the Match of the Year Slammy Award winner to come out, but he has a match to wrestle.
Match Number Four: Undertaker versus Randy ‘Dreamscape’ Orton in a Superstar of the Year Tournament Match
They lock up and Orton with a side head lock but Taker with a shoulder tackle. Taker works on the shoulder as he sets up for Old School. Orton pulls Taker off the turnbuckles and Orton stomps on Taker’s chest. Orton with more punches as he mounts Taker in a viperous manner. Orton punches Taker in the corner but Taker punches back. Orton and Taker exchange punches until Taker gets the advantage. Taker with an Irish whip and splash into the corner. Taker with snake eyes and a big boot followed by a leg drop of Death Valley for a near fall. Taker sets for the choke slam but Orton with a kick and punches. Orton clotheslines Taker over the top rope but Taker lands on his feet and he pulls Orton to the floor. Taker goes for the vintage leg drop on the apron. Taker walks up the ramp to stop Rhodes and DiBiase from advancing any further. Maybe they did not plan to attack Taker because the delay allows Orton to recover long enough to hit an RKO and then he gets into the ring before the referee’s ten count.
Winner: Randy Orton by count out
After the match, Rhodes and DiBiase attack Taker in the ring but Taker grabs DiBiase and Rhodes by the throat and sends them over the top rope to the floor. Taker hits a choke slam on Orton and then he forces the referee out of the ring. Taker looks at Rhodes and DiBiase.
We go to commercial.
We are back with another Slammy Award presentation and this time it is for Dennis Miller to agree that this has been a bit tedious. It is time for the Guest Host of the Year Slammy and Vince McMahon is here to present it. Vince talks about his vision for guest hosts. Vince says that some have been better than others and Vince looks at tonight’s guest host. Vince says the audience has been lousy. The nominees are: Bob Barker; Seth Green; Shaquille O’Neal; and The Osbournes. The winner is Bob Barker. We go to a pre-recorded message from Bob and he thanks everyone for the award.
Vince asks Dennis who he would suggest to be a guest host. Dennis throws out a curveball and mentions Bret Hart. Vince says that Bret screwed himself the last time he was in WWE. Dennis asks the fans if they would want it.
We go to commercial.
Dennis is in his office and he is interrupted by Chris Jericho on the phone. Jericho says that he brings a lot to the table. He thanks Dennis for showing him some respect. He knows that Dennis can cancel the rematch, but he knows that Dennis is aware of the power. Dennis says that Jericho’s whining is a sign that people think the world revolves around him. Dennis says that Jericho is an energy black hole that sucks the vibe out of the show. He compares Jericho to Kanye West. Dennis says that he is keeping the match on the show because he wants to keep Jericho off Monday Night Raw. Jericho says that he is going to prove Dennis and the rest of the hypocrites wrong.
Dennis is back on the phone and he says that it was just Jericho whining again.
We see photos from the end of the main event from last night’s pay per view before our rematch.
Match Number Five: Degeneration X versus Slammy Award Winning Tag Team of the Year Chris Jericho and Big Show in a Unified Tag Title Match
Jericho and Hunter start things off and then Michaels gets behind the referee and Hunter pushes the referee down. The referee calls for the bell.
Winners: Chris Jericho and Big Show by disqualification
After the match, Shawn gets on the mic and wants to know why Hunter cost them the match. Shawn points out that the titles don’t change hands on a disqualification. Hunter apologizes for costing them the match and the winner’s prize money. It was also the one rematch that Jericho gets. Shawn says that it is horrible to be Jericho because now Jericho isn’t supposed to be in a Raw ring. Shawn says that Jericho is trespassing. Hunter wonders if there is anyone who would be able to get Jericho out of the ring and band together. Wrestlers from all three brands come out in DX gear (that I hope they paid for because if not, they are getting cease and desist letters).
Michaels with Sweet Chin Music and Jericho rolls to the apron and then he goes to the floor and he is not smiling any more. Jericho says that he wants to stay on Raw and have it done right.
We go to the back where Jericho is being forced to leave the building. Jericho throws a fit and he is pushed out of the building while the Smackdown and ECW members of the mob stay in the building.
We are back with another award and Carlito, Eve, and Chris Masters are out to present the next award. Masters makes this segment a pectacular. They are out to present the Extreme Moment of the Year. Carlito tells Masters to stop doing his pec dance and says that he can do it too. Carlito asks Eve if she can do it too. Eve tells Carlito that he will never find out. The nominees are: Kofi Kingston’s attack on Randy Orton in Madison Square Garden; Big Show sends John Cena through a light; Jeff Hardy with a swanton through a table from a big ladder; Triple H attacking Randy Orton and his vapid ‘wife’ at Orton’s house.
The winner is Jeff Hardy hitting the Swanton from Summerslam. Accepting the award is Matt Hardy. Matt says that it is really cool. He says that Jeff is very honored and he wants to thank everyone. Carlito wants to know why Matt is accepting the award. Carlito stops Matt’s speech by punching Matt. Carlito accepts the award on his behalf and he thanks Jesus, the Academy, and Team Jacob. He also thanks Puerto Rico and himself. Master puts Carlito in the Master Lock and then Hardy punches Carlito.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to see the trailer for Marine 2 starring Ted DiBiase (sometimes Junior).
Match Number Six: The Miz, Zack Ryder, and Drew McIntyre versus John Morrison, Yoshi Tatsu, and Mark Henry
Henry and Miz start things off but McIntyre distracts Henry and Miz attacks Henry from behind. Henry presses Miz over his head and drops him like the Ultimate Warrior. Henry works on the arm and he tags in Morrison who goes after his former tag team partner with a double sledge from the turnbuckles and a side Russian leg sweep and standing shooting star press for a near fall. Miz with a punch and McIntyre is tagged in. Morrison with a double leg take down and he punches McIntyre but McIntyre punches back. Morrison tries for the Shining Wizard but McIntyre moves and Ryder tags in. Ryder wants Yoshi into the match and Yoshi blocks a kick and he puts Ryder in a side head lock. Yoshi with a shoulder tackle and they go to a stalemate. Ryder woo woo woos but Yoshi kicks Ryder in the head for the three count.
Winners: Mark Henry, Yoshi Tatsu, and John Morrison
After the match, Yoshi acts like he won a Slammy for Breakout Star of the Year.
We see Divas walking in the back as we go to commercial.
Match Number Seven: Kelly Kelly, Maria, The Bellas, Gail Kim, Mickie James, and Melina versus Michelle McCool, Layla, Rosa Mendes, Natalya, Beth Phoenix, Alicia Fox, and Maryse
There is some bickering before the match as the Project Runway championship is going to be determined.
Rosa and Mickie start things off and Rosa sends Mickie to the mat and then she mounts Mickie and slams her head into the mat. Rosa slaps Mickie but Mickie with a punch. Rosa sends Mickie into the turnbuckles but Mickie with a kick and head scissors. Mickie with a kick and Implant DDT for the three count.
Winners: Mickie James, The Bellas, Kelly Kelly, Maria, Gail Kim, and Melina
Out to present the next award are the Odd Couple of Montel Vontavious Porter and Goldust. They are out to present Diva of the Year. Goldust suggests that since he acts like a diva at times, he should take the award. Goldust throws out a PMS reference. The winner is Maria.
Maria thanks the WWE Universe for all of their support. Batista West comes out and he talks about the screwjob of the year award. He says that he was screwed out of the title last night and he should be Superstar of the Year. Batista is escorted from the stage by Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker and the rest of the State Patrol and we go to commercial.
We are back and Dennis has been released from protective custody to introduce the next presenters and he probably wishes he was thrown in jail with Batista because it is Abraham Washington, Tony Atlas, and Big Dick Johnson. Tony laughs while Johnson dances and Abe is the reasonable one. It is the Oh My Moment of the Year: Chris Masters and his Pectacular; Shawn Michaels superkicks a girl; Michael Cole getting sick at the 10th Anniversary Superstar; Santino hitting Vickie with a pie.
The ‘winner’ is anyone who was not watching this segment. The Slammy goes to Michael Cole and his regurgitorial ability. Cole celebrates like he won a Pulitzer for War Coverage. He celebrates with Big Dick Johnson. Cole says that Slobberknocker is passé because it is a vintage time. Cole gets the cheap pop of the night for insulting Oklahoma and supporting Texas.
Dennis Miller returns and he expresses what everyone else thinks about Big Dick Johnson. Dennis mentions USA Cares again and he says that the next Slammy will be awarded after the next match.
We are back with a DX holiday merchandise promo. The Elimination Chamber segment is replaced with a new ring structure and no box jokes but Hunter destroys the ring. Time for the breakdown. Hunter has a DX snuggie for Shawn. Hornswoggle returns and he grunts and gives them a gift. They get gift cards and Hunter gets a Triple H one. Hunter sees the shirt and he says that even though he got gifts for them, Hornswoggle is not off the hook. Shawn and Hunter go after Hornswoggle but Hornswoggle escapes.
Next week’s guest host is Johnny Damon and he will have some Secret Santas.
Match Number Eight: Randy ‘Anaconda’ Orton versus John Cena in a Superstar of the Year Finals Match and Step One of the John Cena I’m Not Losing Again Until I Win the Title Again Tour
Cena punches Orton and slams his head into the turnbuckles. Cena with an Irish whip and kick followed by a fisherman’s suplex and a near fall. Cena punches Orton in the corner and then he slams Orton followed by an elbow drop for a near fall. Cena with an Irish whip and he tries for the bulldog but Orton sends Cena to the floor. Orton goes out after Cena and he connects with a European uppercut and then he sends Cena into the ring post. Orton rolls Cena back into the ring and he gets a near fall. Orton with boots to Cena and then he walks around before he stomps on Cena’s lower abdomen. Orton with a knee drop to the head. Orton kicks Cena in the corner and the referee tries to pull Orton away. Cena with a leap frog neck breaker and then he goes up top for the leg drop and hits it and gets a two count. Orton with a neck breaker and then he stands over Cena before he punches Cena in the head. Cena with a rollup when Orton takes too long between punches. Orton with a clothesline for a near fall.
Orton with the Garvin (who according to Buck, never beat Andre) Stomp followed by the leaping knee drop. Cena with the two flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb and it is time for the third move of the Moves of Doom, the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena gets Orton up for the Attitude Adjustment but Orton escapes. Orton tries for an RKO but Cena escapes. Cena with an STF attempt but Orton escapes that. Cena hits the Attitude Adjustment but Orotn has his hand on the rope. Orton rolls to the floor and then he hits the IEDDT from the apron and both men are down. Orton thinks about the field goal but he rolls Cena back in and gets a near fall as Cena uses the power of the sun to kick out. Orton lines up and he tries for the field goal but Cena acts like Lucy and pulls the ball away. Cena with the Attitude Adjustment for the three count.
Winner: John Cena
After the match, Sheamus comes out with his title belt and Cena wants Sheamus to come to the ring but Sheamus is not going to do what the former champion says.
We go to credits. That is Raw, and I am out of here
2010 - WWE broadcast NXT. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We are live on tape on the internet and your announcers are Josh ‘Did you see me on Smackdown last week’ Mathews and Todd ‘Back for More’ Grisham. Your host is Matt ‘Getting the rope to pull Cole and Lawler in on Sunday’ Striker.
Matt introduces the NXT rookies who make their way to the ring. We see the pros on the stage as the rookies walk past.
Matt welcomes the rookies and mentions that one of them is a step closer to becoming the next breakout star. Matt reminds everyone about the immunity that could save someone.
Tonight is the first (and hopefully last) Karaoke Challenge. The judges are the crowd in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Conor O’Brian is first and he gets to choose an envelope with a superstar’s entrance music. Conor gets Sheamus’ entrance music. O’Brian is a bit off key with his rendition.
Derrick Bateman is next and he chooses The Miz. He does his fellow Ohioan some justice and gets a cheap pop for the people of Lafayette.
Jacob Novak gets to sing Dolph’s entrance music. Jacob appears to be a half octave off on his performance. Jacob does not appreciate the boos and he says that he is better than everyone in the crowd.
Brodus Clay is next and he sings Cody Rhodes’ entrance theme. He doesn’t have the falsetto down, but he does okay.
Johnny Curtis gets to hiss out the Viper’s music.
Byron Saxton is next and he gets Shawn Michaels’ music (so get the comeback theories ready). Byron is a bit off key but he does a good job, just not Shatner good.
The fans give their votes and Derrick Bateman and Byron Saxton get the highest marks. Matt says that the winner is Byron Saxton. Bateman is surprised that his cheap pop did not work.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a Jacob Novak video package. He says that he was going to be the ultimate athlete. He mentions all of the sports that he played as a kid. He had a motto of Determine to Dominate. He is going to dominate. He brings a persona and attitude to the ring. He can beat you down as well as stay with the high flyers. He compares himself to Jack Swagger. Jacob says that he will become a World Champion just like Jack Swagger. He is looking forward to the stardom and money. A good businessman makes selfish decisions. Not a lot get to this level and he is on the doorstep to fame and fortune. Jacob says that he will cash in.
While Byron Saxton and Chris Masters come to the ring, we see the obstacle course set up on the ramp so we have that challenge to look forward to later tonight.
Match Number One: Byron Saxton and Chris Masters versus Brodus Clay and Ted DiBiase
Saxton and Clay start things off and they lock up with Clay sending Saxton to the mat. Saxton gets into the ropes and the referee pulls Clay away. They lock up again and Clay sends Saxton to the mat again. Saxton tags Masters into the match and they lock up. Clay backs Masters into the corner and he chops Masters and connects with a knee. Masters tries for a sunset flip and Clay pulls him up but misses a punch. Masters with a kick hand chops. Clay with a clothesline into the corner and then he Irish whips Masters. Clay misses a charge into the corner and Clay tries for the Master Lock but Ted distracts Masters. Clay with an overhead suplex followed by an elbow drop for a near fall. Ted tags in and we go to commercial.
We are back and Ted has Masters in a reverse chin lock. Masters with elbows to Ted to get out of the hold. Ted with a punch as we see the reactions from the rookies on the apron and Ted gets a near fall. Clay tags back in and he hits a splash into the corner. Ted tells Clay to finish him and Clay with a forearm across the back. Clay with a chop followed by shoulders in the corner.
Ted tags back in and he kicks Masters but Masters with a kick and chops but Ted with a drop kick after Masters hits Clay on the apron. Ted with a near fall. Ted chokes Masters in the ropes and then Clay drops Masters across the ropes. Ted gets another near fall. Ted misses a punch and Masters with a Samoan drop and both men are down.
Saxton tags in and he runs into a drop toe hold and Clay tags in. Clay with a head butt to Saxton followed by an Irish whip. Saxton comes off the turnbuckles but Clay catches him and hits a spinebuster. Ted tags in and he misses a knee drop. Masters tags in and he chops Ted and hits a flying shoulder tackle and forearm. Masters hits Clay on the apron and then Masters hits a spinebuster. Clay gives Ted an elbow drop when Masters moves out of the way. Masters calls for the Master Lock but Saxton makes the blind tag. Byron punches Ted and Ted hits Dream Street for the three count.
Winners: Brodus Clay and Ted DiBiase
After the match, Masters crouches over Saxton who is still on the mat because Byron appears to have had a lesson taught to him.
Derrick Bateman is stretching in the back and Daniel Bryan enters. Daniel talks to Alberto about his match against Alberto Del Rio. He wants to teach Derrick a submission hold for his match. He teaches him a heel hook. Derrick isn’t taking things too seriously so Bryan kicks him in the head. Bryan apologizes and says that maybe he is teaching him too much too soon. Bateman has named his fists ‘Freedom’ and ‘Justice’.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the Obstacle Course. Before we start, Matt reminds us that Byron Saxton and Jacob Novak each have an immunity point. This competition is worth two immunity points.
Jacob Novak is first and his time is 37.9 Seconds. Will anyone beat the standard set by Novak.
Byron Saxton is next and he takes his time on the course while holding his neck. Byron’s time is 62 Seconds.
Conor O’Brian is next and his time is 42.7 Seconds. We see the fall that O’Brian took as he went over the final wall before the push ups.
Derrick Bateman is next and his time is 35.7 Seconds despite having trouble with the balance beam. Bateman adds some flair by riding the dumpster across the line.
Johnny Curtis is next and his time is 34.8 Seconds. They check on the balance beam and they determine that he fell off the balance beam. Curtis demands a replay. Johnny Curtis has been disqualified for falling off the beam.
Brodus Clay is the last man to attempt the obstacle course and his time is irrelevant because he pushes the wall out of the way and was disqualified.
Clay argues with the referee.
We are told that Johnny Curtis gets a second chance at the obstacle course. His new time is 31.4 Seconds.
The winner of the challenge and proud winner of two immunity points is Johnny Curtis.
It is time for a Johnny Curtis video package. He says that he is from Westbrook, Maine. He says that he was in the Navy Reserves, played some baseball and football, and a volunteer fire fighter. He says that he is a great person and his background has paved his way to the WWE. He started training in a ring in the woods with his best friend. In 2005, he got a phone call that his friend got killed in a motorcycle accident. It was their dream to become wrestlers. Johnny says that he has dog tags on his tights with his friend’s name on it. He says that he will succeed.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Did You Know about where people going to Wrestlemania are from.
It is time for the Raw Rebound.
Jacob Novak is in the back with Vickie Guerrero and Jacob says that he didn’t expect her to be so beautiful. Jacob says that Kaitlyn showed no respect last season and he asks for some advice. Dolph Ziggler enters and wants to have a second with Jacob. Dolph asks Jacob what the deal is. Jacob says that he was just asking for some advice. Dolph tells Jacob to find a nice quiet place to watch the main event by himself.
Match Number Two: Alberto Del Rio with Conor O’Brian versus Derrick Bateman with Daniel Bryan
Alberto has something to say about Derrick before they lock up. Alberto with punches and a snap mare followed by a kick to the back. Del Rio with an Irish whip but he runs into an elbow. Bateman goes to the turnbuckles but Del Rio pulls him to the mat and gets a near fall. Del Rio with a reverse chin lock on Bateman but Bateman with elbows. Del Rio pulls Bateman to the mat by the hair. Del rio punches Bateman and the referee warns him. Del Rio with a kick to Bateman in the corner. Del Rio with a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Del Rio returns to the reverse chin lock. Bateman with elbows but Del Rio with a knee and punch. Del Rio with an Irish whip but he misses a charge into the corner. Bateman with punches to Del Rio that stagger Alberto. Bateman with a kick to the chest followed by a swinging neck breaker for a near fall.
Bateman misses a drop kick into the corner in a move reminiscent of his pro. Del Rio sends Bateman into the ring post and then he floats over into the cross arm breaker and Bateman taps out.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio
We go to credits.
2011 - WWE broadcast NXT. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We are Wild and Young on tape from Raleigh, North Carolina and your announcers are Josh ‘Timex’ Mathews and Matt ‘Rolex’ Striker.
Before our first match Tyler Reks has something to say. He says that the show usually starts off with some dumb NXT rookie, but they are not rookies. They will never beg for the fans to support them. Curt says that they have two pros out here tonight.
Trent says that Tyler and Curt are being grumpy pants when they have nothing to be angry about. They are on a massive losing streak and their internet cartoon isn’t doing well.
Curt tells Yoshi that he doesn’t have a mic because nobody understands him.
Yoshi tells Tyler to wash his hair because it stinks.
Match Number One: Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks versus Trent Barreta and Yoshi Tatsu
Trent and Tyler start things off and Tyler with a kick and punch. Trent slides into the corner and he hits a drop kick. Yoshi tags in and they hit a double hip toss followed by a senton splash from Trent and a kick to the head by Yoshi for a near fall. Yoshi with chops but Trent with an Irish whip. Yoshi with kicks and then Curt distracts Yoshi long enough to allow Tyler to send him from the turnbuckles.
Tyler with a forearm across the chest for a near fall and Curt is tagged back in. Curt with a forearm to the back followed by a suplex for a near fall. Curt runs Yoshi into the corner and he tags Tyler back in. Tyler with punches to Yoshi.
Tyler with a flatline into the turnbuckles and Hawkins tags in and kicks Yoshi in the corner. Hawkins with a knee to the head and then he applies a reverse chin lock. Yoshi with a jawbreaker and he tries to tag Trent in but Hawkins stops him.
Trent tags in and goes after Tyler before hitting a back elbow to Hawkins. Trent with a neck breaker and then he goes up top and hits a cross body for a near fall. Yoshi and Tyler get in the ring and Tyler with a clothesline that sends Yoshi over the top rope to the floor. Trent takes care of Tyler in the ring and Hawkins with a clothesline. Trent blocks a slam and gets the three count with a rollup.
Winners: Yoshi Tatsu and Trent Barreta
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for Showtime with Percy Watson.
Percy welcomes everyone and he says that this is the place where the truth is spoken and the scandals are broken. Percy talks about the problems that his guests have been having. We see a video package of Derrick Bateman, Maxine, and Johnny Curtis. That is a good thing because they are tonight’s guests.
Derrick is the first one to come to the ring. Percy brings up the issues between Derrick and Maxine’s mom. Derrick says that all women are insane. He says that Maxine’s mom is a little touchy-feely and flirty. If anyone says that something is going on between them, they are insane.
Johnny Curtis comes out and he shows a photo of Derrick and Maxine’s mom. Johnny says that Derrick is irked that he thought Johnny left with Maxine. He says that Derrick is dirty.
Derrick brings up that Johnny has been trying to mess with his life.
Percy brings out JTG and he wants to know why Percy brought him out. Percy wants to know why JTG lied about Maxine leaving with Johnny. JTG says that Johnny paid him money.
Johnny and Derrick argue and Maxine’s music plays and she comes out. She tells them to shut up. She says that she is tired of coming out every week to figure why she is on NXT. She is tired of hearing Titus O’Neil bark. She is also tired of Derrick and Johnny. Maxine says that she has heard people telling her to tone it back and stop acting so strong. She tells everyone to shove it.
Derrick says that Maxine is so crazy that he doesn’t know how you wouldn’t want to spend the rest of your life with her.
Johnny tells Derrick that he blew it. Derrick attacks Johnny and then he leaves.
Percy says that the man pulling the string finally got what was coming to him. Curtis attacks Watson but Watson punches Curtis and he goes to the floor.
Matt Striker assume his NXT General Manager role and he announces that Johnny Curtis will face Percy Watson tonight.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Two: Jey Uso versus JTG with Tamina
They lock up and Jey with a waist lock and snap mare and then he punches JTG. Jey slides into a side head lock. JTG gets to his feet and Jey with a shoulder tackle. Jey punches JTG followed by an Irish whip but JTG with a knee to Jey as he comes off the ropes. JTG with kicks to Jey in front of Tamina. JTG sets up for a suplex but turns it into a gutbuster for a near fall.
JTG with a body scissors on Jey. Jey with elbows to get out of the hold. JTG with a forearm to the back and then he works on the midsection with elbows. JTG gets a near fall. JTG kicks Jey in the midsection.
JTG with a slam and then he applies a waist lock to work on the midsection some more. Jey with elbows to get out of the hold but JTG with a forearm. Jey with a flying forearm to JTG and then he struggles to get back to his feet. Jey avoids JTG in the corner but JTG with a kick and then he applies a front face lock. Jey with a savate kick for the three count.
Winner: Jey Uso
After the match Tamina kisses JTG in front of Jey.
Matt Striker was in his office playing his guitar and Titus comes in and he apologizes for letting his emotions get to him. Matt understands how Darren gets under people’s skins. Titus talks about how he visits schools to talk about how he dealt with problems when he was younger. Matt says that if Titus does not want to do the challenge, he doesn’t have to do it. Titus says that he has to do it.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Josh and Matt talk about the TLC pay per view, but we are going to look back at the Slammys.
We go to the back and Derrick has caught up to Maxine. Derrick says that he gets it that love is a battlefield. He is willing to go to war. Maxine says that she does not have time for this.
Johnny Curtis stops by too and he says that they both played mind games and they paid off. Johnny kisses Maxine and then she storms off.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Three: Percy Watson versus Johnny Curtis
Percy with a kick and forearms followed by a back elbow. Johnny backs into the corner and Watson with a European uppercut. Watson with an Irish whip and side slam. Watson stomps on the midsection a few times followed by a leaping leg drop for a near fall. Watson with an Irish whip but Curtis sends Watson over the top rope to the floor.
Curtis goes to the floor and he connects with a forearm and kick. Curtis with a hammer lock and he sends Watson into the apron. Curtis rolls Watson back into the ring and Watson with punches. Curtis with a butterfly suplex and he gets a near fall. Curtis with a key lock on Watson.
Curtis with a knee to the midsection followed by a short arm clothesline. Curtis goes to the turnbuckles but Watson sees him coming and Watson with a facebuster. Watson with a drop kick or two followed by a flying clothesline. Watson with a belly-to-belly throw to Curtis and then it is time for the Showtime splash for a near fall.
Curtis with a kick to the ribs followed by a DDT. Curtis with a discus clothesline followed by a Falcon Arrow for the three count.
Winner: Johnny Curtis
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the Face Off between Titus O’Neil and Darren Young.
Titus asks if he has any dogs in the house and then he barks. He says that he lost his emotions last week and he says that he owes everyone an apology. He says that he owes his two sons, TJ and Titus and apology. He strives to be the man he wants to be. He tries to be humble by coming out here every week.
Darren Young interrupts Titus. Darren calls that a weak ass apology. He says that Titus isn’t a hero. People know who he is. They don’t know who Titus is. Darren says that he runs NXT.
Titus says that he never headlined SummerSlam and he never wrestled John Cena, but he will work every week to become the next break out star. Titus is going to be a person that the fans want to be and someone the company can depend on.
Darren says that Titus is an ex-football player who is pretending to be something that he ain’t.
Titus says that being a former football player isn’t an issue. Titus mentions Ted DiBiase, Ron Simmons, and the man who is headlining Wrestlemania, The Rock.
Titus says that he is trying to talk to the people like a man and when he does something wrong, he can apologize for it. He won’t let Darren push his buttons.
Darren says that if Titus wants to be in the WWE, he can earn all of the redemption points he wants, but he does not have it.
Titus says that he is not a chump and Darren will not put his hands on him.
Titus says that this is over, but Darren tells Titus to look at himself. He says that Titus was a loser on Season Two and he is a loser right now. He calls Titus an NXT failure.
Titus takes Darren down with a spear and then he punches Darren and sends Young over the top rope to the floor. Titus with a kick to Darren and then he sends Darren into the ringside barrier.
2012 -WWE broadcast Smackdown. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
The Shield is doing their best to make the lives of every WWE Superstar miserable. What will the Shield do tonight less than forty-eight hours away from their pay per view wrestling debut? Will Ryback, Daniel Bryan, or Kane get an early chance at these three radicals? What about Sheamus and Big Show. They cannot make contact with each other, but will they find other ways?
This week, Smackdown is in Bridgeport, Connecticut and your announcers are Josh ‘Nutmeg’ Mathews and John ‘Good thing I don’t have a no contact clause with my broadcast partner’ Layfield.
Antonio Cesaro and Sheamus are at the announce table so that must mean that their opponents are wrestling in the next match.
Match Number One: Big Show versus R Truth in a Non Title Match
Show with a kick and forearm to the back and then he sends Truth into the turnbuckles and he chops Truth across the chest. Show with a head butt to Truth and then he picks Truth up by the ears and head butts him again. Show with another chop across the chest. Show walks across Truth’s chest.
Truth with punches but Show with a forearm to the back. Show picks Truth up by his waistband and then puts Truth on top of the turnbuckles and he punches Truth in the midsection and Truth falls to the mat.
Show with another chop across Truth’s chest. Show continues to work on the midsection by standing on Truth’s chest until the referee warns him. Show chops Truth across the chest and Show wants to goad Sheamus into punching him to lose his title match.
Truth with a kick but Show sends Truth against the ropes before returning to the ring.
Antonio Cesaro does not have a non contact stipulation so he stands over Truth. Sheamus pushes Cesaro down and Cesaro is not happy. Sheamus tells Cesaro to sit down. Show palms Truth and brings him to the apron and then he hip tosses him into the ring. Show yells at Sheamus and Sheamus tells Show to wait until Sunday.
Show charges into the corner but he runs into a boot. Truth climbs on Show’s back but Show flips Truth to the mat. Show misses an elbow drop when Truth folls out of the way. Truth gets a near fall but Show with an emphatic kick out. Truth with a front face lock but Show tosses Truth across the ring. Show with the knock out punch for the three count.
Winner: Big Show
After the match, Show leaves the ring on the side where the announce table is and he tries to get Sheamus to hit him. Antonio Cesaro hits Sheamus from behind and Sheamus collides with Show.
Show is smiling and he claims that Sheamus hit him. Show tells Sheamus the match is off.
We go to commercial.
We are back and we have a Moments Ago Moment of the collision between Show and Sheamus. Josh and John wonder if this means that the match is off on Sunday.
Big Show is walking in the back and he wants to know if Booker saw what Sheamus did. Show says that Sheamus violated the ‘No Contact’ clause and the match is off.
Booker says Cesaro bumped into Sheamus and Sheamus bumped into Show. Booker says that where he comes from, they have a saying . . . if you are afraid of Sheamus just say it.
Show reminds Booker that Sheamus violated the No Contact Clause.
Booker says that the match is still on.
Damien Sandow is in the ring. He introduces himself and he tells us that for the last fortnight, he has been scouring the WWE Universe in hopes to find one . . . just one individual who is worthy to become his apprentice. Sandow says sadly his quest has been like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
A disgusting, sweaty, vile, knuckle dragging, mouth breathing, monosyllabic haystack. Therefore, it is with esteemed pleasure that he reintroduces to everyone his tag team partner . . . and best friend. Damien wants everyone to stand and remain silent . . . a request that does not work too well. He wants everyone to show the proper reverence for the magnificent, marvelous, mustachioed Cody Rhodes.
Cody makes his way to the ring and we see footage from the elimination tag match on Raw.
Cody is in the ring and he has a mic. Cody says the feeling is honor and it is an honor to be standing back in the ring with Damien again.
Cody says that there is no need for an apprentice because Damien has his partner and his equal back with him.
Anyone who tries to drive a wedge between them like that buffoon The Miz . . .
Cody is interrupted by their tag team opponents in the next match.
Match Number Two: Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow versus The Usos
The match is joined in progress and Jimmy with a clothesline to Cody. Jey tags in and Cody punches Jey but Jey punches back. Jey sends Cody into the turnbuckles and Jimmy is tagged back in. Jimmy with an Irish whip but Cody sends Jimmy to the apron. Damien distracts Jimmy and Cody drops Jimmy’s arm across the ropes. Damien with a kick on the floor.
Cody gets a near fall. Damien tags back in and he kicks Jimmy and then he connects with a knee drop. Sandow with a side Russian leg sweep followed by the Elbow of Disdain and he gets a near fall. Cody tags in and he punches Jimmy in the ribs. Cody with a gourdbuster. Cody with a snap mare followed by a full nelson. Jimmy with elbows followed by a savate kick.
Jimmy makes the tag to Jey and Jey with clotheslines and Damien tags in. Jey with forearms to Damien followed by a savate kick and uppercut. Jey with a Samoan drop and then he hits the running butt splash into the corner. Jimmy tags in and he goes up top for the Superfly splash but Damien rolls to his corner. Jimmy pushes Cody when Cody tries to interfere. Jey clotheslines Cody over the top rope and Damien with a rollup on Jimmy for the three count.
Winners: Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow
David Otunga is drinking his coffee and he is reading the clause from the Stipulation in the contract. Show wants Otunga to use his Harvard degree to help him. Otunga says that there are a few ways to do things and he suggests that they do it in the ring in front of everyone.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Big Show and David Otunga are in the ring. David drinks while Show says that everyone clearly saw Sheamus put his hands on him. It is not Show’s fault that Sheamus could not control his Irish temper. By putting his hands on Show, Sheamus violated the No Contact Clause so it invalidates the World Title Match.
If Booker will not listen to him, maybe Booker will listen to his legal counsel, David Otunga. Last week, Big Show and Sheamus entered into a legally binding contract. Now Booker is refusing to follow his own rules. It is not something that should be handled by a clearly biased general manager. They will bring it to the WWE Board of Directors.
They will demand that the Chairs Match be called off and that Booker be removed as General Manager of Smackdown.
Booker T’s music plays and he makes his way onto the stage.
Booker tells Otunga that is obvious to him and everyone in here that his Harvard degree is not worth the paper it is printed on. Booker says that the contracts ordered not by the letter of the law, but by the spirit of the intent.
Otunga objects.
Booker says that if Otunga wants to waste the time of the Board of Directors, he can. The match between Big Show and Sheamus is still on.
Show yells that the contract was violated.
Otunga tells Booker that because he has been in prison, it does not make him a legal expert. It is clear that Sheamus violated the contract. After he gets the Board to fire Booker, he will get them to fire Sheamus too.
Otunga asks Booker to give Show one good reason not to proceed.
Before Booker can give his reason, Sheamus’ music plays and Sheamus heads to the ring with a chair and a mic. Sheamus gives Booker a reason. Sheamus says that if the match is off, there is nothing stopping him from kicking Show’s arse right now.
Sheamus prepares to swing the chair and Show says the contract is still valid in his opinion too. Show leaves the ring, but Otunga stays in there.
Sheamus realizes that there is a coffee drinking sweater wearing lawyer in the ring so he gives Otunga a Brogue Kick.
We take a look back at Brad Maddox’s attempt to get a contract but he failed against Randy Orton. Then we saw The Shield attack Randy Orton.
Matt Striker is in the back and he is getting ready to interview Randy Orton.
We go to commercial.
We are back and we see Randy Orton being attacked by the Shield after apparently being sent through a table.
Match Number Three: Aksana versus Kaitlyn
They lock up and Kaitlyn with a clean break but Aksana with a kick followed by a side head lock and take down. Kaitlyn gets a near fall with a rollup but Aksana holds on to the head lock. Aksana holds on with a chin lock and she connects with forearms and gets a near fall.
Aksana slams Kaitlyn’s head to the mat and gets a near fall. Aksana returns with a side head lock but Kaitlyn with a side slam. Aksana holds on to the side head lock and turns it into a chin lock. Kaitlyn tries for a slam but Aksana escapes. Kaitlyn with a series of shoulder tackles and she tosses Aksana to the mat by the hair. Kaitlyn with a gutbuster for the three count.
Winner: Kaitlyn
Matt Striker is outside the trainer’s room and it turns out that Randy has a separated shoulder. He might have suffered a concussion as well. He is going to undergo further evaluation.
We go to commercial.
We area back and we are told that there will be a Santa’s Helper Divas Battle Royal on the pre-show.
Miz is in the ring for MizTV. He welcomes everyone to the most must see talk show in WWE history. Everyone knows that he is not one to shy away from controversy. The most controversial unit is the Shield. These three NXT upstarts are wreaking havoc around the WWE to right injustices.
On Sunday at TLC, three men look to stop The Shield in a TLC Match. Two of those men are his guests. He brings out Daniel Bryan and Kane.
Miz says that he will start off with Bryan and he asks Bryan how did it feel. Bryan wonders if he is talking to Oprah. The time for talk is over because they have gone through anger management. It is time for action. He will unleash all of his anger until the Shield begs for them to stop. When the Shield begs for mercy, he will say no.
Kane says that the Shield made the biggest mistakes of their lives because him and Daniel are finally on the same page. That is bad news for everyone else. Now that Daniel has found his inner monster, they are unstoppable. They will use tables . . . ladders . . . and chairs. They will love every single second of it.
We are interrupted by a Shield viral video. They introduce themselves and Dean says that they have been listening to their empty threats. Ambrose says that if you want to find out what happens when threaten the Shield. Ask Randy Orton. Seth says that they are the harbingers of Justice and them and Ryback are the main perpetrators of injustice. Roman says that their actions forced their hands.
Kane went from a monster to a helpless victim and the Shield did that.
They will bring the sword of justice.
Kane suggests that they don’t wait until Sunday. The Shield says that is finally something they can agree on.
Bryan and Kane look around for The Shield. The Shield appears in a luxury box. They make their way towards the ring through the crowd but Ryback’s music plays and he makes his way to the ring to stand with his tag team partners.
The Shield turn around and we go to commercial.
Match Number Four: Great Khali, Hornswoggle, Tyson Kidd, and Justin Gabriel (with Natalya) versus Epico, Primo, Titus O’Neil and Darren Young (with Rosa Mendes)
Titus and Khali start things off and Titus with a kick and punch to Khali but Khali with a punch and he sends Titus into the turnbuckles. Khali with a Himalaya chop. Young comes in and Khali punches him. Hornswoggle tags in and he chops Titus. Titus with a clothesline from his knee.
Young tags in and Hornswoggle with a head butt to the midsection. Kidd tags in and he hits a springboard drop kick. Young with an overhead belly-to-belly throw after Primo distracts Kidd. Primo tags in and he punches Kidd. Epico tags in and Primo with a suplex followed by a slingshot elbow drop from Epico for a near fall.
Epico with a forearm and then he runs his laces across the face. Epico chokes Kidd in the ropes and when the referee deals with Epico, Rosa slaps Tyson. Natalya pulls Rosa down by the hair.
Primo with a drop kick after tagging in and he gets a near fall. Kidd tries for a sunset flip and Kidd with a sunset flip attempt but Primo tries to drop down. Kidd is able to counter and gets the three count.
Winners: Great Khali, Tyson Kidd, Hornswoggle, and Justin Gabriel
After the match, Epico attacks Kidd but Gabriel takes care of Epico and Primo. Khali with a chop to Young and he goes to the floor. Titus checks on him. Hornswoggle goes for a cross body on Titus but Titus catches him. Kidd and Gabriel with a stereo baseball slide to Titus and then they hit stereo dives on Epico and Primo.
It is time for some dancing in the ring.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Five: Kofi Kingston versus Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez)
Del Rio with a kick followed by a snap mare. Kofi with a hammer lock but Del Rio gets to the ropes. Del Rio tries for another kick but Kofi grabs the leg. Del Rio backs Kofi into the corner. Kofi with a waist lock but Del Rio with a hammer lock into a side head lock. Del Rio with a shoulder tackle.
Kofi with a drop kick and he gets a near fall. Kofi with an arm bar. Del Rio with a double leg take down followed by a kick. Del Rio with a kick to the ribs and he chokes Kofi in the ropes. Kofi with kicks and punches to Del Rio. Kofi leaps into the corner and punches Del Rio and he gets to the mat. Kofi with a European uppercut for a near fall. Kofi with a front face lock. Del Rio runs Kofi into the corner. Del Rio with a knee to the midsection followed by head butts.
Del Rio with an Irish whip but Kofi with a chop to the top of the head. Kofi clotheslines Del Rio over the top rope to the floor. Ricardo checks on Alberto and then Kofi hits a pescado onto Del Rio. They fight on the apron and Del Rio pushes Kofi into the ring post and Kofi falls to the mat. We go to commercial.
We are back and Del Rio with a suplex and he gets a near fall. Del Rio with a rear chin lock. Kofi gets to his feet and he punches Del Rio and gets a near fall with a sunset flip. Del Rio with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker for a near fall. Del Rio with a kick to the back and Del Rio mocks Kofi ‘tuning up the steel band’. Del Rio misses a splash into the corner.
Kofi with forearms but Del Rio with a hard Irish whip. Del Rio sets for the step up enzuigiri but he only gets a two count. Del Rio with a Michinoku Driver for a near fall. Del Rio works on Kofi’s back. Kofi with kicks and punches to Del Rio and he lands on his feet on a tilt-a-whirl back breaker. Kofi with chops followed by a drop kick. Del Rio with a belly-to back suplex for a near fall.
Del Rio punches Kofi in the head. Del Rio tries for a suplex but Kofi counters and gets a rollup for the three count.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
After the match, Barrett tries to connect on a sneak attack only to get hit with Trouble in Paradise.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a Raw Rebound looking at the Ladders Match between John Cena and Dolph Ziggler.
We go to the events that led to Big Show demanding to strip sheamus of his title match.
Sheamus is in the locker room with William Regal. Regal talks about Sheamus’ temper. He tells Show not to get to him. It is only two days away. Regal also tells Sheamus not to take Antonio Cesaro lightly because Cesaro is a tough competitor. Sheamus tells Regal he has nothing to worry about. Big Show is the person who should be worried. Sheamus says that he will not be forced into costing himself the title match.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Seven: Sheamus versus Antonio Cesaro in a Non-Title Match
They lock up and go around the ring. Sheamus with a break. They lock up again and Cesaro with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. They lock up and Sheamus with a side head lock and shoulder. Cesaro with a punch and kick but Sheamus with a shoulder tackle and shoulder into the corner. Sheamus with a knee lift.
Sheamus works on the wrist and he adds the chin. Sheamus with an Irish whip and Cesaro lands on his shoulders and Sheamus with a fireman’s carry slam for a near fall. Sheamus sends Cesaro back into the ring. Cesaro throws Sheamus through the ropes and to the floor.
Cesaro kicks Sheamus in the arm. Cesaro with a chin lock and he sends Sheamus back to the mat. Sheamus with forearms but Cesaro with a knee and a European uppercut to the back of the head. Cesaro with a deadlift side salto for a near fall. Sheamus with punches to Cesaro while Cesaro kicks him. Sheamus with a forearm but Cesaro with a European uppercut. Cesaro with another European uppercut. Sheamus with two double sledges followed by a charge into the corner but Sheamus is sent to the apron. Sheamus with a shoulder tackle from the top.
Sheamus with the forearms across the chest. Sheamus suplexes Cesaro back into the ring.
William Regal is down on the stage due to a Big Show attack. Regal begs Sheamus not to do anything while Show hits Sheamus in the back with a chair. We go to credits.
2012 - The tenth annual Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup was held in Florida. Richard Trionfo filed the following live report:
Since 2003, the state of Florida has hosted an annual tournament featuring some of the top cruiserweight wrestlers to pay tribute to the memory of Jeff Peterson, a wrestler who died in 2002 from leukemia.
This year is the tenth and final year for the tournament and sixteen men are seeking to join the honored fraternity of Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup winners. That group includes Reckless Youth (2003), Justice (2004), Chris Sabin (2005), Milano Collection AT (2006), Chris Hero (2007), Erick Stevens (2008), Davey Richards (2009), Sami Callihan (2010), and AR Fox (2011).
Many of the top names in professional wrestling have participated in the nine previous tournaments. Some of the names who have been a part of the tournament, but have not been able to hoist the trophy, include Sonjay Dutt, Roderick Strong, Colt Cabana, Alex Shelley, Teddy Hart, Homicide, Petey Williams, Jimmy Jacobs, Matt Sydal, Chris Sabin, Delirious, Jimmy Rave, James Gibson, T.J. Wilson, Ruckus, El Generico, Joey Ryan, Arik Cannon, Matt Cross, Sal Rinauro, Larry Sweeney, Gran Akuma, Kenny King, Johnny Gargano, Jon Moxley, Jigsaw, Jerrelle Clark, Bobby Fish, and one of Jeff’s best friends Naphtali.
There are sixteen people in this year’s tournament and they are split into four brackets.
In Bracket A: Samuray Del Sol, Eddie Rios, Jonathan Gresham, and Derek Ryze
In Bracket B: Mike Cruz, Maxwell Chicago, John Silver, and Jon Davis
In Bracket C: Joey Janela, Shane Strickland, AR Fox, and Jay Cruz
In Bracket D: Johnny Vandal, Lince Dorado, Papadon, and a wrestler who will be announced during the opening ceremony.
Welcome to PWInsider.com’s live coverage of the 2012 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup from The Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida.
Dontay Brown welcomes everyone to the Orpheum and he introduces Lenny Leonard.
Lenny welcomes everyone to the final Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup. He says that it is a bittersweet night. They get to honor Jeff and his memory but it is the final time that the wrestling fraternity will come to honor him.
This year, proceeds from this year’s tournament will go to the medical care of Nathan Dodd. Lenny mentions Ron Niemi, who held the first one under the IPW Wrestling banner. The tradition followed through NWA Florida. For the last five years, World Wrestling Network has run the shows, led by Sal Hamaoui.
The driving force behind the tournament has been Jeff’s best friend, Charles Cardwell.
Charles comes to the ring with the participation medals for the wrestlers.
The fifteen announced men for the tournament come to the ring: Eddie Rios, Joey Janela, Derek Ryze, Jay Cruz, Mike Cruz, Johnny Vandal, John Silver, Papadon, Samuray Del Sol, Shane Strickland, Johnathan Gresham, Maxwell Chicago, Lince Dorado, Jon Davis, and AR Fox.
There is one more person to be in the tournament.
Larry Dallas says that FIP has treated him with no respect and he says that this company and tournament is a fraud. He has the sixteenth person for the tournament. He has Trina Michaels go to the back to get number sixteen.
Trina brings out a cardboard display of Ric Flair. He says that is what a washed up professional wrestler looks like.
Lenny has some words for Larry. He says that the sixteenth competitor is here, but it is not who Larry thinks it is. The sixteenth man, and the man who will face Papadon in the first round is Charles Cardwell.
Larry threatens to leave with Papadon and Trina, but Papadon will be part of the photo of the participants. Papadon can leave if he wants after the photo.
Match Number One: Samuray Del Sol versus Eddie Rios in a First Round Match
They shake hands before the bell rings. Rios with a leg take down but Del Sol with a head scissors take down. Rios with an STO on Del Sol. Rios with a wrist lock into a hammer lock. Del Sol with an arm drag and he escapes. They go to a Greco Roman knuckle lock and Del Sol with the advantage. Del Sol with a monkey flip and then he floats over. Rios gets to the apron and Del Sol releases the hold.
Del Sol with a back heel kick and then he goes to the apron on an Irish whip. Del Sol with a kick but he misses a moonsault. Rios sends Del Sol into the apron and then Rios with a head scissors take down on the floor. Both men return to the ring and they do hand springs.
Del Sol with a waist lock but Rios with a standing switch. Del Sol with a standing switch of his own. Del Sol with a take down. Del Sol walks on his hands and then he hits a head scissors. Del Sol tries for a wheelbarrow suplex but Rios lands on his feet. Del Sol with kicks to Rios and then Rios with a single leg drop kick.
Rios sets for a dive to the floor but he sees Del Sol move and Rios bounces off the ropes and stays in the ring. Del Sol returns to the ring. Rios and Del Sol exchange words. Del Sol pushes Rios and then Rios with a kick. They go back and forth with kicks. Del Sol sends Rios to the mat and then he chokes Rios in the ropes. Del Sol with knees to the back while Rios is in the ropes. Del Sol gets a near fall.
Del Sol with a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Del Sol with a kick to Rios and he goes to the apron and hits a slingshot flip dive for a near fall. Del Sol with an Irish whip but he misses a charge into the corner and Del Sol gets caught in the ropes. Rios with an enzuigiri followed by a power bomb for a near fall.
Rios with a kick to Del Sol followed by a suplex and both men are down. They get back to their feet and it is time to exchange forearms an Del Sol hits a series of forearms. Rios with a running boot but Del Sol with a spinning kick. Rios trips Del Sol and then he hits a double jump moonsault for a near fall.
Rios with a chop and back heel kick but Del Sol with an Asai DDT for a near fall. Del Sol calls for a moonsault but he takes too long to get up top and Rios recovers and turns it into a cutter but Del Sol kicks out at two.
Rios goes up top but Del Sol crotches Rios. Del Sol with punches but Rios sends Del Sol to the mat. Del Sol with an enzuigiri followed by a flip power bomb from the turnbuckles for the three count.
Winner: Samuray Del Sol (advances to quarterfinals to face the winner of Jonathan Gresham versus Derek Ryze)
After the match, the fans give a well deserved ovation to both men.
Match Number Two: Joey Janela versus Shane Strickland in a First Round Match
They lock up and go around the ring until Janela with a clean break. They lock up again and Janela with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Joey with a chop to Strickland followed by a forearm. Strickland with an Irish whip and a triple jump arm drag and dropsault. Strickland with a dive to the floor but he misses Janela and lands on his feet.
Janela with a kick to the chest. Strickland with a kick to the head when Janela tries for a suicide dive. Strickland with a flip dive onto Janela. Strickland returns Janela to the ring and he gets a near fall.
Strickland goes up top but Janela recovers and he pushes Strickland off the turnbuckles and Strickland hits the support and then goes to the floor. Janela gets a near fall when they return to the ring. Janela tries for a Tiger Driver but Strickland with a forearm. Janela with a kick followed by a snap mare and sliding knee to the head for a near fall.
Janela with a reverse chin lock but Strickland with an elbow and forearms to the head. Janela sends Strickland to the floor and he hits a suicide dive. Strickland is returned to the ring and Janela gets a near fall. Janela with chops while Strickland connects with forearms. Janela with an Irish whip and a delayed forearm in the corner. Janela with a double jump drop kick for a near fall.
Janela with a kick to the chest and he mocks the fans. Janela with another kick to the chest. Strickland with an inside cradle for a near fall. Janela with a lariat to Strickland followed by a back elbow for a near fall. Janela with a boot to the head but Strickland with a leg lariat and alley oop knee to the head and both men are down.
Janela and Strickland exchange forearms from their knees. Strickland with slaps followed by a series of clotheslines and a forearm. Strickland with a slam from the fireman’s carry position followed by a running shooting star press for a near fall.
Strickland puts Janela up top and he sets for a rana but Janela pushes him off. Janela with a kick but Strickland leaps up and hits a rana. Strickland with a half nelson suplex but Janela lands on his feet. They exchange slaps. Janela tries for a wrist clutch German but Strickland blocks it. Janela with a butterfly facebuster but Strickland kicks out at two.
Janela pulls Strickland towards the center of the ring and he goes up top. Janela misses a moonsault and Strickland dose not miss with a super kick and he hits a flip piledriver for the three count.
Winner: Shane Strickland (advances to face the winner of AR Fox versus Jay Rios in the quarterfinals)
Match Number Three: Jonathan Gresham versus Derek Ryze in a First Round Match
They shake hands before locking up. Ryze with a waist lock take down and Gresham escapes with a front face lock. Ryze with a front face lock but Gresham backs Ryze into the corner. Gresham misses a chop but Ryze does not. Gresham with a forearm. They go back and forth with forearms. Ryze with a kick and Gresham goes down. Ryze with an Irish whip but Gresham with a forearm. Ryze with a drop kick.
Ryze with a snap mare followed by a kick to the back and a knee to the head. Ryze with a kick to the back of the head and he gets a near fall. Ryze with a front face lock but Gresham with a forearm. Ryze with a kick as he appears to be focusing on the left leg. Gresham with a dropsault and he gets a near fall.
Gresham stomps on Ryze’s hand and he manipulates the other wrist. Gresham pulls on the hand and then he stretches Ryze as he pulls him across the mat. Ryze tries to escape and Gresham spins him through and maintains the hold. Gresham with a kick to the back and he applies a hammerlock suplex for a near fall.
Gresham with a series of near falls. Gresham with a kick to the head and then one to the shoulder. Gresham with a forearm to the head and then he tries for another hammerlock suplex but Ryze blocks it. Gresham pulls the arm in a position that most arms do not go. Ryze with a knee to the head to get out of the hold. Ryze with a kick that Gresham blocks but Ryze with a round kick to the head.
Ryze with a running knee to the head and then he goes for a kick to the head but Gresham turtles up so Ryze waits for him to get his head up and he kicks Gresham in the face and gets a near fall. Ryze with a running forearm but Gresham with a running forearm. Ryze with a running forearm but Gresham with a Yakuza kick followed by another Yakuza kick. Ryze with a sunset flip but Gresham rolls through and kicks Ryze in the head and gets a near fall.
Gresham tries for a wrist clutch German but Ryze blocks it. Ryze with a standing switch. Ryze with an enzuigiri to the shoulder. Gresham avoids a few cutters and Gresham with a back slide for a near fall. Gresham with an enzuigiri followed by a wrist clutch German suplex and bridge for the three count.
Winner: Jonathan Gresham (advances to face Samuray Del Sol in the quarterfinals)
Match Number Four: AR Fox versus Jonathan Cruz in a First Round Match
They shake hands before locking up. They lock up and Cruz with a waist lock but Fox with a standing switch. Cruz with a front face lock. Fox with a wrist lock but Cruz with a front face lock. Fox with a wrist lock and arm drag into an arm bar. Cruz with a head scissors and he tries for an arm drag but Fox does not go down. Cruz with an arm drag.
Fox puts Cruz on the turnbuckles but Cruz with a cross body for a near fall. Fox with a savate kick and drop kick that sends Cruz to the floor. Fox with a baseball slide and then he puts Rios on the apron. Fox with forearms across the chest and then Fox goes up top and tries for a leg drop but Cruz moves. Cruz with a suicide dive into a rana and both men are down on the floor.
Cruz returns to the ring first. Cruz with forearms but Fox flips into the ring on a dive to the floor. Fox with a plancha onto Cruz. Fox sets for a dive to the floor but Cruz moves. Fox goes to the apron and he hits a moonsault using the ring post for momentum. Fox gets a near fall. Fox gets Cruz on his back for a Gory Special. Cruz with a sleeper but Fox with a backpack chinbreaker to escape the hold. Fox gets a near fall.
Fox with a slam and he goes up top for a split legged corkscrew senton for a near fall. Cruz wit kicks in the corner. Cruz with an Irish whip but Fox with a kick from the turnbuckles. Fox hits a double jump twisting suplex for a near fall.
Fox with a leaping leg drop and then he applies a rear chin lock. Cruz with punches and a forearm to the back. Cruz with a side head lock and elbows to the head. Fox tries for a belly-to-back suplex but Cruz lands on his feet. Cruz with a springboard tornado DDT and both men are down.
Fox with a forearm but Cruz with a forearm of his own. They go back and forth. Cruz with a back heel kick and a kick to the head followed by a neck breaker and he gets a near fall. Cruz charges into the corner but Rios is sent to the apron. Cruz with a rana but he runs into a boot. Cruz with an enzuigiri and then hits a super rana. Cruz goes up top for a frog splash but Fox kicks out at the last moment.
Cruz with forearms and he tries for Sliced Bread but Fox lands on his feet. Fox with a drop toe hold that sends Cruz into the ropes and Fox with a splash to the back. Fox goes up top for a swanton but he can only get a two count. Fox puts Cruz on the turnbuckles and he hits a super kick. Fox tries for Lo Mein Pain but Cruz pushes him off. Cruz with a double stomp to the back but Fox kicks out.
Fox with a back heel kick. Cruz with a side head lock. Fox with a matrix followed by a Blue Thunder Bomb and he bridges to get a near fall. Fox with a leaping moonsault but it misses. Cruz with a boot to Fox. Cruz with a superkick and he hits Sliced Bread but Fox kicks out. Fox goes to the apron.
Fox with a forearm and he sends Cruz’ head into the turnbuckles. Fox flips over Cruz. Cruz charges into the corner and Fox moves. Fox with a springboard drop kick followed by a clothesline into the corner. Fox with a hesitation drop kick after skinning the cat. Fox with an inward cannonball followed by Lo Mein Pain for the three count.
Winner: AR Fox (advances to face Shane Strickland in the quarterfinals)
Match Number Five: Mike Cruz versus Maxwell Chicago in a First Round Match
Maxwell wants silence before locking up and he takes Cruz to the mat and he celebrates. Cruz with a springboard round kick and he gets a near fall. Maxwell wants to restart the match. Cruz with a head butt followed by a European uppercut and forearm. Maxwell goes to the floor. Cruz misses a baseball slide when Maxwell moves out of the way. Chicago goes to the other side of the floor but he does not realize that Cruz is coming at him with a corkscrew pescado.
Maxwell wants to take his time back into the ring but Cruz sends him back in. Cruz with a European uppercut and kick to the chest. Cruz with a snap mare and kick to the head for a near fall. Cruz goes up top and Maxwell says that his tooth is broken and he pushes the referee into the ropes and Cruz is in the tree of woe. Chicago says that his tooth is okay and he hits a screaming drop kick into the corner for a near fall.
Chicago uses his rear end on Cruz. Chicago with a suplex and he wants people to admire how strong he is. Chicago gets a one count and he would like to get a two count. Cruz with a chop. Chicago rakes the eyes and Cruz with a single leg crab. Chicago gets to the ropes and Cruz has to release the hold.
Chicago with an Irish whip but he runs into a boot. Cruz with a sunset flip but Chicago rolls through and hits a neck breaker. Chicago with a swinging neck breaker. Chicago tries for a neck breaker and Cruz with a series of kicks. Cruz slaps Chicago and chops him. Cruz adds some punches. Cruz with a flying knee to the head.
Cruz with a running butt splash followed by an enzuigiri. Cruz gets a near fall. Chicago with a uranage back breaker followed by a flatliner and he gets a near fall. Chicago gets a near fall. Chicago with a kick but Cruz with three rolling German suplexes. Chicago with elbows begging for Cruz to stop. Cruz hits three more rolling German suplexes. Chicago holds the referee but Cruz with another three rolling German suplexes. Chicago runs to the ropes and Cruz goes down when his throat hits the ropes.
Chicago wonders where he is. He says that it is his turn but Cruz with a German suplex and bridge for a near fall. Cruz goes up top for a swanton and Chicago gets his knees up. Chicago with a springboard cutter and he gets a near fall. Chicago with punches and he chokes Cruz. Chicago tries for a Fameasser but Cruz counters with a single leg crab and Chicago says that he quits.
Winner: Mike Cruz (advances to face the winner of the Jon Davis versus John Silver match in the quarterfinals)
Match Number Six: Johnny Vandal versus Lince Dorado in a First Round Match
Vandal misses a clothesline and Dorado with a rollup for a near fall. Dorado with chops. Vandal with an Irish whip but Dorado floats over and hits a reverse atomic drop. Dordao with a leg sweep and a back senton. Lince with a boot to the head and he kicks Vandal in the head and then he hits a double jump arm drag and Vandal goes to the floor. Dorado teases a dive to the floor when Vandal moves.
Dorado with a slingshot rana. Vandal with a forearm to Dorado. Dorado goes to the stage and hits a leaping knee onto Vandal. Vandal misses a chop and hits the ring post. Vandal tries to send Dorado into the turnbuckles. Vandal puts Dorado in the tree of woe and hits a German suplex for a near fall.
Vandal with a slam followed by a knee drop for a near fall. Vandal chokes Dorado in the ropes and hits a cross body to the back and gets a near fall. Dorado with punches but Vandal with a neck breaker for a near fall. Vandal with a rear chin lock. Vandal works on Lince’s back and drops a knee to the back and Johnny gets a near fall. Vandal with a kick to the back.
Vandal puts Dorado on the turnbuckles and Vandal with a forearm to the back. Vandal tries for a super belly-to-back suplex but Dorado with punches. Dorado with a lateral press off the turnbuckles and both men are down. Dorado with chops but Vandal with forearms. Dorado with a knee to the chest and a back slide for a near fall. Vandal goes to the floor and Dorado with a tope suicida.
Dorado sends Vandal back into the ring and Dorado with an enzuigiri and he goes up top for a cross body but Vandal floats over and gets a near fall. Dorado spins Vandal and gets a near fall. Dorado with kicks to Vandal. Vandal with an Irish whip and forearm into the corner but Dorado with a running drop kick and cannonball. Dorado goes up top and hits a missile drop kick.
Dorado gets a near fall. Vandal with a kick to the leg and then he hits a TKO on Dorado and gets a near fall. Vandal with a kick to the head and then he slaps Dorado. Dorado with a kick to the head and then he goes up top for a shooting star press for the three count.
Winner: Lince Dorado (advances to face the winner of the Milo Beasley versus Papadon match in the quarterfinals)
Match Number Seven: John Silver versus Jon Davis in a First Round Match
The bell rings and Davis does not move. Silver tries to get Davis to do something but Davis is not impressed. The referee checks on Davis and there is a pulse. Davis continues to sit in the corner and Silver threatens to punch Davis in the face and the fans want it. Davis stands up and goes to the opposite side of the ring. They lock up and Davis sends Silver to the mat.
They lock up and Davis sends Silver to the mat. They lock up one more time and Davis sends Silver to the mat. Davis with a shoulder tackle to Silver. Davis offers Silver a chance to take him down and he hits a drop kick and Davis goes into the ropes. Silver with a kick and then he drop kick Davis in the rear end and Davis goes to the floor.
Davis catches Silver on a pescado. Davis gets sent into the support. Silver tries for a rana off the apron but Davis catches him and sends Silver into the apron. Davis with a forearm and Silver goes down. Davis with a kick to the chest.
They return to the ring and Davis with a forearm and a slam. Davis with another slam and he tries to send Silver through the ring. Davis with a back breaker and a slam for a near fall. Davis with a kick to the back. Davis with a forearm to the back while Silver tries to get in some punches but they have no effect on Davis.
Davis with a boot after Silver pushes him out of the corner. Davis sends Silver sternum first into the turnbuckles and then he hits a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Silver with a drop kick to the knee and a kick to the head. Davis with a power slam for a near fall. Davis with a chop and the fans are happy.
Davis sets up for another chop but he stops short and Davis with a punch. Davis with a kick to the chest. Silver with a forearm but Davis with a forearm and Silver goes down. Davis lets Silver get in some punches and then he hits a series of punches and kicks followed by a running European uppercut. Silver with a tornado DDT. Silver with kicks to the chest. Davis grabs Silver’s leg and throws him to the mat. Davis with a jackhammer for a near fall.
Davis with an Irish whip but he runs into a boot. Davis with a back fist and knee to the head. Silver counters three seconds around the world with a rana. Silver with a kick and a German suplex and bridge for a near fall. Silver pulls down the knee pad and hits a running knee to the head followed by a series of kicks. Davis wit ha spinebuster followed by a buckle bomb and a clothesline from hell for the three count.
Winner: Jon Davis (advances to face Mike Cruz in the quarterfinals)
Match Number Eight: Papadon (with Larry Dallas and Trina Michaels) versus Charles Cardwell in a First Round Match
They lock up and Papadon sends Charles to the mat. Papadon and Larry try to get to Charles by talking about Jeff. They lock up and Papadon sends Charles to the mat. Charles with a rollup for a near fall. Charles with a drop toe hold and La Magistral for a near fall. Papadon pushes and slaps Charles.
Papadon with a shoulder tackle but Charles with a shoulder tackle. Charles slaps Papadon and then he hits two arm drags. He misses a third but Papadon misses an elbow drop. Charles with a drop kick. Charles with an arm drag and he sets for the roaring elbow but Papadon goes to the floor. Charles goes to the apron after Papadon moves on the floor. Dallas distracts Charles and Papadon trips him on the apron. Papadon with elbows to the head.
Papadon chops Charles in the corner followed by an Irish whip. Papadon with a knee in the corner followed by a snap mare and kick to the back. Papadon rakes the eyes and then connects with a forearm. Papadon with an Irish whip but he runs into a boot. Papadon kicks Charles in back. Papadon with a rake of the eyes and a punch to the head. Papadon stretches Charles and Larry tries to convince him to quit.
Papadon with a back breaker for a near fall. Papadon with kicks and then he applies a reverse chin lock. Papadon with a front face lock and a belly-to-back suplex. Papadon says that this is so easy as he covers Charles and can only get a near fall. Papadon with a snap suplex and then he goes up top but misses a diving head butt. Papadon misses a charge into the corner.
Charles with a cross body and a running forearm or two. Charles tries to get Papadon on his shoulders but he cannot get him up because Papadon worked on his back earlier. Charles with a tornado DDT and he gets a near fall. Charles with a rollup for a near fall. Charles runs into an elbow and then Papadon with a European uppercut from the turnbuckles for a near fall.
Papadon with a kick to the chest and one to the back. Charles with a rollup and then he hits a Death Valley Driver for a near fall. Papadon with a jawbreaker and both men go down. Papadon with a back breaker and a flatline for a near fall. Papadon gets Charles up for a piledriver but Charles blocks it and hits a back body drop.
Charles with a kick and both men with clotheslines and they go down. They exchange punches from their knees and it continues as they get to their feet. Charles with the advantage but Papadon with a kick and forearm. Papadon with a chop and European uppercut. Papadon with a slap. Charles with a forearm but Papadon with a forearm. Charles with one. Papadon with a TKO into a facebuster.
Charles with a boot and then he hits a roaring elbow but can only get a two count. Charles goes up top but Trina gets on the apron and that allows Larry to crotch him. Papadon slaps Charles and punches him on the turnbuckles. Papadon goes up top for a superplex but Charles pushes him off. Papadon with a rolling European uppercut. Papadon with a superplex and he rolls through and hits a piledriver for the three count.
Winner: Papadon (advances to face Lince Dorado in the quarterfinals)
After the match, Larry Dallas calls Charles a loser and he says that he is nothing, just like Jeff. Charles attacks Larry and he punches Larry. Trina with a low blow and then Larry with a knee to the groin.
Some of the other wrestlers come out and they force Larry, Papadon, and Trina out of the ring and into the street.
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