Former second generation professional wrestler Luna Vachon was found dead in her home this past Friday (August 27, 2010). The cause of death won’t be certain until after the toxicology results are known, but there is a good chance it is another drug related death.
There was a box of Oxycodone found in her kitchen. There was a blue powder substance and a straw found in one part of the house, as well as loose pills and more ground up medication with a straw found in her bedroom.
It is a shame to loose more and more wrestlers to all sorts of cause, but especially to drug related ones.
Her mother said she often seemed medicated due to past wrestling injuries.
Luna wrestled alongside some of the greatest in the business, including; Kevin Sullivan, Shawn Michaels, Bam Bam Bigelow, The Fabulous Moolah, Sherri Martel, and many more.
R.I.P. Luna (January 12, 1962 – August 27, 2010)
Here is a clip of a match from her short stint in WCW. It was at the 1997 Slamboree Pay-Per-View against one of her long-time rivals Medusa.
I will be updating this post with results as the PPV goes on so check back every 15-20 minutes or so to see the results of the current matches at the Money in the Bank PPV. I will then update the post after the show with my final post for the event.
Match Results:
Smackdown Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Matt Hardy vs. Drew MacIntyre vs. Kane vs. Christian vs. Cody Rhodes vs. The Big Show
After a REALLY good match Drew MacIntyre had his hands on the briefcase, but Kane Chokeslammed him off the ladder and unhooked the briefcase to become the Money in the Bank winner for Smackdown.
Diva’s Championship Match
Champion Alicia Fox vs. Eve Torres
Fox hit the Axe kick and got the pin to remain Diva’s Champion
Unified Tag Team Championship Match
The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) with Natalya Neidhardt vs. The Usos (Jimmy & Jay) with Tamina
David Hart Smith locked on the Sharpshooter and made one of the Usos tap out to keep their tag team belts.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Champion Rey Mysterio vs. Jack Swagger
Mysterio loosened up his boot (just like Eddie Guerrero did against Kurt Angle years ago) and when Swagger locked on the Ankle Lock he shoved him and the boot off onto the ropes. He hit the 6-1-9 and rolled Swagger up for the pin to retain his title. Somewhere Latino Heat is smiling and doing that chest shake.
Swagger locked on the Ankle Lock after th match, but Kane came out to put a stop to it, and chased Swagger off.
Kane then returned to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase!
Rey Mysterio vs. Kane
The match was over pretty quickly. Kane hit a Tombstone Piledriver and got the pin to become the NEW World Heavyweight Champion.
Women’s Championship Match
Champion Layla vs. Kelly Kelly
After a bit of a distraction from Michelle McCool, Layla got the pinfall and retained her title.
Raw Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Evan Bourne vs. Mark Henry vs. The Miz vs. Ted DiBiase vs. John Morrison vs. Chris Jericho vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton
At one point while everyone was out on the floor Maryse climbed into the ring and climbed a ladder, but John Morrison stopped her and told her to get out of the ring. This gave DiBiase an opening, but Morrison cut him off too. In the end Miz grabbed the case and won the match.
WWE Championship Cage Match
Champion Shaemus vs. John Cena
After a pretty good and long match Nexus finally made an appearance. Michael Tarver was carrying a set of bolt cutters, but a referee snatched them away from him and ran to the back with them. While the ref in the cage was distracted by Nexus and another ref outside the cage he got hit from behind. Cena locked on the STF and Shaemus tapped out, but no ref saw it. So then Cena climbed to the top of the cage, and was met Justin Gabriel. Cena tossed him off the top of the cage. Meanwhile on the other side of the cage Shaemus climbed up and out and touched the floor. Shaemus wins and retains the WWE Championship.
Nexus had left the ringside area to chase Shaemus. Gabriel and Tarver were left near the ring. Cena attacked them both. He wound up throwing the steel ring steps into Tarver’s head.
All in all it was actually a pretty good PPV. The Smackdown Ladder Match was definitely the match of the night, and since it was the first match it made the rest a bit anti-climatic really. Kane winning the title was a BIG surprise to me. I was fully expecting The Big Show to win the ladder match, and then when Kane won it I assumed Jack Swagger would beat Rey. That would lead to Kane getting his hands on Swagger by cashing in the case this coming Friday. What’s going to be interesting is when Kane is still champion and The Undertaker comes back for Summerslam. I am betting it will be those two facing one another, or possibly a three-way match with Swagger thrown in.
I was very upset that there was no Triple H sighting! He was even listed in the synopsis for the PPV. On the brightside, if he is indeed making his return NOW, that means I get to see it live tomorrow night at the BOK Center for Raw.
Luckily Nexus was only a small part of the PPV, however they did control the outcome of the WWE Championship match. Again, on the brightside, with Shaemus as champion that means Triple H has a title shot coming very soon after his return since it is Shaemus that put him out. That match will probably be at Summerslam too.
WWE Friday Night Smackdown
From: Louisville, Kentucky
Other Highlights:
After Kane talked about vengeance a bit in the ring we went to the back to see Rey Mysterio getting an ankle brace put on. Then to Jack swagger talking on the phone with his apparent alibi.
The Straight Edge Society came down to the ring, but were interrupted by The Big Show carrying two ladders to the ring, a big one and a small one. He mocked the SES for a minute and then the SES stepped out near the announce table to let Show talk.Turns out Show had a special ladder made that can hold up to 2,000 pounds for the Money in the Bank match. When Show let his guard down Luke Gallows and the other masked guy jumped him from behind and beat him down briefly. When they began to celebrate Show got back up and threw them out of the ring. This left C.M. Punk on top of the ladder and all by himself. Show climbed up the ladder and got a hold of Punk. Once he had him neutralized he tore the mask off Punk so everyone could finally see his big bald head.
Jack Swagger’s dad finally showed up with an envelope with a tape or disc in it that was sent to the production truck. It was apparently proof of his alibi. His proof was a bunch of bad pictures of him and his dad competing in Memorial Day competitions. Kane wasn’t buying it. He came down and attacked Swagger, but thanks to a distraction by his dad, Swagger got the upper hand. Then out came Rey Mysterio who hit a quick 6-1-9 and then hobbled back up the ramp. Kane grabbed Swagger’s dad by the throat, and then Swagger by the throat. Swagger broke out of the grasp and left the ring, but Kane held tight n his dad. Swagger wouldn’t get in the ring to help his dad and Kane Chockeslammed him. Swagger still would not get in the ring, so Kane picked his dad up for a Tombstone Piledriver. Swagger just walked back up the ramp and left his dad laying in the ring.
Match Results:
Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Annoying Cody Rhodes
This match didn’t get to finish because Kane came out and Chokeslammed both competitors.
Drew MacIntyre vs. Christian
MacIntyre hit the Future Maker DDT and got the pin.
Mixed Tag Team Match WWE Women’s Champion Layla & Trent Baretta vs. Kelly Kelly & Chris Masters
Rosa Perez came jump roping down to the ring and her The Dudebusters went to hold the rope for her. Layla got very upset and the distraction was enough to allow Kelly Kelly roll her up for a pin. Rosa than jumped rope to the back.
Matt Hardy vs. Dolph Ziggler
Thanks to a distraction from Vicki Guerrero, Dolph Ziggler got the pin.
Wow, this is bad even by recent Smackdown standards. Four total matches, one didn’t even get to finish, and all three of the others ended due to interference. Plus they weren’t even very good matchups really. I understand wanting to give the wrestlers some time off to gear up for the PPV, but you can’t forget about your weekly shows. If I had paid money to see this Smackdown I would probably be very upset. I just hope that this Monday’s Raw is much better since I will be at it live! On the plus side, I am pretty certain we will be seeing Triple H making his return live on Monday! (Well returning at the PPV, but then to Raw on Monday.)
WWE Monday Night Raw
From: The Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
Guest Host: Florence Henderson
Match Results:
WWE Diva’s Champion Alicia Fox vs. Gail Kim
Fox got the pinfall after hitting her Scissors Kick.
Eve Torres was out at the announce table for this match, and Fox tried to get her upset. As Eve approached the ring the GM spoke e-mailed again. Due to Fox faking her ankle injury last week he was giving Eve another rematch this Sunday at Money in the Bank.
(Time for ANOTHER) Six-Person Tag Team Match
The Hart Dynsaty (Natayla Neidhart, David Hart Smith, and Tyson Kidd) vs. Tamina & The Usos (Jimmy & Jay Uso)
Jay Uso got the pin on David Hart Smith after a top rope splash.
Edge vs. Randy Orton
Edge got the pin after Chris Jericho came out and distracted Orton. Jericho then climbed into the ring and hit Edge with a Codebreaker. As Jericho turned Orton hit him with an RKO. As Orton turned there was Evan Bourne with a kick. Bourne then went to the top rope to hit Air Bourne. In an amazingly timed move Orton jumped up and hit the RKO on Bourne in mid spin!
8-Man Brady Bunch Challenge Tag Team Match
The Regal Bunch (William Regal, Zach Ryder, Primo, & Doink the Clown) vs. The Santino Bunch (Santino Marella, Vladimir Kozlov, The Great Khali, & Golddust)
Khali pinned Doink after a bit of comedy which included Doink with a water gun.
Florence Henderson was the special ring announcer for this match. She stayed at ringside during the match and tried on Regal’s robe at one point. After the match she got in the ring and as Santino closed his eyes and moved in for a kiss she ducked under him and walked over to Khali for a kiss. He then picker her up and got an even bigger kiss.
6-on-1 Handicap Match
John Cena vs. Nexus
Cena lasted for a while, but in the end there were just too many of them. Justin Gabriel got the pin after hitting his top rope flip into a splash. As they were about to gang attack him after the match Cena slipped out of the ring and grabbed a chair. The cleared the ring, regrouped and then surrounded the ring. Shaemus came out with a chair to help Cena!
Other Highlights:
John Cena was in the ring at the start of the show to talk about his match this Sunday at Money in the Bank vs. Shaemus for the WWE Championship, and to talk about his 6-on-1 Handicap match tonight on Raw. After a while The 6 members of Nexus came out to interrupt. Then the Anonymous GM interrupted to point out if any WWE Superstar got involved in the match that they would be suspended for 90 days, and that Nexus must tag in and out of the match tonight or suffer the same fate.
After Wade Barrett talked with Chris Jericho for a minute The Nexus met up with Yoshi Tatsu who came out to help John Cena last week. They beat him down a bit.
Ted DiBiase and Maryse were in the ring so he could introduce everyone to the Million Dollar Couple…Him and the Money in the Bank briefcase. Maryse was not happy at first, but the Ted explained how he’d be able to get them both even more stuff. John Morrison came out to interupt. After a bit of comedy from Morrison they fought briefly.
There was a great parody of The Brady Bunch opening sequence that used Santino Marella (along with Vladimir Kozlov, The Great Khali, and Golddust) & William Regal (along with Zach Ryder, Primo Colon, and Doink the Clown!).
In the back for more Nexus. This time they were attacking John Morrison.
The Miz came out to the ring to talk about how he took out R-Truth. The GM e-mailed and said Miz would face R-Truth’s replacement in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match…The World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry. This time the GM used another familiar quote as he did last week with, “…and that’s the bottom line because I said so.” and “Give me a hell yeah!”. This week’s quote was “Just when you think you have all the answers, I go ahead and change the questions.”
There was a weird interview with Edge about the voices in the back of his head. Apparently Randy Orton isn’t the only one with voices in his head that talk to him.
Nexus then jumped Evan Bourne while Shaemus stood by and watched. After Nexus walked away Shaemus came back over to gloat a bit over Bourne. Nexus came back and stood over Shaemus. He stood up and looked at them, they jumped to scare him and he ran off looking for John Cena’s locker room.
WWE Monday Night Raw
From: The Wacovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Guest Host: Rob Zombie
OK, so now the NXT Season 1 rookies want to be called “Nexus”. This is getting more annoying by the minute.
The show started off with WWE Champion Shaemus coming out to the ring to talk. He started off talking about the attack on Mr. McMahon last week, and how as the WWE Champion he felt he needed to make a statement. That statement, “The Champ is Here!” He was also happy to announce that John Cena was no longer the #1 contender for the title. As he went on and on out came Cena to interrupt. Cena wanted Shaemus’s help in fighting Nexus tonight.
Then suddenly Michael Cole got an email from the anonymous General Manager. He said that he would take no action against Nexus until next week after Wade Barrett has had a chance to give his side of the story. He said if any member of Nexus initialed contact with any WWE Superstar they would be fired, and if any WWE Superstar initiated contact with them they would be suspended. He then went on and on, finally saying at the Money in the Bank PPV that Cena would face Shaemus for the title in a Steel Cage Match.
6-Person Tag Team Match
The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith, Tyson Kidd, and Natalya Neidhart) vs. Jimmy Uso, Jay Uso, and Tamina
As the Harts made their way into the ring The Usos attacked. They began to leave, but then Tamina turned back, threw Natalya into the ring and hit the big splash from the top rope.
After an review of the Dance Off between Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella they were going to face each other in a match. If Santino can beat Kozlov then he would become his tag team partner.
Santino Marella vs. Vladimir Kozlov
Kozlov won after a brief match. He then tried helping Santino up a couple times, but he just collapsed back down onto the mat. As Kozlov left the ring William Regal congratulated him and then climbed into the ring to attack Santino. Kozlov turned back and chased Regal off, then helped Santino up and carried him back up the ramp.
Prior to that match there was an interview with R-Truth where the only question was “What action should be taken against Nexus for their actions?” Apparently this week’s filler will be interviews asking everyone that question. After the match they asked The Great Khali.
Finally it was time to bring out Rob Zombie! His job was to announce the 8 competitors in the Raw Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
They are; Randy Orton, The Miz, R-Truth, Chris Jericho, Evan Bourne, Ted DiBiase, John Morrison, and Edge.
After he introduced Edge, Edge appeared on the Titantron to say that the last time he talked to Rob Zombie was to tell him that he was dropping his song as his entrance music. Zombie disputed that claim and said he told Edge to stop using it. He made that clear and then left the ring. Edge continued on though to point out that he won the first ever Money in the Bank match and went on to win the title because of it, and then he did it a second time.
Time for another message from the GM. All 8 competitors in the Money in the Bank Ladder match would be in tonight’s main event. An 8-Man Tag Team match – John Morrison, R-Truth, Evan Bourne, and Randy Orton vs. The Miz, Chris Jericho, Ted DiBiase, and Edge.
Shaemus vs. Mark Henry
Shaemus won the match. Yes, it really wasn’t much of a match which is why that is all I said.
Now to the back for an interview with Nexus. They can’t touch WWE Superstars so Skip decided to attack one of the crew.
Back into the ring where Jerry The King Lawler in the ring to announce a new DVD release. The DVD, “Ricky Steamboat – The Life Story of The Dragon”. After a video preview of the DVD out came Ricky The Dragon Steamboat. Next the King brought out a few other legends to congratulate Steamboat. Out came Arn Anderson, Michael P.S. Hayes, Dean Malenko, and Mike Rotundo. Of course only one of them had ever faced Steamboat in a match. (Arn Anderson) Anderson made one statement about how people will always talk about the Top 5 of All-Time, and how names like Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and the Undertaker will always be mentioned, but Steamboat is up there too. It is truly sad that McMahon can force even Arn Anderson to not mention Ric Flair just because he is in TNA now.
As Steamboat began to talk out came Nexus. The six were ready to fight though. As they rolled in the ring one by one they were turned back at first. Then they pulled Arn Anderson out and beat him down, next they dragged Malenko out, then Rotundo. with just the other three left in the ring all of Nexus entered the ring and began to attack them. It was then down to just Steamboat in the middle of the ring surrounded by all of Nexus. Of course he didn’t back down, but he did wind up getting beat down. After a commercial they were helping the legends from the ringside area, including Steamboat strapped to a stretcher.
Diva’s Tag Team Match
Champion Alicia Fox & Maryse vs. Eve Torres and Gail Kim
Of course, now that Fox is the champion she is now an expert wrestler…or at least that is what they try to make her look like. Anyway, she got the pin on Gail Kim.
8-Man Tag Team Match
Randy Orton, John Morrison, Evan Bourne, and R-Truth vs. Edge, The Miz, Ted DiBiase, and Chris Jericho
In the end Orton hit the RKO on DiBiase and got the pin. Then a preview of Money in the Bank began. Edge attacked from behind, got a ladder, R-Truth attacked, then each of the competitors attacked one another one by one. At the end of it all The Viper was standing alone in the ring again. He climbed the ladder and retrieved the Money in the Bank briefcase. I am sure that is how the match will end at the PPV too.
Again, WAY TOO MUCH NXT/Nexus crap. The replayed the attack on McMahon twice, then also replayed the attack on Steamboat and the others twice, too. Add in the interviews in the back about them and I would estimate close to an 45 minutes being dedicated to them. Of course there was like another 30 minutes of commercials, so that left about 50 minutes for other stuff.
WWE Fatal 4-Way
From: Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York
Mr. McMahon opened the show by explaining that Bret The Hitman Hart will not be at the PPV tonight. Then they replayed what the NXT Season 1 Rookies did to him on last Monday’s Raw. Then we reviewed the whole Drew MacIntyre saga. Then finally it was time for the first match.
Intercontinental Championship Match
Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Drew MacIntyre
The match was mainly controlled by MacIntyre, but as Kofi mounted his comeback MacIntyre took out the referee by accident. He then went for a pin, but the ref was still out. He tried to revive him, but then gave up and dragged Teddy Long (Who was sitting at ringside because MacIntyre wanted him to hand him the title when he won it back.) into the ring. He forced Long to put on the ref’s shirt. As he pinned Kingston, Long began to count, but stopped at two and shook his head saying he wasn’t going to do it. MacIntyre went after Long and told him he better count the next time. As MacIntyre turned his attention back to Kingston, Matt Hardy came into the ring and hit the Twist of Fate. Kingston then hit the Trouble in Paradise and Teddy Long gladly counted to three this time.
Winner and still Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston.
Diva’s Championship Match
Champion Eve Torres vs. Maryse vs. Gail Kim vs. Alicia Fox
This was a decent match for a change. I think maybe Tara is working with some Divas though. I say this because Eve Torres hit a big Moonsault off the top rope onto Maryse after hitting her Swinging Neckbreaker. Alicia Fox came in and tossed Eve out of the ring and pinned Maryse to become the new Diva’s Champion.
Winner and new Diva’s Champion, Alicia Fox
Chris Jericho vs. Evan Bourne
Jericho talked for quite some time before the match. As the match progressed, Jericho missed a Lionsault, Bourne missed an Air Bourne, then Jericho hit the Code Breaker. Bourne got his foot on the rope to stop the three count. Jericho went for the Walls of Jericho, but Bourne countered. Bourne took too long to get to the top rope, and Jericho climbed to the top rope with him. Bourne fought him off twice and then finally hit the Air Bourne and got the upset victory.
Winner, Evan Bourne
Time to review The Undertaker and Kane seeking vengeance storyline.
Fatal 4-Way Match for the World’s Heavyweight Championship
Champion Jack swagger vs. The Big Show vs. Rey Mysterio vs. C.M. Punk
Each time that Show took control of the match the others teamed up to knock him out of it for a while. As all four competitors were laid out both in the ring and on the floor Kane’s music came on. He came out pushing a coffin. He went right after Punk and chokeslammed him into the empty coffin. Before he could close it though out came Luke Gallows to interrupt. Rey took advantage of this distraction and hit the 619 on Swagger and got the pin to win the World Heavyweight Title for the second time!
Winner and new World Heavyweight Champion, Rey Mysterio
This of course sets up a series of matches once The Undertaker makes his way back. After all it was Rey who actually gave him the injuries he is currently recovering from.
United States Championship Match
Champion The Miz vs. R-Truth
Good Lord! They let Miz (c)”rap” on his way to the ring. The song was “The Miz” rapped to the tune of “What’s Up?”
R-Truth was going for a Sunset Flip, but Miz dropped down onto his chest and hooked his legs to get the three count.
Winner and still United States Champion, The Miz
Six-Person Tag Team Match
The Hart Dynasty – Natalya Neidhart, David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd vs. The Usos – Jimmy & Jay Uso and Tamina
Maybe I need to start watching Superstars on Thursdays. Apparently I missed The Uso’s in ring debut this week. Of course it was just a match with Golddust and Mark Henry. At one point Kidd jumped from the ring apron down to the floor trying to hit a DDT on Jimmy, but instead he was caught for a Samoan Drop right into the ring barrier. The Usos should maybe be renamed The Wild Rikishis, just a thought. The thing I was most impressed with in this match though was Natalya Neidhart. She hit a couple great Snap Suplexes. Then after rolling out of the way of Tamina coming off the top rope Snuka style she hit a Tornado Clothesline and got the pin on Tamina.
Fatal 4-Way Match for The WWE Championship
Champion John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Edge vs. Shaemus
About 15 minutes into the match The NXT Rookies attacked a few of the wrestlers in the back watching on a monitor. They then headed to the ring where the action had all but stopped. They went right for Cena first. Then Edge joined in and got their attention. Then suddenly Shaemus pinned Cena in the ring and won the match.
Winner and new WWE Champion Shaemus.
They continued to beat on Cena for a bit while Edge and Orton laid motionless on the floor. As Shaemus raised his new belt in celebration at the top of the ramp the NXT guys ran up the ramp after him.
The PPV ended there.
They “squeezed” in seven whole matches for a pay-per-view! That is ridiculous! What makes it even worse is, it was only like two hours and thirty-five minutes or so. They expect people to pay their $40 or more for 2.5 hours filled with 7 matches and not a lot of great matches at that? TNA could win this battle based solely on the PPVs.
That is all I have to say about this “new” PPV. Just very frustrated with another sub par show. Let’s hope the next “new” PPV, Money in the Bank is better next month.
The show started off with M.V.P. explaining why the pros beat the rookies down last week. They basically kissed and made up.
Kaval vs. Alex Riley
This was actually a pretty good match. Probably because you had the FCW Champion facing a guy with 12 years experience that has held multiple titles all over the world. It was good to see Kaval/Senshi/Low-ki hasn’t missed a beat since leaving TNA. His kicks were better than ever, and he is still allowed to call his move The Warrior’s Way. In the end though Alex Riley got the three count.
Tag Team Match
Mark Henry & Lucky Cannon vs. Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston & Michael McGillicutty
Apparently McGillicutty is a name from his mother’s side of the family. I still don’t understand why you wouldn’t want to be called Hennig if you are a professional wrestler. However, regardless of the name wrestling runs deep through his veins. It was a good match, in the end McGillicutty hit a running neckbreaker out of nowhere and got the pin. It was a very impressive move, and surely a sign of things to come from this future WWE Superstar.
The problem with hour long shows is that they only fit in two matches. Remember the days when you’d sit and watch the late night Saturday WWE shows on a local channel? For me it was WWOR TV out od Secaucus, NJ. The show would come on at 11PM ET. They would fit 4 or maybe even 5 matches into a one hour show. Ahhh, the good old days.
Well even if it is only two matches it is much better than the first season of NXT with maybe one match and a bunch of annoying competitions that were meaningless. After just two episodes of this second season has been better than the entire first season. Of course I did only watch two episodes of the first season, but that’s because it was crap.
WWE Monday Night Raw
From: Charlotte, North carolina
Guest Host: Mark Feuerstein, star of Royal Pains.
The show started off with a recap of what the NXT rookies did last week. That makes a total of about an hour that they have dedicated to the whole thing since it happened last week.
Wade Barrett was in the ring to start the show. He explained how Bret The Hitman Hart told him to be in the ring at the start of the show to apologize for what they had done. He called out all the other NXT Rookies from season one to apologize with him. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler along with some other crew members got up and walked off. They didn’t want to hear it. Barrett then went one by one asking them to apologize and they all refused to do it. As Barrett rambled on and on finally out came Bret Hart to put a stop to it. They went back and forth forever, rookies demanding contracts for everyone, first class travel accommodations, and personal locker rooms. Bret Hart refused their demands, and fired Wade Barrett. He then told them all to get out of the ring or he’d call the cops to physically remove them all.
Now 20 minutes into the show and just back from a commercial and Cole and Lawler had their own little commercial for the Fatal 4-Way PPV. It did have a purpose though, it led into a Fatal 4-Way match for the United States Championship.
Fatal 4-Way Match for The United States Championship
Champion R-Truth vs. John Morrison vs. Zack Ryder vs. The Miz
Woo woo wait, why is Zack Ryder in a title match? Anyway, this could be a decent match, but it probably won’t be. Morrison and Truth dumped Ryder and Miz out of the ring early and actually started wrestling one another with little hesitation. It was a normal 4-way match. Someone was always there to break up the three count. Then Ryder hit R-Truth with the Rough Ryder, but Morrison was there to knock Ryder out of the ring. Morrison then hit the Starship Pain on R-Truth, but as he went for the pin Miz came in and tossed him out of the ring and got the three count on R-Truth to win the title back.
A clip of The Big Show’s guest starring role on this week’s Royal Pains was shown, and then we saw this week’s guest host, Mark Feuerstein. He was talking to the Bella Twins, until he was interrupted by Ted DiBiase and Virgil. DiBiase wanted him to make him co-guest host. He was saying no, but seemed to be waivering a little until The Big Show quietly walked up behind DiBiase and Virgil. At that point he got very brave and talking back to DiBiase. DiBiase told Virgil to take care of this. At this point Show cleared his throat to let them know he was there. Show suggested that he and Feuerstein face DiBiase and Virgil in a tag team match. Dibiase agreed to the match. Feuerstein then explain how he was a figure skater in high school rather than a wrestler as he had told DiBiase. He demonstrated some of his moves and then jumped into Show’s arms. They then noticed the Bella Twins were still there watching, and a bit creeped out by it all.
Chris Jericho vs. Evan Bourne
Jericho just couldn’t put Bourne away. He then snapped and wound up getting disqualified. As he went back to continue beating on Bourne he was met with a kick to the head followed by Air Bourne from the top rope. Winner by DQ, Evan Bourne.
Next out was John Cena to talk a bit. As he was talking all of a sudden the NXT rookies were heading through the crowd toward the ring. This time however Cena had some back up. Lawler was the first into the ring, but then from the back came Evan Bourne, William Regal, R-Truth, and Santino Marella. The rooks still got in the ring and the brawl began. Out came the reinforcements, first Mark Henry, then Randy Orton, then Edge, and finally Shaemus with a lead pipe. They cleared the ring and chased the rookies back into the crowd, and out of the building.
Eve Torres & Gail Kim vs. Maryse & Alicia Fox
Tonight it is a tag team match preview of the Fatal 4-Way this Sunday. Maryse and Alicia had the match under control until Maryse was holding Eve in the corner for Alicia to kick her. Instead the kick landed on Maryse and sent her to the floor. this allowed Eve to get the upper hand, hit a neckbreaker and get the pin.
OK, back from a commercial and time for a WWE commercial. These commercials I could wind up liking though. It was one for the WWE Classics on Demand channel. It showed clips from the Philadelphia Spectrum where Intercontinental Champion Pedro Morales began a long feud with The Magnificent Don Muraco. Muraco won the title for the first time that night. It brought back a lot of good memories from long ago.
Tag Team Comedy
The Big Show & Mark Feuerstein vs. Ted DiBiase & Virgil
After Show dominated DiBiase for a bit Virgil was reluctantly tagged into the match. After Show hit him once though Virgil rolled out to the floor and said he quit. Before he could walk away from ringside Feuerstein grabbed him and tossed him back into the ring. He tore his shirt so the chops would make more noise. He then hit Virgil with a Chokeslam and tagged in Feuerstein. Feuerstein entered the ring, it is clear he must have been a Scotty Too Hotty fan. He went right into the worm move Scotty used to use. He then wound up and dropped a big elbow across Virgil’s chest and then got the three count. Virgil was laying in the ring lifeless. DiBiase was about to leave the ring, but instead turned around and stuffed a hundred dollar bill into Virgil’s mouth. He then started to leave again, but turned back yet again and took back the money before leaving.
William Regal vs. Santino Marella with Special Guest Referee Vladimir Kozlov
After a rather brief match Santino rolled Regal up and grabbed a handful of tights. Kozlov counted one, two, three regardless. Regal then got in his face arguing about it.
Out came Bret Hart and asked the three of them to come stand with him. He said he had asked the entire locker room to come stand with him because he wasn’t going to let history repeat itself on his watch. Out came all the Raw Superstars that weren’t set to be in the main event match. As the match was about to begin we could see Bret Hart go backstage. This leads me to believe that he will be attacked by the rookies back stage while the entire locker room is busy watching the match.
Edge & Shaemus vs. Randy Orton & John Cena
As I said, they are going to be playing this foursome against one another for a long time. Started a few weeks ago, and the scheduled main event at the July 19th Raw here in Tulsa is set to be this same match.
How does someone stay this pale really? McMahon must have put it in his contract that he is not allowed out of his coffin until after dusk or something. What might be a better question is…If you know how extremely pale you are why do you go into a business where you know you will be mostly naked most of the time?
Edge and Shaemus were controlling the match until Edge went for a Spear that Cena moved out of the way of. Edge went head first into the second turnbuckle. Cena finally got a tag to Orton. He came in and began to dominate Shaemus. As he was waiting for him to get up so he could hit the RKO Edge came up behind him and was met with an RKO instead. Then as Orton concentrated on Edge, Shaemus attacked from behind. This led to them dominating Orton for a bit. Orton finally got the tag to Cena who came in and threw a couple shoulder blocks.
Then the lights went out and we saw the NXT Rookies tearing apart the backstage area. Then they dragged Bret Hart out and put him in the back seat of a limo. The limo then started driving around and crashing into other cars that were set up strategically. They then ended it by dragging him out of the limo for everyone to see. They demanded an answer by Sunday about their contracts.
Well, as usual even what the WWE wants to be unpredictable is way too predictable. Just send the guys back to Florida, or blend them into the shows. Don’t try a whole rehash of The Outsiders coming in and taking over. It worked then because A) It hadn’t really been done before, B) It was people we cared about that were doing it, and finally C) It was cool to see two big stars revolt and leave the WWE for WCW.
Through all of the NXT crap it was still a pretty fun show to watch. Mainly because I really like Mark Feuerstein and they actually let him get involved in the show. I feel a letdown coming from this Sunday’s pay-per-view though. One thing that can backfire on Vince McMahon making sure his PPV is scheduled the week after TNA’s PPV is that TNA set the bar very high this month. It will be hard for the WWE to put on a show that doesn’t pale in comparison.
Well, I felt the first edition of NXT was a total and complete waste of time. So much so that I couldn’t stand to watch it other than the first time I did, and then the finale to pick the winner. The competitions were ridiculous, the people involved didn’t stir any interest in me at all.
I tuned in to see the first episode of “Season Two” just to see the list of people involved this time around. I was happily surprised. They realized they needed to put some people in the competition that people might have a bit of an interest in. How did they do that with a bunch of rookie nobodies?
Well first off they have a former CBA and IBA basketball player, a former NFL player, and the son of a former New York Jet and sportscaster. If that however doesn’t peak your interest enough to watch how about a former TNA champion being on the roster? No, nothing yet? Well then, what about two third generation professional wrestlers?
Eli Cottonwood who is being mentored by John Morrison played basketball in the International Basketball Association, and the Continental Basketball Association. He also attended a camp for the Milwaukee Bucks as well as playing in a summer league for the Dallas Mavericks. He has been part of Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) since 2008.
Percy Watson has played for the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, and Washington Redskins in the NFL. His mentor is M.V.P., and he has wrestling in FCW since September, 2009.
Alex Riley whose real name is Kevin Kiley, Jr. is the son of former New York Jet and ESPN host Kevin Kiley. Junior played football and basketball at Boston College. He is the current FCW Champion after beating NXT season one competitor Justin Gabriel and winner Wade Barrett in a Triple Threat match. He is paired up with The Miz, and amazingly it might be the best matched pair of the bunch. Their attitudes are very similar.
TNA fans will recognize Kaval as 3-time TNA/NWA Tag Team Champion, and 2-Time X-Division Champion Low-Ki or more recently Senshi. Good to see him getting a shot in the WWE, even if it is about 12 years after the start of his wrestling career. Unfortunately he has Lay-Cool as his co-mentors. They seem to just want to use him as their valet thus far.
Now, this is where it really takes a turn to the interesting for me.
Husky Harris who is being mentored by Cody Rhodes is a third generation wrestler with a deep wrestling heritage. His real name is Windham Rotunda. 1980′s wrestling fans will realized right away why that name has history. You see, Windham Rotunda apart from being a great tag team of the 80s is also the son of wrestling great Mike Rotunda (aka I.R.S), and is named for his dad’s former tag team partner who just happens to also be his uncle. You see Mike Rotunda married Stephanie Windham, the sister of wrestlers Barry and Kendall Windham. For those that still haven’t caught on to how deep his bloodline goes let me remind you who Stephanie, Barry, and Kendall called daddy… That would be WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Mulligan! It will be great to see him as he develops into a WWE Superstar. Unfortunately he has more of his grandfather’s body than his dad or uncle’s.
Husky Harris isn’t even the biggest reason for me to watch NXT season two. The biggest reason is being called Michael McGillicutty. It really makes no sense to me WHY he is being called Michael McGillicutty. Well other than the McMahon thing where he has to own the wrestlers name and likeness whenever possible. That name however might be the biggest/only reason he doesn’t catch on fast as a WWE Superstar. You see Michael McGillicutty’s real name might sound “perfectly” familiar… Joe Hennig. That’s right his grandfather is none other than Larry The Axe Hennig, and more importantly his father is Mr. Perfect, Curt Hennig.
Joe Hennig’s pro debut was in Iowa’s World League Wrestling in a tag match with another WWE third generation Superstar, Ted DiBiase, Jr. He has been in FCW since early 2008. HE has held the FCW title once, and the FCW Tag Team Titles twice. Once with first season NXT star Heath Miller, and again with third generation wrestler Brett DiBiase. He has also won the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year award in 2008. Of course with a name like Hennig you pretty much have that award half won when you lace up your boots. One of the best things about Joe, he uses his dad;s Perfect-Plex finishing move. Also the fact that they let him talk about his dad is great too.
Just to give the two rookies I haven’t mentioned yet some time…
Titus O’Neil is actually one of the more impressive rookies. O’Neil played football for the Florida Gators, and in the Arena Football League. Unfortunately his pro is Zack Ryder. However, Woo woo woo, I am betting he turns out to be one of the best rookies of the second season of NXT. Granted he has a long way to go before becoming a WWE Superstar, but he has already come a long way considering his TV debut in FCW wasn’t until January, 2010.
The last NXT Rookie that I have yet to mention is Lucky Cannon. His pro is Mark Henry, and he has been in FCW since July 2008. Just a hunch, but if I were to bet on who will be eliminated first…my choice would be Lucky Cannon.
Another good thing about this season of NXT, the fans vote will count for 50% of the decision making as to who is eliminated.
My prediction for the winner of NXT Season 2 – Michael McGillicutty aka Joe Hennig with Titus O’Neil and Alex Riley rounding out the top three. Of course Husky Harris and Kaval should catch on in the WWE regardless of the outcome (as with the top 3 I think.).
The show started off the always expected showdown in the ring of superstars who will be in one of the main events at the next PPV. Rey Mysterio, Jack Swagger, C.M. Punk, and The Big Show all made their way to the ring at the usual intervals. After they were done Kane came on the Titantron to talk about getting vengeance.
First match of the night -
Rey Mysterio vs. Jack Swagger
This match seemed to take a very long time, that was mainly due to them taking two commercial breaks during the match. In the end Rey hit a third 619 and got the pin.
After the match Swagger attacked Rey, but Kane made his way out and Chokeslammed both of them.
Next out came Lay-Cool along with their rookie from NXT, Kaval (See more about him and the new season of NXT in an upcoming post) After an annoying segment having to do with makeovers out came Layla’s opponent accompanied by Kelly Kelly.
Layla vs. Tiffany
Layla got the win after Tiffany had knocked Michelle McCool off the ring apron to the floor.
Then after a commercial they reaired the entire 14 minute segment from the end of Raw with NXT attacking, followed of course by more commercials. They must have need tons of filler for tonight’s show. Match count after more than an hour is 2. To waste more time they reviewed the return of The Peep Show from a couple week’s ago with guest Hornswoggle which ended with Chavo and Dolph Ziggler attacking. Then they review their match from last week too. Then after Christian made his way to the ring out came Vicki Guerrero to excuse herself and annoy us a bit. Oh, she also introduced his opponent, Dolph Ziggler.
Christian vs. Dolph Ziggler
Well this match only needed one commercial break before Christian hit the a sunset flip off the middle rope and pinned Ziggler as Vicki watched on from a ringside seat near the announce table.
After the match Kurt Hawkins and Vance Archer attacked Christian. Now that Christian was down and out Ziggler moved in and locked on “the vicious Sleeper Hold” which was then followed by a big hug for Vicki.
Then to the back with more Kane mourning and demanding vengeance.
After the commercial Drew MacIntyre came out to the ring to bitch a bit more. He called out Teddy Long. He demanded that Teddy watch the Titantron. He showed him the replay of last Friday where Matt Hardy came out of the crowd to attack him, and then pinned him in a match on Raw’s Viewer’s Choice show. He then went on to say how Mr. McMahon has suspended Hardy from all WWE programming. It seemed as if MacIntyre was about to tell Teddy that he was fired, but Kofi Kingston interrupted him to point out how sick and tired everyone is about listening to MacIntyre crying. Kingston got in the ring face to face with him and said that on behalf of the entire WWE Universe he is telling him to shut up! He then hit MacIntyre in the head with the mic and the fight went on until Kingston hit MacIntyre with the Trouble in Paradise which sent him from the ring apron down to the floor.
After the commercial MacIntyre caught up with Teddy Long in the back. The news wasn’t that Teddy was fired, but instead that next week Teddy would face Drew MacIntyre in a match. If he doesn’t show up though, he will be fired.
The Big Show vs. C.M. Punk
As Show was trying to get the mask off of Punk the Straight Edge Society attacked. After they beat on him a bit out came Kane again. He Chokeslammed the masked mystery guy and Luke Gallows, but Punk escaped the ring. Kane then turned his attention to Show who he also Chokeslammed.
First off, why can’t McMahon deal with competition a bit. I feel he purposely scheduled a Smackdown in Tampa on the same week that TNA is holding Slammiversary in hopes maybe people will only have enough money to go to one of the shows and maybe they will pick Smackdown over Slammiversary. Personally I think you are a fool to not pick the PPV, especially for a normally subpar show (as of late) like Smackdown. I mean four matches, really? Especially THOSE four matches?
Next topic, I certainly hope The Undertaker heals quickly from his fractured nose, broken orbital bone, and concussion. The Kane vengeance storyline is already getting annoying.
Also overly annoying is the Lay-Cool best friend’s forever / bad Beautiful People knockoff. On the bright side, I think I only barely saw Layla’s ass crack once this week. Unfortunately, she did loan a pair of her pants to Sarena.
LOL, OK, it seems all I have to comment about this week on Smackdown is annoyances. The two other annoyances; Drew MacIntyre chosen one crap, and Dolph Ziggler and Vicki replaying the Edge-Vicki storyline.
WWE Monday Night Raw
Special Live 3 Hour Viewer’s Choice
From: Miami, Florida
Guest Hosts: The cast of The A*Team
The show started off with Teddy Long and Bret The Hitman Hart coming down to the ring to talk about how the night was going to go. After they mentioned that all 4 participants in the upcoming Fatal 4-Way match for the WWE title will be in action tonight they started with mentioning Randy Orton. Orton came to the ring with his arm in a sling. Orton demanded a match with Edge, out came Edge to agree that he wanted a match with Orton so he could finish him off. Teddy Long suggested that the fans in the arena decide if there would be an Orton-Edge match tonight. Of course the crowd went crazy. Then Teddy let the crowd choose what they would go head to head in tonight.
A) A Debate
B) A Situp Competition
C) A One-Armed Match where Edge’s arm would be tied behind his back to level the playing field.
The crowd’s overwhelming choice was of course C.
Onto the first match that fans could help pick by voting on WWE.com. The Big Show vs. Chris Jericho. The options open to vote for were
A) Over the Rope Challenge
B) A Submission Match
C) A Bodyslam Challenge
Matt Stryker was apparently in charge of announcing the results. The fans vote was C – 48%, B – 41%, A – 11%… A Bodyslam Challenge it is.
The rules were simple, in order to win the match you had to bodyslam your opponent. At first Show just stood there in a wide open stance giving Jericho a chance to try and slam him. Instead he slapped him across the face. Show was not happy and began pounding on Jericho. Jericho finally mounted some offense and began working on Show’s right arm and shoulder. Show recovered quickly, and after tossing Jericho into the ropes he caught him coming off with a Cross Body Block. Then with a huge smile he slammed him down to the mat for the win. That wasn’t enough though. He then slapped on a Camel Clutch type move and got Jericho to tap out. Finally he grabbed Jericho and threw him over the top rope to officially win all three types of matches.
Next up was for the fans to decide who would face the Tag Team Champions, The Hart Foundation.
A)John & Jey Uso
B) The Dudebusters
C) The Great Khali & Hornswoggle
Of course the comedy factor had to find its way into the show. B – 10%, A – 36%, C – 54%. I do believe the WWE as with anything might be tweaking the numbers a bit. I think the clear favorite would have been the Usos, but they can’t let that match happen between two dynasties until a pay-per-view.
The Hart Dynasty (Tyson Kidd & David Hart Smith) vs. The Great Khali & Hornswoggle
The Hart Dynasty made quick work of their odd opponents. Out came the Usos for the third straight week. This time however, the Harts weren’t left laying on their back in the ring, instead they got the upper hand finally.
Next out came Bradley Cooper to plug the new A*Team movie, that’s about all he did before going backstage again.
Before the commercial Jerry Lawler wandered off looking for something. He met up with Murdock and B.A. in the back. He needed them to find out who stole his crown. ::shakes head::: As they wandered off in character they bumped into the Bella Twins briefly.
Next out to the ring was Santino Marella. He is to face Vladimir Kozlov in one of the following…
A) A Match
B) An Arm Wrestling Match
c) A Dance Off
So, during this commercial did ANYONE really think that something other than the Dance Off was going to win by a landslide? I am betting on about 80% or more picks C. And the winner is… lol I shock myself some times. An overwhelming 84% picked the Dance Off, A – 9%, B – 7%.
Santino went first with a “dance routine” that made Carlton Banks look like Mikhail Barishnikov. Kozlov’s routine was incredibly bad, but I think better than Santino’s, sort of. The fans agreed. Then as Santino reached out to shake his hand Kozlov pulled him in close and they danced together for a minute. Santino was a bit shaken up, but decided he wanted to try that big jump move in Dirty Dancing. As he came running in Kozlov lifted him and shoved him down to the mat instead.
Out came the entire Divas division. Hard to believe they only have 12 of them. Fans had to pick between…
A) 6 on 6 Tag Team Match
B) Diva Battle Royal
C) Champion vs. Champion
The winner is… B – 73%, A – 11%, C – 16%
Diva’s Battle Royal
Order of Elimination:
Rosa Mendes, Tiffany, Kelly Kelly, Alicia Fox and Gail Kim simultaneously, The Bella Twins simultaneously, LayCool simultaneously, Eve Torres, Jillian Hall
The Winner – Maryse
Now then, will someone PLEASE, PLEASE give Layla’s outfit or at least her shorts to Kelly Kelly, Gail Kim, or maybe Maryse. Then get Layla some sort of one piece outfit or something with a good belt so that her ass stays covered.
I must say this has been the most action on Raw in a long long time. All of that happened in just the first hour of the show. Of course, most of it was ridiculousness, but still more action than any show in a long time.
To the back where they began playing up the whole “Undertaker is in a vegetative state” because someone attacked him angle that they started on last Friday night’s Smackdown. In reality the storyline is being use to give The Undertaker time to heal. His match against Rey Mysterio a couple weeks ago didn’t go very well. He walked out of it with a broken nose, broken orbital bone, and a concussion. Hopefully he will heal up quickly. Kane was hunting for who attacked Taker to put him in this state. He accused Shaemus who denied it, but of course this will influence the vote that they just announced.
Next fan vote… Shaemus will face
A) Kane
B) Mark Henry
C) Evan Bourne
Shaemus vs. Kane it is. Kane had 88%, C – 9%, B – 3%
After fighting for a bit Shaemus wound up on the floor. He was about to get back in the ring at a count of 7, but then dropped back down to the floor and walked away. Kane wins via countout.
Next vote… John Cena’s opponent will be
A) Jack Swagger
B) Rey Mysterio
C) C. M. Punk
First, to the back to hear Wade Barrett talk a bit. Then to Ted DiBiase and Virgil’s locker room. In came B.A. and Murdock looking for Lawler’s crown. As things were becoming heated DiBiase called out “Uncle Irwin”. Out came I.R.S./ Mike Rotunda wearing the King’s crown. He claimed that Lawler never paid back taxes on the jewels in the crown, so it belongs to him. It was funny to that point, but then they attacked B.A. and Murdock with gas, and had masks ready for themselves.
OK, time for a different vote apparently. It will be a tag team match between R-Truth and The Miz. Fans get to pick their partners.
R-Truth’s partner will be…
A) Christian
B) M.V.P.
C) John Morrison
Miz’s partner will be
A) Dolph Ziggler
B) William Regal
C) Zack Ryder
A) Christian – 27%, B) M.V.P. – 19%, C) John Morrison – 54%
A) Dolph Ziggler – 38%, B) William Regal – 17%, C) Zack Ryder – 45%
Woo woo woo, I knew it…was going to be this match up. lol
Miz wound up pinning Morrison for the win.
To the back with Kane accusing Bret Hart now. Of course they followed that up with a commercial for The Undertaker’s new DVD that includes 21 of his deadliest matches.
One-Armed Match
Edge vs. Randy Orton
Soon after the start of the match Edge untied his hand and began attacking. The ref disqualified him after attempting to tie his arm back up. Then Edge moved in for a Spear, but Orton hit him with a couple of kicks, the second of which sent him to the floor. Orton then came out after him, but Edge hit him with a chair. Edge then hit him a second time with the chair right in his injured shoulder.
They then used this opportunity to waste time so they could make it easier to fill the 3 hours. Orton stayed at ringside for an extended period of time. Meanwhile The King and Michael Cole stalled, and then reviewed the Diva’s Battle Royal match.
To the back again for the continuing A*Team saga. This time Murdock was being interviewed by Mean Gene Okerlund.
Back to the ring, Drew MacIntyre, and his opponent will be..
A) Yoshi Tatsu
B) Golddust
c) A mystery opponent we only saw a silhouette of, but everyone knew it was Matt Hardy.
C – 88%, B – 8%, A – 4%
MacIntyre stopped the match before it began and started screaming how Hardy is suspended. Teddy Long came out to point out that Hardy was suspended from Smackdown…NOT Raw.
Drew MacIntyre vs. Matt Hardy
Hardy attacked while MacIntyre was still complaining. He never looked back. Hardy controlled the entire match, beating him from announce table to ring post. He hit the Twist of Fate and got the pin. Then he continued beating on him.
To the back where DiBiase, Virgil, and I.R.S. had B.A. tied to a chair. After a commercial they were all in the ring. Apparently DiBiase was offered money by someone to who wanted B.A.’s head served to them on a platter. Out came Rowdy Roddy Piper who has a bunch of history with the previous B.A. Baracus, Mr. T. The Hot Rod was looking pretty good considering. He pointed out how he silenced Mr. T, but now he has to start it all over again with a movie. As the Hot Rod was preparing to beat the mohawk off of B.A. out came a golf cart carrying Murdock, Gene Okerlund, and The American Dream Dusty Rhodes. Thanks to the distraction B.A. was able to break free, including breaking the handcuffs. He then hit DiBiase with a Spinebuster and then tore off his shirt. I.R.S. then charged at Rhodes, but was met with an Bionic Elbow. Piper shoved Virgil into B.A. who was hit with a not so good Chokeslam, while Piper climbed out of the ring. He was apparently not in any shape for any action. In the end it turned into Rhodes giving a big plug to The A*Team movie.
Now to find out the results for Cena’s opponent.
A) Jack SWagger – 23%, B) Rey Mysterio – 32%, C) C. M. Punk – 45%
John Cena vs. C.M. Punk
Just as Cena was taking control of things out came Wade Barrett. Then suddenly ALL the NXT rookies appeared at ringside. They took out Gallows and Sarena, and finally Punk too. Then they all got into the ring and beat down Cena. Then they began tearing apart the entire ringside area, and everyone in the area. Lawler, Stryker, Cole, even the ring announcer and bell ringer. After they had most of the area torn apart they got back in the half disassembled ring and continued beating on Cena. At one point Punk got back in the ring to try and help but was quickly taken out. They were so organized and even had matching armbands! Lookout Raw! It looks like the WWE wants to try a new version of The Outsiders. Only thing is it is a bunch og guys no one cares about, many of which should really be tearing the ring down for a living instead. After a few of them hit their finishing moves on Cena they finally left the ring. As they wheeled Cena off on a backboard and stretcher he flashed a thumbs up for the crowd.
WWE Monday Night Raw
From: Austin, Texas
Guest Host: Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher as Michael Kelso on That '70's Show
The show started off with Edge beating on Evan Bourne as it came on the air. Bourne turned it around with some kicks for a bit, but then missed the Air Bourne. Edge took control again and finished it with a Spear.
Edge began talking about his opponents at Fatal 4-Way. When he got to Randy Orton, out came Orton. He let Edge keep talking for a bit and then hit him with an RKO. It was clear his shoulder was still bothering him.
To the back after the commercial…and oh look it is suddenly in that annoying HD look. Ashton Kutcher was upset because Zack Ryder was talking smack to him on Twitter. Eve came in, they talked and Kutcher decided t put a hit on Ryder. Then in came The Miz. Kutcher pointed out that his opponent tonight was Daniel Bryan who has a one night contract.
New United States Champion R-Truth vs. Chris Jericho (Non-Title)
They battled back and forth, but as Jericho went to turn R-Truth over for the Walls of Jericho, Truth kept rolling and managed to roll him into a quick pin.
Bret The Hitman Hart was in the back and told The Hart Dynasty that it was The Uso that attacked them last week, and that he had just signed them to Raw.
Then out to the ring for a filler match.
Mixed Tag Team Match
Diva’s Champion Eve Torres & Santino vs. Maryse & William Regal (with Vladimir Kozlov at ringside)
Santino tried to convince Kozlov that he should be his tag team partner instead of Regal before the match. During the match the Divas got rolled up on the ref. While he was distracted Kozlov came into the ring…and Chokeslammed William Regal. Santino rolled over and got the pin.
Bret Hart came out to the ring to announce next week’s Raw would be 3 hours long and would include all of the Raw and Smackdown superstars. He also asked for ideas for what the show would be. Out came Ted DiBiase to try and buy the GM spot for the show next week. Before Hart could respond, Kutcher was on the Titantron again. He suggested that next week be an all viewers choice show. Hart agreed, so go to WWE.com to vote for what matches will happen during the 3 hour Raw next week.
Then out came Vince McMahon for his first appearance since Hart beat him at Wrestlemania. After a bunch of talking McMahon said he just came out to wish him good luck.
To the back with Zack Ryder trying to figure out who Kutcher hired to attack him. He was questioning Randy Orton who told him if he wanted to take him out that they wouldn’t be having this conversation right now. Orton was standing in a doorway for this conversation. After Ryder walked away Edge came up from behind Orton and slammed the door on his shoulder and then walked off.
Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz
This match was AWESOME! Bryan nearly made Miz tap out, but when Miz turned it into a pin Bryan managed to then pin him instead. After the match The Miz was not happy and attacked Bryan. He then dragged him over to Michael Cole to force him to apologize. Bryan broke free and hit Miz. He then threw him over the announce table and into Cole.
After the commercial Cole was complaining about being assaulted twice in a week.
Then the Usos were in the ring to talk. They were greeted with a “You Suck” chant. They actually broke character and mentioned how their family runs deep in this business too…all the way back to The Wild Samoans. Then Tamina took the mic and also mentioned how Jimmy Superfly Snuka was her father, and how her family never gets respect in the WWE. Out came the Hart Dynasty and the fight was on. The Harts had the upper hand briefly. Then Tamina tripped up Tyson Kidd from the floor to give the Usos an opening. Then they hit an amazing move. The one launched David Hart Smith up in the air, the other caught him on his shoulders and without missing a beat hit a big Samoan Drop. The three then climbed to the top rope and hit the big splashes again.
Before the commerical they pointed out that Orton was out of action for the night and it would be a handicap match between him and Edge & Shaemus instead.
Out came Zack Ryder and Alicia to try and find out who Kutcher got to attack him. He demanded that Kutcher tell him who it is. Kutcher agreed to tell him, and then Jerry The King Lawler climbed into the ring with a chair. All he did was sitdown though. Kutcher said it wasn’t him…instead out came The Great Khali…nope wasn’t him either…then out came Golddust…nope wasn’t him. Zack begged for him to tell him, and Kutcher said just like in his movie he will never see it coming. Then Alicia grabbed the mic and said she was tired of the jokes. She then went to hand the mic back to Ryder, but it dropped to the mat. As he bent over to pick it up Alicia hit him with a Scissors Kick across the back of the head. Woo woo woo, you know it! (God that is an annoying gimmick line!)
In the back where Shaemus and Edge talk strategy about taking out John Cena in the handicap match.
Cena came out and talked a bit. He pointed out how it was easy for him to get a partner because everyone on in the back hates Edge and Shaemus. Cena’s partner was Evan Bourne.
Edge & Shaemus vs. John Cena & Evan Bourne
Bourne was dominated for most of the match. Once he managed to get the tag to Cena though the entire match got turned around. Cena hit the Attitude Adjustment then tagged in Bourne who hit the Air Bourne and got the pin.
Wow, just 4 matches again. Really, maybe they should just take next week’s idea and do it all the time. Not the viewer’s choice part…the part where they have Raw and Smackdown in one 3 hour show. They obviously can’t fill the 6 hours a week they have airtime for. I can’t wait to actually see the Usos in an actual match.
Well maybe they will put on a better show next week on Raw with the cast of The A-Team hosting the show.
The show started off with Teddy Long in the ring to announce that there would be qualifying matches to see who would be in the Fatal 4-Way match against Champion Jack Swagger. The Big Show is automatically in the match because of his win over Swagger at Over the Limit. The qualifying matches were going to be C.M. Punk vs. Kane and Rey Mysterio vs. The Undertaker.
Out came Drew MacIntyre to interrupt and bitch about his loss to Kofi Kingston. He said his match should have been stopped due to a laceration on his arm. He had a letter for Teddy to read out loud. It said Matt Hardy is suspended without pay indefinitely due to his attack on MacIntyre at Over the Limit.
World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger & Drew MacIntyre vs. The Big Show & Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston
Swagger had a black eye and his ribs were taped. After a rather long, mostly boring match The Big Show pinned MacIntyre after landing a big punch while Swagger watched from the floor.
Then to the back with the Straight Edge Society and Punk trying to be convinced that he looks fine bald. Then off to Vicki Guerrero who was yelling at Kurt Hawkins and Vance Archer in Spanish. Hawkins calmed her down by pointing out that she doesn’t need to worry because he and Lance Hoyt, ummm Vance Archer were going to make an iMPACT! before their 15 day contract ran out. Then in came Dolph Ziggler. An annoying storyline got started when Vicki took a bit too much a liking to Ziggler. As the segment ended the camera zoomed in on her Cougar necklace. She did give him a match with Chavo as his partner against Christian and Hornswoggle.
Out came the SES. When C.M. Punk removed the towel from his head he was wearing a mask. It looked ridiculous with SES down the nose of the mask, and his beard sticking way out. It looked more like an S&M mask than a Lucha Libre mask.
Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match
C.M. Punk vs. Kane
Punk tried to go for the GTS but Kane grabbed hold of the mask. At this point Sarena distracted the referee which allowed Luke Gallows to land a shot to Kane’s head. Punk then picked him up for the GTS again. This time the problem was that Punk just simply couldn’t execute the move with someone as heavy as Kane. He did it, but it looked horrible and didn’t really connect well. Punk got the three count and will be in the Fatal 4-Way for the Heavyweight Championship.
At this point we were just over 1 hour into the show and we have seen 2 whole matches! Now they will cram 3 or 4 filler matches into the next 45 minutes so they can get in the Undertaker-Mysterio match in the final 8 minutes of the show.
Filler Match #1:
Christian & Hornswoggle vs. Chavo Guerrero & Dolph Ziggler
Vicki tried to seem like a genius when she made this match earlier. The problem is Horny holds victories over both of them.
Christian hit the Killswitch and got the pin.
Ziggler came back into the ring after the match and put the Sleeper Hold on Christian.
Good God! The next segment with Co-Women’s Champions LayCool in the back talking made me miss the days of Vicki and Edge annoying us all in the back.
Filler Match #2
Luke Gallows vs. M.V.P.
Sarena distracted the ref again, this time the hooded guy came out and hit M.V.P. with a DDT on the ring apron. Galllows got the pin.
Before the commercial they said the Undertaker-Mysterio match was coming up next. I guess since between the two of them their ring entrances should take about 7 or 8 minutes they decided to just throw in the 2 filler matches. Then after the commercial they reshowed all of the Batista-Cena storylne and Batista quitting on Raw last week.
Well from the time that Rey Mysterios music started and the time the bell rang it was JUST under 8 minutes. That does include the commercial in between.
Fatal 4-Way Qualifying Match
The Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio
Less than 2 minutes into the match it was time for yet another commercial break! Taker threw Rey out to the floor and then worked on his arm and shoulder area, ramming him into the ring post, and ring barrier. He rolled into the ring multiple times to break the count. Mysterio battled back for a bit, even hitting the 619. Taker turned it around and hit the Tombstone Pile Driver followed by the pin. He did all of that with a very bloody nose.
So, the Fatal 4-Way match will be Champion Jack swagger vs. The Big Show vs. The Undertaker, and C.M. Punk will technically be in the match too, but I am sure that won’t really matter.
Wow, 4 whole matches in 2 hours. Things have really gone downhill. They couldn’t even run 5 minutes late tonight, the show ended at exactly 2 hours!
The best part of the show was the beginning of Family Guy afterwards. It was the one right after they returned from being canceled where Peter starts the show by telling the family that the show has been canceled. Canceled so Fox could make room for terrific shows like; Dark Angel, Titus, Undeclared, Action, That ’80′s Show, Wonderfalls, Fastlane, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Skin, Girls Club, Cracking Up, The Pitts, Firefly, Get Real, Freaky Links, Wanda at Large, Costello, The Lone Gunman, A Minute With Stan Hooper, Normal, Ohio, Pasadena, Harsh Realm, Keen Eddie, The Street, American Embassy, Cedric the Entertainer, The Tick, Louie, and Greg the Bunny. Then Lois says, “Is there no hope?” and Peter replies, “Well I suppose if ALL those shows go down the tubes, we might have a shot.”
WWE Monday Night Raw
From: Toledo, Ohio
Guest Host: Jon Lovitz
The show started off with Batista being helped to the ring by a pair of referees. His ribs were taped, his arm was in a sling, and he was limping badly. He sat in a wheelchair once in the ring. He started talking about how he was hurt and the reason he quit was because his life was being threatened. He went on to say how John Cena needs to give him a rematch once he is healed. He then got interrupted by the ring announcer saying he was told to introduce the new Raw General Manager, out came Bret Hart. Hart explained how if Cena was still champ at the Fatal 4-Way he will have to face three opponents. Those opponents will be decided in a series of qualifying matches. If Batista wanted a shot at the title all he had to do was win his qualifying match tonight. Batista refused because he was injured, Hart pointed out that his opponent was also injured… Randy Orton. Batista refused still, and Hart declared Orton the winner by forfeit. So despite being hurt Randy Orton is scheduled to be in the match at Fatal 4-Way. Batista threw a tantrum and finally screamed that he was quitting.
I was happy to hear that Orton might not be injured enough to miss a lot of time. Especially since I just learned that the live Raw event coming here to Tulsa in July has a scheduled main event of Cena and Orton vs. Edge and Shaemus.
Next up was a qualifying match for that same title match at Fatal 4-Way.
Shaemus vs. Mark Henry
Yes, Shaemus won. Kind of obvious since Henry has been nowhere near the title picture lately.
So far in the match are Shaemus, Randy Orton, and Cena if he is champion.
At this point Edge was telling Bret Hart why he deserved to be put in the match. Out came Chris Jericho to do the same thing. Hart made a Triple Threat match for later in the night, Edge vs. Jericho vs. John Cena. If either of them win they are in the match, if Cena wins they are out.
Diva’s Tag Team Match
Eve & Gail Kim vs. Maryse & Alicia Fox
Maryse hit the French Kiss on Eve and pinned her for the win. I would like to revoke part of my statement about how good Eve has been getting. She “hit” two dropkicks during this match that were a good 4-6 inches away from even touching Maryse. lol She did hit another standing Moonsault, although it was the beginning of the end for her in the match.
Due to Bret Hart being named Raw General Manager he had to forfeit the United States Championship that he won last week. So there was a match on the way to decide the new U.S. Champ.
United States Championship Match for vacant title
The Miz vs. R-Truth
It was a rather competitive match that went back and forth. In the end R-Truth hit the Lie Detector and pinned The Miz to become the new U.S. Champion.
After an interview with John Cena it was time for Jon Lovitz’s Superstar Search. A competition to find the superstars other talents.
The first act was Runjin Singh and The Great Khali singing Taco’s Puttin’ On The Ritz. It was a performance similar that in Young Frankenstein, just not nearly as good. Lovitz let them sing for a bit before buzzing them off the stage. Next out was Jillian Hall, he buzzed her before she even got out on her mark to start singing. Lovitz said this was a waste of time, so instead he would find the real talent in the audience. Joe came in from the audience, his talent was to remove his eye from his face. Turns out he was for real, but the eye wasn’t. It was his fake eye, but he did pull it out.
At this point Ted DiBiase and Virgil came down to the ring. DiBiase wanted to buy Joe’s eye. Joe turned him down and DiBiase threatened he would beat him and then take his eye if he didn’t sell it to him. Out came Santino to protect Joe using the “Fast Freak Fiber Twitch Jugular Pinch” which Lovitz had taught him if he didn’t leave “Cyclops Boy” alone. He used it on Virgil who fell to the mat immediately. Then he tried it on DiBiase and it didn’t work. DiBiase hit him with the Dream Street. Lovitz then declared DiBiase the winner of the talent search.
So they gave Lovitz a little time to be funny, but they obviously controlled the comedy and it wasn’t all that funny really. Shame they need so much filler every week.
Time for a bit more filler.
Unified Tag Team Champions The Hart Dynasty vs. Vladimir Kozlov & William Regal
The match was over pretty quickly. Kidd pinned Regal.
After the match though the Hart Dynasty was attacked by three people. Jimmy & Jules Uso and Tamina. Whose real names are Jonathan & Joshua Fatu and Sarona Reiher. To explain a bit better, they are Rikishi’s sons, and Jimmy Superfly Snuka’s daughter! Great to see the family tradition lives on and on. Nice way to introduce them into the WWE too, Dynasty against Dynasty.
Then we were forced to visit with the remaining four NXT rookies.
Triple Threat Qualifying Match for Fatal 4-Way
John Cena vs. Edge vs. Chris Jericho
It came down to a frenzy of moves from all three competitors. Edge got the upper hand in it all. He shoved Cena towards Jericho who hit the Code Breaker on him. Then Edge hit the Spear on Jericho and got the pin.
To close the show Shaemus came out to stare down both Edge and Cena, then out came Randy Orton to stare them all down. I sort of assumed this would be the four in the match after seeing the main event at the Tulsa Raw that will be here in July. Sadly that means the same storyline will be played out from now until the second half of July. Things could get very boring by then. I just hope Orton really is in shape to be in the matches.
It was really not a good follow up show to Over the Limit. Although it did have its moments. Moments like The Miz NOT winning another title, and the Raw debut of Rikishi and Snuka blood.
WWE Over the Limit PPV Results
From: The Joe Louis Arena in Detroit
Intercontinental Championship Match
Champion Drew MacIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston
The match went back and forth a bit, with Kingston controlling most of it. In the end he hit the S.O.S. and got the pinfall to become the new/once again Intercontinental Champion.
After the match MacIntrye grabbed a mic and said that the PPV was going to stop right here until Teddy Long came out and declared him the winner and gave him back his title. Instead of Teddy Long he got Matt Hardy who hit a Twist of Fate and left him laying in the middle of the ring.
To the back with more Straight Edge Society crap. Punk was talking to a mirror voiced by Luke Gallows and Sarena.
R-Truth vs. Ted DiBiase
Virgil was with Ted DiBiase. In my preview/predictions of this PPV which I didn’t get to post in time I said that if Virgil was with him that he would interfere in the match. However, he would interfere to help R-Truth win the match while making it look like an accident of course. Let’s watch and see if I was right. Well Virgil didn’t get involved. R-Truth hit the Lie Detector and got the three count.
To the back where MacIntyre caught up with Teddy Long. He demanded again that the result of his match be changed, and that Matt Hardy be fired. Teddy refused and MacIntyre tore up his “office” area.
Hair vs. SES membership
C.M. Punk vs. Rey Mysterio
Punk threw Rey out of the ring at one point sending him head first into the barber’s chair that was way to close to the ring. This gave the ref a chance to check on Punk whose head was busted open. That gave Rey some time to recover. When Punk say him get back up in the ring he went on the attack again. After many, many two counts, Mysterio finally hit the 619, then missed the Splash from the top rope. Punk began to try and cover him, but Mysterio wrapped him up for the three count.
After the match the hooded guy came out to attack Rey, then out came Gallows and Sarena. They came with handcuffs but before they could put them on Rey out came Kane to the rescue. Once Kane cleared the ring Mysterio handcuffed both of Punk’s hands to the middle rope and began shaving his head as Punk begged and pleaded for him to stop. Rey had a lot of fun, there was hair everywhere. Rey finally found a mirror to show Punk his half bald head which sent Punk into a rage. The hooded guy and Sarena eventually helped Punk to the back with a towel over his head.
Next was the announcement of another new gimmick PPV in June. Fatal 4-Way, where all matches will be Fatal 4-Way matches.
Unified Tag Team Championship Match
Champions The Hart Dynasty (Tyson Kidd & David Hart Smith) vs. Chris Jericho & The Miz
After a ton of two counts the Hart Dynasty hit the Hart Attack and got the three count. Tyson Kidd pinned The Miz.
At this point I figured out where they came up with the name Over the Limit for the PPV. After just four matches they were WAY over the limit for two counts in a single PPV. I wasn’t counting but they have to be close to 100 two counts total in the four matches.
Edge vs. Randy Orton
Edge went to hit the Spear, Orton countered with a knee to his head. Orton was then preparing to hit the RKO in his normal way, by pounding the mat repeatedly. Something happened as he did this. His right arm was just hanging there loose. It was clear he did some damage to his arm. The announcers speculated as to what it could be, from a broken bone to nerve damage. Looking at it myself I am going to say he popped a tendon or ligament in his forearm or bicep, or possible one that connects the two. The managed to finish off the match by Edge trying another Spear on the floor, Orton stepped aside and Edge went head first into the barrier. They were both counted out and then finally out came a trainer to help Orton.
I am sorry, but it was clear Orton was injured. They should have just waved off the match, ended it right there and get Orton some help. It’s not like this is the main event at Wrestlemania, or even the main event at Over the Limit. Orton is a big part of the future of wrestling, don’t put him at even more risk just to have an actual end to the match. Especially an end that didn’t even declare a winner.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
Champion Jack Swagger vs. The Big Show
Early on none of Swagger’s offense worked on someone as big as Show. Then Show displayed some amateur wrestling skills which shocked Swagger who got out to the floor to regroup. As he regrouped Show took a page from Swagger’s book and did a few push-ups in the middle of the ring. Finally Swagger realized he needed to take out Show’s legs and get him to the mat. It worked for about a minute, but Show took over again pretty quickly. Swagger got tossed from the ring again. This time he grabbed the title belt and hit Show over the head with it. He was disqualified instantly, but then continued the attack with the belt. When Show kept getting up Swagger went out and got a chair. As Swagger moved in for the third shot with the chair Show grabbed him for a Chokeslam. Show then grabbed the chair and hit him over the back with it. The chair nearly bent in half. Show’s solution was to Chokeslam Swagger onto the chair which almost did straighten it back out. He then hit a big knockout blow and left Swagger laying in the ring.
Diva’s Championship Match
Champion Eve vs. Maryse
There was a lot of hair in this match. Maryse took advantage of that fact quite often too. At one point Eve hit a standing Moonsault reminiscent of Tara. I was actually impressed because I just didn’t think Eve had much wrestling skill. Then Eve went for a move similar to RVD’s Rolling Thunder, but Maryse raised her knees. As Maryse gloated and laughed, Eve grabbed her head between her legs and drove it down into the mat, then rolled her over for the pin. Eve has definitely been working hard and is showing improvement.
WWE Championship Match – I Quit Match
Champion John Cena vs. Batista
Before the match started Batista grabbed the mic and gave Cena the option to say I Quit now. The ref technically has to ask him when one competitor tells him to ask. Cena’s response was “I Don’t Think So” as he hit Batista in the head with the mic. As can be expected in an I Quit match both competitors were hitting all their normal moves. Batista tore apart both announce tables. He went for the Batista Bomb, but Cena blocked it and was going for the Attitude Adjustment, but Batista blocked it. The Animal then put Cena up on his shoulder and hit a running Powerslam from one announce table onto the other. The trainer got out to the ring fast this time. Cena was asked if he quits but said no. The trainer still started working on Cena, but Batista told him to come back later cause Cena will need him. Batista then dragged him into the crowd and up the steps. He told Cena to quit or he was going over the edge where they were standing. Cena said no, and the Animal moved in for the Batista Bomb again, Cena blocked it again. Batista went over the railing and eventually fell about 10 feet into a crowd of security. They then headed back to the stage and entrance ramp where there just happened to be two classic cars sitting all night since they were in Detroit. Batista landed blow after blow with a chair, but Cena still said no. Batista got into the one car and proceeded to try and back it into him. Cena rolled out of the way though. A minute later Cena emerged and dragged Batista from the car. He hit the Attitude Adjustment onto the hood of the car. Batista still wouldn’t quit. Cena pulled him up onto the roof of the car and put him in position for another Attitude Adjustment. He then told the ref to ask him. Batista screamed I Quit! Cena however still launched him down to the floor of the stage. Batista went right through the floor.
This match was actually a lot better than I was expecting. It is just a testament to how much Cena and Batista put into every match they have, and why they are two of the best in the world at the moment.
For once the WWE main event at a PPV was really good and turned what was a mostly lackluster event into a rather good PPV. Hopefully Orton won’t be out for too long. He was just getting that big push to be a fan favorite while still being evil. I am sure that fan support will continue once he returns though.
Oh at the end Shaemus came out and attacked Cena as he was heading back up the entrance ramp. I am sure this was just setting up the main event match at Fatal 4-Way though. Cena defending against Shaemus, probably Edge now that Orton will most likely be out with injury, and who knows, maybe a returning Triple H.
Overall for a WWE PPV it was better than most recent PPV. Let;s hope they continue that trend instead of reverting back to the ho-hum PPVs again.
The show started off with the Straight Edge Society in the ring with 3 random people. It looked like a bad episode of The Dating Game. Then Luke Gallows and Sarena actually did the talking. Bachelor #2 could have finished in the top 3 at a Matt Stryker look-a-like contest. OK, the one thing I hate more than Orlando Jordan’s current persona in TNA is this Straight Edge Soceity crap. I am still glad to see Festus talking and acting normal though. The three guys in the ring took the pledge to the SES and then had their heads shaved.The head shaving wasn’t quite finished when Rey Mysterio came out. Rey came out to show Punk how he was going to look once he was bald. After the commercial Punk said he was going to show everyone just what they were going to do to Rey on Sunday at Over the Limit. The SES then attacked the three guys they had just shaven.
As LayCool came to the ring they were introduced as Co-Women’s Champions.
LayCool (Michelle McCool & Layla) vs. Tiffany & Kelly Kelly
Layla needs a better belt. She just can’t seem to keep her shorts up to cover the crack of her ass. She spent more time pulling them up than anything else in the match. McCool hit a Styles Clash, no wait a Faith Breaker and got the pin on Tiffany.
Winners: LayCool
Next was a spot with The Big Show in a very Jack Swagger-esque segment. He listed one of his accomplishments, knocking out Swagger a couple weeks ago.
JTG vs. Caylen Croft (of The Dudebusters)
JTG got the win after hitting the Shout Out.
To the back with Vicki Guerrero talking to Christian about the return of his talk show…The Peep Show. She offered to be his guest, he turned her down because he wants people to actually watch the show. The people sent in their suggestions and he said Vicki wasn’t in the top 100.
Another, Seriously? moment on the way. lol
Tag team match
Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer vs. Brent Roberts and Jeremy Barner
Hawkins got the pin on Brent Roberts
World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston
Thanks to a distraction from The Big Show, Kofi Kingston got the three count to win the match.
Time for The Peep Show with Christian. His guest who “he has never seen eye to eye with” was Hornswoggle. Christian taught him some “Canadian”. Words and phrases like, “You Hoser”, “Hockey”, and “Beer”. Vicki interupted to shutdown The Peep Show. She was unhappy that Hornswoggle was his #1 guest. Christina said he was about to teach Horny some other words like “Obesity”, and “Moose”. She told him to leave the ring or she had someone to help him leave. As Chavo approached the ring Dolph Ziggler came in and jumped Christian from behind. Then Chavo hit the Frog Splash.
