Raw Super Thread 2010 Spoilers

[Big Pete]

Thought I'd start again to usher in a new year.

WWE Monday Night RAW Results 1/18/10
By Marc Middleton
Jan 18, 2010 - 8:00:47 PM

- Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with a video package of Martin Luther King Jr. "Long live the dream" it says. We go to the opening RAW video. We go to the Thompson-Boling Arena where the pyro is going off. Michael Cole welcomes us to Knoxville, Tennessee. We've got Legacy vs. Kofi Kingston & John Cena tonight.

- We go to the arena where Vince McMahon makes his way to the ring.

Vince says life is about decisions. Sometimes you make good ones and sometimes they're bad. Vince says in business, all decisions are tough ones. He rips on the city of Knoxville. He says he made a decision a few weeks ago to let [COLOR=#fff200 !important][COLOR=#fff200 !important]Bret [COLOR=#fff200 !important]Hart[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] return to WWE and made a decision to kick Bret as hard as he could in the gut, leaving him lay in the ring. And last week, he made the decision that Bret Hart would never appear anywhere in WWE. Vince says he did this so fans could remember Bret as The Hitman, the way he was - not the way he is now. Vince calls Bret a broken down, old warhorse who needs to be put down. The crowd starts chanting for Bret. Vince says it's his decision to put people down when they need to be put down. Vince compares this to someone chewing gum and spitting it out because it loses flavor.

Vince says if he would have let Bret stay in WWE, that would have been like letting a disease in WWE. Vince compares Bret to gangrene on your finger. Vince calls the fans hypocrites. Vince says the fans want faster, bigger, better and they want more action. Vince says he didn't make the decision to ban Bret from WWE, the fans made it. They start telling him he sucks. The bell tolls, the lights go out and The Undertaker makes his way out.

The World Heavyweight Champion makes his grand return to RAW as the fans go wild. Vince says he wasn't finished talking and tells Taker this his time and his show. Taker says the way he sees it, this is his time now. Taker says he came out here to address Shawn Michaels but since Vince is here, Taker needs to tell him something his own ego won't allow him to admit. Taker says there isn't many of "us" left but he was there, 12 years ago, in Montreal. Taker says he saw the whole thing. Taker says he saw the fear in Vince's eyes then and he sees it now.

Taker says Vince screwed Bret and now he's scared of the consequences. Taker calls Vince a coward. Vince says he disagrees with Taker's point of view, but this is Taker's time. Vince walks out of the ring. Stubbornness, anger and denial. Taker says these aren't just the attributes of Vince - Shawn Michaels shares the same qualities. Taker says one year ago, Michaels said he would break the WrestleMania streak. Taker says HBK did prove he's Mr. WrestleMania but the streak is still intact. Taker wants to deliver his answer for this year personally. The music hits and out comes Shawn Michaels.

Shawn enters the ring and they stare at each other. Shawn says here he is, anxiously awaiting Taker's answer for the rematch. Taker tells Shawn he came closer than all the others on breaking the streak but still failed. Taker says a rematch this year will just result in more bitter disappointment for Shawn. Taker says he has nothing to prove. Taker says his answer to the challenge is no. The crowd boo's at this and Shawn doesn't like it either. Shawn says Taker has the audacity to come out here... Taker cuts him off. Taker says if Shawn is truly convinced he can beat him, they can have the match tonight on RAW. Shawn says no to this. He wants his victory over Taker to be on the grandest stage of them all. Shawn says he is going to win the Royal Rumble for a fact and when he does, he's coming for The Undertaker at WrestleMania for the World Heavyweight Title. Taker says he will be the World Champion at WrestleMania, despite the match with Rey Mysterio. Shawn tells Taker he will see him at WrestleMania. Shawn says Taker's streak, title and soul will be his. They come face to face in the middle of the ring. Taker's music hits and he exits the ring as we go to commercial.

Sheamus vs. Evan Bourne

Back from the break and out comes the WWE Champion Sheamus. Evan Bourne is waiting in the ring for him. It looks like we've got a rematch here. The bell rings and Randy Orton comes walking out to the stage. Sheamus rams Bourne in the corner and goes to work on him. Sheamus notices Orton walking down the ramp and keeps working over Bourne.

Orton makes it to ringside and stares down with Sheamus. Bourne comes from behind and kicks Sheamus. Bourne unloads of Sheamus and hits the double knees from the top for a 2 count. Sheamus catches Bourne with a nasty backbreaker and a big kick to the face. Sheamus hits his finisher for the pinfall and the win.

Winner: Sheamus

- After the match, Randy Orton walks in the ring, still staring down Sheamus. Sheamus grabs his WWE Title belt and holds it up in front of Orton. Sheamus backs out of the ring and heads to the back, still locking eyes with Orton.

- We go backstage with DX. Shawn is upset about what happened in the ring with Taker. [COLOR=#fff200 !important][COLOR=#fff200 !important]Don [COLOR=#fff200 !important]Johnson[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] walks up and says he's a big fan of DX. He asks where his co-host Jon Heder is tonight, Don can't seem to find him. HBK says he doesn't know who Jon Heder is but if he runs into him, he will tell him. HBK asks Triple H if he needs to talk, Triple H says no and Shawn walks off. Shawn is in serious mode now. Triple H calls Heder an idiot, apparently they had a situation in the past. They tease that Heder hasn't shown up tonight. Johnson sees someone with their back turned and they're dressed like Napoleon Dynamite. Johnson thinks it's Heder but it isn't, it's Carlito. Carlito says he's never heard of Heder and walks off. We go to commercial. Did John Heder no-show RAW?

Over-The-Top Challenge: Jack Swagger vs. Mark Henry

Back from the break and out first for the next match is Jack Swagger. We see clips of Swagger getting humiliated on RAW last week in his top rope challenge. Swagger takes the mic tonight and says last week was a fluke. He issues another over-the-top-rope challenge and calls Santino Marella out for revenge. Santino comes out dressed like Don Johnson in Miami Vice. He says he's busy tonight but has found a replacement. Out comes Mark Henry. The bell rings and Swagger strikes first but it doesn't phase Henry. Henry lifts Swagger above his head and tosses him to the floor in a quick squash.

Winner: Mark Henry

- We go backstage and see a black limousine pull up. The Bella Twins and Jon Heder step out. Someone else is in the limousine. Heder tells them not to come out until he says so. Heder and the Bellas go to the ring as we take another break.

- Back from the break and Justin Roberts introduces tonight's guest hosts, actors Jon Heder and Don Johnson. They come out with The Bella Twins and head to the ring. Johnson says they are thrilled to be here tonight. Some comedy here from Heder. Johnson announces tonight's main event will feature DX. Heder says that's not working for him. He likes DX but says he needs something new. Heder talks about them being from California and the coach for USC, calling him awesome. Heder introduces a good friend of his, someone else who is awesome - The Miz.

Out comes WWE's United States Champion The Miz. Heder puts him over. Miz thanks Heder for putting him in the Royal Rumble match. Miz says he got a text today that said Triple H thought Don Johnson should have hosted RAW alone tonight. Miz puts over Heder as an actor. They rip on Johnson a bit. Miz says back in the day, Johnson was what Miz is now - the hottest thing on TV. Miz talks about Miami Vice and Miz puts down Tubs from Miami Vice, Johnson's partner on the show. Miz compares Tubs to MVP on RAW. We get some comedy here but it's going nowhere. Out comes the #1 contender, MVP.

MVP comes out and says he can relate to Johnson since he's from Miami. He apologizes to Johnson and the WWE Universe for Napoleon Dynamite and his partner Pedro wasting everyone's time tonight. MVP announces that he's in the Royal Rumble match also. He promises to eliminate Miz. MVP says why wait, let's do it now. MVP says he's throwing Heder out of the ring too and makes his way down the ramp. Miz meets him but the Big Show's music hits and out he comes to interrupt. MVP drops Miz but turns around to a boot and a big KO punch from Show. Show lays out MVP and heads in the ring. Heder says Big Show and he have the same agent so he called Show in as protection for tonight. Heder asks why does DX get to celebrate every night. Heder says all four of them should celebrate tonight. Johnson says he wants on part of this tonight and steps to the side. Heder announces that DX will compete against the new team he's putting together right now - Big Show and The Miz. Heder jumps into Show's arms and kisses him as their music plays. Johnson looks on shaking his head. Miz and Show shake hands as we get ready for another break.

John Cena and Kofi Kingston vs. Legacy

Back from the break and John Cena comes out first to a big pop from the crowd, followed by his partner Kofi Kingston. Their opponents Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase are out next. The bell rings and it's Cena and Cody starting things out. Cena drops Cody first and Ted is tagged in. Cena unloads on Ted and hits a bulldog for a 2 count. Cena gets kicked in the head and goes down. Cody comes in and they double team Cena with stomps.

Cody beats down Cena in the corner. He distracts the ref and Ted chokes Cena. 2 count by Cody. Ted comes back in for more double teaming. Ted takes control and works over Cena after hitting a big clothesline. Kofi is tagged in now. He clears house of Cody and Ted. Dropkicks and a big right hand on Ted. Kofi hits the Boom Drop. Ted moves as he goes for Trouble in Paradise. Kofi mounts Ted in the corner with right hands. Cody comes up but Kofi fights him off. Kofi turns around to a big clothesline from Ted. Cody comes back in as the legal man and goes at it with Kofi. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Ted has Kofi grounded in the ring. Cody comes in and hits a nice dropkick on Kofi for 2. Cody stomps on Kofi but he fights back. Cody kicks Kofi back into the corner. Ted takes advantage and chokes Kofi. Cody goes for a big knee drop but Kofi rolls out of the way. Ted is tagged in. He charges Kofi in the corner but Kofi moves. Kofi tries to tag in Cena but Cody comes in and stops the tag. Legacy stomp away on Kofi in the corner. 2 count by Cody. Ted comes back in for more double teaming. Kofi fights away from Ted but still can't make the tag to Cena. Kofi hits a backdrop on Ted as Cena tries to get the fans pumped. Cody and Cena are tagged in at the same time. Cena unloads off the ropes and hits the big back drop. Cena with the Five Knuckle Shuffle and Attitude Adjustment. Cody fights out of the AA and hits a Russian leg sweep for a 2 count. Cody goes for a bulldog but Cena counters and hits the AA for a 2 count as Ted breaks the pin. Ted helps up Cody. Kofi is tagged in and comes off the top rope with a crossbody. Ted ducks and Kofi lands on Cody for the pinfall and the win.

Winners: John Cena and Kofi Kingston

- We go backstage with Jon Heder, The Miz and Big Show. Hornswoggle appears and yells a bunch of stuff at Heder. Nobody knows what he is saying. Heder turns around and Triple H is standing here. They eventually make it a six-man for tonight with DX and Hornswoggle vs. The Miz, Big Show and Jon Heder. We go to commercial.

Maryse and Alicia Fox vs. Gail Kim and Eve Torres

Back from the break and Maryse makes her way out for the next match. Her partner Alicia Fox comes out next. All the Divas in the match are in the semi-finals for the Divas Title tournament. Gail Kim and Eve Torres are out next. The bell rings and it's Gail and Maryse. Gail strikes first with a quick roll-up. Gail hits a spear in the corner and a dropkick from the top on Maryse. 2 count by Gail. Alicia gets involved with Gail on the outside and brings her back in the ring. Maryse with a backbreaker and a 2 count.

Alicia comes in and they double team Gail. Alicia works over Gail until she tags in Eve. Eve comes in and takes control, getting a 2 count on Alicia. Eve comes off the top rope and puts an arm submission on Alicia. Alicia taps out to the hold to end the match.

Winners: Eve Torres and Gail Kim

- We go to a video preview of Steve Austin's appearance on NBC's Chuck and another commercial break.

- Back from the break and Don Johnson is backstage talking with Kelly Kelly. Jon Heder walks in and he's scared about his match tonight. He tries talking Johnson into taking his place tonight but Johnson isn't having it. Miz and Show walk in and tell him to relax. Show says he's already clicked more than Miz than he did with Jericho. Show and Miz have something for Heder and his match. It's a Ric Flair robe with the words "The Flame" on the back. Jon "The Flame" Heder.

- Cole and Lawler run down the Royal Rumble card so far.

- We go backstage with Triple H and Vince McMahon. Vince thinks he should call out Undertaker next week. Triple H says no, he shouldn't. Triple H says all McMahons have to have the last word in everything. Triple H says now Vince has backed himself into a corner and if he doesn't call out Bret, the whole world will know he's a coward. Shawn Michaels walks up and wants to talk to Triple H but Hornswoggle interrupts them. Triple H says it's something serious and he will talk to Shawn about it later. They walk off with Hornswoggle on Triple H's back.

- We see Randy Orton backstage heading to the ring. Back to commercial.

Randy Orton vs. Chris Masters

Back from the break and out comes Randy Orton. Chris Masters with Eve is out next. As the bell rings, Sheamus comes out to watch the match from ringside. They go back and forth to start the match. Masters tries for a Masterlock and gets a 2 count. Orton eventually with a backbreaker and a 2 count. Masters locks the Masterlock on Orton as Orton struggles.

Masters wears Orton down with the Masterlock. Orton falls into the ropes, causing the hold to be broken. Out of nowhere, Orton hits the RKO for the pinfall and the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

- After the match, Sheamus sneaks in the ring and lays Orton out cold with a big kick to the head. Lots of heat on Sheamus here from the crowd. Sheamus heads to the stage and stops to raise his WWE Title belt as the crowd boo's. We go to another commercial.

Big Show, The Miz and Jon Heder vs. DX and Hornswoggle

Back from the break and Big Show comes out first for his team. WWE's US Champion The Miz is out next followed by Jon "The Flame" Heder. Heder has a video of flames and is announced from "the great ball of fire." Heder is also wearing his Flair robe. The WWE Unified Tag Team Champions DX, with Hornswoggle, are out next to a nice pop from the crowd. Don Johnson accompanies DX to the ring. DX throw glowsticks to the crowd as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and HBK hits a forearm on The Miz. Miz counters another move and drops HBK on his neck for a 2 count. Miz hits a series of right hands on HBK and stomps away. Miz tags in Show as Don Johnson looks on. Show with a big body shot and headbutt to HBK, laying him out. Show with a big sideslam and a 2 count.

Miz is back in now as he works over HBK in the corner. Miz with a running kick to the face and more right hands in the corner. HBK turns it around on him and hits big chops in the corner. Miz charges in the corner and they clothesline each other at the same time, both go down. Hornswoggle tags himself in and dropkicks Miz in the face. Hornswoggle crotch chops Miz but gets dropped by him. Heder comes in and takes his robe off. The crowd laughs. Heder kicks Hornswoggle to the mat and charges in the corner. Horny moves and Heder hits the turnbuckle. Hornswoggle bits Heder in the rear and tags in Triple H. Heder rushes out of the ring but Johnson throws him back in. Triple H drops Heder with a right hand. Show comes in and goes for a chokeslam on Triple H but HBK makes the save with Sweet Chin Music. Show falls on top of Heder. HBK takes out Miz with Sweet Chin Music also. Hornswoggle, the legal man, hits the Tadpole Splash on Show & Heder at once for the pinfall and the win.

Winners: DX and Hornswoggle

- After the match, Don Johnson helps Heder up and to the back. Triple H takes the mic and gets serious. He says he and Shawn need to talk about the whole Undertaker thing. Triple H says Shawn needs to find another way to get the match because it's not going to work going after the Championship. They're interrupted by John Cena. HBK is pissed going off about something. Cena comes out and says he has a major announcement of his own. Cena says it's been two years since he's actually be in a Royal Rumble match and announces he's in this year's match. He reminds them that he won the whole thing last year and says he's going to do it again this year. Big Show gets back in the ring, takes a mic and says he has news for everyone. Show announces he's also in the Rumble this year and says it is designed for a giant like him. Show kicks Triple H and headbutts HBK. Show and Cena go at it. Cena knocks Show out of the ring. DX come from behind and throw Cena over the rope. DX high five but Triple H throws Shawn over the rope and to the floor. Triple H takes the mic and tells them all it's not going to work for them because he's in the Rumble match also. Triple H's music plays as he locks eyes and has words with HBK and RAW goes off the air.


Source: http://www.lordsofpain.net/reports/wwe/raw/5968.html

 

[Raider_69]

god i hope this isnt the begining of another HBK v HHH fued

 

[bartman]

Had to happen eventually.

Will it be HHH v HBK v Undertaker at WM?

 

[Big Pete]

I wouldn't mind a HHH/HBK feud if HBK was the heel, then again I just love seeing Michaels act like a prick, he seems far more natural that way.

The Sheamus/Orton build was 'ok'. Would've prefered to see Orton have one of his Legacy co-horts go at it with him and further tease a Legacy split.

The finally mentioned the Rumble, too bad it's a little too late. If I was writer by now everybody would be on their toes in excitement.

 

[AusKnightRKO]

2 spots left... so Bookman and RVD?

 

[Marshall_magic]

At RR hopefully Hunter dumps Shawn, and Shawn comes back and gets Hunter, setting up a HBK vs HHH mania match. They had a mania match in 2004 for the title, but neither won, and the title fell into another dimension until Summerslam 2004 when Randy Orton found it again...or at least it did in the WWE's eyes.

 

[AusKnightRKO]

yea pretty much.... it was funny watching hunter on the mat screaming in pain then tapping to thin air .... but honestly another Hunter vs HBK match do we really have to

 

[Eelementary]

Oh, for flying f**k's sake...Swagger jobbing out?

WTF?

 

[Big Pete]

WWE Monday Night RAW Results 1/25/10
By Marc Middleton
Jan 25, 2010 - 8:18:59 PM

- The pyro explodes and music plays as Michael Cole welcomes us to Columbus, Ohio for tonight's RAW from the Nationwide Arena. They say that both of the stars from Psych will be here tonight on the graphic but even their website said it would only be Dule Hill tonight. We'll see.

DX vs. Legacy

The DX music plays as WWE's Unified Tag Team Champions make their way out to the ring for tonight's first match. We go to replays of last week's show where Triple H threw Shawn out of the ring. All appears to be fine between them tonight. DX gets a big pop here from the crowd as they take the mic. Triple H asks where Hornswoggle is and Shawn says he sent him home. Shawn asks Triple H why he can't understand that if he wins the Royal Rumble, he has a guaranteed shot at Undertaker. Shawn asks Triple H to look at it from his position. Shawn says he needs and wants the shot at ending the streak. Triple H says yes, that is too much to ask from him. Triple H says for the past six months they've been running around telling jokes and now it's Rumble time, time to get serious. Triple H says he wants the title shot and wants to main event WrestleMania. Triple H says they can work together at the Royal Rumble and eliminate everyone else but it's going to come down to them two. HBK says he understands and puts the mic down. Out come their opponents, Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase.

Triple H and Cody start the match out. They go to the corner and brawl. Triple H goes for a Pedigree early but Ted pulls Cody out of the ring and breaks the hold. Michael Cole says we have some [COLOR=#fff200 !important][COLOR=#fff200 !important]breaking [COLOR=#fff200 !important]news[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] on tonight's RAW hosts as we go to commercial break.

Back from the break and Shawn Michaels comes in to go at it with Cody. HBK takes control as Lawler announces that James Rodey from Psych won't be here to host tonight. Legacy ends up on the outside. Shawn leaps off the top onto them both and brings Cody back in. Ted distracts HBK on the apron which allows Cody to nail a big neckbreaker. Ted comes in and works over HBK in the corner.

Cody comes back in and they double team Shawn for a 2 count. Cody stomps and drops knees on Shawn for another 2 count. Ted comes in off the tag again and dropkicks Shawn off the ropes. Ted covers Shawn for a 2 count. Ted kicks Shawn in the face while he's down and gets another 2 count. Cody is back in now and he keeps control of Shawn. Another 2 count. HBK finally counters a move and goes to tag but Triple H isn't on the apron. DiBiase comes in and tries for Dream Street but gets superkicked to the mat. Triple H finally gets tagged in and goes at it with DiBiase. Triple H takes control. Cody comes in and catches a spinebuster. Ted gets laid out again also. Triple H goes for the Pedigree on Cody when Shawn tags himself in. This pisses Triple H off. Cody knocks them into each other and they have a staredown. Shawn superkicks DiBiase again. Triple H decks Cody and stops him from hitting Shawn. Shawn covers DiBiase for the pinfall and the win.

Winners: DX

- After the match, Shawn and Triple H tease some tension but end up shaking hands.

- We get a video previewing the Psych premiere this Wednesday night on USA with John Cena's appearance. Lawler hypes Big Show vs. MVP for tonight's show as we go to commercial.

MVP vs. Big Show

Back from the break and out comes MVP. MVP takes the mic and says he needs to say something to The Miz. MVP says he's the #1 contender to Miz's belt and Miz can't keep running away from him. MVP says he is going to take the belt from Miz and become a 3-time US Champion. Out comes The Miz to the stage. Miz picks on MVP for being in prison. They go back and forth until Miz brings out his friend Big Show for the match.

The match starts and Show takes down MVP first. Show with a headbutt knocking MVP back into the corner. Show hits a big chop but misses a splash in the corner as Miz looks on from the ramp. MVP hits a knee to the face and then the running kick in the corner. He goes for another kick but Show grabs him by the throat and choke slams him for the pinfall and the win.

Winner: Big Show

- After the match, The Miz runs down to the ring and yells in MVP's face. Miz raises his US Title over MVP. Lawler says tonight we will get Vince McMahon's decision on Bret Hart as we go back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Cody Rhodes is backstage pacing. He tells Ted DiBiase he didn't know where his head was last week and thank you for helping tonight. Orton walks in and says there's been tension between them for the past few months. Orton says they lost to DX tonight and failed to help him with Sheamus last week. Orton says at the Rumble only one man wins that match and when it comes to him and Sheamus, he will win that one. He says he's becoming WWE Champion again either with or without Legacy. Orton walks off.

- We go to John Cena and tonight's host Dule Hill who are backstage. They talk about the season premiere of Psych this Wednesday night on USA. Cena asks where Rodey is and Dule tells about him having [COLOR=#fff200 !important][COLOR=#fff200 !important]surgery[/COLOR][/COLOR] this weekend. Cena tells Dule he needs to make tonight on RAW his night. Dule says this is his playground as Cena walks off. The Miz enters and says Psych should have had him on instead of Cena. Dule says he has a match for Miz tonight but doesn't say what it is. They cut promos on each other before Dule walks off. Back to commercial.

WWE Divas Title Tournament Semi-Final: Maryse vs. Eve Torres

Back from the break and out comes Maryse in a semi-final match for the Divas Title tournament. Maryse takes the mic before the match and says the other Divas are wasting their time. She's talking in French when a pyro explosion goes off. We cut to host Dule Hill who is in the pyro box. She starts going off on him, calling him a loser. He says he accidentally pressed a button. Out comes Maryse's opponent Eve. The winner of this match will face the winner of Gail Kim vs. Alicia Fox for the Divas Title. They lock up and go to the corner with Eve in control.

Eve gets an early 2 count and slams Maryse by her hair. Eve flips onto Maryse for another 2 count. Eve with a splash in the corner and a body slam. Eve goes to the top for a moonsault but Maryse moves out of the way. Maryse goes for her DDT but Eve counters with a suplex and a 2 count. Maryse finally hits the French Kiss for the win and the spot in the finals.

Winner: Maryse

- We see Vince McMahon backstage heading to the ring as we go to commercial.

- Back from commercial and Vince McMahon makes his way out to the ring. We cut back to last week where The Undertaker told Vince McMahon that he screwed Bret and called him a coward. Vince takes the mic and says if Taker were here tonight, he would dare him in his face to call him a coward again. Vince talks about selling Bret to WCW and said he was never heard from or seen again. Vince says the people have forgotten about Bret Hart. Vince asks if there's a reason to bring Bret back and the crowd pops. They start chanting "we want Bret." Vince tells them to be careful what they ask for. Vince says that Bret Hart will never appear in WWE, and that's his announcement. Vince says he's a business man and he does what's right for business. Vince goes to the ringside area and asks a fan to give him a good reason why Bret should be brought back. The fan says because he will take Vince down. Vince hops the barrier and goes into the stands asking fans about Bret. One kid says he's awesome. Vince eventually comes back to the ring and says he didn't hear one good reason why he should bring Bret back. Vince says Bret is a part of the past and they start chanting again.

Vince says he's concerned with the present and the future and calls Bret a footnote in WWE's past. He says Bret's not returning and thanks the fans, getting ready to leave. Out comes John Cena to the ring. Cena says he's never had a problem with Vince until recently when Vince compared Bret to a old piece of gum. Cena talks about how Vince treated Roddy Piper at MSG a few months back. Cena cuts on Vince's purple jacket and Vince cuts on his orange crap he wears, as Vince calls it. Cena congratulates Vince on building an empire but says Vince had help from people like Hart and Piper. They go back and forth. Cena calls Vince pathetic and this pisses Vince off. Cena tells Vince to invite Bret Hart to next week's RAW. Cena says Bret deserves a chance to confront Vince face to face. Cena tells Vince to picture his 90th [COLOR=#fff200 !important][COLOR=#fff200 !important]birthday[/COLOR][/COLOR] in 2035. Cena says he's going to find Vince on that day, lift him out of his wheelchair and knock his false teeth down his throat. Cena says he's not here to change Vince's mind but this is one of those situations where he needs to do the right thing. Cena walks off up the ramp. Vince yells at him to stop. Vince tells everyone to listen to him. Vince says he will invite Bret back for next week and have him step right in the ring if he has the guts. Vince says he won't even flinch. Vince announces Sheamus vs. John Cena for tonight's RAW. We go to commercial.

The Miz vs. Kofi Kingston

WWE's United States Champion The Miz comes out next for this non-title match. This match was made by Dule Hill. Out next is his opponent Kofi Kingston. The bell rings and they lock up. Kofi takes Miz down first but they go back and forth. Kofi with a crossbody from the floor for a 2 count. Kofi comes off the ropes but Miz kicks him out of the air and to the mat for a 2 count. Miz puts knees to the back and hits Kofi with forearm shots. Miz with a headlock now.

Miz with a kick to the face and another 2 count on Kofi. Miz with more kicks and a leg drop followed by another headlock. Kofi with a kick to the head in the corner. Kofi goes to the top and comes down on Miz for a 2 count. Miz counters a move and hits a backbreaker and a neckbreaker. 2 count by Miz. MVP's music hits and distracts The Miz. Kofi takes advantage and hits Trouble in Paradise for the win.

Winner: Kofi Kingston

- After the match, MVP comes out to the stage to taunt Miz.

- We go backstage with Dule Hill and Carlito. They walk into the WWE production truck. They have the production guy add Carlito's face on the screen. Dule says he's going to type in a random code and which ever Superstar appears on the graphic, that's Carlito's opponent. It comes up as Kelly Kelly. Carlito vs. Kelly? Carlito says he's ready for the match now and walks off joking with Dule. Dule tells the production guy to carry on... and we go back to commercial.

Carlito vs. Kelly Kelly

Carlito is in the ring waiting on Kelly Kelly to come out. She comes out but is interrupted by Santino Marella. He plugs the Best of RAW 2009 DVD which comes out tomorrow. Santino says it's a new year for him and he's going to replace Kelly tonight, defeat Carlito and go on to win the Royal Rumble and main event WrestleMania. Jack Swagger attacks Santino from behind and lays him out. Swagger brings Santino in the ring just to toss him back over the top rope. Swagger goes to the floor and slams Santino face first into the ringpost. Swagger taunts Santino before walking off and stepping on him. We go to commercial.

- Back from the break and we go to a video running down various stats for the Royal Rumble match.

- We go backstage to John Cena and Dule Hill. Cena has the other host Rodey on speaker [COLOR=#fff200 !important][COLOR=#fff200 !important]phone[/COLOR][/COLOR]. He says he's bummed he can't be there tonight. Alicia Fox walks in. She's looking for the one that's a psychic. Dule hangs up the phone on Rodey, the psychic on the show. Cena walks off. Dule says he's going to be ringside with Alicia Fox in her match as her good luck charm. We get ready to take another break.

Semi-Final for the Divas Title Tournament: Gail Kim vs. Alicia Fox

Back from the break and Dule Hill is with Cole and Lawler on commentary. Gail Kim is in the ring as Alicia Fox makes her way out. The winner will face Maryse for the title. They lock up and go back and forth. Alicia eventually hits a backbreaker for a 2 count. Gail gets thrown into the corner but counters a move. Gail with a powerslam and a 2 count. Small package by Gail and another 2 count. Gail gets the win after a boot to the face and the spot in the finals.

Winner: Gail Kim

- After the match, Alicia Fox goes on a rampage outside the ring. She goes over to Dule and asks what happened to her winning. He tells her he's an actor and he was doing what he's does. She drops him with a right h and. Lawler helps Dule up as we go to replays.

- Backstage we see WWE Champion Sheamus headed to the ring. Back to commercial we go.

Sheamus vs. John Cena

Back from commercial and out comes the WWE Champion Sheamus for this non-title match. Out next comes John Cena to a big pop. The match starts and they lock up and go to the corner after testing each other for a minute. Sheamus breaks the hold and shows off some. Cena takes Sheamus back to the corner and the ref breaks it up. Cena shows off now. Sheamus charges but Cena fights back with right hands and hits the bulldog for a 2 count.

Sheamus takes control and backs Cena in the corner. Sheamus beats Cena down with a bunch of kicks. Cena catches Sheamus with a suplex for 2. They come off the ropes and Sheamus drops Cena with a clothesline. Sheamus with another pin attempt. Sheamus controls the match now, dropping Cena with rights. Sheamus launches Cena into the opposite corner and covers for another 2 count.

Sheamus gets Cena on the apron and hits a running knee to the face, knocking Cena out to the floor. Sheamus goes for another but Cena counters and goes for the Attitude Adjustment. Sheamus counters that with a DDT for a 2 count. Sheamus hits a big powerslam for another 2 count. Cena goes for the STF but Sheamus counters and kicks Cena out of the ring. Sheamus comes to the floor and throws Cena into the steel steps. The referee begins his count and Cena comes back in at the 9 count. Cena counters a move and hits the shoulder blocks off the ropes and back drop. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Sheamus counters the Attitude Adjustment with a knee to the back and a 2 count. Sheamus goes for the big axe kick but Cena counters it with the STF. Sheamus reaches the rope and breaks the hold. Cena comes out to the floor after Sheamus but gets kicked in the face with Sheamus' big kick. Cena is laid out again as the referee counts.

Out of nowhere, Randy Orton rushes the ring and lays Sheamus out with the RKO. Orton gets down and taunts Sheamus as the referee calls for the bell. Cena comes up to the ropes and Orton grabs him. Orton goes for the DDT off the ropes but Cena counters with the Attitude Adjustment, laying Orton out.

Winner: Sheamus by DQ

- Cena celebrates in the ring with Orton and Sheamus still laid out. RAW goes off the air.

Source: http://www.lordsofpain.net/reports/wwe/raw/6084.html

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For those who missed it.

 

[Big Pete]

Sounds like a solid edition but it's a shame creative didn't do more with the episode.

The opening segment was good, the match sadly was an after thought. Really you could build a whole show around Legacy vying for the titles to placate Orton and hinting at some tension between the students and the leader. The latter promo was fine, but it felt out of place given the two had just finished their match and Orton wasn't scheduled to wrestle that night.

They used the wrong segment to make the Big Show a monster. Using MVP as his rag doll without any outside interference is dissapointing as MVP can use all the momentum he can get to appeal to the crowd.

McMahon/Cena promo was awesome. Well done by both men.

The rest of the show sounded solid, nothing too embarrassing, in fact, dare I say it, quite enjoyable. The WWE could certainly make things more exciting but all in all a solid effort.

 

[jc155776]

Watched Wednesday, not too bad.

I am still pumped for the RR.

Best PPV of the year.

 

[Marshall_magic]

Cena's promo with Vince was his best promo ever. For the past few months, Cena has been one of my favourite guys to watch, since they've appeared to ease up on the Super Cena persona, and make him more...well...human.

Miz Is one of the best things going around. He gets serious heat, moreso than Sheamus, in fact the only people who get more are Jericho and Punk. That's saying something.

Gail vs Maryse should be at the rumble, should be a solid match, especially for the Divas divison.

Hill was an alright guest host. Didn't book too much (I hate it when the celebrities book matches and stuff, it just irks me), and just made an all round pest of himself (with Cena almost as his bodyguard).

HHH vs HBK at Mania is looking more and more likely.

 

[Big Pete]

WWE Monday Night RAW Results 2/1/10
By Marc Middleton
Feb 1, 2010 - 8:16:26 PM

- Tonight's RAW kicks off from Nashville, TN with the usual opening video and song by Nickelback. We get a graphic hyping the confrontation between [COLOR=#fff200 !important][COLOR=#fff200 !important]Bret [COLOR=#fff200 !important]Hart[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] and Vince McMahon tonight and a graphic for tonight's host, William Shatner.

- We go to the ring where Justin Roberts introduces the winner of the 2010 Royal Rumble, Edge. Edge makes his way out to a mixed reaction at first.

Edge takes the mic and the crowd boo's him. He says he's back and he feels good. Edge says he is back in the main event of WrestleMania. Edge talks about winning the tag belts with Chris Jericho and then going down with an injury. He says doctors told him he would be back in March, April or maybe never. Edge says he was sitting at home a few weeks ago, watching The Slammy Awards, where Chris Jericho thanked him for getting injured so he could team with Big Show. Edge said then, he made himself a promise that he would not miss WrestleMania this year. Edge says he realized who he is and that's the Ultimate Opportunist. Edge says he proved the doctors wrong, rehabbed harder than he has ever before and he did. He promised himself he would enter the Royal Rumble and win it, which he did. Edge says all Jericho has now is a Slammy and his mugshot on TMZ. Edge says Taker has beat him at WrestleMania before and this year, unlike HBK, if he wants Taker again he will have him.

Edge says he could go after Taker or Sheamus but he's going to wait and make his decision, possibly after Elimination Chamber, he says. Edge says The Rated R Superstar will headline WrestleMania this year. Edge's music hits and he poses until his music is interrupted and out comes the [COLOR=#fff200 !important][COLOR=#fff200 !important]WWE[/COLOR][/COLOR] Champion Sheamus to the ring.

Sheamus says Edge hasn't been back long yet and he's already mouthing off. Sheamus tells Edge things have changed since he left. Edge cuts on Sheamus, calling him an evil Ronald McDonald. They both talk about facing John Cena and Randy Orton. Sheamus tells Edge his time was a long time ago. Sheamus says he's going to walk out of Elimination Chamber still WWE Champion. Sheamus tells Edge to run off to SmackDown because he doesn't want to ruin his RAW moment by ripping his head off. Edge doesn't budge and Sheamus warns him to get out of the ring. They come face to face. Sheamus slaps Edge and knocks him down with a right hand. Sheamus goes for the big boot but Edge counters. Edge mounts Sheamus on the mat and unloads with lefts and rights. Sheamus gets up and turns around into a big spear from Edge. Edge's music hits and he heads to the back, leaving the WWE Champion laying in the ring.

- We go to Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler, talking about the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view as we go to a promo for the show. Cole mentions Sheamus will defend the WWE Title against 5 other opponents in the match.

- We see John Cena heading to the ring as Jerry Lawler announces all matches on tonight's RAW will be Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches. Commercial time.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes

Back from the break and John Cena makes way out to the ring to a thunderous pop. Out next is his opponent, Cody Rhodes. The bell rings and Cody kicks at Cena and nails him with rights. Cody backs Cena into the corner and goes to work.

Cody hits a side leg sweep for a 2 count and gets another quick 1 count. Cody continues the offense with a neckbreaker and another pin attempt. Cody drops a big knee on Cena and goes for yet another pin attempt. Cody misses the next knee drop and Cena hits his firearms off the ropes. Cody counters the backdrop and rolls Cena up for a 2 count. Cena hits the big slam this time and hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cody counters the Attitude Adjustment and hits a big clothesline. Cody drops Cena on his face and gets a 2 count. Cody goes to the top and hits a moonsault for a 2 count. Cena runs into a boot in the corner but hits the Attitude Adjustment out of nowhere for the pinfall and the win.

Winner: John Cena

- We go to a video showing the history between Bret Hart and Vince McMahon with highlights from the 1997 Survivor Series. We go backstage where Josh Matthews stops Vince McMahon and asks if he's seen Bret Hart tonight. Vince says no and we probably won't because Bret won't show up tonight. Vince walks into his office and looks at someone. We can't see who it is. Vince says what a surprise, walking into his office like this. Vince calls the person a Canadian. It's William Shatner, tonight's host. Shatner says he can't wait for Bret Hart to embarrass Vince tonight. Big pops here for Shatner. Shatner walks off and Vince calls him a lousy guest host as we go to commercial.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Jack Swagger vs. Triple H

Back from commercial and out comes Jack Swagger for another Elimination Chamber Qualifying match. His opponent Triple H is out next to a big pop. The bell rings and they lock up. Swagger takes Triple H to the mat to start and they roll around until Triple H gets to the ropes.

Triple H hits the high knee off the ropes and clotheslines Swagger over the top rope and to the floor. We take another commercial break.

Back from the break and Swagger counters Triple H and DDT's him for a 2 count. Swagger counters again and drops Triple H and gets another close count. Swagger applies an abdominal stretch and slams Triple H out of it. Triple H dumps Swagger back over the top rope and to the floor. They fight on the floor with Swagger slamming Triple H into the apron. They go back in the ring. Swagger nails a big powerslam and covers Triple H for another 2 count.

Swagger applies a headlock on the mat now. Swagger keeps in control now as Triple H tries to fight back. Swagger goes for the big splash off the second turnbuckle pad but Triple H puts his knees up. Triple H fights back now and drops Swagger for a 2 count. Right hands by Triple H in the corner now. Triple H hits the spinebuster but only gets 2. Swagger counters another move and drops Triple H. He goes for the corner splash again and hits it this time for a 2 count. Swagger lifts Triple H for a slam and points at the WrestleMania sign. Triple H counters and hits the Pedigree for the pinfall and the win.

Winner: Triple H

- Back from the break and we get some weird vignette of William Shatner singing the lyrics to several WWE Superstar theme songs.

- We go backstage with DX in the locker room. Triple H wants to walk but Hornswoggle interrupts them yelling. Triple H asks about Shawn super kicking him last night but all seems to be cool. Triple H tells Shawn to lighten up. Shawn says it wasn't supposed to happen that way. He was supposed to win and go on to end Undertaker's streak. Triple H tells him he's obsessed and needs to let it go. Triple H talks about the Elimination Chamber and says he would have no problem headlining WrestleMania with Shawn. Triple H tells Shawn he needs to beat Randy Orton tonight. Shawn walks off.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels

We go to the ring where Randy Orton makes his way out for the next Chamber qualifier. Orton gets a mixed reaction from the crowd. Before Shawn Michaels makes his way out, we go to commercial.

Back from the break and we get highlights of Randy Orton at last night's Rumble. We go to the ring where Shawn Michaels makes his way out for the match. The bell rings and they lock up with Orton taking it to the corner. They break it up and stare each other down. They lock up again and go back to the corner. Another stare down in the corner. HBK chops Orton in the corner and hits a swinging neckbreaker. Orton rolls out to the floor to regroup. HBK comes after him but Orton gets in the ring first. Orton goes for the second rope DDT but HBK pulls him to the floor and chops him before taking it back in the ring. HBK drops Orton and gets a 2 count. Orton tosses HBK into the corner and he goes down. Orton hits the big backbreaker and starts stomping.

They trade chops and rights now until Orton dropkicks HBK for a 2 count. Orton takes Shawn to the top and uppercuts him. Orton goes for a superplex but HBK fights him off and to the mat. Orton goes back up top but HBK knocks him back down to the mat. HBK hits the top rope elbow drop and gets pumped. HBK goes for Sweet Chin Music but Orton ducks it and goes for an RKO. HBK counters with an atomic drop, a chop and another drop. HBK with a forearm off the ropes. HBK goes to jump to his feet but Orton catches from behind and rolls him up for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

- After the match, HBK is pissed off as he heads to the back. We go to another video hyping the confrontation between Vince McMahon and Bret Hart. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Ted DiBiase runs into Randy Orton backstage. Ted congratulates Orton on winning and apologizes for what happened at the Rumble. Orton cuts him off, gets in his face and walks off.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Mark Henry vs. Ted DiBiase

We go to the ring where Mark Henry is making his way out for the next Elimination Chamber Qualifying match. Out next is his opponent, Ted DiBiase. The bell rings and they lock up. Henry shoves Ted to the mat. They lock up again and Henry drops Ted with a shoulder off the ropes. Henry shoves Ted again and clotheslines him over the top rope.

They go at it on the floor now. Ted uses the ringpost on Henry. Henry drops Ted with a headbutt and drops Henry into the ring steps. Ted slams Henry's arm into the steps and runs back in the ring. Henry follows but Ted goes right to work on the arm. Ted counters a move with a kick but runs right into a clothesline. Ted with a boot to the face out of the corner. Ted comes off the top rope but Henry catches him. Ted slides out and goes back to work on Henry's arm. Ted goes for Dream Street but Henry counters. Ted drops Henry by his arm and covers him for the pinfall out of nowhere.

Winner: Ted DiBiase

- We go to ringside where Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole talk about the late Hall of Famer Jack Brisco, who passed away today. They show a video package of highlights from Brisco's career. We take a commercial break after the video.

- Back from the break and Kelly Kelly is backstage talking with Gail Kim. Maryse walks up and says she's looking forward to her title match with Gail. Apparently it's not happening tonight. Maryse says she thinks Mickie James & Michelle McCool have been acting like little girls on SmackDown and she doesn't want to act like that. Maryse says they need to show them how women do it, says something in French and walks off.

- We go to William Shatner's room where Big Show is talking with The Miz. Miz says Shatner is going to give them a Unified Tag Team Title shot. In comes CM Punk, Serena and Luke Gallows. Punk says he's here to claim his tag title shot that they didn't get last week. Show tells Serena she gives bald people a bad name. Shatner jumps in and asks what the problem is. He announces next week on RAW, it will be DX vs. The Miz & Big Show vs. CM Punk & Luke Gallows for the tag titles. Shatner plugs his stuff and does some comedy.

- We go backstage with DX again. Triple H tells Shawn it's not the end of the world that he can't face Undertaker. Triple H reminds Shawn that he's Mr. WrestleMania. Triple H tells Shawn there's plenty of other guys he can face at Mania. Shawn says not for him and walks off.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Kofi Kingston vs. Big Show

We go to the ring where Kofi Kingston comes out for tonight's last Chamber Qualifying match. We go to commercial as he enters the ring.

Back from commercial and out comes Big Show with a new t-shirt. He comes out when the music hits for The Miz. WWE's United States Champion comes out to ringside for commentary. The bell rings and Kofi tries some kicks but Show overpowers him. Show with a big headbutt. Show continues to beat Kofi up, tossing him across the ring.

Kofi ducks a move and Show gets stuck on the top rope. Kofi dropkicks Big Show over the rope and to the floor as we go back to commercial break.

Back from the break and Show is controlling Kofi in the ring. During the break, Show caught Kofi with a big spear to take control of the match. Show works over Kofi on the mat now. Kofi fights out but Show drops him with another headbutt. Kofi rolls out to the floor. The Miz gets up from the table and taunts Kofi. MVP comes running out of the crowd and attacks Miz all the way to the back. Show brings Kofi back in the ring but Kofi drops his neck over the ropes. Kofi goes to the top rope but slips off. Show drops him. Kofi hits a dropkick on Show then dropkicks his knee out. Kick to the head by Kofi. He hits the Boom Doom Drop on Kofi for a 2 count. Kofi mounts Show in the corner with right hands. Show grabs Kofi's throat but he tries to fight off. Kofi's thumb went in Show's eye. Show accidentally hits the referee with the knockout punch and he goes down. Kofi goes back down as Show checks on the referee. Show calls for another referee to come down and he calls for the bell. Show gets disqualified. Show apologizes and says he didn't mean to, begging the referee.

Winner by DQ: Kofi Kingston

- After the match, officials come down and put the referee on a stretcher. Show is pissed as he kicks the ring steps. Show is yelling it was an accident as he walks up the ramp.

- We see Vince McMahon heading to the ring before taking another commercial break.

- Back from a break and Jerry Lawler is in the ring. He introduces a personal friend of his and tonight's guest host, William Shatner. Shatner comes out with The Bella Twins. He enters the ring and falls on top of Lawler, knocking them both to the mat. Shatner introduces the best there was, is and ever will be... Bret Hart. The music hits and out comes The Hitman to a big pop.

Bret enters the ring and gets a nice reaction from the fans. Bret says he's had about a month to think about what happened the last time he was on RAW. Bret says he came back for all the right reasons, thinking he could put it all behind him. He says he thought wrong. Bret says he didn't come tonight to make peace or get closure, he came to talk to Vince McMahon face to face. Bret tells Vince to get his ass out here or he will come up there with a camera crew and find him. Bret says he don't like to wait and he's getting madder.

Vince comes strutting out to the stage in typical McMahon fashion. Vince says he has some things to get off his chest also but says he has never regretted anything he's said or done to Bret. Hart calls Vince the world's greatest liar. Bret says Vince couldn't lace up his father's jock strap, talking about Stu. Bret talks about having a stroke eight years ago and being in a wheelchair, wondering what it would be like to walk again. Bret says he found the courage to stand up and get past it but says he felt pathetic sometimes. Bret says he promised himself then he would never feel pathetic again in his life. Then, he says, he came back to RAW and offered Vince his hand and Vince kicked him, leaving him in the ring feeling pathetic again. Bret says he has a problem with that.

Bret says he worked for Vince 14 years and always thought that one day Vince would appreciate him. Bret says Vince described him as chewing gum that lost it's flavor a few weeks ago. Bret says this stick of chewing gum has just enough flavor in it to kick Vince's ass. Vince says Bret's name and gets the crowd to pop, going over all Bret's nicknames. Vince says Bret being the best is all a crock of crap. Vince says Bret isn't a hero and the crowd boo's. Vince says he can't understand what the fans see in Bret. Vince says he thinks Bret is pathetic. Vince says Bret has no personality and says if it weren't for Bret's opponents like HBK or Austin who had personality, Bret would be nothing. Vince says Bret has no charisma, no command over the English language and a hound dog looking face. Vince disses Bret's hair and the way he dresses. Vince says Bret deserves to be screwed.

Vince says he mentioned before how Stu Hart might go into the WWE Hall of Fame. Vince says he thought about it and says Stu won't be going into the Hall because he doesn't deserve it. Bret kicks Vince in the gut and unloads on him with right hands. Bret goes to lock on the Sharpshooter. Out of nowhere, Batista rushes the ring and beats Bret down. Batista holds Bret facing Vince. Vince rips into Bret's face and spits on him. They toss Bret aside. RAW goes off the air with Vince McMahon irate and the crowd chanting for John Cena.

Source: Lords of Pain

 

[Big Pete]

WWE Monday Night RAW Results 2/1/10
By Marc Middleton
Feb 1, 2010 - 8:16:26 PM

- Tonight's RAW kicks off from Nashville, TN with the usual opening video and song by Nickelback. We get a graphic hyping the confrontation between [COLOR=#fff200 !important][COLOR=#fff200 !important]Bret [COLOR=#fff200 !important]Hart[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] and Vince McMahon tonight and a graphic for tonight's host, William Shatner.

- We go to the ring where Justin Roberts introduces the winner of the 2010 Royal Rumble, Edge. Edge makes his way out to a mixed reaction at first.

Edge takes the mic and the crowd boo's him. He says he's back and he feels good. Edge says he is back in the main event of WrestleMania. Edge talks about winning the tag belts with Chris Jericho and then going down with an injury. He says doctors told him he would be back in March, April or maybe never. Edge says he was sitting at home a few weeks ago, watching The Slammy Awards, where Chris Jericho thanked him for getting injured so he could team with Big Show. Edge said then, he made himself a promise that he would not miss WrestleMania this year. Edge says he realized who he is and that's the Ultimate Opportunist. Edge says he proved the doctors wrong, rehabbed harder than he has ever before and he did. He promised himself he would enter the Royal Rumble and win it, which he did. Edge says all Jericho has now is a Slammy and his mugshot on TMZ. Edge says Taker has beat him at WrestleMania before and this year, unlike HBK, if he wants Taker again he will have him.

Edge says he could go after Taker or Sheamus but he's going to wait and make his decision, possibly after Elimination Chamber, he says. Edge says The Rated R Superstar will headline WrestleMania this year. Edge's music hits and he poses until his music is interrupted and out comes the [COLOR=#fff200 !important][COLOR=#fff200 !important]WWE[/COLOR][/COLOR] Champion Sheamus to the ring.

Sheamus says Edge hasn't been back long yet and he's already mouthing off. Sheamus tells Edge things have changed since he left. Edge cuts on Sheamus, calling him an evil Ronald McDonald. They both talk about facing John Cena and Randy Orton. Sheamus tells Edge his time was a long time ago. Sheamus says he's going to walk out of Elimination Chamber still WWE Champion. Sheamus tells Edge to run off to SmackDown because he doesn't want to ruin his RAW moment by ripping his head off. Edge doesn't budge and Sheamus warns him to get out of the ring. They come face to face. Sheamus slaps Edge and knocks him down with a right hand. Sheamus goes for the big boot but Edge counters. Edge mounts Sheamus on the mat and unloads with lefts and rights. Sheamus gets up and turns around into a big spear from Edge. Edge's music hits and he heads to the back, leaving the WWE Champion laying in the ring.

- We go to Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler, talking about the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view as we go to a promo for the show. Cole mentions Sheamus will defend the WWE Title against 5 other opponents in the match.

- We see John Cena heading to the ring as Jerry Lawler announces all matches on tonight's RAW will be Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches. Commercial time.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes

Back from the break and John Cena makes way out to the ring to a thunderous pop. Out next is his opponent, Cody Rhodes. The bell rings and Cody kicks at Cena and nails him with rights. Cody backs Cena into the corner and goes to work.

Cody hits a side leg sweep for a 2 count and gets another quick 1 count. Cody continues the offense with a neckbreaker and another pin attempt. Cody drops a big knee on Cena and goes for yet another pin attempt. Cody misses the next knee drop and Cena hits his firearms off the ropes. Cody counters the backdrop and rolls Cena up for a 2 count. Cena hits the big slam this time and hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cody counters the Attitude Adjustment and hits a big clothesline. Cody drops Cena on his face and gets a 2 count. Cody goes to the top and hits a moonsault for a 2 count. Cena runs into a boot in the corner but hits the Attitude Adjustment out of nowhere for the pinfall and the win.

Winner: John Cena

- We go to a video showing the history between Bret Hart and Vince McMahon with highlights from the 1997 Survivor Series. We go backstage where Josh Matthews stops Vince McMahon and asks if he's seen Bret Hart tonight. Vince says no and we probably won't because Bret won't show up tonight. Vince walks into his office and looks at someone. We can't see who it is. Vince says what a surprise, walking into his office like this. Vince calls the person a Canadian. It's William Shatner, tonight's host. Shatner says he can't wait for Bret Hart to embarrass Vince tonight. Big pops here for Shatner. Shatner walks off and Vince calls him a lousy guest host as we go to commercial.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Jack Swagger vs. Triple H

Back from commercial and out comes Jack Swagger for another Elimination Chamber Qualifying match. His opponent Triple H is out next to a big pop. The bell rings and they lock up. Swagger takes Triple H to the mat to start and they roll around until Triple H gets to the ropes.

Triple H hits the high knee off the ropes and clotheslines Swagger over the top rope and to the floor. We take another commercial break.

Back from the break and Swagger counters Triple H and DDT's him for a 2 count. Swagger counters again and drops Triple H and gets another close count. Swagger applies an abdominal stretch and slams Triple H out of it. Triple H dumps Swagger back over the top rope and to the floor. They fight on the floor with Swagger slamming Triple H into the apron. They go back in the ring. Swagger nails a big powerslam and covers Triple H for another 2 count.

Swagger applies a headlock on the mat now. Swagger keeps in control now as Triple H tries to fight back. Swagger goes for the big splash off the second turnbuckle pad but Triple H puts his knees up. Triple H fights back now and drops Swagger for a 2 count. Right hands by Triple H in the corner now. Triple H hits the spinebuster but only gets 2. Swagger counters another move and drops Triple H. He goes for the corner splash again and hits it this time for a 2 count. Swagger lifts Triple H for a slam and points at the WrestleMania sign. Triple H counters and hits the Pedigree for the pinfall and the win.

Winner: Triple H

- Back from the break and we get some weird vignette of William Shatner singing the lyrics to several WWE Superstar theme songs.

- We go backstage with DX in the locker room. Triple H wants to walk but Hornswoggle interrupts them yelling. Triple H asks about Shawn super kicking him last night but all seems to be cool. Triple H tells Shawn to lighten up. Shawn says it wasn't supposed to happen that way. He was supposed to win and go on to end Undertaker's streak. Triple H tells him he's obsessed and needs to let it go. Triple H talks about the Elimination Chamber and says he would have no problem headlining WrestleMania with Shawn. Triple H tells Shawn he needs to beat Randy Orton tonight. Shawn walks off.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels

We go to the ring where Randy Orton makes his way out for the next Chamber qualifier. Orton gets a mixed reaction from the crowd. Before Shawn Michaels makes his way out, we go to commercial.

Back from the break and we get highlights of Randy Orton at last night's Rumble. We go to the ring where Shawn Michaels makes his way out for the match. The bell rings and they lock up with Orton taking it to the corner. They break it up and stare each other down. They lock up again and go back to the corner. Another stare down in the corner. HBK chops Orton in the corner and hits a swinging neckbreaker. Orton rolls out to the floor to regroup. HBK comes after him but Orton gets in the ring first. Orton goes for the second rope DDT but HBK pulls him to the floor and chops him before taking it back in the ring. HBK drops Orton and gets a 2 count. Orton tosses HBK into the corner and he goes down. Orton hits the big backbreaker and starts stomping.

They trade chops and rights now until Orton dropkicks HBK for a 2 count. Orton takes Shawn to the top and uppercuts him. Orton goes for a superplex but HBK fights him off and to the mat. Orton goes back up top but HBK knocks him back down to the mat. HBK hits the top rope elbow drop and gets pumped. HBK goes for Sweet Chin Music but Orton ducks it and goes for an RKO. HBK counters with an atomic drop, a chop and another drop. HBK with a forearm off the ropes. HBK goes to jump to his feet but Orton catches from behind and rolls him up for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

- After the match, HBK is pissed off as he heads to the back. We go to another video hyping the confrontation between Vince McMahon and Bret Hart. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Ted DiBiase runs into Randy Orton backstage. Ted congratulates Orton on winning and apologizes for what happened at the Rumble. Orton cuts him off, gets in his face and walks off.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Mark Henry vs. Ted DiBiase

We go to the ring where Mark Henry is making his way out for the next Elimination Chamber Qualifying match. Out next is his opponent, Ted DiBiase. The bell rings and they lock up. Henry shoves Ted to the mat. They lock up again and Henry drops Ted with a shoulder off the ropes. Henry shoves Ted again and clotheslines him over the top rope.

They go at it on the floor now. Ted uses the ringpost on Henry. Henry drops Ted with a headbutt and drops Henry into the ring steps. Ted slams Henry's arm into the steps and runs back in the ring. Henry follows but Ted goes right to work on the arm. Ted counters a move with a kick but runs right into a clothesline. Ted with a boot to the face out of the corner. Ted comes off the top rope but Henry catches him. Ted slides out and goes back to work on Henry's arm. Ted goes for Dream Street but Henry counters. Ted drops Henry by his arm and covers him for the pinfall out of nowhere.

Winner: Ted DiBiase

- We go to ringside where Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole talk about the late Hall of Famer Jack Brisco, who passed away today. They show a video package of highlights from Brisco's career. We take a commercial break after the video.

- Back from the break and Kelly Kelly is backstage talking with Gail Kim. Maryse walks up and says she's looking forward to her title match with Gail. Apparently it's not happening tonight. Maryse says she thinks Mickie James & Michelle McCool have been acting like little girls on SmackDown and she doesn't want to act like that. Maryse says they need to show them how women do it, says something in French and walks off.

- We go to William Shatner's room where Big Show is talking with The Miz. Miz says Shatner is going to give them a Unified Tag Team Title shot. In comes CM Punk, Serena and Luke Gallows. Punk says he's here to claim his tag title shot that they didn't get last week. Show tells Serena she gives bald people a bad name. Shatner jumps in and asks what the problem is. He announces next week on RAW, it will be DX vs. The Miz & Big Show vs. CM Punk & Luke Gallows for the tag titles. Shatner plugs his stuff and does some comedy.

- We go backstage with DX again. Triple H tells Shawn it's not the end of the world that he can't face Undertaker. Triple H reminds Shawn that he's Mr. WrestleMania. Triple H tells Shawn there's plenty of other guys he can face at Mania. Shawn says not for him and walks off.

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Kofi Kingston vs. Big Show

We go to the ring where Kofi Kingston comes out for tonight's last Chamber Qualifying match. We go to commercial as he enters the ring.

Back from commercial and out comes Big Show with a new t-shirt. He comes out when the music hits for The Miz. WWE's United States Champion comes out to ringside for commentary. The bell rings and Kofi tries some kicks but Show overpowers him. Show with a big headbutt. Show continues to beat Kofi up, tossing him across the ring.

Kofi ducks a move and Show gets stuck on the top rope. Kofi dropkicks Big Show over the rope and to the floor as we go back to commercial break.

Back from the break and Show is controlling Kofi in the ring. During the break, Show caught Kofi with a big spear to take control of the match. Show works over Kofi on the mat now. Kofi fights out but Show drops him with another headbutt. Kofi rolls out to the floor. The Miz gets up from the table and taunts Kofi. MVP comes running out of the crowd and attacks Miz all the way to the back. Show brings Kofi back in the ring but Kofi drops his neck over the ropes. Kofi goes to the top rope but slips off. Show drops him. Kofi hits a dropkick on Show then dropkicks his knee out. Kick to the head by Kofi. He hits the Boom Doom Drop on Kofi for a 2 count. Kofi mounts Show in the corner with right hands. Show grabs Kofi's throat but he tries to fight off. Kofi's thumb went in Show's eye. Show accidentally hits the referee with the knockout punch and he goes down. Kofi goes back down as Show checks on the referee. Show calls for another referee to come down and he calls for the bell. Show gets disqualified. Show apologizes and says he didn't mean to, begging the referee.

Winner by DQ: Kofi Kingston

- After the match, officials come down and put the referee on a stretcher. Show is pissed as he kicks the ring steps. Show is yelling it was an accident as he walks up the ramp.

- We see Vince McMahon heading to the ring before taking another commercial break.

- Back from a break and Jerry Lawler is in the ring. He introduces a personal friend of his and tonight's guest host, William Shatner. Shatner comes out with The Bella Twins. He enters the ring and falls on top of Lawler, knocking them both to the mat. Shatner introduces the best there was, is and ever will be... Bret Hart. The music hits and out comes The Hitman to a big pop.

Bret enters the ring and gets a nice reaction from the fans. Bret says he's had about a month to think about what happened the last time he was on RAW. Bret says he came back for all the right reasons, thinking he could put it all behind him. He says he thought wrong. Bret says he didn't come tonight to make peace or get closure, he came to talk to Vince McMahon face to face. Bret tells Vince to get his ass out here or he will come up there with a camera crew and find him. Bret says he don't like to wait and he's getting madder.

Vince comes strutting out to the stage in typical McMahon fashion. Vince says he has some things to get off his chest also but says he has never regretted anything he's said or done to Bret. Hart calls Vince the world's greatest liar. Bret says Vince couldn't lace up his father's jock strap, talking about Stu. Bret talks about having a stroke eight years ago and being in a wheelchair, wondering what it would be like to walk again. Bret says he found the courage to stand up and get past it but says he felt pathetic sometimes. Bret says he promised himself then he would never feel pathetic again in his life. Then, he says, he came back to RAW and offered Vince his hand and Vince kicked him, leaving him in the ring feeling pathetic again. Bret says he has a problem with that.

Bret says he worked for Vince 14 years and always thought that one day Vince would appreciate him. Bret says Vince described him as chewing gum that lost it's flavor a few weeks ago. Bret says this stick of chewing gum has just enough flavor in it to kick Vince's ass. Vince says Bret's name and gets the crowd to pop, going over all Bret's nicknames. Vince says Bret being the best is all a crock of crap. Vince says Bret isn't a hero and the crowd boo's. Vince says he can't understand what the fans see in Bret. Vince says he thinks Bret is pathetic. Vince says Bret has no personality and says if it weren't for Bret's opponents like HBK or Austin who had personality, Bret would be nothing. Vince says Bret has no charisma, no command over the English language and a hound dog looking face. Vince disses Bret's hair and the way he dresses. Vince says Bret deserves to be screwed.

Vince says he mentioned before how Stu Hart might go into the WWE Hall of Fame. Vince says he thought about it and says Stu won't be going into the Hall because he doesn't deserve it. Bret kicks Vince in the gut and unloads on him with right hands. Bret goes to lock on the Sharpshooter. Out of nowhere, Batista rushes the ring and beats Bret down. Batista holds Bret facing Vince. Vince rips into Bret's face and spits on him. They toss Bret aside. RAW goes off the air with Vince McMahon irate and the crowd chanting for John Cena.

Source: Lords of Pain

 

[Misanthrope]

Happy to see DiBiase getting the rub ahead of Cody. I've always thought he was the one with the most potential. Love that they're booking Edge as a face, but I hope it's against Jericho and not Sheamus.

With the exception of the Orton/HBK match, could they have made the Elimination Chamber participants more obvious with those qualifiers? Did anybody really think we'd see Swagger and Rhodes in there ahead of Triple H and Cena? Even Kofi/Big Show was kind of predictable given recent pushes.

 

[Big Pete]

Yeah that's my complaint as well but really who else was there?

Masters? Miz? MVP?

Either way it was going to be fairly predictible.

Then again, I've always been against having qualifying matches for a match that's supposed to shorten lives. It should just be five guys gunning for Sheamus amongst themselves and having to do so in the EC prism.

 

[Mateo Moi Moi]

I agree about the qualifying matches. What was the point, so very obvious!

Looks like Wrestlemania is shaping up similar to Vince & Umaga v Lashley & Trump but this time around Batista and Vince against Bret and probably Cena...

Be interesting to see what Edge does because all the talk leading in was Edge v Jericho. Jericho to win title at Elimination Chamber??

Wouldnt be surprised to see HHH v HBK after what happened on Raw. HBK missing out on the chamber and the chat that happened between the two. Mr Wrestlemania v DX member HHH.

Something would be on the cards with Orton and DiBiase too for the chamber. Legacy to finally break up with a match at Wrestlemania?

 

[Jono078]

I reckon in the next couple of weeks we'll see a falling out between Orton and DiBiase and they will fall out of the EC match to fight each other.

Leaving a last minute entry for Jericho to take a spot in the EC, win the title and brag on about how he was the ultimate opportunist and so that builds up the Edge feud

 

[Marshall_magic]

I wouldn't be surprised to see HBK challenge Edge for his Mania spot in the main event, winning because of an Edge interference, leading to HBK/Taker and Edge/Jericho, although I really hope not.

I say for the SD Chamber match we'll have Taker/Tista/Jericho/Rey/Punk/Morrison (if he finally finished his fued with HHH #2). Jericho wins and faces Edge at mania, Raw's chamber is anyones guess.

I think for Mania we'll get;
Edge/Jericho
HHH/Sheamus
HBK/Taker
Orton/DiBiase
Cena/Batista (with Bret/Vince involved)
Punk/Rey

throw in a US title, an ECW title, MITB and an IC title match and you've got your card

 

[Chanandalar]

I can see HBK coming out and costing Taker his title at the ppv, which will then lead to the rematch at WM.