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Night of Champions: Results

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:29:00 +0000

WWE's 2011 Night of Champions pay-per-view opens with a video package for tonight's matches. Michael Cole welcomes us to Buffalo, New York and we're live with Cole, Booker T and Jerry Lawler. They plug tonight's matches as we go to the ring.

WWE Tag Team Title Match: The Miz and R-Truth vs. Air Boom

We go to the ring and out first comes The Miz and R-Truth. Truth raps his "You Suck" remix as they make their way to the ring. Out next come the WWE Tag Team Champions Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston.

Kofi and Miz start things off. Miz lands some offense but Kofi drops him for an early pin attempt. Bourne gets a tag and they double team Miz in the corner for a 2 count. Bourne with kicks onto Miz and another tag to Kofi. Kofi jumps off Bourne's back and decks Miz in the corner for a 2 count. Truth gets the tag but Kofi stops him coming in. Bourne comes back in and they continue the attack on Truth. Miz runs in but gets double dropkicked. Miz and Truth go out to the floor. Bourne and Kofi go on opposite corners and leap down to the floor, taking out their opponents. Bourne brings Truth back in the ring for a 2 count.

Truth turns things around and stomps away on Bourne now after Miz gets in a cheapshot. 2 count for Truth. Miz gegts the tag and hits a running kick to the head on Bourne for another 2 count. Bourne fights out of a hold but Miz knocks him out of the air for a 2 count. Truth comes back in for some double teaming and keeps Bourne grounded. Bourne counters with an overhead suplex and both look for tags. Miz gets a tag and stops Bourne from tagging. Miz wails away on Bourne with right hands and taunts Kofi. Bourne makes another comeback and tries for a tag. Miz stops him and goes for Skull Crushing Finale. Bourne blocks that and tags in Kofi. Kofi comes in and unloads on Miz. Kofi hits the Boom Drop and knocks Truth down on the apron. Kofi turns around to The Miz but hits him with SOS for a 2 count.

More back and fort. Miz distracts the referee while Truth hits a cheap shot on Kofi. Miz lands a big DDT on Kofi but he kicks out at 2. Bourne acts like he tags Kofi while the referee isn't looking. Bourne comes in but Miz stops him. Miz argues with the referee and Bourne rolls him up for 2. Bourne takes out Truth and then Miz. He goes for Air Bourne but lands on his feet after Miz moves. Miz lands another DDT on Bourne for a 2 count as Kofi breaks it up. Truth gets tagged in but the referee tells him to get out. Miz hits Skull Crushing Finale on Bourne and pins him but the referee is arguing with Truth. Miz pins Bourne well over a 3 count but he kicks out finally when the referee turns around. Miz argues with the referee and shoves him down. The referee calls for the bell and the DQ.

Winners by DQ: Air Boom

After the match, the referee gets to his feet as The Miz approaches. Miz pushes him down again and his head hits the bottom turnbuckle. Truth talks to Miz and tries to calm him down. Truth picks the referee up and slaps him in the face, sending him back down to the mat. They yell at the referee about being a conspiracy as he rolls out of the ring.

After a promo for Inside Out, we see The Miz and R-Truth walking backstage. Matt Striker walks up and points out that assaulting a referee can get them in trouble. They rant about the referee being another conspiracy and aren't worried about Triple H because he might not be the COO after tonight.

WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Ted DiBiase vs. Cody Rhodes

We go to the ring and out comes the WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rodes with his guys handing out brown bags to the fans. Out next comes Ted DiBiase and he's fired up.

The bell rings and they go at it, locking up and taking it to the corner. Lots of back and forth action to start the match. Ted kicks Cody in the face and covers for a 2 count. Ted continues the offense but Cody slaps him coming out of the corner. Ted responds with right hands. He goes for a back drop but Cody turns things around. Cody hits the kick coming off the second rope and gets a 2 count.

Cody continues the offense and slaps Ted around. Ted tries to turn it around but can't. Cody ends up putting Ted on the ropes and slapping him around some more before stomping away. Cody charges in the corner but Ted moves and drops him on his face. Ted goes for a dropkick but misses. Cody regains control and keeps Ted on the mat with submissions.

More back and forth action. Ted hits a big dropkick for a 2 count. Ted charges in the corner but runs into a big boot. Ted counters with a spinebuster for a 2 count. Ted goes for Dream Street but Cody blocks it. Ted dropkicks Cody as he comes off the second rope with a kick and gets a 2 count. More back and forth. Ted goes to take Cody's mask off and succeeds. Ted swings the mask but Cody rolls him up with a handful of tights for the win.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

We go to the ring and out comes Christian. Christian says he's talked to Teddy Long and Triple H but can't get anywhere. He talks about his career and says he deserves one more match to be the World Heavyweight Champion. Christian wants to face the winner of Randy Orton vs. Christian tonight, immediately after their match. Christian insults the Buffalo crowd. He gets the crowd to chant "one more match." The music of Sheamus interrupts and out he comes.

Sheamus enters the ring and cuts a promo about Night of Champions and wanting to be in action tonight. Sheamus says if he helps Christian get one more match and he wins, his first title defense must be against Sheamus. Sheamus gets the crowd to chant "one more match" but drops Christian with a Brogue Kick out of nowhere.

WWE United States Title Match: John Morrison vs. Alex Riley vs. Jack Swagger vs. Dolph Ziggler

We go to the ring and out first comes John Morrison followed by Alex Riley. Jack Swagger is out next followed by the WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero.

Morrison and Swagger go at it in one corner while Riley and Ziggler face off. It comes down to Swagger and Riley in the ring. Swagger drops Riley and works him over with forearm shots as Vickie looks on from ringside. Riley counters and drops Swagger for a 2 count. Dolph gets on the apron but Riley knocks im down to the floor. Ziggler ends up sending Riley into the steel steps. Morrison comes in and goes at it with Swagger. Morrison with a nice kick to the head for a 2 count as Ziggler stops the pin. Morrison dropkicks Ziggler out to the floor and covers Swagger again for a 2 count.

Swagger hip tosses Morrison over the top and down to the floor. Swagger turns around to Ziggler and they have words as Vickie yells from the floor. Ziggler tries to kick Swagger but it's blocked. Swagger unloads on Ziggler and dumps him to the floor. Swagger turns around to Riley. Riley drops Swagger and covers but Vickie puts Swagger's foot on the ropes. Ziggler takes out Riley and argues with Vickie. Morrison with a springboard kick on Ziggler for another 2 count. Ziggler blocks a suplex from Morrison and hits a leg drop to the back of the head for another 2 count. Morrison blocks a shot and drops Ziggler with an uppercut. Morrison takes Ziggler to the top and hits him with right hands. Morrison goes for a superplex but Dolph blocks it. Dolph pushes Morrison back and he ends upside down in the corner. Riley runs up and leaps to the top with Ziggler. Morrison pulls himself up and slams Riley from the top. Swagger runs up and tosses Dolph from the top to the floor and all men are down now.

They get up and Morrison unloads on Riley and Swagger. Morrison counters a slam from Swagger with a DDT. Morrison with a big move on Riley for a 2 count. Morrison kicks Riley in the back and goes for Starship Pain. Riley puts his knees up and Morrison lands hard. Ziggler applies the sleeper hold on Morrison while Swagger has the ankle lock on Riley. Morrison breaks the hold and rolls to the floor. Riley breaks the ankle lock and pushes Swagger into Dolph, sending him out to the floor. Riley is left with Swagger and gets a very close 2 count. Swagger rams Riley back in the corner and slaps on the ankle lock again. Morrison comes back in but misses a springboard crossbody. SWagger hits Morrison low and the gutwrench powerbomb. Swagger goes for a pin but Dolph runs in, throws him off and covers Morrison for the win.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

After the match, Vickie and Dolph head to the back together as Swagger looks on pissed from the ring.

We go backstage with Matt Striker and Mark Henry. Henry says he has 15 years of frustration built up and he's going to take it out on Randy Orton tonight. Henry says he wants Striker to come out and interview him as the new World Heavyweight Champion when he's done.

We see Vickie Guerrero walking backstage, happy about Ziggler winning. Matt Striker walks up. Vickie says every Superstar in the locker room wants to work for her now. Vickie says finally, her talents have been recognized and things are about to happen. Vickie says if Triple H has to step down tonight, she knows she will make a great COO. Vickie plants a big kiss on Striker and walks off.

We get a promo video for tonight's World Heavyweight Title match.

World Heavyweight Title Match: Mark Henry vs. Randy Orton

Mark Henry makes his way out to the ring first. Out next comes the World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to a nice reaction.

They size each other up after formal ring introductions and the bell. They lock up and Henry immediately tosses Orton back into the corner. Orton fights back with right hands and starts kicking out Henry's knee. Orton kicks Henry in the head and takes him down. Orton continues stomping away at Henry's limbs and his head. Orton drops a knee to the head and it pisses Henry off. Henry gets up but Orton knocks him over the top rope. Henry takes the top off one of the announcers tables and comes back in the ring. Henry lifts Orton high for a slam but Orton slides out. Orton goes for the RKO but Henry blocks it and kicks him in the head.

Henry throws Orton back in the corner and hits a big splash. Henry goes for the World's Strongest Slam but Orton slides out and hooks a sleeper hold. Henry rams Orton back in the corner and breaks the hold. Orton gets on the turnbuckles and hits Henry with forearm shots from behind. Henry turns around and hits Orton with a big right hand, knocking him from the top down to the floor. Henry goes to the floor and rams Orton back into the apron twice.

Henry brings it back in the ring and hits a big headbutt. Henry bends Orton's body around the ring post as Orton screams in pain. Henry comes back in and stands on Orton's back, raising his hands high in the air. Henry slams Orton and hits a big splash but Orton kicks out at 2. Henry with another headbutt in the corner and another to take Orton down to the mat. Henry drops an elbow drop for another 2 count. Henry continues the offense and yells in Orton's face that he told him it would be like this.

Orton gets up and fights back with punches and kicks but Henry drops him with a headbutt. Henry goes for another splash but Orton moves. Orton turns it around in the corner and hits Henry with a bunch of right hands until the referee pulls him back. Orton hits two clotheslines and a dropkick to take Henry to the mat. Henry rolls out to the apron. Orton catches him and goes for the second rope DDT but Henry headbutts him. Henry comes back in and levels Orton. Henry hits the World's Strongest Slam but Orton kicks out at 2. Henry drags Orton over to the corner and climbs to the second rope. Henry bounces and jumps down but Orton puts his feet up. Orton takes out Henry's knee and DDT's him. Orton drops to the mic and gets ready for an RKO but Henry rolls back to the apron. Orton hits the second rope DDT this time but Henry gets to the ropes and breaks the pin.

Orton hovers over Henry. Henry pulls him down and takes Orton's leg out with a kick. Orton pulls himself up with Henry's tights but Henry kicks him back to the mat. They come face to face and Orton goes for an RKO but it's countered. Henry hits the World's Strongest Slam for the pin, the win and the World Heavyweight Title.

Winner and New World Heavyweight Champion: Mark Henry

After the match, Matt Striker comes in the ring and congratulates Henry. Henry grabs the microphone and says Striker didn't believe. Henry tells the crowd to don't start cheering because they all are doubters and haters too. Henry welcomes us all to the Hall of Pain as the crowd boo's him. Henry says this is his moment and he's not sharing it with anyone. He will be the most dominant champion of all-time and is taking on all comers, he says. Henry isn't running from anyone and will never, ever lose the title. Henry drops the mic and leaves with the World Title as we go to replays. Henry runs his mouth to fans as he heads to the back and welcomes us to the Mark Henry Era.

WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez are walking with John Laurinaitis backstage. Laurinaitis agrees that the main event on RAW was a travesty. Del Rio says once he beats John Cena tonight, WWE better start showing him some respect. Laurinaitis wishes Del Rio good luck as he walks off. Laurinaitis looks over and sees CM Punk, wishing him good luck also. Punk mocks him for not being sincere. Laurianitis says when he wishes some good luck, he means it. Punk says yea, like good luck in your future endeavors and walks off as Laurinaitis looks to get on his phone.

WWE Divas Title Match: Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly

We go to the ring and out comes WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly with Eve Torres at her side. Out next comes Beth Phoenix to a big pop from her hometown crowd. She has Natalya with her.

The bell rings and they lock up, going to the ropes. Beth backs off and Kelly throws a headlock on her. Beth drops Kelly with a shoulder but misses an elbow. Kelly counters again and goes for Beth's knee as a "Kelly sucks" chant breaks out from the crowd. Kelly with a hurricanrana for a 2 count. Kelly gets on Beth's shoulders and uses the ropes to choke her. Kelly goes to the top for a cross body but Beth catches her in mid-air. Beth slams Kelly over her knee and starts spanking her. Beth mounts Kelly with right hands.

Beth with a big kick and a boot to the neck for a 2 count. Beth slingshots Kelly's neck under the bottom rope and covers for another 2 count. Kelly makes a comeback and hits a bulldog. Eve runs over and attacks Natalya on the floor. Beth pulls her off and slams her head on the floor. Beth kicks Eve and gets back in the ring. Kelly rolls her up for a 2 count. Kelly with another roll up. They go back and forth until Beth hits a big clothesline. Beth takes Kelly to the top rope as the crowd chants for her. Beth hits a big Diva superplex on Kelly and both are down on the mat.

Beth finally crawls over and covers Kelly for a 2 count. Beth gets up and grabs Kelly for a powerbomb. Kelly rolls out of it and rolls Beth up out of nowhere for the win.

Winner: Kelly Kelly

After the match, Kelly leaves all smiles with Eve as it looks like Beth is about to cry in the ring. We go to replays.

We get a promo video for tonight's WWE Title match.

WWE Title Match: John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio

We go to the ring and Ricardo Rodriguez is in the ring for the introduction of WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio's music plays for a minute before he finally comes walking out from the back. No introduction from Ricardo. Del Rio gets in the ring and asks Ricardo where his keys are, it sounds like. They argue when we hear an engine rev up. John Cena's music hits and Cena comes in driving Del Rio's yellow Ferrari. The crowd pops as Cena salutes and makes his way to the ring.

Del Rio interrupts Justin Roberts and says he doesn't want to hear his horrible voice announce his beautiful name during formal ring introductions. Del Rio gives the mic to Ricardo Rodriguez and tells him to introduce him the right way, in Spanish. Roberts goes to introduce Cena but Cena grabs the mic. Cena cuts a promo and rips Del Rio and Rodriguez. Cena then does his own introduction, letting Roberts finish it for him. Here's the bell and we're ready to go.

Del Rio charges but Cena takes him down with a hadlock. They run the ropes and Cena hits a shoulder. Del Rio rolls to the apron to regroup before coming back in on his feet. A "Cena sucks" chant breaks out in the crowd. They lock up again and Del Rio goes to a headlock. Cena breaks out and tags Del Rio down with a shoulder. The crowd gets behind the match as they lock up again but Del Rio kicks Cena in the gut. Del Rio with right hands and a stomp on Cena. Cena hits another shoulder and takes Del Rio to the corner. Cena runs the ropes and hits the bulldog. He runs again but Ricardo grabs his leg and trips him. The referee orders Ricardo to the backstage area as Del Rio argues with him.

Cena gets up with right hands but Del Rio turns it around in the corner and hits a big kick to the back. Del Rio kicks Cena out of the ring and follows to the floor. Dueling chants from the crowd as they go at it on the floor. Del Rio brings it back in and hits an elbow from the top for a 2 count. Del Rio keeps Cena grounded with a chinlock now. Cena comes back with a gutwrench suplex but can't get the pin. Cena with a fisherman's suplex and a 2 count. Del Rio connects with a cross armbreaker for a 2 count. Del Rio with a running kick to the head and another. Del Rio with more offense and a 2 count on Cena. The PPV feed goes out and when it comes back on, Del Rio is entering the ring on a 7 count. Cena suplexes him back in. Cena does the usual and hits the Five Knuckle Suffle. Del Rio counters the Attitude Adjustment for a 2 count.

Del Rio kicks Cena in the back and goes for the cross armbreaker. Cena counters and hits a dropkick. Cena ends up on the top but Del Rio jumps up and kicks him in the head. Del Rio misses a kick in the corner this time and Cena goes for the STF. Del Rio with another stiff kick. Cena ends upside down in the corner and Del Rio wails away with kicks. Del Rio charges but Cena moves and Del Rio crashes into the ringpost. Cena comes down off the top rope and pins Del Rio for a 2 count. Cena goes for the AA but Del Rio counters and German suplexes him for a 2 count.

Del Rio goes to the top and hits an back splash for a 2 count. Del Rio locks on the cross armbreaker. Cena tries to break it but Del Rio stops him. Cena overpowers Del Rio and lifts him up, dropping him with a powerbomb. Cena ends up hitting the Attitude Adjustment. Ricardo Rodriguez runs down but Cena knocks him off the apron by slamming him into the ring post. Cena applies the STF on Del Rio. Del Rio finally taps out to give Cena the win and the WWE Title.

Winner and New WWE Champion: John Cena

After the match, Cena goes to the floor to talk to the announcers and pose with the fans.

They show a video with events leading up to tonight's No DQ match.

No DQ Match: CM Punk vs. Triple H

Out first comes CM Punk for tonight's main event. Punk, wearing a CM Punk ice cream bar, takes a seat in the ring and waits for The Game. Out next comes Triple H to a nice reaction from the crowd also. Punk attacks Triple H while he's posing on the apron and here we go. Punk beats Triple H around the ring and throws him over the barrier and into the crowd. Punk takes apart the announcers table. Triple H runs over and starts beating him around the ring.

Triple H whips Punk around the ring and throws him over the announcers table. HHH wails away and takes Punk up on top of the table. Punk counters and runs off the table, into the ring. He invites HHH into the ring as the crowd chants Punk. They go at it with right hands. Punk backs HHH in the corner and continues the exchange. Triple H turns it around with more right hands. Triple H goes for a Pedigree but Punk rams him back into the corner with shoulder thrusts. Punk goes for a high knee in the corner but Triple H moves and he lands out on the floor. It's mostly Lawler and Booker on commentary as Cole has lost his voice. HHH puts Punk on the apron and slams his knee into the ring post repeatedly. HHH continues the assault until Punk fires back with right hands. Punk whips HHH hard into the barrier. Punk hits a high knee while HHH is leaned up against the apron and the ring post. Punk goes for the bulldog on the floor but HHH pushes him over the barrier.

HHH leaps down off the barrier with a right hand and now they're in the crowd. HHH hits a big forearm to the chest and mounts Punk with right hands, asking what Punk said about his wife. They fight through the crowd trading shots now. Punk turns it around and throws HHH through some railing and down onto the concrete near the entrance. Punk hits a series of forearm shots to the head. HHH turns it around and catapults Punk face first into the set. HHH goes for a Pedigree on the concrete but Punk fights him off. Punk backdrops HHH over the set and we can't see him until the camera goes behind. Punk gets on top of the set and leaps down with a right hand. Punk throws duffle bags full of something at HHH as they fight back to the entrance. Punk rams HHH's head into the set.

Punk brings HHH back toward the ring and kicks him in the gut. Punk connects with a kick to the head and HHH rolls back in the ring. Punk brings a steel chair in the ring and smacks HHH in the back with it. 2 count for Punk. Punk wedges the chair between the top rope and the middle rope, then kicks HHH in the head. Punk fires away with knees to the face but HHH catches him with a big spinebuster for a 2 count. HHH eventually sends Punk head first into the chair and Punk ends up on the floor. HHH comes from behind and takes out Punk's knee. HHH brings Punk to the apron. Punk tries to fight him off but HHH wraps his leg around the ring post a few more times. HHH grabs the chair and smacks it into Punk's knee and the ring post. HHH throws Punk a crotch chop and goes for a figure four on the floor. Punk counters and sends HHH head first into the ring steps.

HHH grabs a monitor from the announcers table but Punk kicks him in the head and he ends up on the table. Punk goes in the ring and climbs to the top. Punk leaps down and crashes through HHH and the announcer's table with a big elbow drop. It takes them a few minutes to make it back in the ring. The Miz and R-Truth run down. Truth beats on Punk while Miz wails away on HHH in the corner.

Miz drops HHH with a Skull Crushing Finale while Truth hits his finisher on Punk. They drag Punk over and put his arm on HHH. The referee has to count but HHH kicks out at 2. Miz approaches the referee and gets in his face. Miz shoves the ref and gets back in his face. Miz mushes him back again. The referee comes back pointing at Miz. The referee blocks a right hand from Miz and connects with one on him. Miz and Truth beat Scott Armstrong down and finally kick him out of the ring. John Laurinaitis comes out next. Truth and Miz turn around to Punk and HHH. Punk and HHH clean house and empty the ring. HHH lands a Pedigree on Punk but there is no referee yet as Laurinaitis has been calling for one. A referee finally runs down but Laurinaitis stops him from entering the ring. Laurinaitis tells him to tend to referee Scott Armstrong who is out on the floor.

Triple H gets up and turns around to a GTS from Punk. Punk covers and Laurinaitis throws the referee in the ring for the count. Truth breaks the pin and Punk drops him on the floor with a GTS. Punk springboards into the ring but Triple H catches him in mid-air with a kick and a Pedigree. HHH covers but Punk kicks out at 2! They show Laurinaitis texting someone on his phone it looks like. Kevin Nash comes through the crowd and enters the ring. Nash drops Punk with a right hand and hits HHH with the same. Nash backs HHH in the corner and hits him with big knees to the gut. Nash beats HHH down and goes for a Jackknife powerbomb. Punk makes the save and beats Nash into the corner. Nash fights him off. Nash drops Punk with a Jackknife powerbomb. Nash goes to the floor where Triple H is. Nash hits a big forearm shot, knocking HHH back down. Nash clears the announcers table as Booker T tries to talk to him. Cole hasn't talked in a long time after losing his voice. Nash turns around to a sledgehammer shot from HHH and he goes down.

HHH enters the ring where Punk is recovering from the powerbomb. HHH hits a Pedigree and this time gets the pin and the win.

Winner: Triple H

After the match, Triple H lays on top of Punk for a minute trying to recover. Nash is shown laid out on the floor from the sledgehammer shot. Triple H gets to his feet and has his hand raised as some of the crowd cheers. Triple H throws a crotch chop at Kevin Nash and stares down at Punk as Night of the Champions goes off the air.

[ Results Source: ProWrestling.com ]

Night of Champions: Predictions

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:16:00 +0000

WWE Tag Team Championships
AirBoom vs Miz/R-Truth

With the hope of somehow reigniting the tag division I can see the titles change hands tonight.

RawDealPrediction: Miz/R-Truth

WWE Intercontinental Championship
Cody Rhodes vs Ted DiBiase

Since this contest had such little build and hype, it makes no sense for the title to change hands here.

RawDealPrediction: Cody Rhodes

WWE Divas Championship
Kelly Kelly vs Beth Phoenix

Let's consider the fact Phoenix could snap Kelly like a twig coupled with the fact Phoenix is in her home town, I think we are going to see a new champ crowned.

RawDealPrediction: Beth Phoenix

WWE United States Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs Jack Swagger vs John Morrison vs Alex Riley

We are bound to see the Ziggler/Swagger feud explode in this match which will cost both of them the belt, I think things might go a little A-ry!

RawDealPrediction: Alex Riley

World Heavyweight Championship
Randy Orton vs Mark Henry

Mark Henry is on a warpath at the moment, but I still don't think now will be his time, it might take two or three RKOs but I think the title will be retained.

RawDealPrediction: Randy Orton

WWE Championship
Alberto Del Rio vs John Cena

We all know that Cena will regain the title before Wrestlemania rolls around, but I think (and hope) that we might not see that happen until the Royal Rumble. With The Rock expected back at Survivor Series, I don't think Cena will be focussing on the title over the next month, so I'm going to go with interference costing Cena.

RawDealPrediction: Alberto Del Rio

CM Punk vs Triple H

I'd say if you don't want to see spoilers look away now, only that pretty much everyone knows that Kevin Nash is going to make an appearence tonight. Question is, will he seek revenge on Punk for his comments? Or get revenge on Triple H for firing him? Assuming the WWE doesn't intend on pissing off all of it's viewers by having Triple H pull out of the fight (backstage incident, urgent business etc) and Nash replacing him, I'm going to have to say Nash interference will end up costing The Game.

RawDealPrediction: CM Punk

Thoughts? Agree? Disagree? Let Us Know!

Rock & Cena to Join Forces?

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:58:00 +0000

The Rock has added fuel to the fire by uploading an image to his Twitter account today, all-but-confirming an in-ring involvement at Survivor Series.

If The Rock's picture is indeed accurate, it looks like The Rock and John Cena will be teaming up at Survivor Series just a few months before they are opponents at WrestleMania 28 in a one-on-one match.

The graphic reads, "The Rock and John Cena join forces...Never Before. Never Again."

Will Cena and The Rock team up before they turn attention to each other? Tune into Survivor Series this November to find out!

WWE RAW Results - 012/09/2011

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:58:00 +0000

Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez in the ring. Del Rio isn't happy with the Canadian fans booing him. Del Rio says everyone made fun of him last week when Cena hit him with an Attitude Adjustment. Del Rio says he is the undisputed WWE Champion and no one makes him of him. The crowd boo's. Del Rio talks about taking out Rey Mysterio and takes credit for Edge having to retire. Del Rio says he beat CM Punk and will beat Cena at Night of Champions so the people better stop making fun of him. Del Rio declares himself champion again and the greatest of the great. Bret Hart's music hits and out comes The Hitman to a big pop from the crowd.

The crowd roars as Bret enters the ring. Bret says he didn't come to disrespect Del Rio, he came to give him some good advice, a little education. Bret says when he looks at Del Rio, he sees a man who doesn't know what it means to be a world champion. Del Rio goes to threaten Bret but Bret cuts him off. Bret says Del Rio is all style and no substance. He says Bret needs to become a real champion, a man with pride who faces all challenges and wrestles in day in, day out. Del Rio says Bret looks like a bum, a homeless person with his 1994 jacket and his greasy hair, his pathetic shirts. Del Rio says Bret looks like one of those illegal Canadians he hires to clean his house. Del Rio says he is the best there is, not Bret. He is the WWE Champion and tonight, he will make an example out of Bret.

John Cena's music hits and out he comes to a nice reaction from the crowd. Cena puts Del Rio down and says he runs like a coward. Cena tells Del Rio to hop back in his Ferrari and be gone because he is the WWE Champion... for just 6 more days. They both want to fight tonight it seems. But Del Rio puts Ricardo Rodriguez up and says it's the match everyone wants to see. Cena hit Del Rio a few weeks ago and tonight, Ricardo wants to make him pay. Ricardo isn't acting like he does though. Cena runs Del Rio down some more and proposes that Del Rio put the WWE Title on the line against Bret Hart tonight. The crowd chants for Bret. John Laurinaitis appears on the stage and Cena mocks him. Laurinaitis introduces himself and gets boo'd. On behalf of Triple H, he says, they're going to give everyone what they want to see - a tag team match. Del Rio and Rodriguez vs. Cena and Hart tonight. Cena says that's the first good decision Laurinaitis has made in his life as Del Rio and Rodriguez leave the ring and head to the back.

Jim Ross, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler plug tonight's show and the Final Face-Off between CM Punk and Triple H tonight. Also, World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton will take on Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. We go to commercial.

Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison and Alex Riley

Back from the break and Jack Swagger is in the ring with WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler and Alex Riley as John Morrison makes his way out. Ziggler and Morrison start things off. Ziggler takes control early but Morrison turns it around and catapults Ziggler into the corner face first. Mprrison hits a springboard kick for a 2 count. Morrison charges in the corner but Ziggler moves and he hits the ringpost. Ziggler stomps away on Morrison and hits a neckbreaker. 2 count for Ziggler.

Ziggler drops a big elbow for another 2 count. Swagger wants to tag but Ziggler won't. Morrison kicks Ziggler to the mat and Swagger tags himself in. Riley also is tagged in and unloads on Swagger, hitting a spinebuster. Riley dumps Dolph out to the floor and slams Swagger down for a close 2 count. Riley goes for a move but Swagger counters and applies the ankle lock. Riley rolls out of it and pushes Swagger into Dolph, knocking him off the apron. Riley hits his finisher on Swagger for the pin as Dolph watches him lose just a few feet away.

Winners: Alex Riley and John Morrison

After the match, Dolph and Vickie Guerrero argue at ringside. Dolph says they don't need Swagger and calls him a loser. Dolph yells at Swagger from the stage while Swagger recovers in the ring, all while Vickie is in his face yelling.

Josh Matthews is backstage with R-Truth and The Miz. Matthews points out Triple H is giving them a title shot at Night Champions, despite their claims of a conspiracy. He asks if their feelings on Triple H have changed. Miz snatches the mic and walks with R-Truth, talking. He says all anyone is talking about tonight is the Face-Off. Miz says if CM Punk really wanted to tell the truth, he would change his name to BS. R-Truth says he feels like Triple H has made a good decision. Miz asks, really? Truth says ninja please, he's just messing around. Truth wants Triple H to lose on Sunday so he's out as COO. Truth walks with Miz to the ring and says they're going to show people the real truth. Truth and Miz come walking out to the stage.

Truth rambles on about Triple H as they head to the ring. He says they should be in the main event of every WWE pay-per-view. They're going to prove that at Night of Champions and right now. Miz says the truth is that Air Bourne is going to get got at Night of Champions and Truth says that's awesome. Miz vs. Kofi Kingston is up next as we go to commercial.

The Miz vs. Kofi Kingston

Back from the break and out come the WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne - Air Boom. Miz and Kofi go to lock up but Miz kicks him and beats him into the corner and down to the mat as the referee tells him to back off. Miz hits a suplex and covers for a 1 count. They run the ropes several times and it ends with both men out on the floor. Truth helps Miz up while Bourne helps Kofi as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Miz has Kofi in a headlock. Miz drops Kofi with a DDT for a 2 count. Miz works Kofi over in the corner. Kofi turns it around coming out of the corner and hits a stomp on Miz. Kofi fights back with kicks and right hands, followed by chops and a dropkick. They trade counters and Kofi kicks Miz in the face. Kofi hits a big springboard crossbody from the top for a 2 count. Miz drops Kofi with a big boot to the face. Kofi blocks the running kick and rolls Miz up for 2. Miz hits a backbreaker and goes for a neckbreaker but Kofi backslides him for a 2 count. Kofi dropkicks Miz into the corner and leaps to the top. Miz moves and hits a neckbreaker on Kofi from the top.

Miz waits on Kofi to get up and then hits the Skull Crushing Finale for the pin and the win.

Winner: The Miz

We see Vickie Guerrero and Teddy Long backstage. She's upset about something as usual. Teddy says Dolph Ziggler will defend the United States Title against Jack Swagger, John Morrison and Alex Riley at Night of Champions. Vickie says that's unfair. She sees Kelly Kelly and asks what she's looking at. Kelly says Teddy might listen to her if she wasn't so... nothing. Vickie calls her a Barbie doll and a pathetic Divas Champion. Vickie can't wait until Beth Phoenix beats Kelly on Sunday. Vickie says even she could beat Kelly. Teddy says that's perfect because he was looking for some competition for tonight. It will be Vickie vs. Kelly.

Bret Hart and John Cena are backstage talking in preparation for their match. Still to come tonight - David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty vs. Jerry Lawler and a mystery partner.

Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga vs. Jerry Lawler and Sheamus

Back from the break and in the ring are Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga. McGillicutty addresses Jerry Lawler, who is at ringside, and says he was born with a personality. McGillicutty asks Lawler if he knows who his father is. Otunga points out that he is a Harvard educated lawyer. Lawler says he did know who McGillicutty's father was, and he's not the same person. Lawler rips Otunga and introduces his partner... Sheamus.

Lawler starts things out against McGillicutty, who takes control. Otunga is tagged in for some double teaming and a tag right back to McGillicutty. Lawler catches him with a big right hand and tags in Sheamus. Sheamus comes in strong but gets hit by a big boot. He comes right back and slams McGillicutty down hard. Sheamus wails away with big forearm shots to the chest now and knocks Otunga off the apron. Sheamus with a big knee to the face on McGillicutty. Sheamus climbs up top and comes down with a shoulder block. Otunga comes in and dodges a Brogue kick. Lawler decks Otunga with a right hand and Sheamus drops him with a Brogue kick. Sheamus then Brogue kicks McGillicutty and drops him with the Celtic Cross for the win.

Winners: Sheamus and Jerry Lawler

Cole plugs the Triple H and CM Punk Face-Off tonight.

Ricardo Rodriguez is backstage in the locker room when Alberto Del Rio walks in. Ricardo is drinking an aphrodisiac, he says. Del Rio leaves and Ricardo drops to the floor with a weak attempt at push-ups. Back to commercial we go.

John Cena and Bret Hart vs. Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez

Back from the commercial and out comes John Cena and his partner Bret Hart. Ricardo Rodriguez comes out next in tights and a t-shirt. He introduces the WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio but looks scared. Del Rio looks angry and frustrated with Ricardo. The match starts with Cena and Ricardo. Cena takes off his red t-shirt and plays around with Ricardo like he's a bull. Cena charges Del Rio ont he apron but he jumps down to the floor. Ricardo hits Cena from behind but it doesn't phase him. Ricardo turns around to Bret and back around to Cena where he gets back dropped. Ricardo tags in Del Rio.

Del Rio comes in and takes control of Cena, working him over in the corner. Cena comes back with a clothesline and a splash int he corner. Cena dropkicks Del Rio and goes for the AA. Ricardo tags himself in and saves Del Rio from the AA. Cena yanks Ricardo over the top rope and hits him with the shoulder blocks and the big slam. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Ricardo as Del Rio looks on from ringside. Cena then hits the AA on Ricardo while Del Rio is backing up the ramp and heading to the back. Cena motions to Bret and tags him in. Bret locks the Sharpshooter in on Ricardo and makes him tap out immediately for the win.

Winners: Bret Hart and John Cena

After the match, Cena takes the mic and tells Del Rio his destiny will change Sunday at Night of Champions. Cena says after Night of Champions, the champ will be right here. Cena and Bret hit the turnbuckles to pose for the fans.

WWE airs a look back at 9/11 that is narrated by John Cena. We see Vince McMahon's speech from the SmackDown episode just days after the 9/11 tragedy. We will not live our lives in fear, said Vince. Cena says 9/11 is now a day of remembrance as we see clips from the 9/11 memorial on Sunday. They also show a clip of George W. Bush's speech from Ground Zero just days after the attacks. Great video by WWE.

Kelly Kelly vs. Vickie Guerrero

Back from the break and out comes WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly. Her opponent Vickie Guerrero is out next, to no theme music, with United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. The bell rings and Vickie pushes Kelly. Kelly comes back with a Thesz press and some shots to the head. Kelly smacks Vickie on the ass. Kelly goes for a bulldog but they botch it bad. Kelly does the stinkface as Jack Swagger makes his way to ringside. Dolph argues with him and says he's out here with Vickie. Swagger drops Dolph with a right hand as Vickie starts screaming at him. Kelly comes up from behind and rolls Vickie up for the win.

Winner: Kelly Kelly

After the match, Kelly celebrates as Vickie argues with Dolph and Swagger at ringside. Kelly turns around as Beth Phoenix is entering the ring. Kelly kicks her out to the floor. Beth comes back in the ring as Kelly leaves up the ramp, showing her title off.

Still to come tonight, Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes and the Final Face-Off with CM Punk and Triple H. Back to commercial we go.

Back from the break and we get a plug for Hugh Jackman hosting next week's RAW and a promo video for Triple H going into his return at Night of Champions.

Josh Matthews is backstage with Mark Henry. Henry tells him to not say a word and just listen. Henry hopes Randy Orton is listening also. Henry talks about beating up Big Show, Kane and Sheamus. Henry says 15 years of looking over him and 15 years of no respect, 15 years of not being the #1 contender. 15 years of not being the World Heavyweight Champion. Henry says all that has got him to this point - to beat the World Champion. Henry promises that Orton will enter his Hall of Pain at Night of Champions.

Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes

We go to the ring and out first comes the World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to a nice pop from the crowd. Orton hits the turnbuckles as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes with his brown baggers. The bell rings and they lock up. Orton goes to a headlock and drops Cody with a shoulder. 1 count for Orton. Orton goes back to the headlock. Cody takes him to the corner and turns things around, beating Orton down. Orton connects with a big back drop when Mark Henry comes out on the stage. Orton rolls out to the floor and grabs a steel chair. Orton walks up the stage and Henry runs to the back. Cody comes up from behind to attack but Orton catches him. Orton beats Cody back to ringside and clotheslines him on the floor. Orton brings it back in the ring for a 2 count.

Orton stomps away on Cody in the corner now. Orton mounts Cody in the corner with a series of right hands as the crowd counts with him. Orton with another big clothesline and a 2 count. Orton keeps watching the ramp for Mark Henry as he continues the assault on Cody. Henry comes back out with a chair and takes a seat on the stage. Orton walks up the ramp. Cody comes from behind as Henry stands up. Orton heads back to the ring but Cody kicks him in the head as Henry sits back down. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Cody kicks Orton in the head and drops him on his shoulder. Cody with a 2 count. Cody continues to work on Orton's shoulder while Henry watches from the stage. Orton tries to fight back and finally catches Cody in mid-air, slamming him down to the mat. Henry makes his way down to the ring with the chair now. Henry stops and takes a seat at ringside as Orton hits a pair of clotheslines and a snap slam on Cody. Cody goes to the apron and Orton goes for the second rope DDT. Cody counters it and goes for Cross Rhodes. Orton counters and brings Cody to the apron, hitting the second rope DDT. Orton hits the mat to get ready for the RKO. Henry walks over to the steel steps. Cody takes off his mask and hits Orton while the referee isn't looking. Cody hits Cross Rhodes and covers Orton for the win.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

After the match, Henry enters the ring and attacks Orton with the chair. Henry stands over Orton yelling about the World Title and pain.

Up next is the Final Face-Off with CM Punk and Triple H. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and we see a replay from last week where Triple H fired Kevin Nash. The Game's music hits and out he comes for the Final Face-Off. Out next comes CM Punk to a nice reaciton from the crowd. There is no table or anything set up.

Punk speaks first and says he's fascinated that the whole world is watching to see what they say tonight. Punk says he respects Triple H, especially for last week when he fired that charisma vacuum and ratings killer Kevin Nash. Punk says that doesn't mean he likes Triple H and knows Triple H doesn't like him either. Punk says people have told him all the horrible things Triple H says behind his back. Punk is also a good judge of character and can see it all over Triple H's face. Punk goes on and the crowd chants his name. Punk talks about change and says nothing has changed since Vince McMahon left. Punk says Triple H is just as bad. Punk says Vince and Triple H believe that a guy who looks like him don't belong in a ring with a guy who looks like The Game. Punk says Triple H and Vince have had this weird bodybuilder fetish. Punk says guys who fit Triple H's image get 10 times the opportunity. Triple H cuts him off and brings up Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Bret Hart and Rey Mysterio as top stars who wouldn't be described as bodybuilders. Triple H says if Punk wants to use the idea of that bodybuilder theory as an excuse for his failures, then go ahead. The crowd chants for Punk some more.

Triple H says his opinion doesn't matter and Punk needs to worry about the fan opinions. Triple H says Punk thought he was being held back for the first six years when he wasn't getting reactions like that. Triple H says when you win the fan opinions, you get what you want. Triple H says you won't have to make calls to get on a 7 Eleven cup, 7 Eleven will call WWE and demand he be on it. Punk responds and asks where his WWE ice cream bars are? The crowd pops at this.

Punk tells a story from 2006 before his first pay-per-view at Survivor Series where he was on a team with DX. Punk says the people in Philadelphia weren't chanting for DX, they were chanting... the crowd starts chanting his name. Punk says the story doesn't have a happy ending because that was the first time he grabbed the imaginary brass ring and went it went nowhere. Punk would rather be hated for what he is as opposed to loved for what he's not. Triple H brings up that Punk has been in main events, won Money in the Bank and world titles. Triple H says maybe Punk isn't as good as he thought he was, maybe he isn't the best in the world. Triple H brings up Punk's story on John Cena from last week. Triple H puts over Cena big time and the crowd boo's. Triple H says the fact remains true - Cena sells out arenas all over the world and he has done it on his own, by winning the fans over. Triple H says Punk needs to worry about the fans opinions all the time. Triple H says sometimes he looks at a guy and doesn't think he will be anything but that guy turns out to be a John Cena. Triple H says all Punk has to do is win the fans over. Punk asks Triple H if he is hearing this. Don't tell him he has to win the fans over. Triple H says today they are chanting his name, last year - not so much. Triple H says Punk is just now getting the people. Punk says he has earned everything he's got in the last 6 years. Punk says he busted his ass and sacrificed for this business. Triple H goes on and says this isn't business, it's personal because Punk turned it into a personal issue. Triple H says Punk won't step in the ring with the muli-time World Champion, not the COO, not the business man and not The Game on Sunday. He will step into the ring with a man, a man that will kick his ass.

Punk says he is dead wrong and this isn't about John Cena. Punk says he is the best. Punk says he's going to kick Triple H's ass also, pin him 1-2-3 and make him go to sleep. Punk says it's going to be so satisfying to him. Punk says this is Phil Brooks talking to Paul Levesque. Punk goes on about why it's going to be satisfying to beat Triple H's ass when the mic gets cut out. Triple H tells Punk to say it to him. Triple H gets the mic going again. Punk starts talking and it's cut out again. Triple H demands a mic and asks a producer what the hell is going on. Punk decks Triple H with the mic and he goes down. Punk throws a crotch chop at Triple H as the crowd pops and he leaves the ring to his name being chanted. Punk walks up the ramp smiling as Triple H recovers in the ring and RAW goes off the air.

Raw Deal Reaction:

There were many things good about this week's RAW and many things bad. Alberto Del Rio's character really irritates me, so opening the show put me in a bad frame of mind already, Bret Hart comes out and reminds me of the glory days of wrestling, sure he botched parts of his promo but who cares it's Bret frickin Hart. Then we get the Cena show *yawn* and Laurinaitis comes out *cocks pistol*.

Ziggler is a great talent as is Morrison so these two were great, the Swagger/Ziggler rivalry over Guerrero is pretty decent.

The Miz was AWESOME, even by taking the WWE cover off the microphone and putting it back on upside down gives his character so much likability. Miz and Kofi was also a solid match, again I think the two are very good talents and enjoy seeing them perform, though I'm still not convinced about the Miz/Truth partnership.

AGAIN, we see Lawler on a SUPERSHOW - it quite frankly pisses me off to see talent go to waste in favour of a Lawler match, frankly it also took away from Sheamus so it is doubly frustrating.

The Cena/Hart vs Del Rio/Rodriguez match felt like filler to me and also Del Rio came out of it looking super weak, the last thing you want before a title match.

Kelly Kelly vs Vickie was painful to watch! Sure, Kelly is stunning but fact is she's not got sufficient ring ability and by having a match with Vickie Guerrero before defending the title really is pointless, why not continue the feud with Phoenix to actually "build" to something?

Orton vs Rhodes was okay, poor for a main event in my opinion and I still can't put Henry over.

The final segment saved it for me, oh thank god for great promo skills. Even though there never seemed to be a point to the conversation at all, with Triple H constantly saying the fans put you over...the fact we got to see even ounces of spark saved the show, though it was still really poor considering it is a supershow and the last RAW before the PPV. Hmmmmm.

[ Results Source: ProWrestling.com ]

Kevin Nash "Released"

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:37:00 +0000

WWE has announced the release of Kevin Nash as of Monday, September 5th.

WWE's statement reads: "WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Kevin Nash as of Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. We wish Kevin the best in all future endeavors."

Raw Deal Reaction:

Nice try, all sounds very legitimate but we'll definitely be seeing 'Big Sexy' at Night of Champions. You can count on that!

WWE RAW Results - 05/09/2011

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:23:00 +0000

RAW opens up this week with CM Punk coming out and then Kevin Nash. Triple H ends up coming out and arguing with Nash. Nash asks Triple H what he's going to do if he touches him. Nash starts taunting Triple H. Triple H lays him out with a right hand. Triple H says maybe they were friends and definitely he's fired. Triple H drops the mic and leaves the ring as Nash sits in the ring. Punk laughs at Nash and wishes him the best in his future endeavors as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and we see Kevin Nash walking to a limousine backstage. John Laurinaitis gets in it with him and they drive off.

Air Boom vs. The Great Khali and Jinder Mahal

We go to the ring and out come the WWE Tag Team Champions Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston. Out next come their opponents, Jinder Mahal and The Great Khali.

Jinder and Bourne start things off. Jinder works Bourne over but gets taken down with a headscissors. Bourne comes back with kicks but Mahal drops him with a big knee. Mahal comes back with a 2 count and tags in Khali for a little bit of double teaming. Khali drops Bourne with a big right hand. Khali kicks Bourne down in the corner and puts the boot to him. Khali with big chops and a tag to Mahal.

Mahal drops a series of big knee drops on Bourne. Bourne blocks a shot and tags in Kofi. Kofi comes in from up high and unloads on Mahal. Kofi with a dropkick and a big right hand. Kofi runs the ropes but Khali pulls them down and he goes to the floor. Khali throws Kofi back in. Mahal holds him as Khali goes for the big overhand shot. Khali accidentally hits Mahal and lays him out. Bourne hits Air Bourne on Mahal for the win.

Winners: Air Boom

We see Ricardo Rodriguez and WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio arrive backstage in a car. They get out and come walking in the arena. JR hypes CM Punk vs. R-Truth for tonight.

#1 Contender's Match: Eve Torres vs. Beth Phoenix

We go to the ring and out comes WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly to join the announcers for commentary. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Eve Torres is in the ring waiting as Beth Phoenix makes her way out for this #1 contender's match. Beth is accompanied to the ring by Natalya. She also joins the announcers for commentary. The bell rings and they lock up. Beth shoves Natalya off. Eve comes back with a right hand and a headlock. Both drops Eve for a 2 count. Eve comes back with a kick to the gut and a suplex for 2. Eve fights Beth off but gets thrown into the ring post. Beth goes outside of the ring and pulls Eve's arm around the post.

2 count by Beth as Natalya and Kelly argue about the WWE website article. Beth continues her assault until Eve comes back. Eve with a clothesline and a senton for 2. Beth shoves Eve back into the corner by her throat. Eve fights her off but misses a kick in the corner. Beth grabs Eve and nails the Glam Slam for the pin, the win and the match at Night of Champions.

Winner and New #1 Contender: Beth Phoenix

After the match, Eve gets dumped on the floor and Natalya lays Kelly out from behind. Natalya and Beth pose in the ring as we go to replays.

More hype for R-Truth vs. CM Punk as we go back to break.

We see Christian and Drew McIntyre backstage talking. Christian says he deserves one more shot at the World Title. Alberto Del Rio walks up and interrupts, asking for a minute with Christian. Del Rio points out that Christian doesn't have the World Title because of John Cena. Christian says if he was going to take out John Cena, it would be on his own terms and not Del Rio's. Del Rio says Christian got an AA from Cena last week and then 24 hours later lost the cage match. Del Rio rubs it in some more and walks off, leaving Christian to ponder.

JR leads us into the trailer for WWE Studios' Inside Out with Triple H.

R-Truth is backstage talking to himself. He's joined by The Miz and they make their way to the ring as we go back to commercial.

R-Truth vs. CM Punk

Back from the break and out comes R-Truth to the ring. He talks about the usual on the way down the ramp and says he will buy a ticket to Night of Champions and sit in the audience, stuffing his face, like the rest of the Little Jimmys. The Miz comes down the ramp next and says that won't happen because he's had an epiphany. Miz and Truth finally make it into the ring. Miz says make no mistake, there is a conspiracy. Triple H is in way over his head as COO, Miz says. Miz says he's going to do Triple H's job for him and says he and Truth will have a title match at Night of Champions - against Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston for the Tag Team Titles. Miz picks on the Air Boom name and Truth compares them to a sneaky fart. Truth accepts the challenge on behalf of Air Boom and says CM Punk is about to get got. Punk's music hits and out he comes as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and here we go. Punk and Truth lock up. Punk grabs Truth's arm and kicks away, taking him to the mat for a 2 count. Punk takes Truth back down and kicks him in the back. Punk with more kicks and a stomp. Punk keeps in control and takes Truth to the corner with a headlock. Truth fights out and hits a big right hand. Truth takes Punk tot he mat with a headlock now. Punk fights free and out of the hold. They run the ropes and Punk sends Truth out to the floor with a dropkick. Punk dives through the ropes and takes out Truth right in front of The Miz. Punk brings things back in the ring but Truth meets him with stomps until the referee breaks it up.

Truth continues the offense but can only manage a 1 count. Punk fights out of a headlock but gets thrown out to the floor. The Miz attacks from behind and takes out Punk's knee while the referee isn't looking. Truth brings Punk back into the ring and covers for a 2 count. Truth works on the knee now as Miz cheers on from ringside. Truth drags Punk to the apron and slams his knee into it as the crowd boos. Punk manages to roll Truth up for a 2 count and then backslide him for another pin attempt. Truth kicks Punk's knee out and he goes down. Truth with a series of right hands now before going back to work on the leg.

Punk gets to his feet and fights back with kicks and forearm shots. Truth stops him and delivers a scoop slam. Truth goes to the top rope but Punk stops him. Punk with chops and right hands. Punk superplexes Truth down to the mat and both are down. They get up and Punk hits a right hand and several kicks. Punk with a dropkick and the high knee in the corner, followed by the bulldog. Punk springboards in with a clothesline and signals for GTS. Truth blocks GTS and drops Punk on his face for a 2 count. Truth misses the scissors kick. Miz grabs Punk's leg. Punk kicks Miz through the ropes and sends him back. Miz gets pissed and is sent to the back by the referee. Truth comes from behind and nails Punk. Punk grabs him and nails the GTS for the win.

Winner: CM Punk

After the match, Triple H's music hits and out he comes. Punk says he isn't falling for Triple H punching Nash earlier. Punk thinks Nash is in on something with Triple H. Triple H says it doesn't matter because Nash is gone. Triple H says he just changed their match at Night of Champions. Triple H says he wants to hurt Punk bad and won't be happy with just pinning him. The match will now be a No DQ match. Triple H says he will hurt Punk and Punk better hope he getsit out of his system because when he's done, he might just fire Punk. Triple H goes to leave the ring but Punk calls him back, calling him a Cerebral Ass-assin. Punk says he isn't afraid, Triple H has been hitting people with sledgehammers for years and hasn't killed anyone yet. Punk wants a stipulation added - if Punk wins, Triple H resigns as COO. Triple H agrees to the stipulation and walks off.

Backstage we see Tyler Reks and Curt Hawkins talking to Wade Barrett about something they have in the works. Alberto Del Rio walks in and tells Barrett that Cena embarrassed him on SmackDown last week by beating him in 5 minutes. Barrett says he needs no incentive from Del Rio to take care of Cena. If we don't believe him, just watch what he does tonight. Back to commercial.

David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty vs. Jerry Lawler and Zack Ryder

Back from the break and we see replays from last week where Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga started stuff with Jerry Lawler. The two are in the ring waiting now as Lawler makes his way out. Lawler knocks them and introduces his partner... Zack Ryder. Ryder gets a new introduction video with highlights from his YouTube show. Ryder comes out after the video and is filming on his camera.

Ryder starts things off with McGillicutty and gets beat down as soon as the bell rings. McGillicutty takes Ryder to the corner and tags in Otunga for some double teaming in the corner. They taunt Lawler and Otunga continues the assault on Ryder. McGillicutty gets in a right hand as the ref isn't looking. Otunga goes back to work on Ryder now and stops him fro tagging in Lawler. Otunga drops Lawler on the apron and turns around to Ryder slamming him on his face. Lawler comes in and ducks a clothesline. Lawler fires away with right hands and clotheslines Otunga. Lawler hits a dropkick for a 2 count as McGillicutty breaks the pin. Ryder dumps McGillicutty to the floor. Lawler hits the right hand from the second rope as Ryder begs for the tag. Ryder comes in and hits the Ruff Ryder on Otunga for the win.

Winners: Zack Ryder and Jerry Lawler

We see Alberto Del Rio backstage talking to Dolph Ziggler. Del Rio says there's a rumor that when Ziggler lost to Orton on RAW last week, Vickie Guerrero was ready to drop him. Ziggler says Del Rio wasn't here last week and must be scared of Cena. The Bella Twins walk up and say they've missed Del Rio. He asks for five minutes and they walk off, saying they will be waiting for him. Del Rio says Vickie is looking for new clients because she needs someone to fight for her. Del Rio rubs it in some more, says it's not his business and walks off with Ricardo.

We see World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton walking backstage as we go to commercial.

Randy Orton vs. Heath Slater

Back from the break and out comes the World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to a big pop. Out next comes Orton's opponent Heath Slater to no reaction at all.

The bell rings and Orton kicks Slater and then throws him into the ringpost. Orton unloads with uppercuts and drops Slater. Orton begins stomping away. Orton drops a big knee drop. They end up in the corner and Slater hits a thumb to the eye. Slater with an enziguri and a 2 count. Slater puts knees in Orton's back and applies a headlock. Orton fights out but Slater catches him in a spinebuster for another 2 count. Slater with another headlock.

Orton fights free with headbutts and drops Slater with clothesline. Orton with a scoop powerslam. Orton takes Slater to the apron and hits the second rope DDT. Orton drops to the mat and waits for Slater. Orton nails the RKO for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

Backstage we see Zack Ryder talking to John Cena. Ryder is having his show filmed and is super excited about winning his match. Cena congratulates Ryder and walks off as Ryder continues filming his show. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes John Cena. Cena cuts a promo and out comes Ricardo Rodriguez. Del Rio comes in driving an Audi. Del Rio says he wants to give Cena a fighting chance at Night of Champions and didn't show up last week because he tried to protect Cena. That's why he's not in the ring with Cena right now, because he's trying to protect him. Del Rio brings out Wade Barrett, Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler. They rush the ring and beat down Cena. Christian comes out and joins in on the attack. Alex Riley and Sheamus run out to make the save. John Morrison is out next. Cena fights back now and the babyfaces clear the ring. Teddy Long's music hits and out he comes.

Teddy makes an eight-man elimination tag team match and calls for a referee as we go back to commercial.

John Cena, Sheamus, John Morrison & Alex Riley vs. Wade Barrett, Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler & Christian

Back from the break and Riley is going at it with Barrett. Barrett with a big sideslam and a 2 count. Barrett continues the assault until Ziggler and Morrison come in. Ziggler takes out Ziggler then the others with a kick. Ziggler tries to roll up Morrison. Morrison with right hands. Christian comes in for a distraction. Ziggler applies the sleeper on Morrison now. Swagger comes in and makes Morrison tap with the ankle lock. Morrison is eliminated. Vickie walks down to the ring as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Dolph is going at it with Riley now. Riley comes back and hits a big spinebuster. Riley knocks Barrett off the apron but gets dropped by Ziggler for a 2 count. Swagger is tagged in and continues the attack on Riley. Swagger makes Riley also tap to the ankle lock. Alex Riley is eliminated as Vickie looks on approvingly. Sheamus comes in next.

Barrett eventually is tagged in and slugs it out with Sheamus. Barrett with a big knee to the gut. Barrett works Sheamus over on the ropes now and hits him with knees to the head. Ziggler gets in a cheap shot and Barrett kicks Sheamus with a big boot for another 2 count. Barrett takes Sheamus down with a headlock now. Sheamus fights free and ducks a clothesline. Sheamus with forearm shots and a big slam. Sheamus decks Christian off the apron and hits Barrett with big forearms to the chest. He knocks Ziggler off the apron and hits Barrett with more forearms. Sheamus with a high knee to Barrett's face. Sheamus goes to the top and nails a big shoulder. Ziggler gets dropped again off the apron. Sheamus misses the Brogue kick. Barrett kicks Sheamus in the gut and goes for Wasteland. Sheamus blocks it and nails the Brogue kick for a pin. Barrett is eliminated.

Sheamus turns around and Christian takes him down for a 2 count. Christian goes for Killswitch but Sheamus dumps him to the apron. Christian nails a huge slap to Sheamus' face. Sheamus chases him around the ring, knocking Ziggler down again. Sheamus and Christian run through the crowd and back to the ring. Sheamus finally catches him on the ramp and wails away with right hands. Both Sheamus and Christian have been eliminated by count out. Referees separate them on the ramp. It's down to Cena vs. Ziggler and Swagger. Cena unloads on both Swagger and Ziggler until they manage to stop him. Swagger covers for a 2 count and continues the assault. Ziggler is tagged in and stomps away some more. Swagger is tagged back in as they keep Cena in their corner. Swagger with a submission now.

The crowd chants for Cena and Vickie looks on smiling as SWagger continues to beat Cena up. Cena fires back with right hands and a shoulder block, and another. Cena with the big back drop on Swagger and one for Ziggler. Cena hits a Five Knuckle Shuffle on Ziggler and Swagger at the same time. Cena goes for the AA on Swagger but drops him and clotheslines Ziggler. Swagger takes advantage and lays Cena out. Swagger hits a Swagger Bomb in the corner. Ziggler tags himself in and Swagger argues with him. Cena hits the AA on Ziggler and covers him. Ziggler is eliminated. Swagger pulls Cena over and applies the ankle lock. Cena reverses it and applies the STF. Swagger taps out, giving Cena the win.

Winner: John Cena

Alberto Del Rio rushes the ring as soon as the match is over but Cena hits him with an Attitude Adjustment. Del Rio is sent out of the ring and into Ricardo's arms. Del Rio and Cena stare each other down as RAW goes off the air.

Raw Deal Reaction:

Why build up to something happening between Kevin Nash, CM Punk and Triple H and then decide to "fire" Kevin Nash? Even Stevie Wonder can see there's going to be some sort of Nash involvement in Night of Champions now! Also another fantastic idea to combine Raw and Smackdown starts...and then have Jerry 'The King' Lawler wrestle, makes total sense. I like the Ziggler/Swagger feud though it's not really being actioned to its full potential and to have Miz now teaming with R-Truth for the tag titles after having main evented Mania last year is rediculous. Add to the mix the fact that I can't stand either Cena or Del Rio results in a completely lackluster Raw. WWE, what ARE you thinking?

WWE TV Network: Coming 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:20:00 +0000

Two years after beginning to talk about WWE TV Network plans in interviews and stockholder/investor meetings, WWE formally announced plans for a WWE Network their viewing audience on Monday's Raw episode.

A video advertisement announced WWE Network will launch in 2012, but the month or season was not announced. WWE has said in previous investor meetings they're aiming for summer/fall 2012 - within the next year.

Broadcasting & Cable, a TV industry publication, quickly picked up on news of the TV announcement. B&C wrote: "No launch date was given in the promos, rather it just said the network would be coming in 2012. The ads included a mix of classic (think Andre The Giant) and current wrestling clips."

Shortly after the announcement, WWE issued a news release on their website promoting the Network:

As millions of WWE Universe members witnessed while watching WWE Raw SuperShow Monday night, something big is coming to WWE that will change not just the squared circle, but all of entertainment.

It’s the WWE Network. And, as the world learned this week, it’s on its way in 2012. All we know is that it’ll be a brand new day for watching the greatest matches, moments and Superstars in sports-entertainment history.

[ Source: PW Torch ]

WWE RAW Results - 29/08/2011

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:51:00 +0000

Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with Michael Cole welcoming us to the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Triple H's music hits and out comes the COO.

Triple H says it's his job to make sure they give the fans the absolute best. Triple H says starting tonight and for the foreseeable future, you will get the Superstars of RAW and SmackDown to create RAW's Supershow on Monday nights. Triple H says things like this is the cool part about being COO. He says the bad parts are people lying and disrespecting you. Triple H mocks the recent issues with Kevin Nash.

Triple H says if Nash wants to be a man, he can come out to the ring right now and look him in the eye. CM Punk's music interrupts and out he comes to the stage. Punk makes his way to the ring as we see replays from last week.

The crowd chants for Punk as he takes the mic. Punk says that was an Oscar caliber performance by Triple H. Punk tells Triple H to man up and admit that he and Nash have been in this since the beginning. The NWO music hits and out comes Kevin Nash to the ring.

Nash says yeah he lied about the wreck last week, because Triple H wouldn't take care of things. Nash says Punk is the problem and Triple H wouldn't let him do what he needed to do. Nash says Punk has been trying to make a fool out of him for weeks and now it's done, it's over. Nash points out that Punk has been insulting Triple H and his wife Stephanie McMahon. Nash asks Triple H what kind of man he is. HHH says he's the kind of guy who doesn't expect to be lied to by his best friend. HHH says he can't trust Nash anymore when it comes to business. HHH asks Nash again to leave and this time, don't come back. Nash says he lied about the accident but not the text message. Nash says while Triple H was gone last week, John Laurinaitis signed him to a very lucrative WWE contract. Nash says if HHH is going to fire him, he's going to have to do it in front of everyone and then he will just sit home and get paid. HHH says he isn't going to fire Nash but the lying stops now. Punk finally makes some noise and begins to act like he's throwing up. Punk rolls around the ring and carries on. Punk says he's acting, just like them two. Punk says they're in cahoots and the Kliq is back. Punk says click is the noise everyone's TV remote makes when Nash pops up on TV, and it's the noise his knees make when he walks. Nash tells HHH to book the match everyone wants to see, the match Punk thinks he wants - Nash vs. Punk. Punk proposes they do it at Night of Champions since Nash is a champion ass kisser. Punk tells HHH to ask his wife it's ok, since she's the one behind it. Punk says HHH don't wear the pants in the family but he does wear her panties. Pipe bomb, Punk says. HHH comes face to face with Punk and makes the match official. HHH says he has two words for Nash and Punk - suck it - and drops the mic before walking off. Nash and Punk stare each other down as Randy Orton's music hits and out comes the World Heavyweight Champion. Orton vs. US Champion Dolph Ziggler is announced for tonight. We go to commercial.

Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler

Back from commercial and Randy Orton waits in the ring as Vickie Guerrero comes out with the WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. The bell rings and they lock up, going to the ropes and back off. Ziggler kicks Orton and punches him back into the corner. Orton fights out and drops Ziggler. Orton comes out of the corner with a clothesline. Ziggler takes back control and gets a 2 count. Ziggler stomps Orton in the corner. Orton comes back with a Thesz press and right hands. Orton gets Ziggler on the apron and goes for the second rope DDT but Vickie gets on the apron and distracts him. Ziggler back drops Orton to the floor.

Ziggler continues the fight on the floor and makes it back in the ring as the referee counts. Orton makes it back in at 9 and Ziggler continues the attack, stomping away as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Ziggler is working Orton over on the steel steps. We see Jack Swagger backstage watching on a monitor. Ziggler brings it back in the ring and covers Orton for 2. Orton tries to fight out of a hold but Ziggler beats him back down. Orton finally fights out but Ziggler drops him again. Ziggler goes to the second rope but Orton stops him. They trade right hands in the corner and Orton hits a big headbutt. Orton climbs up and superplexes Ziggler down to the mat. Orton covers for a 2 count.

Ziggler gets up but Orton hits him with clotheslines and a powerslam. Orton runs into a kick but comes back with a belly to belly suplex for 2. Ziggler comes back again with another pin attempt. Orton rolls Ziggler up for a 2 count and then blocks a dropkick. Orton catapults Ziggler into the corner and then hits a big neckbreaker for 2. The crowd starts chanting for a RKO. Orton goes for the punt kick but Ziggler superkicks him and gets a 2 count. Orton ducks the Zig Zag and hits the second rope DDT. Orton drops to the mat and readies for the RKO. Ziggler blocks it and applies the sleeper hold. Orton breaks out and drops Ziggler on his face. Orton then nails the RKO for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

After the match, we see Jack Swagger backstage watching and smiling. Vickie looks on at Dolph in the ring and shakes her head as Orton celebrates in the corner.

We see replays from last week of Alberto Del Rio attacking John Cena. Jim Ross wonders if anyone can beat him. Josh Matthews is backstage with Cena. He asks Cena's reaction to last week. Cena doesn't say anything and just walks off to the ring as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes John Cena. Cena tells the fans at home that we should be right here because it's awesome as the crowd pops. Cena makes his way down to the ring. Cena says it's mixed emotions as usual with the crowd and he loves it. Cena says he feels uneasy tonight because Alberto Del Rio's actions have been speaking louder than his words. His words were that he would be a champion with class and dignity, but his actions have been the opposite. Cena says his reaction to what Del Rio did to him last week is to kick his teeth so far down his throat that his mouth becomes his anus. Cena tells Del Rio to come get some. Mark Henry's music hits and out comes the World's Strongest Man.

Henry says he came out to get him some. Henry says over the last few months, he's dismantled Kane, Big Show and many others. Henry talks about slamming Sheamus on the steel steps last Friday and says Cena will also be joining his Hall of Pain. Henry says regardless of who wins tomorrow's cage match, they too will join his list. Henry says at Night of Champions, he will be the new World Champion. Christian's music hits and out he comes.

Christian says he will beat Orton tomorrow night and then Henry can face him at Night of Champions. Christian says Cena makes him sick. Christian says he can't stand someone that comes out each week and whines until they get what they want. Christian calls Cena an embarrassment. Cena picks on Christian's tan and Henry's breath. Cena says if they want some, come get some, if not then get gone. Christian asks Henry if he's going to take that. They go to attack when Sheamus runs down. Sheamus stands beside Cena, backing Henry and Christian off. Christian leaves the ring, leaving Henry by himself. Henry stares at Sheamus and Cena for a minute before leaving the ring also.

We see Charles Robinson and John Laurinaitis watching backstage and Laurinaitis likes what he saw. He makes Cena and Sheamus vs. Henry and Christian for tonight. Triple H walks in and says he's already made the match. Triple H gets in his face and reminds him who's boss and who works for who, then walks off.

We go back to Cena, Sheamus, Christian and Henry in the ring as they talk things over. CM Punk vs. The Miz is hyped for later tonight as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Michael Cole tells us we can text 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross Hurricane Irene relief efforts.

CM Punk vs. The Miz

We go to the ring and out comes CM Punk. The Miz is out next and he stops on the stage with a microphone. Miz says Punk is worst than Cena and is tired of hearing the garbage come out of his mouth tonight. Miz says he was speaking his mind before Punk was dropping pipe bombs. Miz goes on and says he wants some attention around here. Miz tells everyone how awesome he is as Punk smirks. The bell rings and they lock up.

They go back and forth to start and Punk mocks Miz. They lock up again and go to the corner. Miz hits a cheap shot but Punk kicks him in the gut and goes to work. Punk drops Miz with a back elbow and kicks him. Punk with a suplex and another kick to the head. Punk goes to the top rope for an elbow drop but Miz knocks him off and down to the mat. Miz stomps away on Punk now.

Miz covers for a 2 count and hits Punk with knees to the back. Miz with forearm shots now and knees to the face. Miz hits a running knee to the face and another 2 count. Miz connects with right hands but Punk fires back with kicks. Miz counters and hits a low DDT for another 2 count. Miz applies a headlock. Punk fights to his feet with knees to the gut. Miz counters and hits a neckbreaker combo for another 2 count. Miz hits the big clothesline in the corner and shows off for the crowd. Miz goes up top and connects with a double ax handle for another 2 count.

Miz comes off the top again but Punk blocks him and turns it around. Miz kicks Punk in the head and drops him for another 2 count. Miz goes back to a headlock. Punk goes for a GTS but Miz turns it around and gets another 2 count. They trade punches and kicks on their feet now. Miz blocks a suplex with a neckbreaker and covers for a 2 count. Punk fights Miz off with headbutts and right hands now. Miz comes back and throws him into the ring post. Punk falls out to the floor as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Punk is fighting out of a headlock. Punk hits a back suplex. During the break, Miz ran Punk into the ringpost on the floor. Both get to their feet now and Punk fires away with kicks and then a dropkick. Punk hits the high knee in the corner and then the bulldog. Punk springboards in and clotheslines Miz. Punk goes for GTS but Miz slides out and goes for the Skull Crushing Finale. Punk fights that and hits a big back breaker for a 2 count. They end up on the top turnbuckle trading shots now. Punk knocks Miz back to the mat and laughs. Punk hits the big elbow drop and calls for GTS. R-Truth runs down as Punk is going for GTS. Punk drops Miz and goes for GTS on Truth. Miz makes the save and they dump him out to the floor.

Winner by DQ: CM Punk

After the match, Punk fights off Truth and Miz on the floor. He throws Miz into the barrier. Truth brings Punk in the ring but gets hit by a GTS. Kevin Nash comes walking down the ramp and Punk tells him to come on. Miz attacks Punk from behind as Nash enters the ring. Miz and Truth beat down Punk as Nash looks on. Nash grabs Punk and lays him out with a big Jackknife powerbomb. Nash stands over Punk and makes a hand motion of someone changing their TV remote. Nash raises his hand as the NWO music hits. JR puts over how dangerous Nash is as we go to replays.

We get hype for tonight's tag team main event as they go back to commercial.

Sin Cara vs. Jack Swagger

Back from the break and out comes Sin Cara. Out next is his opponent Jack Swagger. The bell rings and they lock up. Swagger takes Cara to the corner and grabs his leg. Cara with an enziguri and a takedown. Cara hits a dropkick and Swagger goes to the floor. Cara goes to leap but stops on the apron and kicks Swagger back. Cara finally crashes down on Swagger and the floor.

They bring it back in the ring and Swagger hits a Swagger Bomb out of the corner as Vickie Guerrero makes her way down to ringside. Swagger hits a leg drop and covers Cara with his knee for a 1 count. Cara counters a hold and another, rolling Swagger up for 2. Swagger drops Cara with a big shoulder for a 2 count. Dolph Ziggler comes walking out and asks Vickie why she's out here. Dolph gets on the apron and runs his mouth. Swagger is distracted as Cara springboards. Swagger catches him in mid-air but Cara lays him out. Cara springboards in with a senton and moonsaults off the other rope for the pin and the win.

Winner: Sin Cara

After the match, Dolph storms up the ramp and tells Vickie to come with him. She stops and stares back at Swagger in the ring.

More hype for tonight's tag team main event as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and we see replays of Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne winning the WWE Tag Team Titles last week.

WWE Tag Team Title Match: Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne vs. David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty

We go to the ring and first comes one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Evan Bourne. His partner Kofi Kingston is out next as the champs will be putting their titles on the line. Air Boom is the new name for their team. Out next comes the former champions, David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty.

Bourne starts things out with McGillicutty and they go to the corner. Bourne misses a high knee and McGillicutty stomps away. Otunga clotheslines Bourne while the referee isn't looking. McGillicutty hits Bourne with a big dropkick for a 2 count. Otunga is tagged in for some double teaming on Bourne in the corner now. 2 count by Otunga. McGillicutty comes right back in for more double teaming. McGillicutty hits a backbreaker and a 2 count. Bourne tags in Kofi and in he comes off the top on McGillicutty. Kofi unloads on McGillicutty and hits a big dropkick. Kofi hits a big crossbody for a 2 count as Otunga breaks the pin. Bourne taks out Otunga and leaps from the ropes down onto him and the floor. Kofi hits McGillicutty with Trouble in Paradise and covers him for the win.

Winners: Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston (Air Boom)

After the match, the champs leave as Otunga and McGillicutty go to ringside and talk trash to Jerry Lawler. Otunga knocks Lawler's headset off and they stare each other down.

More hype for John Cena & Sheamus vs. Mark Henry & Christian tonight. We see Divas Champion Kelly Kelly and Eve Torres backstage talking before another commercial break.

Back from the break and we see a replay from last week where Eve Torres beat Nikki Bella.

Kelly Kelly vs. Brie Bella

WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly makes her way out with Eve Torres for the next match. Out next comes her opponent Brie Bella with her sister Nikki.

The bell rings and they talk some trash before Kelly strikes first. Brie slams her to the mat and stomps her. Brie kicks Kelly in the back and pulls her by her hair. We see Beth Phoenix and Natalya backstage talking. They say it's not fair that they're watching and not out there. Kelly hits a Thesz press on Brie and spanks her. Kelly with forearm shots and a head scissors takedown. Brie dumps Kelly out to the floor. Eve comes over but gets baseball kicked by Brie. Kelly clotheslines Brie on the floor and throws her back in the ring. Nikki does the switch when the referee isn't looking. Kelly comes in and gets dropped on her face by Nikki for the win.

Winner: Brie Bella

JR plugs tonight's main event again as we go back to commercial.

We get a promo video for Alex Riley. In it, he says he's done some things he's not proud of but he's here for respect. We see clips of Riley in action from the past few months.

The announcers lead us into the trailer for Triple H's new movie Inside Out.

Mark Henry and Christian vs. Sheamus and John Cena

We go to the ring and out comes Mark Henry for tonight's main event as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and we get ready to go after Cena's entrance. Sheamus and Christian start things out going back and forth. Christian finally tags in Henry and he runs his mouth to Sheamus. They go at it and Sheamus goes for Henry's leg, beating him down to one knee with big forearm shots. Sheamus with a kick to the face. Henry responds with a big splash and Sheamus goes down.

Christian comes down and keeps Sheamus grounded on the mat. Sheamus powers out and looks to tag in Cena. Henry comes back in and rams Sheamus back into the corner with shoulders. Henry drops Sheamus with a big right hand. Christian comes back in and Sheamus blocks him with a backbreaker. Cena is tagged in and unloads on Christian with the usual moves. Cena goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle and hits it on Christian. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Christian slides out and kicks him. Christian goes for the tornado DDT but Cena blocks it. Cena splashes Christian in the corner and power slams him. Cena knocks Henry off the apron but gets kicked by Christian. Cena catches Christian in mid-air and goes for the AA again. Christian breaks free but Cena locks on the STF. Henry breaks it up and clotheslines Sheamus.

Henry charges Sheamus but flies through the ropes to the floor. Sheamus takes out Henry from the apron with a shoulder. Christian spears Cena but only gets a 2 count. Christian goes for Killswitch but Cena pushes him into a Brogue kick from Sheamus. Cena hits the AA on Christian for the win.

Winners: Sheamus and John Cena

After the match, we see Triple H watching backstage when CM Punk walks in. Triple H just got off the phone with the Board of Directors. Punk mocks him. Triple H informs him that the match against Nash at Night of Champions has been canceled. It will be Triple H vs. Punk at Night of Champions. They come face to face as we go back in the arena and see Cena and Sheamus celebrating. RAW goes off the air with Cena and Sheamus in the ring.

Raw Deal Reaction: Another jumbled episode of RAW, while it felt like they were struggling to fit everyone in, though the merger of Raw and Smackdown feels long overdue and the matches were excellent with Orton v Ziggler and Miz v Punk being especially impressive. Not sure where the Old World Order is going but I'm glad that we don't have to see Nash wrestle on a WWE PPV again, though saving Punk and Triple H for Mania seems like a much better fit.

Brands Combine (Raw & Smackdown Merge)

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:47:00 +0000

At the beginning of Raw, Triple H announced the Raw and Smackdown brands both will be featured on Raw going forward and for the forseeable future. The "new concept" as described by Raw announcer Michael Cole, will be known as 'Raw's Supershow'.

WWE Raw Preview - 29/08/2011

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:11:00 +0000

In the middle of two PPVs and coming off a Raw episode that slipped below a 3.0 rating, WWE is re-advertising answers to big questions in hopes of bringing the rating above a 3.0. This is heading into next Monday's Labor Day edition of Raw, which is followed by Raw going head-to-head with NFL Week 1 on ESPN's Monday Night Football.

No matches or segments are officially advertised for Raw. TV commercials airing on USA Network are focused on potential resolution to the ongoing power struggle surrounding Triple H, Kevin Nash, John Laurinaitis, C.M. Punk, and McMahon Family.

WWE is advertising follow-up on the feud between WWE champion Alberto Del Rio and John Cena heading to Night of Champions in September. Cena is expected to have promo time to respond to Del Rio's end-of-the-show attack last week on Raw.

The feud between Punk and Nash will likely continue after Nash cost Punk the #1 contender match on last week's Raw. WWE will likely set up a Punk vs. Nash match based on their current feud.

Stars from the Smackdown brand will be part of Raw to promote Tuesday's live Smackdown episode. The BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. is officially advertising World Hvt. champion Randy Orton, Christian, Mark Henry, Sheamus, and Sin Cara.

Let's hope we get some clarity on the Punk/Nash/Trips/Steph/Johnny angle and hopefully it wont result in Nash v Punk, is that too much to ask?

We'll find out soon enough!

Matt Hardy Hospitalised

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:55:00 +0000

Matt Hardy has been rushed to a North Carolina emergency room after he fell in his home.

This incident comes days after Matt Hardy was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after crashing his Corvette into a tree and was subsequently fired from TNA.

(Matt Hardy's Mugshot from his DWI arrest.)

Matt posted a concerning YouTube video after his release from the Police Station where he pans the camera around his trashed home breathing heavily and slurring his speech. He references his car crash during the video before signing off with the sentence:"I wish I could explain, but I can't. I'm afraid of what's going to happen next."

We will update you on Hardy's situation as more information becomes available.

Night of Champions Preview (Raw Deal Card)

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:59:00 +0000

A Night You Will Never Forget! Don't miss the one night when every championship will be on the line. Night of Champions kicks off September 18th 2011, let's have a look at some of the matches that might unfold.

WWE Championship: Alberto Del Rio vs John Cena

John Cena earned the Number #1 Contender shot on RAW which means that we will likely see Cena vs Del Rio at Night of Champions. But will it be a fair fight? Will anyone else get involved?

World Heavyweight Championship: Randy Orton vs Mark Henry

The unstoppable Mark Henry is the Number #1 Contender for the World Title, with Henry leaving a path of destruction, will the Viper be able to put a stop to his wrath?

CM Punk vs Kevin Nash

Nash cost Punk the Number #1 Contendership after he distracted him on RAW, surely the Voice of the Voiceless will be heard loud and clear when he seeks revenge on Nash? But will Triple H soon show his true colours?

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Cody Rhodes vs Ezikiel Jackson

After beating Big Zeke to win the Intercontinental Championship on Smackdown! Cody Rhodes will surely have a target on his back, one that Jackson will surely be aiming for.

WWE United States Champtionship: Dolph Ziggler vs Jack Swagger

Vickie Guerrero has offered her services to Jack Swagger, much to the dislike of Ziggler, with both men vying for Vickie's attention, it looks like there's only one way to prove who deserves it more. Excuse Me!

WWE Divas Championship: Kelly Kelly vs Eve Torres

This one I am least certain about, however the friendship between Kelly and Eve is getting closer, but being friends with the champ doesn't win you the title, I wonder if Eve is soon going to realise this?

WWE Tag Team Championships: Tag Team Turmoil

In similar vein to last year's Tag Team Turmoil it would lead me to believe we will see a repeat this year, with the new team of Kofi and Bourne winning the titles, The Uso's wanting gold, Mike Mc & David O entitled to a rematch and the formation of Truth & Miz's conspiracy friendship...I expect to see these 4 teams duke it out at NOC.

Your thoughts?

WWE RAW Results - 22/08/2011

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:58:00 +0000

Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with Justin Roberts introducing Ricardo Rodriguez in the ring from the Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Ricardo introduces WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio, who comes in driving a Lamborghini. The WWE Champion makes his way to the ring.

We see a clip on the big screen of Del Rio injuring Rey Mysterio last week. Del Rio takes the mic and begins to introduce himself but John Cena's music interrupts and out comes Cena to a pop from the crowd. Jim Ross, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler are on commentary tonight as Cena runs down to the ring.

Cena takes the mic and gets a mixed reaction from the Canadian fans. Cena and Del Rio come face to face in the ring. Cena says everyone already knows who Del Rio is. Cena says he's here to re-introduce himself to Del Rio. Cena puts out his hand but Del Rio won't shake it. Cena introduces himself and the crowd boo's. Cena says he's the one who's going to take the WWE Title off Del Rio's waist. And he's going to hurt Del Rio, he says. Cena goes on at Del Rio and says there's only one man in WWE who can go toe-to-toe with him. Cena says Del Rio isn't CM Punk, which means he's going to whip his ass when he faces him. Cult of Personality hits and out comes CM Punk to a big pop.

The crowd chants for Punk as he takes the mic. Punk says he's feeling a little de-ja-vu and feels like this is a re-run because Cena wants another title shot. Punk says he beat Cena twice in high pressure situations. Punk talks about how Del Rio cashed in on him and says if anyone is getting a title shot, it's going to be him. Del Rio chimes in and Punk tells him to never interrupt while he's speaking again. Punk says he has a problem with Del Rio, Triple H and Kevin Nash trying to screw him. Punk points out that he and Cena both have had problems with Triple H. Punk brings up the text message that Nash got and says someone wants Del Rio to be champion real bad. Del Rio says it's destiny. Punk says destiny is him cashing in his rematch for a WWE Title shot. Cena says they mean him cashing in his title shot, tonight. Punk says he's putting is name out there officially for a title shot. So does Cena. Del Rio says he is officially ignoring both of then. He defended his title last week so now it's time for him to celebrate, he says. But it won't happen here in front of these Canadians, he says. Del Rio tells Punk to stop crying. Triple H's music hits and out comes the COO.

Triple H tells Del Rio to take the smug look off his face because he's not here to protect him. Triple H says Del Rio has a match up next. He tells Cena and Punk that you can't just cash in a rematch clause when you want to. He says that's his job because he's the COO. He calls the shots. Triple H says it doesn't matter what they think because he runs the show. Triple H says Del Rio will defend the WWE Title at Night of Champions against the man who wins tonight's main event - CM Punk vs. John Cena. Punk, Del Rio and Cena all stare each other down as we go to commercial.

Alberto Del Rio vs. John Morrison

Back from commercial and WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio waits as John Morrison comes out for a non-title match. The bell rings and Del Rio taunts Morrison from the corner. They go to lock up and Del Rio stalls some more. Morrison decks him with a right hand and beats him down. Morrison continues the attack with kicks and a 2 count. Del Rio starts a comeback but Morrison tackles him for another 2 count. Del Rio comes back with kicks and takes control.

Del Rio continues the assault on Morrison and begins working on the arm. Morrison fights back but Del Rio stops him. Morrison finally gets a dropkick in for a 2 count. Morrison takes Del Rio to the mat now. Del Rio fights out of a headlock and kicks Morrison. Del Rio goes behind Morrison for a takedown but it's blocked. Morrison sends Del Rio out to the floor and moonsaults from the apron. Del Rio ducks and Morrison lands on his feet. Del Rio sends Morrison into the fan barrier as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Del Rio has Morrison down on the mat. 2 count for Del Rio and he goes back to a chinlock. Morrison fights out but Del Rio hits a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for another 2 count. Del Rio runs his mouth now as Ricardo cheers him on from ringside. Del Rio slams Morrison to the mat for another 2 count. Del Rio puts a knee in Morrison's back and goes back to working on the neck. Morrison fights out again but Del Rio rams him back into the corner. Del Rio charges but Morrison dumps him out to the floor. Del Rio comes back in the ring and Morrison unloads with offense for a 2 count. Del Rio ends up hitting a nice back suplex with a bridge for a 2 count.

Morrison counters the armbreaker from Del Rio and rolls him up for a close 2 count. Another counter by Morrison and a nice DDT for a 2 count. Morrison goes for a kick to the head but Del Rio blocks it. Morrison blocks that with a hurricanrana for another close 2 count. More back and forth action. Morrison connects with the flash kick. Del Rio moves and Morrison lands on his feet from Starship Pain. Del Rio throws Morrison into the ring post and then applies the cross armbreaker as Morrison taps out for the win.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

After the match, Del Rio goes out to the floor where Morrison is and applies the armbreaker again. Ricardo Rodriguez waves the wWE Title over Morrison and taunts him as Del Rio tightens the hold before breaking it.

The announcers hype tonight's Punk vs. Cena main event as we go back to commercial. We see Kelly Kelly and Eve Torres backstage as we go to commercial.

Nikki Bella vs. Eve Torres

Back from the break and The Bella Twins are in the ring. Out next comes WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly with Eve Torres at her side. We see a video from earlier today where Beth Phoenix and Natalya where they say they don't want to be like Kelly and the other Divas but they want something and won't tell us what it is. Nikki and Eve lock up to start the match and Nikki beats Eve down. Eve takes her to the corner but gets dumped to the apron. Eve gets knocked to the floor after some distraction and Brie stomps on her. Nikki brings Eve back in the ring and stomps on her.

Nikki applies a headlock but Eve fights out and sideslams her. Eve fights back with kicks and a clothesline. Eve does the booty pop over Nikki and hits a moonsault for 2. More back and forth action, another 2 count for Nikki in the corner after she knocks Eve off the top. Eve with a nice neckbreaker out of nowhere for the win.

Winner: Eve Torres

After the match, Brie Bella and Kelly Kelly come in the ring. Kelly lays out Brie with her leg drop. Kelly celebrates with Eve as Natalya and Beth Phoenix appear on the stage. Beth claps as Natalya stares at the ring.

We see Kevin Nash walking around backstage as we go to commercial.

Jack Swagger vs. Alex Riley

Back from the break and Vickie Guerrero makes her way out to the stage to introduce her potential new client, Jack Swagger. Swagger comes out and walks to the ring with Vickie on his arm. The announcers note that Alex Riley, who is waiting in the ring, has requested this rematch.

They lock up and go to the mat. Swagger brings Riley back up and slams him down. Swagger controls until Riley hits a big spinebuster. The WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler walks out and argues with Vickie, saying she doesn't need any other clients. Swagger goes for the gutwrench but Riley counters it. Vickie ends up getting pushed down on the floor. Swagger sees this and thinks Ziggler did it. Swagger goes to the floor and has words with Ziggler. Swagger comes back in and gets pinned by Riley for the win.

Winner: Alex Riley

After the match, Ziggler and Vickie argue the whole way up the ramp as Swagger yells from the ring.

We see Triple H backstage talking on the phone before walking off to the ring. Nash and Triple H will meet in the ring up next.

Back from the break and out comes Triple H to the ring. Triple H says there is a lot of controversy over how Kevin Nash returned at SummerSlam. He says he spoke with Nash this week and thinks they have it behind them but in order to be transparent to the fans, he wants to do it out here now. Triple H calls out Nash and here he comes, again with no music.

Nash enters the ring and embraces Triple H. Triple H recalls how Nash got a text to his phone, that didn't come from him. Triple H says what happened wasn't supposed to happen and he wants everyone to see they are on the same page. Nash says he believes Triple H when he says he didn't lie. Nash thought the text came from Triple H and he was doing him a favor. Nash says he was going to apologize to CM Punk but after all the crap he talked last week, not so much. Triple H has a few words with him. Nash asks Triple H to please don't ask him not to be a man. Triple H understands Punk crossed the line with him last week but he doesn't work here. Nash says that's right, he doesn't work here so he doesn't have to get Punk over or take his crap.

Triple H says Nash doesn't work for WWE so he can't be calling guys out here. Triple H tells Nash to call Punk out across the street at Tim Horton's or something. Triple H doesn't want to do this but he asks Nash to please leave. Cult of Personality hits and out comes CM Punk to the stage. Punk asks Nash to please not leave. Punk wants to know who sent the text message and wants to play a game of Clue. Was it Big Lazy with a giant tube of Just For Men? Or was it Triple H with his trusty sledgehammer? Maybe it was Stephanie McMahon with a candlestick in the library, or something, he says. Punk doesn't believe a word either man is saying. Punk says so he stepped over a few lines, Nash should know about that because he's a line stepper too. The crowd chants for Punk.

Punk says he's done talking and enters the ring. He says he's kicking Nash's ass this week. Triple H gets in between and backs Punk up. Punk tells Triple H to get his hands off. Punk accuses Triple H of being out to get him from the beginning. Punk calls Stephanie bean-headed. Triple H says he knows Punk is a line crosser and he's promised the world, including the Board, he won't get involved physically but Punk doesn't need to make the mistake that Triple H isn't the same damn guy he's always been. Triple H says if Punk crosses that line with him, he will leave him lay. Punk jokes that Triple H keeps his cell phone and his balls in Stephanie's purse. Out of nowhere Nash decks Punk with a right hand. This pisses Triple H off and he takes Nash out of the ring, up the ramp and to the back. Punk sits up in the ring and smiles as the crowd chants his name.

We get more hype for Punk vs. Cena tonight as we go to commercial. Up next is Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne vs. David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty for the WWE Tag Team Titles.

Back from the break and we see Kevin Nash and Triple H. Triple H asks him to just go. Nash says he never thought he'd say this but Triple H has changed and walks off.

WWE Tag Team Title Match: Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne vs. David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty

We go to the ring and out first comes Kofi Kingston followed by his partner Evan Bourne. The WWE Tag Team Champions are out next.

Bourne and McGillicutty start things off and go at it. Bourne comes back with stiff kicks and tags in Kofi for some double teaming. 2 count by Kofi. McGillicutty turns it around and beats Kofi down in the corner. Kofi hits a big crossbody from the top for a 2 count. Kofi calls for the Boom Drop but Otunga pulls McGillicutty out. Kofi goes to the floor but gets clotheslined. McGillicutty works Kofi over on the floor now before getting another 2 count. Otunga is tagged in for more double teaming and another 2 count. Otunga with another pin attempt and a chinlock on Kofi.

McGillicutty comes back in with a double team dropkick and another 2 count. Kofi fights out of a headlock but McGillicutty slams him. Kofi with a scissors takedown and tag to Bourne. Otunga comes in also but Bourne unloads on him and gets a 2 count. Kofi dumps MCGillicutty to the floor and kicks Otunga down. Bourne hits Air Bourne and covers Otunga for the win and the titles.

Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston

Back from the break and Josh Matthews is backstage with Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne. Kofi speaks but soon gets splashed with ice by the RAW locker room and the celebration begins.

Triple H is backstage when John Laurinaitis runs up. He says the Canadian authorities have just told him Kevin Nash was in a car wreck and hands him the hospital information on a piece of paper. Triple H runs off as Laurinaitis watches and we go back to commercial.

Back from commercial and Santino Marella makes his way out. He's attacked from behind on the ramp by The Miz and R-Truth. They take him to the ring and continue the assault. Miz lays out Santino with a Skull Crushing Finale and asks for a mic. Truth says that's going to happen to Little Jimmy everytime. He's been saying there's a conspiracy in the WWE all along. Truth goes back and forth with the crowd as they "what?" him. Truth says Triple H, Nash, Punk, Cena and everyone else is all in on the conspiracy. Truth says now that Triple H is in charge, it's no longer about the truth. He tells Miz it's no longer about him either.

Miz says Truth is right, there is a conspiracy. Miz gets into it with the crowd also. He talks about main eventing WrestleMania. Miz says now that Triple H is in charge, he has to pick a fight with Jared from Subway just to do something. A "you suck" chant breaks out. Truth insults the crowd for being Canadian. Lots of heat here from the crowd. Miz says he's sick of seeing people like Santino Marella get a match on RAW. Miz says he and Truth are sick of it all. They're going to start taking opportunities. Truth says any and all opportunities that come their way, they're taking them. Truth says they're going to push back at any conspiracies that try to push them around and sooner later, everyone's going to get got. And that's the truth, the whole truth. Miz says that's awesome and Truth's new remix hits as they insult the crowd some more to the beat. Instead of "what's up?" they rap "you suck" to the fans.

We see CM Punk and John Cena headed to the ring as we go back to commercial.

#1 Contender's Match: CM Punk vs. John Cena

Back from the break and we see WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio sitting at ringside as is John Laurinaitis. We go to the ring and out first comes CM Punk. Out next comes John Cena. The winner of this one will face Del Rio at Night of Champions for the WWE Title.

Lots of playing to the crowd to start. The crowd throws Cena's t-shirt back to him. The bell rings and here we go. They finally lock up and Punk takes Cena to the mat first. They trade holds going back and forth on the mat before going back to their feet. They lock up again and Punk goes back to a headlock. Punk drops Cena with a shoulder. Cena leap frogs and takes Punk down with two shoulders and then the big back drop. Cena calls for Five Knuckle Shuffle but Punk rolls him up for a 2 count. Punk with a clothesline and a dropkick. Punk with a high knee in the corner and the bulldog. Punk stops on the apron and stares Del Rio down. Punk goes to the top but Cena knocks him off and down to the floor in front of Del Rio as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Punk back drops his way out of a headlock. Punk goes for the GTS but Cena blocks it and goes for the Attitude Adjustment. Punk counters that and comes back with a kick. Punk ends up on Cena's shoulders again but the AA is blocked. Punk with a clothesline from the top rope for a 2 count. Punk hits Cena with knees now and goes for the GTS. Cena blocks it and goes for the STF. Punk fights him off. Cena ducks a roundhouse kick and applies a crossface submission. Punk makes his way to the ropes and breaks the hold.

Cena charges but runs into the ringpost. Punk nails the GTS but Cena kicks out at 2. Punk goes to the top rope and goes for the big elbow drop but Cena moves out of the way. Cena goes to the top now for the big leg drop and nails it for a 2 count. Cena goes for the AA again but Punk fights out. Punk unloads on Cena with elbows to the head. Punk with a big kick for another close 2 count. Cena goes for the AA again and nails it this time but Punk kicks out before 2.

Cena rams Punk back into the corner and takes him up to the top. Punk knocks Cena back to the mat with headbutts. Punk with a crossbody off the top but Cena rolls through and stands up with Punk in his arms. Punk slides out and rolls Cena up for a 2 count. Punk connects with a big kick to the head and Cena goes down. Punk calls for GTS as Del Rio looks on from ringside. Punk goes for the GTS when Kevin Nash appears on the stage. Nash tells Punk this isn't over yet and Punk puts Cena down. Nash walks to the ring as Punk waits for him. Punk turns around to an AA from Cena for the win and the match at Night of Champions.

Winner and New #1 Contender: John Cena

As soon as the match is over, Del Rio rushes the ring and attacks Cena. The WWE Champion beats Cena down and hits a big kick to the head in the corner. Del Rio mounts Cena with right hands when John Laurinaitis comes in the ring and pulls him off. Laurinaitis and a referee back Del Rio up in the corner. Del Rio rushes out and attacks Cena again. They push him back into the corner again as Cena lays on the mat. Del Rio attacks Cena again, hits him with the WWE Title and stomps away. Del Rio takes Cena to the floor and throws him into the fan barrier. Laurinaitis and the referee once again push Del Rio back as RAW goes off the air.

Raw Deal Reaction:

A somewhat jumbled Raw, the crowd again was hot for Punk and he is really getting himself over as a face now. It's really sad to see Miz relegated to such trivial parts of the show and aligning with Truth looks like a step in the wrong direction. Also the whole Punk/Nash storyline is losing momentum quickly, CM Punk is keeping me interested but for how much longer? As for Cena once again being in the title picture I can only echo Punk's words...is this a re-run?

Results Source: ProWrestling.com

Evolution of a Face

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:19:00 +0000

In light of CM Punk's recent surge of popularity with the WWE fans, it would appear that a new WWE Face is born. This feature looks at the history of WWE's biggest faces and how CM Punk's current style is breaking the mold.

Let's first look at WWE's first HUGE face, the Immortal Hulk Hogan. When Hulk first started in the WWE he was very green displaying limited wrestling ability wrestling under the monicker 'The Fabulous' Hulk Hogan. While Hulk's in-ring ability was limited, Hulk had great mic skills and a personality which came across well on TV.

The ultimate good guy, wholesome to the core, Hulk was always preaching that we should 'eat our vitamins' and 'say our prayers', to any parents watching the show, he was the type of person you wanted your children to look up to and as a result of the popularity boom due to the birth of Hulkamania, it was very rare we would see the Hulkster lose a match and on the rare occasion that he did, it would usually be to the Heel cheating or taking an unfair advantage.

In a nutshell, the Hulk Hogan era was great for the WWE, it allowed parents to feel safe knowing their kids had someone they could look up to, Hulk was a cash cow by selling the most merchandise and he was quick to become a household name even branching out into movies and commercials. However, after a certain point Hulk decided to make the jump over to WCW leaving Vince without a mega star to push as the top babyface. In step - Bret 'The Hitman' Hart.

Bret was similar to Hulk in many ways, he was very wholesome, always wanting to be a hero for kids and be someone honourable they could look up to. Bret was never the best on the microphone, he was good but he wasn't the type of character to be really energetic and flexing his muscles, Bret was always more of a laid back, cool type of guy which was polar opposite from Hulk. The biggest difference between the two however was the fact that Bret was the best wrestler in the world, the 'Excellence of Execution', Bret was a shoot wrestler with great submission skills and was so technically gifted he could put on a great match with anybody and make them look good.

Bret might not have sold as much merchandise as Hulk, be as big of a household name, or be starring in movies (unless you want to include his guest appearance in The Simpsons) but his wrestling ability was unparallelled having some of the best matches of all time. Bret did a great job of carrying the WWE on his back at a time when all of Vince's top talent was jumping ship to the opposition and beating the WWE in ratings. Carrying a company like WWE on your back is hard enough to do without fierce competition let alone when the company is crumbling around you.

However the wrestling audience began to change, tired of the tried and true method of good guy vs bad guy, the fans began to grow unrest with the good guy and thus the anti-hero was born. The anti-hero who started it all was 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin.

Stone Cold was born at the King of the Ring, having just defeated Jake Roberts in the finals who was using a bible-bashing gimmick at the time, Austin uttered the phrase 'you talk about your psalms, you talk about your John 3:16, well Austin 3:16 says I just whipped your ass'. This catchphrase was one of the most known in WWE history and instantly launched Austin into the spotlight and into top selling merchandise territory.

Austin, who was meant to be a heel began a feud with Hart who was at the time the company's biggest face. It was at Wrestlemania 13 where we saw a very rare double-turn. After Hart locked Austin in the sharpshooter, who was bleedong perfusely from his face, Austin passed out. Hart who was unsatisfied by the fact Austin never tapped decided to unleash further punishment on him by attacking him with a steel chair, this made Austin a face for never giving up and Hart a heel for attacking his foe while he was down.

Austin was a complete anti-hero, he never did anything wholesome, never did anything good and he was certainly not the type of character you would want your kids looking up to. But the thing with Austin was that he tapped into everyone's naughty side. Deep inside every one of us, there have been times when we'd like to kick our boss' ass, when we didn't want to obey the rules, when we just plain wanted to raise some hell - and Austin did that on a daily basis, much to the admiration of fans.

Eventually Austin's injuries got the better of him and along with the second biggest face 'The Rock', Austin left the WWE. I could include people like The Undertaker and Triple H in this column, however the focus is on the WWE's biggest faces - a void which the WWE had for a long time leading right up to John Cena.

The comparisons between Cena and Hogan are made constantly and in all honesty there is good reason. Cena has the five moves of doom, and limited ring work - like Hulk Hogan, he has a great physique and is a strong guy - like Hulk Hogan, he is charasmatic and great on the Mic - like Hulk Hogan, he is idolised by kids and sells the most merchandise - like Hulk Hogan and he is a role model for kids telling them to never back down - again, like Hulk Hogan.

It would appear that History has repeated itself and we have gone almost full circle, problem is that the fans are still the same as they were in the Attitude Era and frankly, the superman full fledged hero doesn't work in today's current product, yet the WWE have stuck with this angle for a long time to the point where Cena is forced down the throats of the Attitude Era fans.

Never before has the company's top face recieved such a mixed reaction. The crowd has always been a little mixed for Cena but in recent weeks, you can really start to hear more boos than cheers and it seems that the one guy who is taking those cheers for himself is CM Punk.

Unlike Punk following this cycle by being a Bret Hart character, instead he is a mix of both Bret and Stone Cold. He has great wrestling ability and is a technical and submission wrestler a la Bret Hart, however he is anti-establishment, he refuses to follow the rules and be a corporate slave like Austin. Combine this with one of the fastest selling T-Shirts of all time (so much so that they are currently out of stock and having to make more) it would appear that CM Punk is the new kid on the block.

Punk appeals to all of the adult males who are tired of Cena, cuts promos like no other and has really brought wrestling into the present with his use of social avenues and the internet to further this. For the first time in a long time, WWE has made people want to tune in to see what is going to happen, how far Punk will go this week and it makes for some great TV.

Was Cena as big as Hogan? No, he wasn't. Will Punk ever reach the heights of The Hitman or The Rattlesnake? Not likely, but for the first time in a long while we now have two Tweeners with Cena the top face for Kids and the Women and Punk the top face for the Men, talk about breaking the mould.

Who knows where this storyline is going, who knows what is to come? The fact that we don't is the reason why I am looking forward to Monday Nights now more than ever!

WWE Summerslam 2011: Results

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:41:00 +0000

WWE Summerslam 2011 kicks off with Tool playing the National Anthem. We go to a video package.

Out comes The Miz to open the show.

The Miz talks about how he's back at SummerSlam and thanks the fans for their support by insisting he wrestle. Miz goes on and is interrupted by R-Truth. Truth comes walking out and is interrupted by Ricardo Rodriguez introducing Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio comes driving in.

Out next comes Kofi Kingston followed by John Morrison. Rey Mysterio is out next and we've got six-man tag action.

The Miz, Alberto Del Rio and R-Truth vs. Kofi Kingston, Rey Mysterio and John Morrison

Kofi and Miz start things off here. They lock up and Miz goes to a headlock. Kofi fights out and applies one of his own. Kofi drops Miz with a shoulder and blocks a hip toss. Kofi with a dropkick and a tag to Morrison. They double team Miz and drop him on his face, then hit him with kicks. Morrison with a 2 count. Miz kicks Morrison and tags in Truth. Morrison tackles Truth and goes to work with right hands. Morrison with a springboard kick on Truth for another 2 count. Truth fights back and drop Morrison. Truth stomps away now but gets kicked back by Morrison. Miz pushes Morrison off the top and down to the floor.

Truth goes to the floor and works Morrison over before bringing him back in the ring. Truth takes Morrison to the mat with a headlock now. Miz comes in, gets a 2 count and goes back to the headlock. Morrison fights out and kicks Miz in the head, taking him down. Kofi make sit in and takes everyone out. Kofi with chops and a dropkick on Miz. Kofi misses a big right hand but counters Miz with a kick in the corner. Kofi with a huge high crossbody for another 2 count. Kofi takes out Truth and leaps on Miz. Kofi hits the Boom Drop on Miz now. Miz ducks Trouble in Paradise and goes for the Skull Crushing Finale but it's blocked. Kofi nails SOS for a 2 count. Del Rio breaks the pin and then superkicks Mysterio. Kofi sends Del Rio to the floor. Miz comes up and lays Kofi out with a cutter for a 2 count. Truth comes in now and stomps away on Kofi.

Truth continues the assault for another 2 count. Del Rio comes in, runs the ropes and kicks Kofi in the back. Del Rio with a big backdrop on Kofi for another 2 count. Miz comes back in to keep the offense up on Kofi. Another 2 count. Miz mocks Mysterio and Morrison in their corner. Kofi rolls him up for 2. Miz comes right back with a pin attempt of his own. Miz with a chinlock now but Kofi fights out. They both go down and their partners await tags. Truth and Rey are tagged in. Rey off the top with a big plancha. Rey with a springboard crossbody and a 2 count. Rey continues with kicks. Truth ducks a clothesline and rolls Rey up. Rey comes out of the roll up with a kick to the face and another 2 count. Rey drops Truth in for 619 but Miz comes in. He drops Miz for 619 also. Rey runs for the 619 but Del Rio stops him. Morrison stops Del Rio. Rey goes for the 619 and hits it on both. Kofi leaps out onto Miz while Rey hits Truth with a frogsplash for the pin and the win.

Winners: John Morrison, Rey Mysterio and Kofi Kingston

Raw Deal Reaction: Great opening contest considering it wasn't even announced. Some great high spots from Kofi, Rey and Morrison and the Miz continued to look impressive in the ring.

We go backstage with WWE Champion CM Punk and John Laurinaitis. Laurinaitis wants a public apology for getting hit on last Monday's RAW. Punk apologizes in a sarcastic way and mocks Laurinaitis. Punk turns around to Stephanie McMahon. She says she came to wish him luck tonight. Punk is surprised and finds it hard to believe. He tells Steph to run along and talk to her husband or wish her daddy luck. Stephanie says she talked to both of them and they also wished Punk good luck, as did John Cena. Steph says what does she know, she's Vince's clueless daughter, right? Punk says yes, she is pretty clueless but she said it, not him. He called her idiotic. Steph extends her hand for a shake. Punk won't shake it and says he knows where that hand has been. Punk walks off.

We get a video hype package for Sheamus vs. Mark Henry.

Sheamus vs. Mark Henry

We go to the ring and out comes Mark Henry for tonight's next match. Out next comes Sheamus to a decent reaction.

The bell rings and they go right at it. Sheamus with a headlock. They break and Henry overpowers Sheamus, sending him back. Sheamus comes back with forearm shots but Henry knocks him back to the mat. Henry takes Sheamus to the corner but he fights out. Sheamus starts to stagger Henry now and fights back with more right hands. Sheamus beats Henry down with continous forearm shots to the back. Sheamus continues the assault but Henry sends him over the ropes and to the floor.

Henry works Sheamus over on the floor and tosses him back in the ring. Henry charges and knocks Sheamus back down. Henry with a big splash off the ropes and a 2 count. Henry positions Sheamus on the ropes and charges, splashing him on the second rope. Henry comes back in for a 2 count. Sheamus fights back from his knees but Henry drops him over his own knee. Henry poses as the fans boo. Henry puts Sheamus up on his shoulders in a rack move. Sheamus fights out but Henry whips him hard into the corner and Sheamus goes down. Henry misses a big splash from the second rope as Sheamus moves.

Sheamus fights Henry off with axe handles. Sheamus takes Henry off his feet finally with a big flying double ax handle. Sheamus drops knees now. Sheamus puts Henry on the ropes and clubs him repeatedly in the chest with forearms. The crowd pops for Sheamus. Sheamus staggers Henry again. They collide in mid-air and both go down. Henry runs into a big boot in the corner. Sheamus goes to the top rope and hits a shoulder block from the top for a 2 count. Sheamus misses a Brogue Kick and Henry lays him out. Sheamus counters a slam and Brogue Kicks Henry right out of the ring. Sheamus comes out to the floor and picks Henry up to his feet. Henry fights him off. Henry grabs Sheamus and rams him into the ring post and then the fan barrier. Henry and Sheamus collapse the fan barrier right in front of shocked fans. Henry leaves Sheamus lay in a pile of debris and goes back to the ring. Fans cheer Sheamus on as he crawls back to the ring at the 7 count. Sheamus can't make it back in the ring and is counted out.

Winner by Count Out: Mark Henry

Raw Deal Reaction: Good solid match, glad to see Henry didn't destroy Sheamus which in my opinion did a good job of putting both men over. There is surely more to come from this feud.

We go backstage to Christian and Josh Matthews. Christian says he has an insurance policy tonight and Randy Orton will not leave as the World Heavyweight Champion. Christian compares their match to a Hollywood movie.

We go to the ring where Justin Roberts introduces Cee-Lo Green. Cee-Lo is up on the stage and performs the SummerSlam theme song. He brings out The Bella Twins, Rosa Mendes and Alicia Fox to dance on stage.

WWE Divas Title Match: Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly

We go to the ring and out first comes WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly for her title defense. She has Eve Torres by her side. Out next comes Beth Phoenix with her partner Natalya at her side.

The bell rings and Kelly Kelly goes right to work on Beth, taking her to the corner and unloading with offense. Beth whips Kelly into the corner and goes for a counter. Kelly comes back and sends Beth to the apron. Kelly keeps up the offense as Beth goes to the floor. They come back in the ring and Beth turns it around with a big clothesline. Beth presses Kelly high over her head and drops her on the top rope. Beth with a 2 count.

Beth works Kelly over int he corner now and charges, smashing her rear in her face. Beth mocks Kelly now and rubs her rear in her face. Beth with another 2 count. Beth applies a chinlock now. Kelly fights out with forearms. Beth grabs her and keeps her up on her shoulders in a rack move. Kelly doesn't tap out and starts to fight back. Kelly fights back with a neckbreaker and both Divas go down. Kelly continues to fight back but Beth blocks and rams her in the corner. Beth ties Kelly upside down in the corner and stomps away as Natalya eggs her on. Kelly fights out of the corner and rolls Beth up for a 2 count. Beth catches Kelly again and drops her with a big side slam. 2 count by Beth.

Beth ends up on the apron again. Kelly drops her on the apron and repeatedly slams Beth's face into the mat. Kelly cartwheels back into the corner but Beth catches her. Beth ends up going for the Glam Slam. Kelly reverses it and rolls Beth up for the pin and the win.

Winner and Still Divas Champion: Kelly Kelly

Raw Deal Reaction: Hmm, the match wasn't too bad but I think they really oversold Kelly Kelly, she doesn't have the ability in the ring yet make it believable that she could dominate Beth Phoenix. Overall the match was solid.

After the match, Kelly and Eve celebrate up the ramp as Natalya and Beth look on shocked from the ring.

We see Stephanie McMahon walking out of someone's locker room. The camera pans and it's John Cena's.

R-Truth is backstage talking to Jimmy Hart about a conspiracy. Hart says Truth needs someone to take him to the top. Jimmy talks about managing The Honky Tonk Man, The Hart Foundation and others. Hart says Truth needs someone like him because he's got to think big. Truth accused Hart of being little Jimmy.

Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett

We go to the ring and out comes Wade Barrett followed by his opponent Daniel Bryan.

The match starts off with Barrett in control. Bryan comes back and works on Barrett's arm. Barrett drops him with a right hand and gets a 1 count. Bryan comes back and dropkicks Barrett and goes back to the arm. Bryan takes Barrett back down to the mat. 2 count for Bryan. Bryan with another dropkick and a 2 count. Barrett fights back with a body shot and takes Bryan to the corner. Barrett beats Bryan down with right hands. Bryan comes back and hits a big dropkick to the face in the corner. 2 count by Bryan.Bryan locks in a surfboard submission now.

Bryan with more kicks now and another 2 count. Bryan lands on his feet from the top rope and runs the ropes. Barrett catches Bryan with a big side slam for a 2 count. Barrett mounts Bryan with right hands now. Barrett slingshots Bryan off the top rope and drops him for another 2 count. Barrett with a chinlock now. Bryan eventually comes back with a bulldog and uppercuts. Barrett stops him with a flying forearm and a 2 count. Barrett uses the ropes on Bryan now and hits him with several knees to the head. Barrett sends Bryan over the top and down to the floor with a big boot. Barrett brings Bryan back in the ring for a 2 count. Barrett with a headlock now. Back and forth action. Bryan sends Barrett flying off the apron and into the fan barrier. Bryan runs the apron and hits Barrett on the floor with a knee to the head. Bryan brings it back in the ring and goes up to the top. Bryan with a dropkick to the face for a 2 count. Barrett comes back and goes for a big slam but Bryan rolls out and comes back with kicks, sending Barrett to the mat. Bryan hits Barrett with several hard kicks as he's on his knees. The final kick to the head lays Barrett out but he kicks out at 2.

Bryan charges in the corner but Barrett moves. Barrett drops him with a big boot. Barrett goes for Wasteland but Bryan fights out with elbows. Bryan applies a submission and brings Barrett to the mat. Bryan turns it into the LaBell Lock. Barrett makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Bryan with more stiff kicks now. Bryan takes Barrett to the top. Barrett shoves him off and Bryan lands with the ropes between his legs. Barrett flies off and clotheslines Bryan. Barrett goes for Wasteland and nails it this time. Barrett covers for the pin and the win.

Winner: Wade Barrett

Raw Deal Reaction: Great contest, Bryan really is a very gifted technical wrestler. Interesting to see Barrett pick up the win from the MITB holder. Makes me think we'll have to wait a while until Bryan cashes that in.

We get a special introduction for members of the California National Guard who are sitting at ringside.

We get a promo video for tonight's World Heavyweight Title match.

No Holds Barred Match for the World Heavyweight Title: Randy Orton vs. Christian

Out first comes the World Heavyweight Champion Christian. He talk about his big announcement and says he is a man of integrity, unlike Teddy Long or Randy Orton, even Triple H. Christian says he keeps his promises and introduces who will be in his corner tonight - his best friend, Edge! Edge's music hits and out he comes to a major pop from the crowd.

Edge comes to the ring and hugs Christian. Edge takes the mic and talks about how doctors told him he can never compete again. The crowd boo's and Edge agrees with them. Edge says when he left, he was happy, because he felt like he was part of passing the torch to Christian. He felt like he cracked the door open for Christian and he kicked it through. Edge says it was unfair Teddy Long made him defend the title the first time days after a ladder match. Edge talks about Christian has complained week after week, whined and moaned. Edge says Christian got back the title but he did it by DQ. Edge admits he did some bad things in the ring but always did it with style. Edge says he didn't hide behind lawyers or clipboards. Edge says Christian has become a disgrace to himself. Edge says Christian is better than that. Edge says they will be best friends forever but he needs to hear this. Edge didn't know his best friend would become a whiny little bitch. Edge drops the mic and walks off to the back as Christian yells at him to come back. Christian is pissed as Randy Orton makes his entrance to a big pop.

We get formal ring introductions before the bell. Christian is still upset and runs his mouth after the bell. Orton strikes with a right hand and they go at it. Orton takes Christian to the corner and beats Christian down. Christian fights back out of the corner with big rights of his own. Orton counters and drops Christian on the apron. Christian counters and drops Orton over the ropes. Christian goes to the top and hits a flying elbow for a 1 count. Christian beats Orton down in the corner now and rakes at his face. Orton fights back and stomps away on Christian. Orton with a big knee drop and a 2 count.

Christian gets Orton on the ropes again and stands on his back. Orton tries to come back but Christian counters again and sends Orton out to the floor. Orton falls on his shoulder. Christian comes out after him but Orton pulls him into the barrier. Orton takes apart the announcer's table and takes Christian over to it. Orton goes for an RKO through the table but Christian blocks it. Christian grabs the World Title and runs through the crowd. Orton follows him up the steps and catches him. Orton beats Christian back down through the fans. Orton drops Christian on the steps and stands on his head. Orton smile as the crowd pops. Orton tosses Christian over the barrier and brings him back in the ring. Orton takes Christian to the corner and mounts him with a series of right hands.

Orton charges in the corner but Christian moves and he hits the ring post with his shoulder. Christian goes outside of the ring after Orton. Christian gets a kendo stick from under the ring and brings it in. Christian hits Orton in the gut with the stick and then wails away at his hurt shoulder. Orton goes down and Christian shoves the stick in his throat. Christian covers for a 2 count. Christian charges in the corner with the kendo stick but Orton blocks him. Orton tries to come back but Christian drops him with a back elbow. 2 count for Christian. Christian charges in the corner now but Orton moves and rolls him up for a close 2 count. Orton fights back with kicks and an uppercut now. Christian catches him with a big spinebuster and another 2 count. Christian goes back to the foor as we see Orton's mouth is busted open. Christian brings the kendo stick back in and goes to the second rope. Christian comes off the second rope with the stick but Orton dropkicks him in mid-air.

Orton works over Christian now and catches him in a big powerslam. Orton grabs the kendo stick now but Christian blocks the shot and kicks him in the mouth. Christian comes off the second rope but Orton catches him in a jacknife pin for 2. Christian with a big right hand. Christian runs the ropes but Orton hits a Thesz Press and series of right hands. Orton catches Christian on the apron and goes for the second rope DDT. Christian counters and goes for Killswitch. Orton counters it and hits the backbreaker for a 2 count. Orton smiles showing off his bloody mouth. Orton goes for the punt kick but Christian slides out of the ring. Christian pulls Orton's legs out and goes to wrap them around the ring post. Orton kicks him off and Christian goes down on the floor. Orton goes under the ring and pulls out a table.

Orton pulls out another table and brings that one in the ring. He goes back to the floor but Christian rams him into the apron. Christian sets up the other table on the floor. They fight at ringside now. Orton gets in the ring and brings Christian to the top. Orton superplexes Christian onto the table that's flat in the ring. 2 count by Orton. Orton goes to set the table up but one of the legs are broken. Instead, he props it up in the corner. Christian fights back and drops Orton. Christian readies for a spear through the table. Orton leap frogs and he misses the spear. Christian catches him and they go to the floor. Christian goes to throw Orton into the steps but he counters and whips Christian's knees into them. Orton takes the steps apart and props one half of them against the side of the ring. Orton goes to slam Christian into them but he counters and Orton crashes head first into the steps. Christian drags Orton over to the Spanish announce table now.

Christian cracks Orton in the head with one of the monitors and lays him on top of the announce table. Christian lifts Orton and goes for an RKO through the table. Orton blocks it and hits his own RKO, sending he and Christian through the table. Orton has trouble getting to his feet. Christian crawls back to the ring now as does Orton. Christian blocks an RKO and hits Killswitch for a close 2 count.

Christian goes to ringside and brings 2 steel chairs back in the ring. Christian sets Orton up for a con-chair-to. Orton moves out of the way as Christian swings the chair. Orton grabs the chair and cracks Christian in the back with it. Christian ends up on the apron. Orton charges with the chair, connects and sends Christian flying through a table set up on the floor. Orton goes out to the floor and grabs the other half of the steel ring steps, pushing them in the ring. Orton throws a trash can, kendo stick and another weapon into the ring. Orton brings Christian back inside. Christian lays over the steel steps. Orton goes to stomp on his head but he moves. Orton misses a clothesline but powerslams Christian through a table that was set up in the corner. Orton grabs a kendo stick and wails away on Christian's back. Orton catches him on the apron and sets up a trash can. Orton hits a second rope DDT on Christian, dropping his head on the trash can.

Orton drops to the mat now and gets ready as steel steps are between he and Christian. Orton readies for an RKO but Christian hits him with a kendo stick. Christian comes off the second rope with a cross body but Orton catches him in mid-air with an RKO on top of the steel steps. Orton covers for the pin, the win and the World Title.

Winner and New World Heavyweight Champion: Randy Orton

Raw Deal Reaction: These guys really can put on a show. This match was entertaining and there were some well thought out spots in there. I didn't really understand why Edge came out before the match and for me that kind of took some heat off this match.

After the match, Orton celebrates with the World Title as we go to replays from the match.

We go to a video package with highlights from this weekend's SummerSlam Axxess events and the other WWE related events in Los Angeles.

The camera catches Triple H and Stephanie McMahon talking backstage in a hallway. Triple H walks off as we get ready for the main event.

We go to a highlight package of events leading up to tonight's WWE Title match with CM Punk and John Cena.

Undisputed WWE Title Match: CM Punk vs. John Cena with Special Referee Triple H

We go to the ring as out first comes tonight's special referee, WWE "COO" Triple H. Cult of Personality hits next as WWE Champion CM Punk makes his way out to a nice reaction from the crowd. Punk's music stops and the boo's begin for John Cena. Punk takes a seat in the middle of the ring and waits. Cena's music finally hits and out comes the other WWE Champion to a mixed reaction from the crowd.

Justin Roberts does formal ring introductions before the bell. CM Punk seems to get the bigger positive reaction. Punk applauds as Cena is introduced. Triple H holds up both WWE Title belts as we get ready to go. Triple H then checks both men for foreign objects. Finally at 10:19 EST we get the bell. They lock up and Punk takes it to the corner. They break as the crowd chants.

They go to lock up again and Cena goes for Punk's arm. They trade holds and Punk takes Cena to one knee with a headlock. Punk knocks Cena down and goes for a quick pin attempt. They lock up again and Cena takes Punk down by his arm and tries for a pin but it's not counted. A few words between Cena and Triple H there. Dueling chants for Punk and Cena from the crowd now. They lock up again and Punk goes behind. Cena fights back and takes Punk down with a headlock. Cena drops Punk with a shoulder block for a quick 1 count. Another Punk chant starts in the crowd. They go to lock up again but Cena takes Punk down by his leg. Cena goes back to work on Punk's arm. Punk fights to his feet but Cena takes him back down and applies a headlock. Punk fights free, they run the ropes and Punk dropkicks Cena for a 2 count. Punk with a headlock on the mat now. Punk applies the body scissors to keep the hold locked.

Cena fights to his feet, puts a knee in Punk's gut and drops him with a gutwrench for a 2 count. Cena goes back to another headlock on Punk. Cena with a fisherman's suplex for another 2 count. Another headlock by Cena now. Cena scoop slams Punk and drops an elbow for another 2 count. Cena with another headlock now. Punk breaks free again and takes Cena down. Punk with several knees and one big knee to the gut for a 2 count. Punk continues the offense and drops a headbutt for another 2 count. Punk applies body scissors again in the middle of the ring. Cena powers out and goes for the STF but Punk kicks him off to the apron. Punk tries to suplex Cena back in the ring but Cena blocks it. Cena tries to suplex Punk to the floor but Punk stops him. Punk dropkicks Cena in the back, sending him off the apron and to the floor.

Cena rolls back in the ring and Punk tries for a pin attempt. Punk kicks Cena hard in the ribs and drops down for a 2 count. Punk with a chinlock now. Cena powers out with Punk on him and drops Punk with a sideslam. A Fruity Pebbles chant breaks out in the crowd. Cena with shoulders now. Punk blocks, knees him in the head and goes for another pin attempt. Punk misses the knee in the corner. Cena goes for shoulder blocks and hits them. Cena goes for the big back drop but Punk blocks it. Punk with the high knee this time. Cena blocks a bulldog and slams Punk down hard. Cena goes for the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Punk blocks it. Cena blocks that and slams Punk. Punk applies a submission hold and has Cena's neck tied up. Cena breaks free and applies the STF on Punk. Punk turns it around and applies the Anaconda Vice. Punk keeps the hold locked and pins Cena for 2 counts. Cena turns it around again and applies the STF. Punk makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold.

Cena charges and Punk dumps him over the top rope, down to the floor. Punk runs the ropes and suicide dives through them, landing on Cena and the floor. Replays show Punk hit his head on the barrier. Triple H makes it to a 9 count and stops. He goes to the floor and brings Cena back in the ring, then rolls Punk back into the ring. Punk and Cena make it to their feet finally. Punk strikes first but they trade various shots - chops, kicks and punches. Punk misses a roundhouse kick. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Punk slides out. Cena dropkicks Punk out of nowhere. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle and goes for the AA again. Punk counters it again and rolls Cena up for 2. Cena jacknife pins Punk for 2 now. They go back and forth and Punk kicks Cena in the head for another 2 count. Punk goes for the GTS but can't hit it. Cena splashes Punk in the corner and hits the bulldog. Cena lays out Punk this time but can only get a 2 count. Cena goes to the top turnbuckle. Punk runs up and hits him with a knee to the head. Punk hits a bulldog from the second rope for a 2 count.

Punk goes back to the corner. Punk springboards in with a clothesline but Cena moves and catches Punk in the STF. Punk finally makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Cena goes for the AA again but Punk slides out. Punk goes for the GTS but Cena counters. Cena nails the AA but Punk kicks out at 2. Cena is frustrated as he has a few words with Triple H about the call. Cena goes back to the top rope for the big leg drop. Punk moves and Cena lands hard. Punk goes for the GTS and nails it but Cena kicks out at 2. Punk is frustrated now and has a few words with Triple H.

Punk gets up but is limping. Punk goes back to the top rope. Punk poses and hits a huge elbow drop but Cena kicks out just before the 3 count. Punk looks at Triple H again. A huge "Randy Savage" chant breaks out after Punk's elbow drop. Cena rolls Punk up for a 2 count out of nowhere. Punk charges with a big knee to the gut. Cena fights back with rights and lefts. Punk connects with a big kick and then the high knee on the ropes. Punk nails GTS again but Cena gets his foot on the ropes. Triple H doesn't see this and counts the pin.

Winner and Undisputed WWE Champion: CM Punk

Raw Deal Reaction: Not as much of a classic as Punk/Cena #1 but still a great bout, the crowd were really pro Punk, booing Cena at every opportunity and it came across great on TV. Interesting finish with Cena's leg on the rope.

Punk celebrates with the title as Michael Cole yells about Cena's foot being on the ropes. Cena gets up and talks with Triple H. Triple H says he didn't see it. Punk sits down on top of the announcer's table with the WWE Title before making his way around the ring. Punk re-enters the ring where Triple H is.

Triple H extends his hand to Punk but Punk won't shake it. Triple H raises Punk's hand in victory as Punk holds the WWE Title up high. Punk stares at Triple H as The Game leaves the ring and heads to the back. Punk goes back to the turnbuckles to pose for the fans as the Undisputed WWE Champion. Punk turns around to Kevin Nash! Nash lays Punk out and hits him with a jacknife powerbomb. Triple H turns around, sees this and heads down to ringside as Nash flees through the crowd. This brings out Alberto Del Rio!

WWE Title Match: Alberto Del Rio vs. CM Punk

Del Rio comes down with a referee to cash in Money in the Bank. Del Rio kicks Punk in the head and covers him to become the new WWE Champion.

Winner and New WWE Champion: Alberto Del Rio

Raw Deal Reaction: Kevin Nash? WTF? I'm not a big Del Rio fan to begin with but to have Nash cost CM Punk the title just seems rediculous. I think WWE attempted a shock factor and it backfired on this occasion.

The crowd is going crazy. Del Rio retreats to the stage with the WWE Title as Punk tries to recover in the ring. SummerSlam goes off the air with the new WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio celebrating on top of the ramp.

OVERALL REACTION: A decent PPV, considering it was one of the big 4 it wasn't the best but as far as WWE PPVs go nowerdays this one was one of the better ones. Not sure about the involvement of Edge or Nash but it does bring about a lot of questions.

Did Triple H have involvement in this through his Cliq days? Did Kevin Nash take offense that CM Punk never replied on Twitter? Is Nash now going to be Del Rio's bodyguard? Will we find out on RAW? Who knows!

Results Source: ProWrestling.com

WWE Summerslam 2011: Predictions

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:57:00 +0000

It's almost time for the Hottest Night in the Year, WWE SUMMERSLAM! With only five announced matches.

Daniel Bryan vs Wade Barrett

Oh how the mighty have fallen, the one time leader of Nexus and arch rival of John Cena, Wade Barrett isn't setting the world a light over on Smackdown. After 'The Corre' it doesn't seem like Barrett has a lot of direction at the moment and going up against the current Money in the Bank can only make me put this one down as a win for the Vegan "Nerd":

Prediction: Daniel Bryan

Sheamus vs Mark Henry

As with Wade Barrett, I miss seeing Sheamus on Monday Nights, it's good to see after the terrible King Sheamus storyline it looks as though he is finally being used in the right way, although seeing Sheamus as a face is a bit strange to me. If the WWE do this the right way they can really put over Sheamus by beating the wrecking machine that is Mark Henry. Do I think that will happen? I'm not so sure. There are plenty of ways this match can go, there could be a potential interference from Kane or Show but I'm going to hope WWE ceases this opportunity to put the Celtic Warrior back up to Main Event/Upper Mid Card Status.

Prediction: Sheamus

Kelly Kelly vs Beth Phoenix

I personally don't see this match lasting too long, it's not realistic to have Kelly look even slightly threatening here, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Kelly will take some punishment and Beth will get cocky until Kelly almost pulls a fast one, however Beth will demolish Kelly for the win. If WWE wanted to really shake up the Diva Division I think they could have Natalya come down to "congratulate" Beth before turning on her and making an open challenge for the Divas title.

Prediction: Beth Phoenix

Christian vs Randy Orton (No Holds Barred)

This has been a decent feud but I think it's coming to an end sooner rather than later, with this match being No Holds Barred you have to give the Viper the advantage, I think we will see the Viper strike and once again the belt will change hands.

Prediction: Randy Orton

John Cena vs CM Punk (Special Referee: Triple H)

For this one I can honestly say, I have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA, and that's what I love about this feud. It is such an interesting concept to not insult the fans, fact is most adult males dislike Cena because he is disgustingly good, the modern day man doesn't necessarily root for the hero, and Punk is the modern day man. I think there HAS to be some involvement from the COO in this match, but the question is, does Triple H screw Cena? Or does Triple H screw Punk? I'm not sure what kind of reaction each of them will get.

If Triple H screws Cena then suddenly that makes Punk a bad guy again, but if HHH screws Punk then that makes Cena a bad guy. I can honestly say I am really looking forward to this match!

Prediction: ???

WWE '12 Roster Revealed

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:31:00 +0000

With WWE Summerslam looming, THQ decided to add the cherry on top by revealing the roster for the new WWE video game WWE '12. An overhaul of the former Smackdown vs Raw series and a new title to boot, WWE '12 will be available this November so take a look at the guys you can take control of:

John Cena

John Morrison

Ted DiBiase Jr.

Mark Henry

Kofi Kingston

William Regal

R-Truth

Husky Harris

Daniel Bryan

Tyson Kidd

Santino Marella

David Otunga

Evan Bourne

Sheamus

Goldust

Cody Rhodes

Zack Ryder

Mason Ryan

Michelle McCool

Kelly Kelly

The Rock

Kane

Alex Riley

Alberto Del Rio

Rey Mysterio

Triple H

The Miz

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Arn Anderson

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat

Road Warrior Hawk

Road Warrior Animal

Vader

Kevin Nash

Booker T

Eddie Guerrero

Demolition Smash

Demolition Ax

Edge

Eve

Natalya

Maryse

Layla

Beth Phoenix

Michael McGillicutty

Yoshi Tatsu

Jack Swagger

The Big Show

Justin Gabriel

Heath Slater

Dolph Ziggler

Randy Orton

CM Punk

Wade Barrett

Ezekiel Jackson

Mr. McMahon

The Undertaker

Christian

Drew McIntyre

Sin Cara

It was also revealed later on the Official Website that Chavo Guerrero & Vladimir Kozlov are also in the game. It seems the WWE didn't want to announce the released wrestlers publicly and decided to slip them in on the website.

It has also been announced that Jerry 'The King' Lawler will DLC at launch.

Here is some in ring action to tide you over release, showing CM Punk vs John Cena:

You can get your hands on WWE '12 on November 22, 2011 in the USA or on November 25, 2011 in the UK!

Raw Deal Radio (WWE's Recent Roster Cuts)

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:13:00 +0000

Here is our very first Podcast! We take a quick look at yesterday's Roster Cuts giving our take on the situation while also considering the effect this could have on the WWE. This is only a short introductory podcast but please give it a listen!

Raw Deal Radio - Cinch FM

- TheKrow

RAW Preview (August 2nd 2011)

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:39:00 +0000

Punk's Proclamation

Live on Raw tonight, CM Punk will address the WWE Universe for the first time since returning with his WWE Title one week earlier. Plus, WWE COO Triple H will make a decision regarding the WWE Title controversy.

So, RAW is upon us again and we await the fallout of last week's Surprise return of CM Punk, new theme song and all. We find ourselves in quite an interesting situation this week as there are effectively TWO WWE Champions - but who is the rightful champion?

Triple H is promising to make a decision regarding the title picture, but I ask, what descision is there to be made? The champion is CM Punk, he won the belt at MITB and has yet to be defeated. You can have as many championship tournaments as you like but as Ric Flair said, if you want to be the man, you have to beat the man.

Let's face it, the decision is going to be Cena vs Punk at Summerslam to crown the rightful champion, but I for one hope that we see something a bit more interesting and unexpected than the obvious. Sure, Cena is owed a rematch due to the rematch clause, but can there be a rematch if the wrestler you are due to fight hasn't re-signed a contract? It will be interesting to see how WWE approach this, tune in tonight to see what goes down!

- TheKrow

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Countdown to Summerslam

noreply@blogger.com (Karl Rowlands) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:34:00 +0000

Countdown to Summerslam
By The Krow
Monday July 25th 2011

So the biggest bash of the summer is less than three weeks away and who knows what we have in store? For the third consecutive year Summerlam comes live from the Staple Centre in LA on Sunday 14th August and it promises to go off with a bang!

With the recent CM Punk angle coupled with the WWE Championship tournament, coupled with the new Triple H Era, the WWE are certainly not showing us all of their cards - and it's about time too! In my honest opinion, one of the 'Big 4' - Summerslam has been rather lackluster in recent years and with the growing list of injuries mixed with the lack of major stars, I thought this year would be one of the worst in a long time...but I think I just might be wrong.

Let's look at what we could potentially have in store this summer:

1. CM Punk - Love him or hate him, this guy is one of the best in the business and his current storyline is up there with some of the most creative things the WWE has done in years. There is so much intrigue surrounding the title situation, whether Punk has signed a new deal, when he will next make an appearance and in my opinion, I don't think we will see the Chicago Made Punk until Summerslam. The WWE have really done something special as of late by incorporating the storylines into social media and the internet and it really is having a positive effect. Punk showing up at Comic-Con and cutting a promo was something special and I think we can expect to see a lot more appearances from Punk through a lot of avenues with a culmination at Summerlam by screwing up the Main Event (which I think could be Del Rio vs R-Truth vs Cena vs Rey) making sure that Punk is STILL the rightful champ as Summerslam goes off the air.

2. Triple H - We're about to enter a new era, the era of 'The Game'. I don't think Triple H will crown a new champ on RAW, in fact I don't think we will see a champ crowned until Summerslam. I'm not a gambling man, but I think one of the King of Kings' first orders of business will be to re-sign punk, so I can expect to see a lot of Triple H 'negotiating' with Punk, perhaps we will see Punk appear via satellite with the title? Who knows? But I think we will definitely be in for an altercation with H and Punk at Summerlam.

3. Orton vs Christian - After the terrible ending to the MITB title match, I think the story arc here will see Orton recapture the title in a No DQ match or finally 'Beat' his anger issues by winning clean at Summerslam.

4. Divas - Let's face it, it's Summerlam - chances are there will be some bikini clad divas at some point of the card and eye candy is eye candy right? On the Diva front, the Bellas have run their course in my opinion so the next logical step is to see Beth Phoenix turn on Kelly Kelly in the next week or two culminating in a Divas title match at Summerlam.

5. The Miz/Riley - This feud will need to be finished before it runs really dry and I can see Summerlam being the last blowout.

6. Dolph/Kofi - This feud has real potential. I think we are looking at two future champions right here. Kofi needs to improve his Mic skills and he will be right there, Dolph I feel is already Main Event worthy and if these two continue to have the opportunity to showcase their talents in an extended program I can see them making the step up sooner rather than later.

Well that's it for now, I might be way off the mark with my predictions but to be honest I really hope that I am and that WWE continue to surprise me!

- TheKrow