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Live Raw Results

2010-11-01T20:38:00.000-07:00

Results:Live Raw Results

By: Greg Adkins

November 1, 2010

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. – John Cena, you can kiss that employee-of-the-month award goodbye. Among supremely bad ideas, ticking off your boss is right up there with arm-wrestling an alligator, but the reluctant Nexus member did just that when he refused to play favorites for Nexus leader Wade Barrett.

WWE Champion Randy Orton & R-Truth def. Wade Barrett & David OtungaTrue to his word, John Cena called it right down the middle. Acting as special guest referee, Cena promised not to play favorites while he officiated a match pitting WWE Champion Randy Orton & R-Truth against Wade Barrett & David Otunga.

Even though Cena did not compete in the bout, he nonetheless had a lot riding on the outcome. In three weeks, he will again act as special guest referee when the Englishman challenges The Viper in a title match at Survivor Series. This contest may have proven to be a preview of that life-altering bout.

Despite finding himself firmly under Barrett’s thumb, Cena refused to favor The Nexus once the bout commenced. Although, at one point, he appeared to lean toward his Nexus cohorts, Cena restrained himself and oversaw the bout as objectively as possible. The outcome, however, would leave his English overlord cold: R-Truth managed to topple Otunga and pin his shoulders for the win. The loss triggered a tirade from the Englishman directed squarely at Cena.

Although it was Barrett & Otunga who suffered the defeat, it may well be Cena who ends paying the price.

Mr. McMahon awoke from a coma in a dreamIt had been months since a vicious attack at the hands of The Nexus left Mr. McMahon incapacitated. The Chairman, however, appeared to be alive – if not well – in a dream of his daughter Stephanie. Moments after awakening from the coma, McMahon appeared shocked enough to relapse. His medical handler informed him of the disarray within his beloved company: TheUndertaker has been buried alive, John Cena joined The Nexus, Paul Bearer has returned, Goldust is getting married and Pee-wee Herman had taken over the show.

Natalya def. Self-professed “Co-Divas Champions”Michelle McCool & Layla in a Non-Title MatchThe Mean Girls refuse to relent. Self-professed “Co-Divas Champions” Michelle McCool and Layla continue to taunt Natalya. This week, the pitiless pair dropped an ultimatum on the third-generation Diva: If she did not defeat McCool, she would not be given a title opportunity at Survivor Series. The challenge proved highly motivating for Natalya as she threw it into high gear to race past her blond adversary.

United States Champion Daniel Bryan def. Ted DiBiaseTed DiBiase appears to be suffering from an acute case of “Gold Fever.” Ever since Goldust stole his Million Dollar Title, The “Fortunate Son” has been unable to focus on just about anything else. As a result, he continues to falter, losing his latest match to U.S. Champion Daniel Bryan.

After the bout, DiBiase complained to his special lady friend, Maryse, that he has been too distracted by the theft of his title. The cure? DiBiase told his “harm candy” that he’s determined to stop the wedding of Goldust and Aksana the following night on WWE NXT, only on WWE.com.

The Miz confronted Raw guest star Pee-wee Herman; “Big Pee-wee Herman” def. The Miz by DisqualificationPee-wee Herman’s latest big adventure? The iconic comedian took time away from his current Broadway show to visit Raw. Unfortunately for him, The Miz didn’t appreciate sharing the spotlight. “The Cleveland Screamer” confronted Herman until the bow-tied entertainer suggested that Miz take on his cousin, “Big Pee-wee Herman” in a match. A dismissive Miz agreed, and out came “Big Pee-wee Herman,” who looked suspiciously like The World’s Largest Athlete, Big Show, clad in a Pee-wee outfit.

Despite attempting to weasel out of the match, Miz was forced to compete as mandated by the Raw GM. As “Big Pee-wee Herman” manhandled his foe, Miz’s assistant,Alex Riley, interfered, causing his boss to lose by disqualification.

Ezekiel Jackson def. Zack Ryder (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Call him a watered-down “Long Island Iced-Z.” Despite predicting a huge win during his return home, Long Island native Zack Ryder melted under the pressure. The empty boasts only fueled his opponent, Ezekiel Jackson. When the bell rang to kick start the match, the powerhouse quickly – and convincingly – crushed the uneasy Ryder.

Sheamus def. Vladimir Kozlov (WATCH | PHOTOS)
After losing to Santino Marella last week, it didn’t take much for Sheamus to get his Irish up. The Celtic Warrior challenged the Italian again, but Santino instead subbed in his tag partner, Vladimir Kozlov. The Moscow Mauler put up a powerful defense, but Sheamus proved too overwhelming.

After his victory, the Irishman chased Santino up the entrance ramp. As he prepared to make borscht out of the “buffoon,” though, John Morrison interrupted and quashed The Celtic Warrior.

WWE Tag Team Champions Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater def. The Hart Dynasty (WATCH | PHOTOS)
The Hart Dynasty continues to flatline. For yet another week, David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd bickered their way to a loss. This time, the duo faced new WWE Tag Team Champions Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater in a non-title bout. The ascendant Nexus members capitalized when they spotted dissension between the Canadian cohorts.

WWE Champion Randy Orton called out John Cena; Raw main event set (PHOTOS)
Fired or freedom? John Cena must choose. If Wade Barrett emerges from his Survivor Series match against Randy Orton as WWE Champion, Cena – acting as special guest referee – will be free from The Nexus. If the Englishman fails, however, the reluctant Nexus member will be terminated from WWE. Will Cena really betray his principles in order to emancipate himself?

Apparently, The Viper thinks he just might. He confronted Cena, who told him that, while titles come and go, his very way of life hangs in the balance and that he’s not entirely sure what he may do at Survivor Series in three weeks. Upon hearing Cena’s uncertainty, Barrett interrupted the pow-wow. Before the situation could erupt, Raw’s anonymous GM intervened, via Michael Cole, to arrange the night’s main event: A tag team match pitting Barrett and a partner of his choosing against Orton and a partner of his choosing with Cena acting as special guest referee.

Kofi Kingston joins "Ghost Hunters" on Halloween

2010-10-31T07:26:00.000-07:00

Kofi Kingston joins "Ghost Hunters" on Halloween

Written: October 28, 2010

WWE Universe, don’t miss Kofi Kingston as he joins theGhost Hunters Halloween Live special on Syfy Sunday night! The SmackDown Superstar will join Jason Hawes, Grant Wilson and the rest of the TAPS team as they investigate and search for paranormal activity at the Buffalo Central Terminal live for six hours on the most haunted night of the year.

According to Syfy.com, the now-abandoned Buffalo Central Terminal in Buffalo, N.Y., is a place “where full-bodied apparitions roam the concourse, restless spirits hover on the third floor and female voices cry out for help in an elevator shaft near the baggage claim.”

While watching Ghost Hunters Halloween Live, the WWEUniverse is also invited to log on to Syfy.com to watch four live camera feeds from inside the historic train terminal, which was open from 1929 to 1979. You can also chat live with TAPS and Kingston throughout the event and inform the Ghost Hunters of any paranormal activity you witness by hitting the “panic button.” Josh Gates of Syfy’s Destination Truth will be host.

Kingston joins the likes of other WWE Superstars who have joined the Ghost Hunters Halloween Liveinvestigations, including The Miz at Fort Delaware, the haunted Civil War POW Camp; and CM Punk at the Stanley Hotel, the spooky Colorado destination that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining.

All of the haunted Ghost Hunters Halloween Live action begins Halloween night at 7/6 CT on Syfy!

'SmackDown vs. Raw' 2011: Sneak Peek

2010-10-30T21:13:00.000-07:00

Superstars get sneak peek at 'SmackDown vs. Raw' 2011

Written: October 27, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS - Former Intercontinental and WWE Tag Team Champion Drew McIntyre sat in the WWESmackDown vs. Raw 2011 gaming lounge Sunday night at Target Center before competing at WWE Bragging Rights, getting a first-hand glimpse of his video-game debut.

“I’ve always wanted to see myself in the game, without having to create myself,” Mr. McMahon’s “Chosen One” remarked.

Then, he got his wish. The opening chords of his haunting Shaman’s Harvest entrance theme “Broken Dreams” streamed from the speakers, and his TitanTron entrance video filled the screen.

And McIntyre was pleased, as were all the Superstars who stopped by the gaming lounge to get a sneak peek at the 2011 edition of the popular video-game series just days before it went on sale. (PHOTOS)

This year’s edition of SmackDown vs. Raw features the largest roster of Superstars, Divas and WWE Legends ever included in the yearly game, plus many improvements to the physics in the game, including new ways to use and break through tables and ladders. Also, the new WWE Universe mode takes the place of past career modes, creating matches and rivalries for Raw, “WWE Superstars,” SmackDown and pay-per-view events based on your tastes.

Throw in an extremely deep creation suite to make your own Superstars, Divas, finishing moves and match types from scratch, and you have endless hours of WWE excitement ahead. And that’s not even including the online play, including brand-new 12-player Online Royal Rumble match.

Raw ring announcer Justin Roberts played a Royal Rumble match, just to hear his signature Rumble introduction. “Doing the ring announcement at Royal Rumble was amazing ... it’s even more so to see it as part of the game.”

Roberts marveled at the game’s depth of detail, right down to Superstars’ facial expressions and mannerisms. “It’s the most realistic game I’ve ever seen,” Roberts proclaimed.

Divas Alicia Fox, Eve and Gail Kim grabbed the controllers and gave the game a spin. Fox laughed as her on-screen Diva got sassy with fans at ringside, taunting them and getting in their face. Montel Vontavious Porter also got in on the act, wanting to see his motion-captured entrance and moves in the final product. Even John Cena was pysched to see his entrance replicated perfectly in the new game.

SmackDown Superstar Chavo Guerrero also was amazed at the game’s detail, commenting that the small scar on his arm was also on his avatar in the game. “It’s pretty perfect,” Guerrero said.

The only uneasy moment of the night came as members of The Nexus stopped by to see the game.Wade Barrett, David Otunga and Justin Gabriel weren’t able to see themselves in virtual form yet. They arrive in the game later this year, as part of a downloadable content pack for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

However, you have no need to wait ... WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is in stores now! Order your copy today at WWEShop.com!

WWE salutes the WWE Universe with Fan Appreciation Day

2010-10-30T21:01:00.000-07:00

WWE salutes the WWE Universe with Fan Appreciation Day

By: Corey Clayton

Written: October 30, 2010

HARTFORD, Conn. – As a tribute to the greatest fans in all forms of entertainment, WWE’s Fan Appreciation Day rocked a packed XL Center Saturday, with thousands of passionate WWE Universe members showing the love for their favorite Divas and Superstars – including the one-night-only return of The Game, Triple H - and those same ring warriors expressing likewise for their fans worldwide.