RAW LIVE Coverage & Discussion Thread - 10th January 2011

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RAW Results - 10th January 2011
Location - Nashville, Tennessee
Announcers - Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler

We are live from Nashville, Tennessee and your announcers are Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.

Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella w/Tamina Vs...

Nexus comes to the ring and they attack Marella and Kozlov while CM Punk watches them brutalize the champions. Kozlov is thrown out of the ring and so is Marella.

Winner: No Contest

Punk apologizes and says that the tag title match has been rescheduled for a later date. Since Nexus first made its impact on Monday Night Raw, they have been the most dominant force the WWE has ever seen. As scary as it sounds, they are even stronger. Punk tells Nexus that they have the ability and chance to shine brighter than any superstar in history. He can give them the tools to succeed and the path to follow, unlike their previous leader. Two weeks ago, he single handedly put John Cena out of the equation.

Punk reminds everyone that everyone’s hero in his broken down glory will appear tonight. John Cena will hopefully deliver a tear jerking encore farewell speech tonight because his days of hustle, loyalty, and respect are over. Punk says that his are just beginning.

The coup de grace, in an act of selfless leadership, he will make the ultimate sacrifice when he initiates himself the new leader of the new Nexus. Punk says that he is getting ahead of himself. It won’t be the only initiation tonight. The members of the group must prove to themselves, the group, and the worthless people in the crowd that they belong to the new Nexus. If they pass, then the Nexus will be at its apex of power. They will not only rule Raw, but the entire WWE.

David Otunga gets a mic and he says that he would be honored to be initiated into the New Nexus tonight.

Punk tells David that the honor is all his. He wants to start off by bringing up Michael McGillicutty. Punk says that everyone knows that Nexus is famous for their group beat downs. They have beaten down Hall of Famers and the Chairman of the Board. Punk also mentions that they have beaten down John Cena too. Punk tells Michael that he needs to be one the receiving end of one of the Nexus beat downs. Punk tells Husky to take the first shot but Otunga jumps the gun and gives Michael the World’s Most Dangerous Spinebuster followed by Sweetness from Slater. Husky stands over Michael and hits the back senton. They pull him into the corner for the 450 splash. They are not done because they put Michael on Punk’s shoulders for the Go To Sleep.



The members of Nexus carry Michael to the back as they follow CM Punk.

We go to commercial.

We are back and the Royal Rumble sub-site is up and you can check it out.

R Truth Vs. Alberto Del Rio w/Ricardo Rodriguez

Del Rio avoids a charge by Truth but Truth with punches and a clothesline into the corner. Truth climbs the turnbuckles and punches Del Rio but Del Rio with a reverse atomic drop and Irish whip followed by a lungblower for a near fall. Del Rio punches Truth but Truth with a head scissors and clothesline. Truth with another clothesline that sends both of them over the top rope to the floor. They fight on the floor and Rodriguez distracts Truth long enough to take a punch and enable Del Rio to get in the ring before the ten count. Truth cannot beat the count.



Winner by Count Out: Alberto Del Rio

After the match:
Alberto gets on the mic and he says that is another victory for him, but everyone already knows that. Alberto says that it is his destiny to win the Royal Rumble and headline Wrestlemania.

Tonight, Alberto mentions that we are in Nashville, and he calls it ‘The Music City’. He calls everyone silly Americanos because they know nothing about music or culture. You only know about your Justin Biebers, American Idol, hip hop, and the boring country music. Alberto says that in Mexico, they know about music. They know about culture.



He wants to show everyone real music, the mariachis. He tells Ricardo to sing for him. Ricardo sings, but he sounds like a male Jillian Hall.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the WWE Rewind: Michael Cole reading an e-mail from the General Manager which is only the subterfuge for Miz’s attack on Jerry Lawler two weeks ago.

Jerry Lawler says that he is not fully recovered by the attack from Miz and Cole says that Randy Orton won’t be able to beat Miz at Royal Rumble. Lawler calls Miz a megalomaniac and Cole wants Lawler to apologize. The bickering stops due to the clinky clinky noise. Cole quotes that Michael Cole has been on the receiving end of criticism but he supports Cole in every conceivable way. Even if he is a conceited, pompous, arrogant, self centered, pretentious jerk.



He says that he is just kidding. Michael Cole is doing a phenomenal job and is the epitome of manhood. He wishes that there were more people who had the guts to stand up to popular opinion. He is a journalist, a two time Slammy Award winner. He is highly intelligent, witty, and handsome. The highest honor is to be called a Cole Miner.

Jerry Lawler interrupts and he says that he received a message from the WWE Universe . . . and he quotes.



Will you please shut up. Nobody would think, say, or type that Cole is handsome. Cole is a coward. Lawler approaches Cole and Cole says that Lawler can’t touch him or he will be fired. Lawler closes the computer.

We get another e-mail and Cole quotes. Michael Cole is not a coward and neither is Jerry Lawler. Even if his body isn’t fully healed, he knows that Lawler wants revenge. Miz and Alex Riley will face Jerry Lawler and Randy Orton.

Backstage:
We go to the Nexus Locker Room and he says that McGillicutty is in Nexus and he passed with flying colors. Punk tells Husky that he is next. He will take three lashes from everyone in the room. Otunga takes the strap and Harris accepts. Punk tells Husky to take the shirt off. It is time for the strapping to start. Punk unloads with more than three lashes on Harris as we go to commercial.



We are back and Did You Know that they are using the same Did You Know about Wrestlemania and WWE Magazine.

In-Ring:
Mark Henry and Daniel Bryan w/The Bellas Vs Tyson Kidd and Ted DiBiase w/Maryse

Ted and Daniel start things off and Bryan with a drop kick to Ted and then he kicks Ted in the corner until the referee warns him. Ted throws Bryan to the floor and Kidd goes out after Bryan and he kicks Bryan while the referee deals with Ted. Ted goes to the floor and he kicks Daniel in the head. Ted with a near fall when they return to the ring. Kidd tags in and he kicks Bryan until the referee stops him. Ted chokes Bryan until he gets tagged back in. Ted with a kick to the midsection followed by a reverse chin lock. Bryan avoids the short rebound clothesline and then he hits DiBiase with a kick.

Henry and Kidd tag in and Henry with a shoulder tackle and head butt. Kidd avoids a charge into the corner. Ted and Tyson try for a double drop kick but Henry stays on his feet. Henry with clotheslines followed by the World’s Strongest Slam on Kidd for the three count.



Winners: Mark Henry and Daniel Bryan

Backstage:
Big Show is in the back talking to a production assistant. He starts walking as we go to commercial.

We are back with the Slam of the Week: The elimination of Jacob Novak last week on NXT and Dolph Ziggler’s comments when he traded Novak away earlier in the show.

In-Ring:
Michael Cole talks about NXT and where you can watch it. This time he doesn’t rip the product.

Big Show comes to the ring. He thanks everyone and is glad to be back on Raw. He thanks the General Manager for time to discuss some issues. He mentions Wade Barrett. He says that he finds it funny that he got knocked out of Nexus last week but this Friday Wade will be knocked out on Smackdown. Show says that he wants every Superstar to know that they are on notice because Big Show is coming to the Royal Rumble and he is going to win the match.

Nexus’ music plays and they come out onto the stage. Punk is joined by the three men who have not been initiated yet. Punk looks at Otunga and David walks to the ring. Otunga looks back at Punk and then he realizes what he has to do.

Otunga comes into the ring and he slaps Big Show. Otunga does not run away but he waits for the response from Show. Show with a kick and then he throws Otunga out of the ring. Show sends Otunga over the announce table and then he chops Otunga on top of the announce table. Show yells at Otunga while he slams the man who met the President . . . twice on the floor. We see Punk, Slater, and Gabriel watching from the stage while Show sends Otunga into the ring steps.



They return to the ring and Show with a choke slam to Otunga. Show picks Otunga up and then connects with a right hand. Show’s music plays so that must mean the beat down is over. The three men on the stage do the Nexus power salute.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we go to highlights from last week’s WWE Title match between John Morrison and Miz.

John Morrison Vs. Sheamus

They lock up and Sheamus with a side head lock take down but Morrison with a head scissors and Sheamus escapes. They lock up again and Sheamus punches Morrison but Morrison responds with forearms. Sheamus with a knee to the midsection. Sheamus with a forearm and elbow followed by a gutbuster for a near fall. Sheamus chokes Morrison in the ropes followed by a knee to the midsection and he chokes Morrison some more against the ropes.

Sheamus stands over Morrison and then he picks Morrison up and Morrison with punches to the midsection. Sheamus with a running back elbow to the head and then he gets a near fall. Sheamus with a bow and arrow on Morrison but Morrison with a knee to the head to get out of the hold. Morrison with a rollup for a near fall. Morrison tries for a back slide but Sheamus won’t go down. Morrison with a forearm and clothesline followed by a leg lariat and Sheamus goes into the corner. Morrison kicks Sheamus in the corner but Sheamus kicks Morrison.

Morrison with a kick to take Sheamus down and then he goes to the corner for the corkscrew split legged moonsault but Sheamus pushes Morrison over the top rope to the floor.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Sheamus with an arm bar and chin lock on Morrison. Morrison gets back to his feet and he punches Sheamus and kicks him. Sheamus with a standing power slam on Morrison and then he pulls Morrison to the apron and he connects with an elbow to the back of the head and the chest. Sheamus gets a near fall. Morrison stays on the mat and tries to kick Sheamus but Sheamus with a kick to Morrison and he returns to the chin lock and arm bar. Morrison gets back to his feet and he knees Sheamus. Morrison with a punch and kick. Morrison with more punches and kicks in the corner and the referee pulls him off. Sheamus with an Irish whip but he misses a charge. Morrison tries for the spring board round kick but Sheamus moves. Sheamus charges at Morrison but Morrison drops down and Sheamus goes to the floor. Morrison with a pescado but Sheamus sees him coming and connects with a kick to the ribs. Sheamus with a gourdbuster onto the ring steps.

They return to the ring and Sheamus sets for the pump kick but Morrison falls to the mat. Sheamus with a kick to the back and then he puts Morrison on the turnbuckles. Sheamus with a punch and then Morrison drops Sheamus on the turnbuckle as he goes to the floor. Morrison with a Shining Wizard for the three count.



Winner: John Morrison

Michael Cole talks about what CM Punk has done to the members of Nexus. Lawler talks about saying no to any organization that would do something like Nexus did tonight.

Backstage:
We go to the next initiation and Punk has kendo sticks as he talks about how Otunga has joined Husky and Michael. Punk says that he won’t beat them with kendo sticks.



They are going to beat each other with kendo sticks until Punk tells them to stop. They hesitate and Punk tells them to swing for the fences because if they don’t do it they are out of the group.

Slater and Gabriel think about it and Punk wonders if they will try to hit him. Punk tells them to hit him. Slater and Gabriel drop the kendo sticks so it looks like they are no longer in Nexus.

We will find out who the first inductee into the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame . . . when we come back from commercial.

In-Ring:
We are back and Jerry Lawler is in the ring. He says that the greatest accomplishment in his career was getting inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. So many people dream of competing in the ring and of those who do, less than 100 have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Hall of Famers share qualities like skill, drive, determination, and charisma. They also share the respect of all of the people in the WWE Universe. The first inductee has earned the respect of everyone. He deserves more than anyone to be a first ballot nominee.

Shawn Michaels.



Shawn Michaels’ music plays and he comes out to the ring and he addresses the WWE Universe, but before he can speak, he is interrupted by Alberto Del Rio. He reminds us who he is (because he has already been on the show). Alberto points out that Shawn is the Heartbreak Kid and a legend. He is the icon, the Showstopper. Alberto says that the people used to cheer Shawn, but now the people cheer him. They know that Alberto is the present and the future of the WWE. Shawn is just history. Alberto tells Shawn that after he wins the Royal Rumble, he will win the World Title . . . or the WWE Title. Then he will be known as the New Mr. Wrestlemania. Alberto starts to laugh but the smile is wiped off his face with some Sweet Chin Music.



Shawn cleans off his boot and then he struts around the ring. Shawn waves goodbye and applauds the fans before taking Alberto’s scarf and leaves the ring.

We go to commercial.

Backstage:
We are back and Miz is in the back and Alex Riley says that opportunity kicked in the door tonight because they get to face Jerry Lawler and Randy Orton at the same time. Miz says that in two weeks, he assaulted a Hall of Famer and defeated John Morrison in a match that should be talked about for years. But all people talk about is Randy Orton getting the number one contender spot. People should be talking about him, not Randy Orton. People are saying that Randy Orton will win the WWE Title at the Royal Rumble. Miz says that nobody is giving him respect that he deserves. He wants to demoralize and embarrass Lawler and Orton tonight. He wants to show that he will be WWE Champion for a long time.



Riley interrupts and starts to use the Miz’s catchphrase but Miz cuts him off and says that catchphrases are for closers and he will say it when he wins tonight.

In-Ring:
Josh Mathews has taken Jerry Lawler’s place at the announce table.

Michael Cole is in the ring and he says that we are about to hear from John Cena. Cole is interrupted by CM Punk and he says that he is on top of the TitanTron. He says that we are done talking about John Cena because this is the CM Punk Show. He wants to talk about the New Nexus. Tonight has shown that Michael McGillicutty, Husky Harris, and David Otunga have proven themselves strong enough to be in the New Nexus through their initiations. Punk says that he is ready to do the same. Punk says that he will take the ultimate sacrifice and through his sacrifice, it will prove that not only was he a member of Nexus, he was their leader. Punk asks if he should dive and break every bone in his body? The fans want him to do it. Should he rupture every muscle?



Punk has one more question. He wants to know how gullible the people are. He says that he is wearing a harness and he has two guys spotting him. He says that he is safer than anyone in the seats. He asks who would jump off the tron. Punk says that everyone in Nashville are the biggest mindless group of sheep he has ever seen in his life.

The beaten and battered members of Nexus come out.

CM Punk has lowered himself from the TitanTron and has joined his followers in the ring.



Punk says that if anyone believed that he would jump off the Tron, they are stupid. Punk shows the harness. Punk says that anyone who would do something like that is mentally challenged. Punk says that he is mentally superior. Punk says that there never was a thought in his mind to jump off the Tron. Punk says that he doesn’t need initiations. He is the new leader of Nexus.

Punk says that Cena is not here.

Cena says that he is here. He says that we saw the act of a delusional phony. He says that Punk is insincere and then insults him some more. Cena says that Punk is also wasting everyone’s time. Cena asks why would Punk put them through a physical initiation since he already did that. Cena says that there is one member that he has not initiated. Cena says that it is Punk.

Punk says that he is not afraid of Cena and he will not be intimidated in his ring on his show.

Cena wants Punk to prove it in a match next week on Raw.



Punk accepts the challenge and Cena says that he was hoping that Punk would. Cena says that everything that Punk said about him are right. If he is provoked, he will be the most animalistic person on the planet. Cena says that Punk will be dealt with next week. It ain’t about t-shirts or arm bands, it is about Cena whooping Punk’s ass.

Miz and Alex Riley Vs. Randy Orton and Jerry Lawler

Riley and Lawler start things off and Riley wants Lawler to get in a punch. Lawler goes after Miz on the apron and Riley attacks Lawler from behind and he tags in Miz. Miz with a kick to the midsection and then he punches Lawler in the head. Lawler with a roundhouse punch and then he connects with more punches. They go to the floor and Lawler sends Miz into the announce table while Miz’s cheerleader tries to encourage him. Lawler sends Miz into the apron and ring steps. Miz with a thumb to the eyes and he tags in Riley but Lawler with a back body drop and Orton tags in.

Orton with a kick to Riley and then he connects with European uppercuts and punches. Orton kicks Riley in the corner and then Riley with a kick and he tags in Miz. Orton with a clothesline to Miz and then he stomps on Miz’s head. Orton with another boot to the head and then he does the same to the solar plexus. Lawler tags back in and he punches Miz. The referee warns Lawler and Miz with a boot to the head. Miz punches Lawler in the head and the referee pulls Miz off Lawler. Miz with a snap mare and reverse chin lock.

Miz with an Irish whip and then he sets for the Awesome Clothesline and he hits it.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Riley has Lawler in an arm bar but Lawler with punches. Riley misses a charge into the corner and he hits the post. Lawler goes to the wrong corner but he punches Riley. Miz distracts the referee and he disallows the tag. The referee did not see Miz make the tag but he is allowed in. Miz tries for the Skull Crushing Finale, but Orton hits an RKO. Riley makes the save and then Riley tags in. Orton tags in and Orton with clotheslines and a power slam. Orton with a back breaker to Riley and then he sees Riley on the apron. Orton with a kick and the IEDDT. Orton twists into the RKO push ups and Miz waits to pounce. Orton sees Miz trying to enter the ring. Riley comes up behind Orton but Orton with an RKO to Riley. Orton hisses at Miz and Miz stays on the apron. Orton tags Lawler back in and Lawler goes to the turnbuckles as the strap comes down and Lawler with the fist drop for the three count.



Winners: Jerry Lawler and Randy Orton

We go to credits.

[Travicity]

Preview for RAW Tonight:
Tonight's WWE Monday Night Raw is live from Nashville, TN.
WWE confirmed on Twitter this afternoon that they will announce the first member of the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame class tonight on RAW from Nashville.

By WWE:
"TONIGHT on Raw: The announcement of the first inductee into WWE's Hall of Fame Class of 2011! Watch LIVE at 9/8 CT

Also...

You can't see him ... or can you? Will JohnCena appear in Nashville? Find out LIVE at 9/8 CT on USA_Network!"

Below are Possible Spoilers for tonight's RAW. Click if you want.

We may also see WWE Royal Rumble qualifying matches on RAW tonight but that is not confirmed yet.
WWE is teasing a possible John Cena return, following a hip injury he sustained near the end of last year.
No matches have been announced but advertised locally is John Cena and Randy Orton vs. The Miz and CM Punk with Michael Cole as referee.

[LionDen]

Well, this is quite possibly the most boring beginning of RAW iv ever seen.

[Travicity]

I was looking forward to that tag match .

[The Mac]

what is that like a initiation beatdown like in a gang?

[LionDen]

what is that like a initiation beatdown like in a gang?

They seem more exciting on that show Gangland lol

[LionDen]

:omg: now Del Rios stupid speech is boring .....

[Travicity]

Beat some sense into him :bat:! Like Taker's Ministry.

[Darth Fozzy]

He's being carried to the back for the final initiation, a gang bang!!

[Kage]

So, that Del Rio segment with the singing was very, very pointless.