Kellie
12-19-2008, 08:35 AM
o_wmL9rQlHk
Please feel free to discuss RAW here. No need to wait for updates!
RAW Results - 22nd December, 2008
Location - Toronto, Ontario
Announcers - Michael Cole and Jerry 'The King' Lawler
With the holiday season in full swing, it is time for the final Raw before Christmas. We will find out which four men will advance in the semi tournament to determine John Cena's opponent at the Royal Rumble. What is next for Shawn Michaels as he continues his job with Bradshaw. Will CM Punk get his shot at the Intercontinental Title? Will the Legacy continue to scout talent? Are we a week away from the Baby New Haas? What footage will we see from the Tribute to the Troops special? Will we find out any of the participants in the thirty man 'Duck and Boost' match? Will any other matches be announced for the Royal Rumble?
We are live from Toronto, Ontario and your announcers are Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.
Backstage
Santino Marella is with Beth Phoenix in the back. He says that for the last twelve months the fans have given him misrespect. They laughed when he hurt his scrotus region. They mocked him when he lost his title. Santino says that he has a secret for the kids about Santa Claus. Beth asks Santino if he wants to do this. Santino tells Beth that he loves her but he tells her to shut up her face. Santino is about to give the secret but he is interrupted by John Cena. John says that Santino does not like Santa because he did not bring Santino what he wanted. Santino says that he would love nothing better than to shut up Cena. Santino tells Cena to pick anyone to join him to face Santino and Beth. We cut to Goldust and he wants to be his partner. Santino says that his partner needs to have ovaries. Santino says when they win, he will tell the secret of Santa Claus.
We see footage from last week when Kane attacked The Miz after Kelly said that she was in love with someone else.
Kane takes the mic from Justin Roberts. He says that he was politely asked by Stephanie McMahon to apologize for the events of last night. Kane tells Kelly that he apologizes to her, but Kane says that Kelly should apologize to him for leading him along and not telling him the truth
Four Corners of Christmas Road to The Royal Rumble Number One Contender to face John Cena Qualifying Match
Kane with Kelly Kelly vs Shawn Michaels
Michaels with a chop and punches to Kane followed by more chops. Kane with a big boot to Shawn and then he punches Shawn in the corner followed by a kick and uppercut. Kane with another uppercut to Michaels. Kane with a back elbow for a near fall. Kane with a knee in the corner followed by a forearm. Kane with a snap mare and drop kick to Michaels for a near fall. Kane with a reverse chin lock and Michaels gets to his feet. Michaels chops Kane and hits a reverse atomic drop but Kane responds with a rare uppercut. Kane with an Irish whip and running clothesline for a near fall. Kane with boots to Michaels followed by punches and a boot to the head. Michaels with chops to Kane followed by a flying forearm and kip up. Kane grabs Michaels by the throat and Michaels counters the choke slam with a Crossface. Kane gets to his feet and he hits the side slam for a near fall. Kane goes up top for the clothesline and hits it. Kane sets for the choke slam as Shawn gets to his feet. Shawn counters the choke slam again and Michaels with Sweet Chin Music for the three count.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
We go to commercial
We are back and we go to a video package looking back at what Randy Orton did to Batista last week on Raw.
We go to a pre-recorded message from Kofi Kingston wishing everyone a Merry Christmas
Kofi Kingston vs Manu with Cody Rhodes
They lock up and Kofi with a wrist lock but Manu with a punch. Manu tries for a slam but Kofi gets out of the hold. Kofi with a drop kick that sends Manu to the floor. Rhodes goes over to talk to Manu and Manu returns to the ring. Manu with a clothesline to Kofi and then he runs Kofi into the turnbuckles. Manu sends Kofi into the ropes and Manu pulls Kofi to the mat for a near fall. Manu with a choke and then he slams Kofi to the mat. Manu with a diving head butt for a near fall. Manu waits for Kofi to get back up and he returns to the choke but Kofi with a jawbreaker. Kofi with a punch and forearm but Manu with a knee and Irish whip. Kofi avoids the charge and hits a kick in the ropes. Kofi with a cross body from the top and then he tries for the side Russian leg sweep but Manu avoids the hold. Kofi with a flying clothesline followed by the leaping leg drop for a two count. Manu catches Kofi on a cross body. Manu is too lax with the Samoan drop and Kofi with a crucifix bomb for the three count.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
Backstage
John Cena is in the back with Kelly Kelly and we appear to have a deal. We go to commercial.
We are back and Sim Snuka is with Randy Orton and he reminds Randy that he is the son of Jimmy Snuka and he can make a difference in the group. Manu and Cody stop by and Orton says that he does not want to hear it from Manu. Orton suggests that they might be able to use a new member. Cody and Manu stare at each other as Orton and Snuka leave.
Michael Cole brings up Shawn Michaels’s financial issues and we go to a DX Christmas promotional video. Shawn still has some hard feelings about the Elimination Chamber. Hunter says that you will need to spend time with your family, especially your in-laws. Shawn tells everyone to find a quiet room to watch the History of the Intercontinental Title DVD. Shawn and Hunter talk about their title runs. Then Shawn mentions the SummerSlam Anthology. Shawn brings up the 2002 SummerSlam when he returned to beat Triple H. Hunter remembers that Shawn still had hair during that match, and the ‘brawl’ is on.
Shawn is in the locker room with CM Punk and Punk is talking about the trip to Iraq. Punk says that he could be in the ring with Shawn for the first time. Triple H stops by and Punk leaves so Shawn and Hunter can talk. Hunter says that Shawn has been avoiding his calls so he felt like he had to come to talk to Shawn. Hunter says that Shawn could have come to him if he had financial problems. Shawn says that he knew Hunter would be there, but he did not want to hurt their friendship and have a dark cloud over their friendship. Shawn says that Hunter does not understand and that he needs to get out of this. Hunter wants to know why it is okay for Shawn to work for Bradshaw. Shawn says that he has to do it his way. He tells Hunter to trust him and that he knows what he is doing. Hunter tells Shawn that he hopes he knows what he is doing. We go to commercial.
We are back and Jillian Hall is in the ring with Layla and Jillian is making noises that resemble singing.
William Regal is at the announce table.
Melina and Mickie James vs Layla and Jillian Hall
Layla and Melina start things off and they lock up. Layla with a forearm and gutwrench, but Melina counters with an arm drag into an arm bar. Mickie tags in and they double team Layla. Mickie with a drop kick to Layla. Mickie with a kick to Jillian’s back on the apron. Mickie goes up top but Layla distracts the referee long enough to allow Jillian to throw Mickie off the turnbuckles. Mickie is favoring her knee and Layla starts to work on the knee. Jillian with a cartwheel into an elbow drop to the knee. Mickie tries to fight off Jillian but Jillian is able to put Mickie in the corner and she kicks Mickie in the leg. Mickie with a monkey flip and she tags in Melina. Melina with a forearm to Jillian and a flying hair take down for a near fall. Jillian with a forearm to the midsection. Melina with the step over leg lariat but Layla breaks up the cover. Mickie takes care of Layla. Jillian with an X Factor but Mickie makes the save. Mickie and Layla fight outside the ring. Mickie with a punch to the midsection followed by Code Red for the three count.
Winners: Melina and Mickie James
We are back with the WWE Rewind: Cody Rhodes and Manu helping Sim Snuka last week on Raw against Rey Mysterio only to see Mike Knox attack Rey Mysterio.
Four Corners of Christmas Road to The Royal Rumble Number One Contender to face John Cena Qualifying Match
Rey Mysterio vs John Bradshaw Layfield
They lock up and Bradshaw backs Rey into the corner and he punches Rey in the head and it staggers Rey. Rey with a kick and forearms but Bradshaw takes Rey to the mat and stomps on his hand. Bradshaw with a forearm to the back and he tries for a power bomb but Rey with a rana that sends Bradshaw into ‘the position’. Bradshaw goes to the floor but Rey hits a pescado and we go to commercial.
We are back and Bradshaw is in control of the match. Bradshaw with a punch in the corner followed by an Irish whip but he charges into a boot from Rey. Rey goes to the turnbuckles and he tries for a cross body but Bradshaw catches him and hits a fallaway slam. Bradshaw gets a near fall but Rey kicks out. Bradshaw with an abdominal stretch. Rey with elbows to the knee to get out of the hold and then Rey with a kick. Rey tries for a sunset flip but Bradshaw does not go over. Rey with a rollup for a near fall. Bradshaw with a clothesline for a near fall. Bradshaw with elbow drops to Rey as Rey tries to absorb the abuse after numerous elbows. Rey with a drop kick to the knees followed by one to the head for a near fall. Bradshaw throws Rey out of the ring to the floor and he follows after Rey. Bradshaw runs Rey’s back into the apron and then he returns to the ring as the referee starts his count. Rey tries to crawl back into the ring and he gets in at nine and a half. Bradshaw with a short arm clothesline and then he tries for another and connects.
Bradshaw goes for three and he hits it but Rey kicks out. Bradshaw with a torture rack but Rey punches Bradshaw and then Bradshaw with a sleeper to Rey. Rey with a sleeper of his own after he escapes the hold. Bradshaw backs Rey into the corner to get out of the hold. Rey with a drop toe hold that sends Bradshaw into the turnbuckles. Rey goes to the apron and hits a seated senton and then he hits a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Rey with a bulldog from a wheelbarrow for a near fall. Bradshaw with a big boot that Rey runs into and Bradshaw with a two count. Rey kicks Bradshaw and Bradshaw tries for a fallaway slam over the top rope but Rey counters with a DDT and gets a near fall. Rey with an enzuigiri and Bradshaw leans on the ropes. Rey sends Bradshaw into ‘the position’ with a drop kick. Shawn Michaels comes out to prevent Bradshaw from taking the 619. Shawn slaps Bradshaw and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: John Bradshaw Layfield due to outside interference
We go to a video package about the Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia DVD showing stuff getting blown up.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Batista getting kicked in the head by Randy Orton last week.
Randy Orton comes to the ring and Justin Roberts announces that Batista is unable to appear and Randy Orton wins by forfeit.
Randy gets on the mic and he says that he has had many great moments in his career. Being the youngest World Champion and winning the main event at Wrestlemania, but nothing was as satisfying as kicking Batista in the head. Randy points out that he won his first World Title in this building, but he was ambushed by Batista the next day. Randy says that he has been dreaming about kicking Batista in the skull for four years. Randy says that he has had the same dream every night for four straight years. Then last week, it finally happened. Christmas came early. Randy asks Batista how it feels that he won’t be meeting John Cena at the Royal Rumble and that his career might be cut short. Batista has come full circle to the same place he started, taking a back seat to him. Randy says that Batista did it to himself and he had his time, but his time is over. The next time Batista will see him, Randy will be the World Champion.
We go to commercial.
Backstage
Kelly is in the back and Dolph Ziggler introduces himself to her. He turns around and it is the Miz and John Morrison. Miz thanks Kelly for the choke slam and tombstone he took last week. He did not know that Kelly was vengeful. Kelly says that she is Cena’s tag partner and nothing more. Miz hopes that Kelly can keep her head in the game because someone got into someone’s room and trashed it, and it was Kelly’s room.
Four Corners of Christmas Road to The Royal Rumble Number One Contender to face John Cena Qualifying Match
Chris Jericho vs CM Punk
They lock up and Jericho with a side head lock followed by a shoulder tackle. They lock up again and Jericho with another side head lock and Punk tries to escape but Jericho locks it in and hits a side head lock take down. Punk with a head scissors and side head lock take down. Punk with a kick to Jericho followed by a forearm and knee to the midsection for a near fall. Punk with a snap mare and drop kick to the head. Jericho with a forearm and punches. Jericho with a clothesline into the corner and a suplex for a near fall. Jericho punches Punk followed by an Irish whip but Punk floats over and then Punk with a cross body. Punk with kicks to Jericho and Jericho goes down after a kick to the head. The referee asks Jericho if he wants to continue and we go to commercial.
We are back and Jericho with an Irish whip but Punk has Jericho in a modified Anaconda Vice in the ropes. Jericho with a kick to Punk’s head. Jericho with a gutwrench suplex for a near fall. Jericho with a snap mare and a rear chin lock with the arm isolated. Punk with elbows but Jericho with a knee to the midsection. Jericho with a kick to the back of the head. Jericho puts Punk on the top turnbuckle and Jericho tries for a superplex, but Punk pushes him off to the mat. Punk hits a cross body and gets a two count. Punk punches Jericho followed by a clothesline and leg lariat. Jericho backs into the corner and Punk charges into a boot. Punk with a power slam when Jericho charges at him. Punk sets for a suplex but Jericho counters. Jericho with a bulldog and then he tries for the Lionsault but Punk gets up and stops Jericho and tries for the Go To Sleep but Jericho turns it into the Walls of Jericho. Punk tries to get to the rope and avoid tapping out and he tries to escape but Jericho is able to keep the Walls applied. Punk is inches from the ropes but Jericho pulls him back into the center of the ring. Punk rolls over and he kicks Jericho into the ropes. Jericho tries to put Punk back into the Walls but Punk fights it off. Punk with a knee lift and Jericho goes down but Punk can only get a two count.
Punk with knees to Jericho and then he hits the knee in the corner but Jericho sends Punk into the corner on the bulldog attempt. Punk with another kick to the head and Punk falls to the apron. Punk tries for the springboard clothesline but Jericho hits the Codebreaker for the three count.
Winner: Chris Jericho
Backstage
Kelly is walking out of the building and Todd follows behind and asks about the match with John Cena. Kelly says that she talked to John and he understands. We go to commercial.
We are back and Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler talk about the Kelly Kelly situation and they wonder who is going to be John Cena’s tag team partner. Cole and Lawler talk about the Tribute to the Troops show and we see a video package for the trip to Iraq.
Backstage
John Cena is walking in the back and he does not have a tag team partner for his match against Beth and Santino.
We go to commercial.
We go to commercial.
Santino has a mic and he says that he appreciates the cheers from the fans. Santino points to a lady in the crowd and her name is Rosa Mendes and she is the world’s biggest Santino Marella fan. She has her Glamazon sign and she says that she is the second biggest Santino fan and second best is not bad. Just ask Canada who is always second to the United States.
Santino reminds us that he would reveal a secret about Santa Claus when they beat John Cena and his tag team partner. Santino is going to tell them now and it will change their lives forever. The secret is . . .
John Cena’s music. John has a mic and he says that he did some research. Santino’s secret is that Santa Claus is here tonight. Santa is in the front row and he gave John a Christmas wish and it is a tag team partner and it is Trish Stratus.
Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix vs John Cena and Trish Stratus
Cena and Santino start things off and they lock up and Cena with a side head lock take down. Cena backs Santino into the corner and Santino with a punch when the referee was out of position. Santino avoids Cena and he tags in Beth and that means that Trish enters the match. Beth says that she has been waiting her whole life for this and she pushes Trish. Trish with forearms and Trish does the matrix followed by the Thesz Press. Trish with chops to Beth. Beth with a vertical choke to Trish and she throws Trish into the turnbuckles. Beth with a waist lock and Santino goes up but Trish sends Beth into the ropes and Santino’s scrotal region is hurt. Trish with a handstand rana to Santino. Beth with punches to Trish and Beth gets a near fall. Beth with a back breaker to Trish and then she picks Trish up and hits another. Beth pulls Trish around the ring by her hair and then she punches Trish. Beth with a wheelbarrow but Trish with a bulldog. Cena tags in and Santino comes in too. Cena with the flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb and it is followed by the five knuckle shuffle. Cena with the FU set up but Beth pulls Santino off. Trish with the Chick Kick and then Cena with the FU for the three count on Santino.
Winners: John Cena and Trish Stratus
We go to credits.
Please feel free to discuss RAW here. No need to wait for updates!
RAW Results - 22nd December, 2008
Location - Toronto, Ontario
Announcers - Michael Cole and Jerry 'The King' Lawler
With the holiday season in full swing, it is time for the final Raw before Christmas. We will find out which four men will advance in the semi tournament to determine John Cena's opponent at the Royal Rumble. What is next for Shawn Michaels as he continues his job with Bradshaw. Will CM Punk get his shot at the Intercontinental Title? Will the Legacy continue to scout talent? Are we a week away from the Baby New Haas? What footage will we see from the Tribute to the Troops special? Will we find out any of the participants in the thirty man 'Duck and Boost' match? Will any other matches be announced for the Royal Rumble?
We are live from Toronto, Ontario and your announcers are Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.
Backstage
Santino Marella is with Beth Phoenix in the back. He says that for the last twelve months the fans have given him misrespect. They laughed when he hurt his scrotus region. They mocked him when he lost his title. Santino says that he has a secret for the kids about Santa Claus. Beth asks Santino if he wants to do this. Santino tells Beth that he loves her but he tells her to shut up her face. Santino is about to give the secret but he is interrupted by John Cena. John says that Santino does not like Santa because he did not bring Santino what he wanted. Santino says that he would love nothing better than to shut up Cena. Santino tells Cena to pick anyone to join him to face Santino and Beth. We cut to Goldust and he wants to be his partner. Santino says that his partner needs to have ovaries. Santino says when they win, he will tell the secret of Santa Claus.
We see footage from last week when Kane attacked The Miz after Kelly said that she was in love with someone else.
Kane takes the mic from Justin Roberts. He says that he was politely asked by Stephanie McMahon to apologize for the events of last night. Kane tells Kelly that he apologizes to her, but Kane says that Kelly should apologize to him for leading him along and not telling him the truth
Four Corners of Christmas Road to The Royal Rumble Number One Contender to face John Cena Qualifying Match
Kane with Kelly Kelly vs Shawn Michaels
Michaels with a chop and punches to Kane followed by more chops. Kane with a big boot to Shawn and then he punches Shawn in the corner followed by a kick and uppercut. Kane with another uppercut to Michaels. Kane with a back elbow for a near fall. Kane with a knee in the corner followed by a forearm. Kane with a snap mare and drop kick to Michaels for a near fall. Kane with a reverse chin lock and Michaels gets to his feet. Michaels chops Kane and hits a reverse atomic drop but Kane responds with a rare uppercut. Kane with an Irish whip and running clothesline for a near fall. Kane with boots to Michaels followed by punches and a boot to the head. Michaels with chops to Kane followed by a flying forearm and kip up. Kane grabs Michaels by the throat and Michaels counters the choke slam with a Crossface. Kane gets to his feet and he hits the side slam for a near fall. Kane goes up top for the clothesline and hits it. Kane sets for the choke slam as Shawn gets to his feet. Shawn counters the choke slam again and Michaels with Sweet Chin Music for the three count.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
We go to commercial
We are back and we go to a video package looking back at what Randy Orton did to Batista last week on Raw.
We go to a pre-recorded message from Kofi Kingston wishing everyone a Merry Christmas
Kofi Kingston vs Manu with Cody Rhodes
They lock up and Kofi with a wrist lock but Manu with a punch. Manu tries for a slam but Kofi gets out of the hold. Kofi with a drop kick that sends Manu to the floor. Rhodes goes over to talk to Manu and Manu returns to the ring. Manu with a clothesline to Kofi and then he runs Kofi into the turnbuckles. Manu sends Kofi into the ropes and Manu pulls Kofi to the mat for a near fall. Manu with a choke and then he slams Kofi to the mat. Manu with a diving head butt for a near fall. Manu waits for Kofi to get back up and he returns to the choke but Kofi with a jawbreaker. Kofi with a punch and forearm but Manu with a knee and Irish whip. Kofi avoids the charge and hits a kick in the ropes. Kofi with a cross body from the top and then he tries for the side Russian leg sweep but Manu avoids the hold. Kofi with a flying clothesline followed by the leaping leg drop for a two count. Manu catches Kofi on a cross body. Manu is too lax with the Samoan drop and Kofi with a crucifix bomb for the three count.
Winner: Kofi Kingston
Backstage
John Cena is in the back with Kelly Kelly and we appear to have a deal. We go to commercial.
We are back and Sim Snuka is with Randy Orton and he reminds Randy that he is the son of Jimmy Snuka and he can make a difference in the group. Manu and Cody stop by and Orton says that he does not want to hear it from Manu. Orton suggests that they might be able to use a new member. Cody and Manu stare at each other as Orton and Snuka leave.
Michael Cole brings up Shawn Michaels’s financial issues and we go to a DX Christmas promotional video. Shawn still has some hard feelings about the Elimination Chamber. Hunter says that you will need to spend time with your family, especially your in-laws. Shawn tells everyone to find a quiet room to watch the History of the Intercontinental Title DVD. Shawn and Hunter talk about their title runs. Then Shawn mentions the SummerSlam Anthology. Shawn brings up the 2002 SummerSlam when he returned to beat Triple H. Hunter remembers that Shawn still had hair during that match, and the ‘brawl’ is on.
Shawn is in the locker room with CM Punk and Punk is talking about the trip to Iraq. Punk says that he could be in the ring with Shawn for the first time. Triple H stops by and Punk leaves so Shawn and Hunter can talk. Hunter says that Shawn has been avoiding his calls so he felt like he had to come to talk to Shawn. Hunter says that Shawn could have come to him if he had financial problems. Shawn says that he knew Hunter would be there, but he did not want to hurt their friendship and have a dark cloud over their friendship. Shawn says that Hunter does not understand and that he needs to get out of this. Hunter wants to know why it is okay for Shawn to work for Bradshaw. Shawn says that he has to do it his way. He tells Hunter to trust him and that he knows what he is doing. Hunter tells Shawn that he hopes he knows what he is doing. We go to commercial.
We are back and Jillian Hall is in the ring with Layla and Jillian is making noises that resemble singing.
William Regal is at the announce table.
Melina and Mickie James vs Layla and Jillian Hall
Layla and Melina start things off and they lock up. Layla with a forearm and gutwrench, but Melina counters with an arm drag into an arm bar. Mickie tags in and they double team Layla. Mickie with a drop kick to Layla. Mickie with a kick to Jillian’s back on the apron. Mickie goes up top but Layla distracts the referee long enough to allow Jillian to throw Mickie off the turnbuckles. Mickie is favoring her knee and Layla starts to work on the knee. Jillian with a cartwheel into an elbow drop to the knee. Mickie tries to fight off Jillian but Jillian is able to put Mickie in the corner and she kicks Mickie in the leg. Mickie with a monkey flip and she tags in Melina. Melina with a forearm to Jillian and a flying hair take down for a near fall. Jillian with a forearm to the midsection. Melina with the step over leg lariat but Layla breaks up the cover. Mickie takes care of Layla. Jillian with an X Factor but Mickie makes the save. Mickie and Layla fight outside the ring. Mickie with a punch to the midsection followed by Code Red for the three count.
Winners: Melina and Mickie James
We are back with the WWE Rewind: Cody Rhodes and Manu helping Sim Snuka last week on Raw against Rey Mysterio only to see Mike Knox attack Rey Mysterio.
Four Corners of Christmas Road to The Royal Rumble Number One Contender to face John Cena Qualifying Match
Rey Mysterio vs John Bradshaw Layfield
They lock up and Bradshaw backs Rey into the corner and he punches Rey in the head and it staggers Rey. Rey with a kick and forearms but Bradshaw takes Rey to the mat and stomps on his hand. Bradshaw with a forearm to the back and he tries for a power bomb but Rey with a rana that sends Bradshaw into ‘the position’. Bradshaw goes to the floor but Rey hits a pescado and we go to commercial.
We are back and Bradshaw is in control of the match. Bradshaw with a punch in the corner followed by an Irish whip but he charges into a boot from Rey. Rey goes to the turnbuckles and he tries for a cross body but Bradshaw catches him and hits a fallaway slam. Bradshaw gets a near fall but Rey kicks out. Bradshaw with an abdominal stretch. Rey with elbows to the knee to get out of the hold and then Rey with a kick. Rey tries for a sunset flip but Bradshaw does not go over. Rey with a rollup for a near fall. Bradshaw with a clothesline for a near fall. Bradshaw with elbow drops to Rey as Rey tries to absorb the abuse after numerous elbows. Rey with a drop kick to the knees followed by one to the head for a near fall. Bradshaw throws Rey out of the ring to the floor and he follows after Rey. Bradshaw runs Rey’s back into the apron and then he returns to the ring as the referee starts his count. Rey tries to crawl back into the ring and he gets in at nine and a half. Bradshaw with a short arm clothesline and then he tries for another and connects.
Bradshaw goes for three and he hits it but Rey kicks out. Bradshaw with a torture rack but Rey punches Bradshaw and then Bradshaw with a sleeper to Rey. Rey with a sleeper of his own after he escapes the hold. Bradshaw backs Rey into the corner to get out of the hold. Rey with a drop toe hold that sends Bradshaw into the turnbuckles. Rey goes to the apron and hits a seated senton and then he hits a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Rey with a bulldog from a wheelbarrow for a near fall. Bradshaw with a big boot that Rey runs into and Bradshaw with a two count. Rey kicks Bradshaw and Bradshaw tries for a fallaway slam over the top rope but Rey counters with a DDT and gets a near fall. Rey with an enzuigiri and Bradshaw leans on the ropes. Rey sends Bradshaw into ‘the position’ with a drop kick. Shawn Michaels comes out to prevent Bradshaw from taking the 619. Shawn slaps Bradshaw and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner: John Bradshaw Layfield due to outside interference
We go to a video package about the Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia DVD showing stuff getting blown up.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Batista getting kicked in the head by Randy Orton last week.
Randy Orton comes to the ring and Justin Roberts announces that Batista is unable to appear and Randy Orton wins by forfeit.
Randy gets on the mic and he says that he has had many great moments in his career. Being the youngest World Champion and winning the main event at Wrestlemania, but nothing was as satisfying as kicking Batista in the head. Randy points out that he won his first World Title in this building, but he was ambushed by Batista the next day. Randy says that he has been dreaming about kicking Batista in the skull for four years. Randy says that he has had the same dream every night for four straight years. Then last week, it finally happened. Christmas came early. Randy asks Batista how it feels that he won’t be meeting John Cena at the Royal Rumble and that his career might be cut short. Batista has come full circle to the same place he started, taking a back seat to him. Randy says that Batista did it to himself and he had his time, but his time is over. The next time Batista will see him, Randy will be the World Champion.
We go to commercial.
Backstage
Kelly is in the back and Dolph Ziggler introduces himself to her. He turns around and it is the Miz and John Morrison. Miz thanks Kelly for the choke slam and tombstone he took last week. He did not know that Kelly was vengeful. Kelly says that she is Cena’s tag partner and nothing more. Miz hopes that Kelly can keep her head in the game because someone got into someone’s room and trashed it, and it was Kelly’s room.
Four Corners of Christmas Road to The Royal Rumble Number One Contender to face John Cena Qualifying Match
Chris Jericho vs CM Punk
They lock up and Jericho with a side head lock followed by a shoulder tackle. They lock up again and Jericho with another side head lock and Punk tries to escape but Jericho locks it in and hits a side head lock take down. Punk with a head scissors and side head lock take down. Punk with a kick to Jericho followed by a forearm and knee to the midsection for a near fall. Punk with a snap mare and drop kick to the head. Jericho with a forearm and punches. Jericho with a clothesline into the corner and a suplex for a near fall. Jericho punches Punk followed by an Irish whip but Punk floats over and then Punk with a cross body. Punk with kicks to Jericho and Jericho goes down after a kick to the head. The referee asks Jericho if he wants to continue and we go to commercial.
We are back and Jericho with an Irish whip but Punk has Jericho in a modified Anaconda Vice in the ropes. Jericho with a kick to Punk’s head. Jericho with a gutwrench suplex for a near fall. Jericho with a snap mare and a rear chin lock with the arm isolated. Punk with elbows but Jericho with a knee to the midsection. Jericho with a kick to the back of the head. Jericho puts Punk on the top turnbuckle and Jericho tries for a superplex, but Punk pushes him off to the mat. Punk hits a cross body and gets a two count. Punk punches Jericho followed by a clothesline and leg lariat. Jericho backs into the corner and Punk charges into a boot. Punk with a power slam when Jericho charges at him. Punk sets for a suplex but Jericho counters. Jericho with a bulldog and then he tries for the Lionsault but Punk gets up and stops Jericho and tries for the Go To Sleep but Jericho turns it into the Walls of Jericho. Punk tries to get to the rope and avoid tapping out and he tries to escape but Jericho is able to keep the Walls applied. Punk is inches from the ropes but Jericho pulls him back into the center of the ring. Punk rolls over and he kicks Jericho into the ropes. Jericho tries to put Punk back into the Walls but Punk fights it off. Punk with a knee lift and Jericho goes down but Punk can only get a two count.
Punk with knees to Jericho and then he hits the knee in the corner but Jericho sends Punk into the corner on the bulldog attempt. Punk with another kick to the head and Punk falls to the apron. Punk tries for the springboard clothesline but Jericho hits the Codebreaker for the three count.
Winner: Chris Jericho
Backstage
Kelly is walking out of the building and Todd follows behind and asks about the match with John Cena. Kelly says that she talked to John and he understands. We go to commercial.
We are back and Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler talk about the Kelly Kelly situation and they wonder who is going to be John Cena’s tag team partner. Cole and Lawler talk about the Tribute to the Troops show and we see a video package for the trip to Iraq.
Backstage
John Cena is walking in the back and he does not have a tag team partner for his match against Beth and Santino.
We go to commercial.
We go to commercial.
Santino has a mic and he says that he appreciates the cheers from the fans. Santino points to a lady in the crowd and her name is Rosa Mendes and she is the world’s biggest Santino Marella fan. She has her Glamazon sign and she says that she is the second biggest Santino fan and second best is not bad. Just ask Canada who is always second to the United States.
Santino reminds us that he would reveal a secret about Santa Claus when they beat John Cena and his tag team partner. Santino is going to tell them now and it will change their lives forever. The secret is . . .
John Cena’s music. John has a mic and he says that he did some research. Santino’s secret is that Santa Claus is here tonight. Santa is in the front row and he gave John a Christmas wish and it is a tag team partner and it is Trish Stratus.
Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix vs John Cena and Trish Stratus
Cena and Santino start things off and they lock up and Cena with a side head lock take down. Cena backs Santino into the corner and Santino with a punch when the referee was out of position. Santino avoids Cena and he tags in Beth and that means that Trish enters the match. Beth says that she has been waiting her whole life for this and she pushes Trish. Trish with forearms and Trish does the matrix followed by the Thesz Press. Trish with chops to Beth. Beth with a vertical choke to Trish and she throws Trish into the turnbuckles. Beth with a waist lock and Santino goes up but Trish sends Beth into the ropes and Santino’s scrotal region is hurt. Trish with a handstand rana to Santino. Beth with punches to Trish and Beth gets a near fall. Beth with a back breaker to Trish and then she picks Trish up and hits another. Beth pulls Trish around the ring by her hair and then she punches Trish. Beth with a wheelbarrow but Trish with a bulldog. Cena tags in and Santino comes in too. Cena with the flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb and it is followed by the five knuckle shuffle. Cena with the FU set up but Beth pulls Santino off. Trish with the Chick Kick and then Cena with the FU for the three count on Santino.
Winners: John Cena and Trish Stratus
We go to credits.