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RAW Results - 7th June 2010
Location - Miami, Florida
Announcers - Michael Cole & Jerry "The King" Lawler
We are live from Miami, Florida and your announcers are Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole.
We start off with that familiar Calgarian music and the general managers come to the ring. Bret Hart and Teddy Long welcome everyone to the first ever Viewer’s Choice Edition of Raw. For the first time ever, you can go to WWE.com to choose the matches and stipulation. Teddy thanks Bret for the invitation to Raw. Teddy says that the WWE Universe is in charge tonight. Teddy says that they might even determine the fate of the WWE
Title. All four participants in the WWE Title match at Fatal Four Way will be in matches tonight.
Teddy wants to talk about Randy Orton, but before they can say anything Randy comes out and one of the Viper’s wings has been clipped and is in a sling. We see footage from last week’s Raw when a door was too much for Orton’s fragile shoulder. Randy tells Bret to forget about the Viewer’s Choice for a second because he has a choice tonight. Orton says that he wants Edge tonight. Either Bret will give him the match or Orton says that he will go to the back to take care of Edge. Orton says that if Edge thinks that he can take care of Orton then he will take Edge with him.
Edge comes out and he appears to be in a good mood. Edge says that if Orton wants a match that bad, they should give it to him. Edge wants to be able to finish what he started.
Teddy tells the Playa an idea and he whispers it in Bret’s ear. Bret says that he likes the idea. Bret says that since it is Viewer’s Choice, they will let everyone in the arena decide. They will meet in a debate, a sit up contest, or a match with Edge wrestling with his arm behind his back. The crowd in Miami chooses option C and despite Edge’s objections, the match is on.
Teddy says that it is time for the first match for the Universe to choose the stipulation. Chris Jericho faces Big Show. Will it be an Over the Rope Challenge, a Submission Match, or a Body Slam Challenge. We go to commercial as we wait for the stipulation to be determined.
We are back and Matt Striker is in his NXT duds and he announces that the winner of the first stipulation is a Body Slam Challenge.
Body Slam Challenge
Big Show vs Chris Jericho
Show waves to Jericho as the bell rings and Show wants a hug from Jericho. Jericho slaps Show and Show with a head butt. Show with a chop in the corner and he follows it with another one. Show with an Irish whip but he misses a charge into the corner. Jericho tries for a slam but he can’t get Show off his feet. Show with a forearm to the back and a head butt. Show sets for the illegal closed fist but Jericho gets to the floor. Show tries to bring Jericho back into the ring but Jericho drops Show on the top rope. Jericho wraps the arm in the ropes to hurt Show’s chances to slam Jericho. Jericho with kicks to the arm. Jericho with punches to the arm but Show grabs Jericho for a choke slam. Show with a chop as Jericho comes off the ropes. Jericho tries for a cross body and Show catches Jericho and slams him to win the match.
Winner: Big Show
After the match
Show puts Jericho in the modified camel clutch and Jericho tapped. Show decides to go for the trifecta and he throws Jericho over the top rope to the floor.
Our next match is ready and it will feature Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith. Their opponents will be: John and Jey Uso, the Dudebusters, or Great Khali and Hornswoggle.
We hear from the choices. The Usos says that they have left them lying the last two weeks. The Dudebusters say that if you vote for them, you will be a better person. Khali and Hornswoggle try to figure out which one of them actually speaks English and then Khali raises his arms and screams so Hornswoggle does the same thing.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Matt Striker announces the winner of the second Viewer’s Choice Match. The winner is the viewing audience because it is the Great Khali and Hornswoggle.
David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd with Natalya vs Great Khali and Hornswoggle
Kidd and Khali start things off and Kidd with kicks to the leg but Khali with a forearm to the head. Khali sends Kidd into the turnbuckles and then Khali with a shoulder in the corner. Khali with a chop to Kidd that reverberates throughout the building. Khali with a slam. Hornswoggle tags in and he goes up top but he misses. Smith with a drop kick to Khali’s knee and then Kidd gets the three count.
Winners: David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd
After the match
The Usos and Tamina try to sneak up on the Hart Dynasty but the do not surprise them this time so the Hart Dynasty sends them to the floor.
Jerry Lawler says that he has a problem and he walks to the back. Michael Cole talks about the situation with the Undertaker and we go to a video package from last week.
We go to commercial and the guest hosts are next.
We are back and did you know that WWE has a lot of footage in its video library.
It is time for the stars of the A-Team to come to the ring. Quentin Jackson and Sharlto Coprey do not come out but Bradley Cooper does.
Bradley doesn’t know where his fellow co-hosts are. He says that the movie opens on Friday night and they are happy to be hosting Raw. He tells everyone to have fun and enjoy the show.
Backstage
Jerry Lawler is walking in the back and he is looking for someone. Lawler is taken into the office by Murdock and BA. Lawler says that someone has stolen his crown and he wants to know who took it. They say that they will find the person who stole the crown. BA says that he thinks he knows who took it.
The Bellas are walking in the back and they stop BA and Murdock. The Bellas call them by their real names but they deny who they are.
Santino Marella comes out and he will be facing Vladimir Kozlov. The options are a match, an arm wrestling contest, or a dance off.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Matt Striker is in the ring so it is time to find out what option won and we will have a Dance Off.
Dance Off
Santino Marella vs Vladimir Kozlov
Santino says that he was Backstreet Boy Number Six so this one is in the bags. Santino goes first and dances like Jillian sings. Striker asks Kozlov for his thoughts and he speaks in Russian and says that he is stronger and faster.
The fans give Kozlov the nod in the dance off.
They shake hands and then they tango. Santino wants Kozlov to catch him but Kozlov with a head butt to the leaping Santino.
Backstage
The Divas are in the back and they are talking in smaller groups. Will we see a six on six tag match, a battle royal, or a champion versus champion match with Layla against Eve.
We go to commercial.
The Divas come out and it is time for Jerry Lawler to tell us what choice won. The winner is a Diva Battle Royal.
Diva Battle Royal
The participants are Eve Torres, The Bella Twins, Rosa Mendes, Layla, Michelle McCool, Gail Kim, Tiffany, Kelly Kelly, Alicia Fox, Maryse, and Jillian Hall.
They pair off and the Bellas eliminate Rosa Mendes with a double team move. The Bellas turn their attention to Maryse while Tiffany punches Michelle but Layla eliminates Tiffany because Tiffany was on the turnbuckles to punch. Kelly goes after Layla and Michelle but Layla and Michele have the numbers advantage. Layla sends Kelly to the apron but Kelly with a forearm to Layla but Michelle with a kick and Kelly goes to the floor. The Bella try to eliminate Maryse while Alicia and Gail fight against the ropes and they are both eliminated. Layla and Michelle send the Bellas to the apron and they are eliminated by a double drop kick. Eve with a double clothesline to Layla and Michelle. Eve with a drop kick to Michelle. Eve sends Layla into Michelle and both of them go to the floor. Maryse and Jillian work over Eve. Jillian holds Eve while Maryse kicks Eve. Maryse with punches to the abdomen. Maryse and Jillian send Eve to the floor and we are down to two. Jillian and Maryse are the last two and Jillian thinks they both won but Maryse with a kick and she eliminates Jillian to win.
Winner: Maryse
Cole reminds the fans that they are in charge and we recap what we saw in the first hour.
We are reminded about the match between Edge and Randy Orton where they have to wrestle with
Backstage
Sheamus is walking in the back and he stops to look at Kane. Kane says that the fact that Sheamus is not on Smackdown means nothing to him. Since Sheamus took Triple H to make a name, he thinks Sheamus did the same to the Undertaker. Sheamus says that if he did it, he wouldn’t be silent about it. When he took out Triple H, he made sure that everyone was watching. He would not do it in a sneak attack and he does not like false accusations. Kane says that he doesn’t like liars and he tells Sheamus that he looks forward to seeing him real soon.
We get to choose Sheamus’ opponent. Will it be Kane, Mark Henry, or Evan Bourne.
We go to commercial and go vote.
We are back and we see highlights from last week when Evan Bourne pinned Sheamus. Matt Striker lets us know that Sheamus will be facing Kane.
Sheamus vs Kane
Kane with a knee and forearm to the back before he throws Sheamus over the top rope to the floor. Kane with a punch to Sheamus and then he sends Sheamus into the ringside barrier. Kane sends Sheamus into the apron and they return to the ring. Kane goes up top but Sheamus crotches Kane. Sheamus with forearms to the back and then he hits a power slam for a near fall. We go to commercial.
We are back and Sheamus punches Kane and connects with a clothesline and gets a near fall. Sheamus with a surfboard but Kane escapes and connects with a big boot. Kane with an uppercut and punches. Kane with an Irish whip and side slam followed by a drop kick and gets a near fall. Kane goes up top and hits the clothesline and it is time for Kane to signal for the choke slam. Sheamus with a kick but Kane tries again. Sheamus with a neck breaker and Sheamus misses the pump kick. Kane grabs Sheamus by the throat and sends him over the top rope to the floor. Sheamus returns to the ring and Kane blocks a double sledge and hits a choke slam but Sheamus rolls to the floor and he gets back onto the apron but he decides to stay outside the ring and gets counted out.
Winner: Kane by count out
We are told that we can choose between Jack Swagger, Rey Mysterio, or CM Punk to face John Cena later tonight.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to talk about the season premiere of NXT Season Two and we see a video package for the man who won the first season of NXT Wade Barrett.
Backstage
Savannah is in the interview area with Wade Barrett. She congratulates him on his victory. Wade says that he doesn’t understand why he is asked about winning NXT because it was a foregone conclusion that he would win. He says that the winds of change were blowing. Next week, Wade says that he will accomplish something next week that has never been seen before.
Ted DiBiase is in the locker room with Virgil and he says that he should be running things. They are interrupted by Murdock and BA who are looking for Jerry Lawler’s crown. Ted says that he could buy anything so why would he want to buy an old crown. Ted tells Virgil to tell them to go. Irwin R Shyster comes out and he is wearing the crown and he says that since Jerry Lawler did not pay his taxes, the crown is his. Ted says that he knows that they aren’t the FBI, but they are the A Team. There is a gas attack and DiBiase, IRS, and Virgil leave while Murdock tries to fight off the gas but fails.
It is time to choose tag team partners for Miz and R Truth. Will Truth team with Christian, Montel Vontavious Porter, or John Morrison. Will Miz team with Dolph Ziggler, William Regal, or Zack Ryder.
Truth raps and then he discusses his choices for his tag team partner and the winner is John Morrison.
The Miz comes out and he talks about the ‘great’ decisions made by the WWE Universe so far so he doesn’t care who his tag team partner is because he will win the match tonight and then he will take back his United States Title. The Miz’s awesome tag team partner is Zack Ryder.
R Truth and John Morrison vs Miz and Zack Ryder
Miz and Truth start things off and they lock up but Miz with a knee and he sends Truth into the mat. Truth with a hip toss and then he tags in Morrison. Truth and Morrison with a double hip toss and Morrison with a kick to the head. Truth tags back in and they hit a double suplex. Ryder distracts Truth and Miz with a kick to the head and Ryder tags in and hits a neck breaker for a near fall. Miz tags back in and he kicks Truth. Miz with a boot to the head followed by a running boot to the head for a near fall. Truth with a belly-to-back suplex and both men are down. Miz grabs Truth’s leg to keep him from making the tag but Truth kicks him off and Morrison tags in and hits a couple of clotheslines followed by a leg lariat and Shining Wizard but Ryder breaks up the cover. Truth punches Ryder and then he punches Miz. Ryder sends Truth to the floor and then Morrison hits the springboard spin kick on Ryder. Morrison misses a charge into the corner and Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale for the three count.
Winners: The Miz and Zack Ryder
Backstage
We see Edge in the back with Bret Hart and Edge says that it isn’t fair. Bret tells him that it is going to happen.
Kane stops Bret in the back and wants to know if Bret was the one who destroyed his brother. Kane says that Bret came back for ‘closure’ and Bret had a history with his brother. Kane wants to know if it was jealous or the fact that the legend of the Undertaker surpassed Bret’s. Kane tells Bret that if it was Bret then Hart will be in a vegetative state just like his brother.
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that Raw was the number one show on cable last Monday.
We see the highlights from last week when Randy Orton gave Edge an RKO but Edge used a door to reinjure Orton’s shoulder.
Edge has his arm tied behind his back so the odds are even Match
Edge vs Randy Orton
The bell rings and they circle each other and Edge misses a punch. Edge misses a kick and Orton with two clotheslines followed by a kick and the Garvin Stomp. Orton with one armed RKO push ups and he tries for the RKO but Edge pushes him off. Edge with a shoulder tackle and Edge unties his arm and the referee pulls Edge out of the corner. Edge refuses to let the referee fix the rope. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Randy Orton by disqualification
After the match
Edge sets for the spear but Orton with a kick to stop Edge and then he kicks Edge out of the ring. Orton goes after Edge but Edge hits Orton in the arm with a steel chair. Edge hits Orton in the injured arm with the steel chair.
Orton struggles to get back to his feet as he holds his injured arm.
Lawler and Cole talk about the pain that Orton must be feeling after that attack.
In case you aren’t as numb as Orton’s shoulder, we take a look back at the Divas Battle Royal.
We see the choices for John Cena’s opponents later tonight. They are Jack Swagger, Rey Mysterio, and CM “Delirious” Punk.
We go to commercial.
We are back and we have a Moments Ago Moment of Edge’s brutal attack on Randy Orton after Edge was disqualified.
Backstage
Evan Bourne is in the back and he thanks John Cena for last week. Cena says that Evan showed that him and the WWE Universe that he is one of the toughest and most energized Superstar.
Savannah asks John how he feels about not knowing his opponent tonight. Cena says that he values the WWE Universe’s opinion about the opponent. Cena says that he feels good because he will not have to wait to get his name called. He says that he feels good to be in Miami with the C-Nation.
We go to the dressing room and Murdock recovers. Mean Gene Okerlund says that he has been watching the whole thing. He calls him a bit delusional. Gene says that Murdock has a problem since BA is not there. Gene says that the guy who replaced him is horrible. Josh says that he is standing right there. Gene tells Murdock that he can be part of a movie that blows the television show out of the tub. Josh wants to talk but Gene tells him to shut up.
Teddy Long is in the back and he reminds us that it is Viewer’s Choice Night so we will get to choose among Yoshi Tatsu, Goldust, and a mystery opponent who looks a lot like Matt Hardy.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for Matt Striker to tell us that the WWE Universe would rather see him wrestle a mystery opponent.
Drew says that this match is not happening. Drew reminds Matt that he is suspended. Teddy Long comes out and he tells Drew that Matt’s suspension is only from Smackdown and not Raw so playa, the match is taking place.
Drew McIntyre vs Mystery Man Matt Hardy
Matt punches Drew and takes him down before throwing more punches. Hardy with a clothesline that sends Drew over the top rope to the floor. Hardy sends Drew over the announce table and we have lost Cole on commentary. Hardy sends Drew into the ringside barrier and ring post. They return to the ring and McIntyre with a big boot. McIntyre misses a charge into the corner and then Hardy with a Twist of Fate for the three count.
Winner: Matt Hardy
After the match
Hardy throws Drew down and punches him. Hardy throws the referee out of the way and then Drew is able to escape out of the ring.
Backstage
BA is in the back and he is chained to a chair. Ted, Virgil, and IRS surround BA. He says that they are going to the ring. We go to commercial.
We are back and Rampage Jackson is being held by IRS and Virgil while Ted tells him why they are doing this. Ted says that everyone has a price, even him. Someone made a call that they wanted BA from the A Team served to them on a silver platter. He got his price and did it.
Roddy Piper comes out and he says that the BA doesn’t stand for Bachelor of Arts. For the first Wrestlemania, all he heard was the A Team. He heard that Mr. T was the biggest star in the world. Piper says that he silenced Mr. T. Piper says that now he has to start all over again. A Team . . . The Movie. The biggest movie this summer. Piper says that everyone is asking him if he is going to see the A Team. Piper says that he isn’t going to see it. Piper says that he is going to do the whole world a favor and he says that he is going to beat the mohawk off Mr. Bad Attitude tonight. Piper says that he pities the fool who messes with Hot Rod.
Music plays and Dusty Rhodes, Gene Okerlund, and Murdock come to the ring. BA pushes Virgil away and then he breaks the handcuffs. BA takes DiBiase down and then Dusty with an elbow to IRS. Piper pushes Virigl into BA and BA with a choke slam. Gene congratulates the A Team for their victory. Murdock says that Gene reminded him that he was living a dream so he called the American Dream. Dusty says that it is great when a plan comes together. Dusty tells everyone to see the A Team because it is a groovy movie if ya will.
It is now time to see if Jack Swagger, Rey Mysterio, or CM Punk faces John Cena.
We go to commercial.
We are back and your guest host next week is Mark Feuerstein from Royal Pains.
It is time to see who Jerry Lawler is going to vote for in the match against John Cena and Lawler wanted to vote for Rey Mysterio but his computer froze for a moment.
Backstage
Josh Mathews asks Rey why he should be wrestling John Cena. He says that in order to make it ot the top you have to face the top dog. Rey says that John is the top guy on Raw and Rey says that he is the top guy on Smackdown. Josh asks Jack why he should face John Cena. Swagger says that it would be world champion versus world champion. Monday night versus Friday night. It would be the All American American versus the face of the company. Punk says that Josh always asks the stupidest questions. Why should John Cena face the straight edge savior. He says that he can make Cena a better person just like he did to Luke Gallows and Serena. Punk says that he will beat John Cena and Cena will join the Straight Edge Society.
We find out that John Cena will be facing CM Punk.
John Cena vs CM Punk with Luke Gallows and Serena
They lock up and Cena goes for the mask and Punk tells the referee to warn Cena. Punk returns to the ring and he kicks Cena before putting Cena in a side head lock. Cena with a shoulder tackle and Punk backs into the corner. Cena with a snap mare and side head lock but Punk with an arm bar. Cena with a head scissors. Punk escapes the head scissors and Cena tries to remove the mask again and Punk goes to the floor and Serena adjusts the mask. Punk returns to the ring and Punk with knees to Cena followed by shoulders in the corner. Punk with a snap mare and drop kick to the back of the head and he gets a near fall. Punk with a figure four head scissors. Cena escapes the head scissors and Cena tries for the STF but Punk gets to the ropes. Cena with a bulldog after an Irish whip. Serena distracts the referee and Luke trips Cena as we go to commercial.
We are back and Cena tries for the Attitude Adjustment and Punk blocks it and hits a DDT for a near fall. Punk throws Cena to the floor and Serena with a running kick to the midsection. Punk with a kick to the back and then Punk throws Cena back into the ring. Punk with an elbow drop to the back and then he kicks Cena in the back. Punk with kicks and punches to Cena but Cena with punches. Cena with the two flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb and now it is time for the five knuckle shuffle, but Wade Barrett comes out and he stands on the stage as Cena hits the five knuckle shuffle. Cena gets Punk up for the Attitude Adjustment but he drops Punk as Barrett comes to the ring. From out of nowhere, the rest of the season one rookies come out and they attack Punk and Luke.
The rookies surround the ring and Otunga attacks the referee. They circle Cena and Cena goes after Barrett and then it turns into an eight on one situation. Bryan attacks Cena after everyone else is done. Then they go after Striker and Lawler as they destroy the announce table. The time keeper is not immune from the attack and tehn they go after Justin Roberts and some other people at ringside. The rookies continue their assault on the ring and mats at ringside.
Cena fights back and he pushes Otunga but Tarver takes Cena down. Otunga with a spinebuster to Cena. Slater sends Cena into a clothesline from Darren Young. Young sends Cena into a clothesline from Slater. CM Punk goes after Daniel Bryan and Bryan and the rookies attack Punk. Slater and Young hold Cena and send him to Sheffield sho hits a clothesline on Cena. Daniel Bryan tells Cena that he is not better than him. Bryan with a kick to Cena. Barrett gets Cena up and hits the fireman’s carry slam on Cena and then Gabriel goes up top and hits the 450 splash on Cena.
The rookies leave the ring and Cena is down in the ring while Gallows and Punk are down on the floor.
The medical staff checks on Cena and they put him on a stretcher and he gives a thumbs up as he is about to be taken to the back.
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RAW Results - 7th June 2010
Location - Miami, Florida
Announcers - Michael Cole & Jerry "The King" Lawler
We are live from Miami, Florida and your announcers are Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole.
We start off with that familiar Calgarian music and the general managers come to the ring. Bret Hart and Teddy Long welcome everyone to the first ever Viewer’s Choice Edition of Raw. For the first time ever, you can go to WWE.com to choose the matches and stipulation. Teddy thanks Bret for the invitation to Raw. Teddy says that the WWE Universe is in charge tonight. Teddy says that they might even determine the fate of the WWE
Title. All four participants in the WWE Title match at Fatal Four Way will be in matches tonight.
Teddy wants to talk about Randy Orton, but before they can say anything Randy comes out and one of the Viper’s wings has been clipped and is in a sling. We see footage from last week’s Raw when a door was too much for Orton’s fragile shoulder. Randy tells Bret to forget about the Viewer’s Choice for a second because he has a choice tonight. Orton says that he wants Edge tonight. Either Bret will give him the match or Orton says that he will go to the back to take care of Edge. Orton says that if Edge thinks that he can take care of Orton then he will take Edge with him.
Edge comes out and he appears to be in a good mood. Edge says that if Orton wants a match that bad, they should give it to him. Edge wants to be able to finish what he started.
Teddy tells the Playa an idea and he whispers it in Bret’s ear. Bret says that he likes the idea. Bret says that since it is Viewer’s Choice, they will let everyone in the arena decide. They will meet in a debate, a sit up contest, or a match with Edge wrestling with his arm behind his back. The crowd in Miami chooses option C and despite Edge’s objections, the match is on.
Teddy says that it is time for the first match for the Universe to choose the stipulation. Chris Jericho faces Big Show. Will it be an Over the Rope Challenge, a Submission Match, or a Body Slam Challenge. We go to commercial as we wait for the stipulation to be determined.
We are back and Matt Striker is in his NXT duds and he announces that the winner of the first stipulation is a Body Slam Challenge.
Body Slam Challenge
Big Show vs Chris Jericho
Show waves to Jericho as the bell rings and Show wants a hug from Jericho. Jericho slaps Show and Show with a head butt. Show with a chop in the corner and he follows it with another one. Show with an Irish whip but he misses a charge into the corner. Jericho tries for a slam but he can’t get Show off his feet. Show with a forearm to the back and a head butt. Show sets for the illegal closed fist but Jericho gets to the floor. Show tries to bring Jericho back into the ring but Jericho drops Show on the top rope. Jericho wraps the arm in the ropes to hurt Show’s chances to slam Jericho. Jericho with kicks to the arm. Jericho with punches to the arm but Show grabs Jericho for a choke slam. Show with a chop as Jericho comes off the ropes. Jericho tries for a cross body and Show catches Jericho and slams him to win the match.
Winner: Big Show
After the match
Show puts Jericho in the modified camel clutch and Jericho tapped. Show decides to go for the trifecta and he throws Jericho over the top rope to the floor.
Our next match is ready and it will feature Tyson Kidd and David Hart Smith. Their opponents will be: John and Jey Uso, the Dudebusters, or Great Khali and Hornswoggle.
We hear from the choices. The Usos says that they have left them lying the last two weeks. The Dudebusters say that if you vote for them, you will be a better person. Khali and Hornswoggle try to figure out which one of them actually speaks English and then Khali raises his arms and screams so Hornswoggle does the same thing.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Matt Striker announces the winner of the second Viewer’s Choice Match. The winner is the viewing audience because it is the Great Khali and Hornswoggle.
David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd with Natalya vs Great Khali and Hornswoggle
Kidd and Khali start things off and Kidd with kicks to the leg but Khali with a forearm to the head. Khali sends Kidd into the turnbuckles and then Khali with a shoulder in the corner. Khali with a chop to Kidd that reverberates throughout the building. Khali with a slam. Hornswoggle tags in and he goes up top but he misses. Smith with a drop kick to Khali’s knee and then Kidd gets the three count.
Winners: David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd
After the match
The Usos and Tamina try to sneak up on the Hart Dynasty but the do not surprise them this time so the Hart Dynasty sends them to the floor.
Jerry Lawler says that he has a problem and he walks to the back. Michael Cole talks about the situation with the Undertaker and we go to a video package from last week.
We go to commercial and the guest hosts are next.
We are back and did you know that WWE has a lot of footage in its video library.
It is time for the stars of the A-Team to come to the ring. Quentin Jackson and Sharlto Coprey do not come out but Bradley Cooper does.
Bradley doesn’t know where his fellow co-hosts are. He says that the movie opens on Friday night and they are happy to be hosting Raw. He tells everyone to have fun and enjoy the show.
Backstage
Jerry Lawler is walking in the back and he is looking for someone. Lawler is taken into the office by Murdock and BA. Lawler says that someone has stolen his crown and he wants to know who took it. They say that they will find the person who stole the crown. BA says that he thinks he knows who took it.
The Bellas are walking in the back and they stop BA and Murdock. The Bellas call them by their real names but they deny who they are.
Santino Marella comes out and he will be facing Vladimir Kozlov. The options are a match, an arm wrestling contest, or a dance off.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Matt Striker is in the ring so it is time to find out what option won and we will have a Dance Off.
Dance Off
Santino Marella vs Vladimir Kozlov
Santino says that he was Backstreet Boy Number Six so this one is in the bags. Santino goes first and dances like Jillian sings. Striker asks Kozlov for his thoughts and he speaks in Russian and says that he is stronger and faster.
The fans give Kozlov the nod in the dance off.
They shake hands and then they tango. Santino wants Kozlov to catch him but Kozlov with a head butt to the leaping Santino.
Backstage
The Divas are in the back and they are talking in smaller groups. Will we see a six on six tag match, a battle royal, or a champion versus champion match with Layla against Eve.
We go to commercial.
The Divas come out and it is time for Jerry Lawler to tell us what choice won. The winner is a Diva Battle Royal.
Diva Battle Royal
The participants are Eve Torres, The Bella Twins, Rosa Mendes, Layla, Michelle McCool, Gail Kim, Tiffany, Kelly Kelly, Alicia Fox, Maryse, and Jillian Hall.
They pair off and the Bellas eliminate Rosa Mendes with a double team move. The Bellas turn their attention to Maryse while Tiffany punches Michelle but Layla eliminates Tiffany because Tiffany was on the turnbuckles to punch. Kelly goes after Layla and Michelle but Layla and Michele have the numbers advantage. Layla sends Kelly to the apron but Kelly with a forearm to Layla but Michelle with a kick and Kelly goes to the floor. The Bella try to eliminate Maryse while Alicia and Gail fight against the ropes and they are both eliminated. Layla and Michelle send the Bellas to the apron and they are eliminated by a double drop kick. Eve with a double clothesline to Layla and Michelle. Eve with a drop kick to Michelle. Eve sends Layla into Michelle and both of them go to the floor. Maryse and Jillian work over Eve. Jillian holds Eve while Maryse kicks Eve. Maryse with punches to the abdomen. Maryse and Jillian send Eve to the floor and we are down to two. Jillian and Maryse are the last two and Jillian thinks they both won but Maryse with a kick and she eliminates Jillian to win.
Winner: Maryse
Cole reminds the fans that they are in charge and we recap what we saw in the first hour.
We are reminded about the match between Edge and Randy Orton where they have to wrestle with
Backstage
Sheamus is walking in the back and he stops to look at Kane. Kane says that the fact that Sheamus is not on Smackdown means nothing to him. Since Sheamus took Triple H to make a name, he thinks Sheamus did the same to the Undertaker. Sheamus says that if he did it, he wouldn’t be silent about it. When he took out Triple H, he made sure that everyone was watching. He would not do it in a sneak attack and he does not like false accusations. Kane says that he doesn’t like liars and he tells Sheamus that he looks forward to seeing him real soon.
We get to choose Sheamus’ opponent. Will it be Kane, Mark Henry, or Evan Bourne.
We go to commercial and go vote.
We are back and we see highlights from last week when Evan Bourne pinned Sheamus. Matt Striker lets us know that Sheamus will be facing Kane.
Sheamus vs Kane
Kane with a knee and forearm to the back before he throws Sheamus over the top rope to the floor. Kane with a punch to Sheamus and then he sends Sheamus into the ringside barrier. Kane sends Sheamus into the apron and they return to the ring. Kane goes up top but Sheamus crotches Kane. Sheamus with forearms to the back and then he hits a power slam for a near fall. We go to commercial.
We are back and Sheamus punches Kane and connects with a clothesline and gets a near fall. Sheamus with a surfboard but Kane escapes and connects with a big boot. Kane with an uppercut and punches. Kane with an Irish whip and side slam followed by a drop kick and gets a near fall. Kane goes up top and hits the clothesline and it is time for Kane to signal for the choke slam. Sheamus with a kick but Kane tries again. Sheamus with a neck breaker and Sheamus misses the pump kick. Kane grabs Sheamus by the throat and sends him over the top rope to the floor. Sheamus returns to the ring and Kane blocks a double sledge and hits a choke slam but Sheamus rolls to the floor and he gets back onto the apron but he decides to stay outside the ring and gets counted out.
Winner: Kane by count out
We are told that we can choose between Jack Swagger, Rey Mysterio, or CM Punk to face John Cena later tonight.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time to talk about the season premiere of NXT Season Two and we see a video package for the man who won the first season of NXT Wade Barrett.
Backstage
Savannah is in the interview area with Wade Barrett. She congratulates him on his victory. Wade says that he doesn’t understand why he is asked about winning NXT because it was a foregone conclusion that he would win. He says that the winds of change were blowing. Next week, Wade says that he will accomplish something next week that has never been seen before.
Ted DiBiase is in the locker room with Virgil and he says that he should be running things. They are interrupted by Murdock and BA who are looking for Jerry Lawler’s crown. Ted says that he could buy anything so why would he want to buy an old crown. Ted tells Virgil to tell them to go. Irwin R Shyster comes out and he is wearing the crown and he says that since Jerry Lawler did not pay his taxes, the crown is his. Ted says that he knows that they aren’t the FBI, but they are the A Team. There is a gas attack and DiBiase, IRS, and Virgil leave while Murdock tries to fight off the gas but fails.
It is time to choose tag team partners for Miz and R Truth. Will Truth team with Christian, Montel Vontavious Porter, or John Morrison. Will Miz team with Dolph Ziggler, William Regal, or Zack Ryder.
Truth raps and then he discusses his choices for his tag team partner and the winner is John Morrison.
The Miz comes out and he talks about the ‘great’ decisions made by the WWE Universe so far so he doesn’t care who his tag team partner is because he will win the match tonight and then he will take back his United States Title. The Miz’s awesome tag team partner is Zack Ryder.
R Truth and John Morrison vs Miz and Zack Ryder
Miz and Truth start things off and they lock up but Miz with a knee and he sends Truth into the mat. Truth with a hip toss and then he tags in Morrison. Truth and Morrison with a double hip toss and Morrison with a kick to the head. Truth tags back in and they hit a double suplex. Ryder distracts Truth and Miz with a kick to the head and Ryder tags in and hits a neck breaker for a near fall. Miz tags back in and he kicks Truth. Miz with a boot to the head followed by a running boot to the head for a near fall. Truth with a belly-to-back suplex and both men are down. Miz grabs Truth’s leg to keep him from making the tag but Truth kicks him off and Morrison tags in and hits a couple of clotheslines followed by a leg lariat and Shining Wizard but Ryder breaks up the cover. Truth punches Ryder and then he punches Miz. Ryder sends Truth to the floor and then Morrison hits the springboard spin kick on Ryder. Morrison misses a charge into the corner and Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale for the three count.
Winners: The Miz and Zack Ryder
Backstage
We see Edge in the back with Bret Hart and Edge says that it isn’t fair. Bret tells him that it is going to happen.
Kane stops Bret in the back and wants to know if Bret was the one who destroyed his brother. Kane says that Bret came back for ‘closure’ and Bret had a history with his brother. Kane wants to know if it was jealous or the fact that the legend of the Undertaker surpassed Bret’s. Kane tells Bret that if it was Bret then Hart will be in a vegetative state just like his brother.
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that Raw was the number one show on cable last Monday.
We see the highlights from last week when Randy Orton gave Edge an RKO but Edge used a door to reinjure Orton’s shoulder.
Edge has his arm tied behind his back so the odds are even Match
Edge vs Randy Orton
The bell rings and they circle each other and Edge misses a punch. Edge misses a kick and Orton with two clotheslines followed by a kick and the Garvin Stomp. Orton with one armed RKO push ups and he tries for the RKO but Edge pushes him off. Edge with a shoulder tackle and Edge unties his arm and the referee pulls Edge out of the corner. Edge refuses to let the referee fix the rope. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner: Randy Orton by disqualification
After the match
Edge sets for the spear but Orton with a kick to stop Edge and then he kicks Edge out of the ring. Orton goes after Edge but Edge hits Orton in the arm with a steel chair. Edge hits Orton in the injured arm with the steel chair.
Orton struggles to get back to his feet as he holds his injured arm.
Lawler and Cole talk about the pain that Orton must be feeling after that attack.
In case you aren’t as numb as Orton’s shoulder, we take a look back at the Divas Battle Royal.
We see the choices for John Cena’s opponents later tonight. They are Jack Swagger, Rey Mysterio, and CM “Delirious” Punk.
We go to commercial.
We are back and we have a Moments Ago Moment of Edge’s brutal attack on Randy Orton after Edge was disqualified.
Backstage
Evan Bourne is in the back and he thanks John Cena for last week. Cena says that Evan showed that him and the WWE Universe that he is one of the toughest and most energized Superstar.
Savannah asks John how he feels about not knowing his opponent tonight. Cena says that he values the WWE Universe’s opinion about the opponent. Cena says that he feels good because he will not have to wait to get his name called. He says that he feels good to be in Miami with the C-Nation.
We go to the dressing room and Murdock recovers. Mean Gene Okerlund says that he has been watching the whole thing. He calls him a bit delusional. Gene says that Murdock has a problem since BA is not there. Gene says that the guy who replaced him is horrible. Josh says that he is standing right there. Gene tells Murdock that he can be part of a movie that blows the television show out of the tub. Josh wants to talk but Gene tells him to shut up.
Teddy Long is in the back and he reminds us that it is Viewer’s Choice Night so we will get to choose among Yoshi Tatsu, Goldust, and a mystery opponent who looks a lot like Matt Hardy.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for Matt Striker to tell us that the WWE Universe would rather see him wrestle a mystery opponent.
Drew says that this match is not happening. Drew reminds Matt that he is suspended. Teddy Long comes out and he tells Drew that Matt’s suspension is only from Smackdown and not Raw so playa, the match is taking place.
Drew McIntyre vs Mystery Man Matt Hardy
Matt punches Drew and takes him down before throwing more punches. Hardy with a clothesline that sends Drew over the top rope to the floor. Hardy sends Drew over the announce table and we have lost Cole on commentary. Hardy sends Drew into the ringside barrier and ring post. They return to the ring and McIntyre with a big boot. McIntyre misses a charge into the corner and then Hardy with a Twist of Fate for the three count.
Winner: Matt Hardy
After the match
Hardy throws Drew down and punches him. Hardy throws the referee out of the way and then Drew is able to escape out of the ring.
Backstage
BA is in the back and he is chained to a chair. Ted, Virgil, and IRS surround BA. He says that they are going to the ring. We go to commercial.
We are back and Rampage Jackson is being held by IRS and Virgil while Ted tells him why they are doing this. Ted says that everyone has a price, even him. Someone made a call that they wanted BA from the A Team served to them on a silver platter. He got his price and did it.
Roddy Piper comes out and he says that the BA doesn’t stand for Bachelor of Arts. For the first Wrestlemania, all he heard was the A Team. He heard that Mr. T was the biggest star in the world. Piper says that he silenced Mr. T. Piper says that now he has to start all over again. A Team . . . The Movie. The biggest movie this summer. Piper says that everyone is asking him if he is going to see the A Team. Piper says that he isn’t going to see it. Piper says that he is going to do the whole world a favor and he says that he is going to beat the mohawk off Mr. Bad Attitude tonight. Piper says that he pities the fool who messes with Hot Rod.
Music plays and Dusty Rhodes, Gene Okerlund, and Murdock come to the ring. BA pushes Virgil away and then he breaks the handcuffs. BA takes DiBiase down and then Dusty with an elbow to IRS. Piper pushes Virigl into BA and BA with a choke slam. Gene congratulates the A Team for their victory. Murdock says that Gene reminded him that he was living a dream so he called the American Dream. Dusty says that it is great when a plan comes together. Dusty tells everyone to see the A Team because it is a groovy movie if ya will.
It is now time to see if Jack Swagger, Rey Mysterio, or CM Punk faces John Cena.
We go to commercial.
We are back and your guest host next week is Mark Feuerstein from Royal Pains.
It is time to see who Jerry Lawler is going to vote for in the match against John Cena and Lawler wanted to vote for Rey Mysterio but his computer froze for a moment.
Backstage
Josh Mathews asks Rey why he should be wrestling John Cena. He says that in order to make it ot the top you have to face the top dog. Rey says that John is the top guy on Raw and Rey says that he is the top guy on Smackdown. Josh asks Jack why he should face John Cena. Swagger says that it would be world champion versus world champion. Monday night versus Friday night. It would be the All American American versus the face of the company. Punk says that Josh always asks the stupidest questions. Why should John Cena face the straight edge savior. He says that he can make Cena a better person just like he did to Luke Gallows and Serena. Punk says that he will beat John Cena and Cena will join the Straight Edge Society.
We find out that John Cena will be facing CM Punk.
John Cena vs CM Punk with Luke Gallows and Serena
They lock up and Cena goes for the mask and Punk tells the referee to warn Cena. Punk returns to the ring and he kicks Cena before putting Cena in a side head lock. Cena with a shoulder tackle and Punk backs into the corner. Cena with a snap mare and side head lock but Punk with an arm bar. Cena with a head scissors. Punk escapes the head scissors and Cena tries to remove the mask again and Punk goes to the floor and Serena adjusts the mask. Punk returns to the ring and Punk with knees to Cena followed by shoulders in the corner. Punk with a snap mare and drop kick to the back of the head and he gets a near fall. Punk with a figure four head scissors. Cena escapes the head scissors and Cena tries for the STF but Punk gets to the ropes. Cena with a bulldog after an Irish whip. Serena distracts the referee and Luke trips Cena as we go to commercial.
We are back and Cena tries for the Attitude Adjustment and Punk blocks it and hits a DDT for a near fall. Punk throws Cena to the floor and Serena with a running kick to the midsection. Punk with a kick to the back and then Punk throws Cena back into the ring. Punk with an elbow drop to the back and then he kicks Cena in the back. Punk with kicks and punches to Cena but Cena with punches. Cena with the two flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb and now it is time for the five knuckle shuffle, but Wade Barrett comes out and he stands on the stage as Cena hits the five knuckle shuffle. Cena gets Punk up for the Attitude Adjustment but he drops Punk as Barrett comes to the ring. From out of nowhere, the rest of the season one rookies come out and they attack Punk and Luke.
The rookies surround the ring and Otunga attacks the referee. They circle Cena and Cena goes after Barrett and then it turns into an eight on one situation. Bryan attacks Cena after everyone else is done. Then they go after Striker and Lawler as they destroy the announce table. The time keeper is not immune from the attack and tehn they go after Justin Roberts and some other people at ringside. The rookies continue their assault on the ring and mats at ringside.
Cena fights back and he pushes Otunga but Tarver takes Cena down. Otunga with a spinebuster to Cena. Slater sends Cena into a clothesline from Darren Young. Young sends Cena into a clothesline from Slater. CM Punk goes after Daniel Bryan and Bryan and the rookies attack Punk. Slater and Young hold Cena and send him to Sheffield sho hits a clothesline on Cena. Daniel Bryan tells Cena that he is not better than him. Bryan with a kick to Cena. Barrett gets Cena up and hits the fireman’s carry slam on Cena and then Gabriel goes up top and hits the 450 splash on Cena.
The rookies leave the ring and Cena is down in the ring while Gallows and Punk are down on the floor.
The medical staff checks on Cena and they put him on a stretcher and he gives a thumbs up as he is about to be taken to the back.