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RAW Results - 1st March 2010
Location - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Announcers - Michael Cole & Jerry "The King" Lawler

We are live from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and your announcers are Michael ‘Bret, can you take some of JR’s BBQ to the Canadian Hockey Team to help them celebrate’ Cole and Jerry ‘Why is every match going 4:20 tonight?’ Lawler.

We start things off with the man who will be facing the Undertaker in the greatest rematch in the history of rematches from Wrestlemania 25 so they can really tear down the house at the 25th Anniversary of Wrestlemania.

We go to highlights from the World Title Match at the Elimination Chamber Pay Per View as well as Shawn’s confrontation with the Undertaker on last week’s Raw.

Shawn waits for the crowd to stop chanting HBK and then he says that there is a buzz around the locker room. They think that he is crazy for putting his career on the line against the Undertaker at Wrestlemania. Shawn says that as he walks the halls of the locker room and he sees his peers and they look away from him. They stand in the corner whispering at him and then they look away. None of them believe in him and think that he can beat the Undertaker at Wrestlemania. Shawn says that he knows that the Undertaker is 17-0 but no one has given him a run for his money like he did. Shawn says that every man, woman, and child on Earth knows that he is Mr. Wrestlemania. He says that he can end the Undertaker’s undefeated streak. Shawn tells all of his peers that he is going to give them an opportunity to come out and tell him to his face that he cannot win.

The official spokesman comes out and it is his Degeneration X partner, Triple H. Shawn looks a little shocked that Hunter would come out. He says that Hunter is his friend for fifteen years. Hunter says that Shawn is wrong. He says that he doesn’t think that Shawn can beat the Undertaker at Wrestlemania. He says that he knows that Shawn can. He says that he knows it and he tells Shawn to look him in the eye. Hunter says that he has wrestled everybody in this business and he has looked in their eyes. He tells Shawn that he is the best he has ever been in the ring with. Hunter says that Shawn has no peers. He is in a class by himself. Hunter points to the sign and he tells Shawn that he is Mr. Wrestlemania. Hunter says that they might be on different paths right now, but DX will never die. It will be a long time before they are in the ring together. Hunter says that he doesn’t want their last image in the ring to be a loss to Big Show and the Miz. That is why he has invoked their rematch clause and they will have the match tonight.

Shawn tells Hunter that he appreciates everything that Hunter said and he appreciates that they are going to have the rematch. Hunter says that it is not about tag titles. Hunter says that you don’t have to defend the title for 30 days as champion. Hunter says that 30 days is the night after Wrestlemania. Hunter says that they go to that Raw and throw a celebration like only DX can throw. He says that Shawn will be known as the man who ended Taker’s streak at Wrestlemania. Hunter says that he believes in Shawn and he believes that Shawn will still be here the night after Wrestlemania, that the Undertaker’s streak will be over, and that Shawn’s career will be alive and well because he believes that Shawn will beat the Undertaker. Hunter wants to know what Shawn believes.

Shawn says that he believes that they have some tag team titles to win tonight.

Backstage
We go to the office and Cheech and Chong are surprised at what they brought to the show. The Arm Candy Twins stop by and ask if Cheech and Chong are impressed. They want to get tickets to one of their shows. Cheech says that they are not really those characters and they are down home guys. The Bellas offer to take them on a backstage tour and Tommy decides to take a rest. Tommy sees Hornswoggle and he has some Lucky Charms. Hornswoggle has the munchies and then Tommy hallucinates a little.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the Slam of the Week: The Six Man Match that saw the further implosion of Legacy from last week.

Heart and Soul of Legacy Match
Randy Orton vs Ted DiBiase

They circle each other before locking up but DiBiase with a kick and punches. Orton with a series of punches. DiBiase with a kick but Orton with a clothesline and Ted backs into the corner. DiBiase backs Orton into the corner and DiBiase with a knee and shoulders in the corner. DiBiase with a kick and punches in the corner but the referee holds him back. DiBiase puts Orton on top and tries for a superplex but Orton pushes him off and DiBiase with a drop kick and then he sends Orton to the floor. DiBiase tries to send Orton into the ring post but Orton stops him and he sends Ted into the post and follows it up with a European uppercut. DiBiase returns to the ring but he heads to the floor and we go to commercial.

We are back and DiBiase is stomping a mud hole into Orton as the referee pulls him off again. DiBiase punches Randy and stomps on his chest. Ted punches and kicks Randy in the corner and chokes him. Ted with a snap mare and kick to Randy’s head for a near fall but he is too cocky with his cover. DiBiase continues to work on the neck with an arm bar and chin lock. Orton tries to escape the hold but Ted holds on until Randy with a punch. Ted with a follow up clothesline for a near fall. Ted with a punch to Orton but Orton with a punch of his own. It is time for the boo-yay punches and the booer gets the advantage. Orton with a power slam and Randy gets his voices talking as he does the Garvin Stomp followed by a leaping knee drop. Orton pushes Ted away and then he does the RKO push ups but Cody comes up from behind and Cody avoids a punch and Ted with a rollup but Orton rolls through and gets a near fall. Orton punches Cody and then Orton punches Ted but it is now a two on one situation as the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Randy Orton by disqualification

After the match
Orton fights back and he hits a drop kick on Ted before hitting the back breaker on Rhodes. Randy tries for the IEDDT on Rhodes but Ted pulls him out of the ring.

We go to commercial.

We are back and a limo has arrived at the building and we see a cast emerge from the limo and it is Bret Hart attached to the cast. He limps to the building.

BAckstage
We are back and Tommy is massaging Eve and he has an idea for a Divas Match and it is going to be a pillow pajama fight. Cheech returns and he wants to know if Tommy is eating sugar because he is diabetic. We see that it is really William Regal, not Eve who he was massaging.

Tommy wants to hang with Kelly Kelly but it is Chris Masters with Kelly’s voice. Hornswoggle returns and he wants to give Tommy some cereal. Cheech wants to know if there are any marshmallows and then he joins Tommy in dreamland.

It is time for the John Cena/Batista video package.

We are told by Jerry Lawler that we could see John Cena and Batista confront each other tonight. Stay tuned.

We are back with the WWE Rewind: Christian getting into the Money in the Bank Match against Carlito.

Money in the Bank Qualifier Match
Jack Swagger vs Santino Marella

They lock up and Santino with punches to Swagger and then he does a split but Swagger blocks the hip toss and Swagger with the Doctor Bomb for the three count.

Winner: Jack Swagger

After the match
Swagger points to the sign since he earned the opportunity.

Backstage
We see Batista with his security detail. He walks in the back as we go to commercial.

We are back and Did You Know that Raw gets better ratings on Mondays than CNBC and ESPN.

John Cena’s music plays and he comes to the ring. He waits for the roar to die down in the building and he says that a few people told him that Batista stole the title from him at the Elimination Chamber. John says that he was not screwed. He agrees with Vince that it was about business. He aligned himself with Vince McMahon and became the champion. Cena says that it wasn’t the first time and won’t be the last. The next night, things got personal when Batista ambushed him. He doesn’t know why. Cena says that he knows that everyone wants to be champion and he never had problems during their time in WWE. Now Batista has a problem with him. John says that he sees a silver lining and that he is going to be in a main event match at Wrestlemania for the WWE Title against Batista. John says that after what happened last week, he needs to pay Mr. Batista back. John wants that to happen right now.

Batista’s music plays and he is flanked by security as he comes out to his spotlight. John wants to make sure that he sees that Batista now has security. Batista says that the security is here to protect John. Dave says that those men are going to make sure that he doesn’t come to the ring. Cena wants to thank Batista in the ring right now. John says that Dave can stand behind security and act like a six foot six three hundred pound pansy. Batista tells John that he is a funny guy and then he tells Cena that he did what he did last week because he wants to face John at Wrestlemania. Batista says that he lost so Cena gets what he wants and he gets what he wants. Batista says that they started out together and their rises to the top were practically identical. Even though they are very different. Batista tells Cena that they are the two biggest stars since the Attitude Era. They both won titles at Wrestlemania 21 and never looked back. Batista says that for some insane reason, the company has labeled John Cena as ‘The Man’ and the name and face of the WWE. Dave runs through the things that Cena has been in and then says that the torch was passed from Steve Austin to John Cena for some reason. It should have been passed to him. Batista says that he should be the name and face of the WWE because he is the biggest thing in the company. Batista says that he did what he did for two reasons. One was to beat the hell out of John Cena at Wrestlemania to show how much better he is than Cena. Second, he can’t stand Cena.

Cena wants to know if this is about a fictional torch. Cena says that he wants to be WWE Champion and he will beat Batista at Wrestlemania. Cena says that he worked his butt off and got there early and left late while Batista shows up whenever he wants. Cena says that everyone knows that he has sacrificed for this business while Batista expects it to be given to him. Cena tells Batista to look in the mirror and he calls Batista selfish.

Batista says that he agrees with Cena and says that he doesn’t care about the people. He is here to win titles and make money. He doesn’t care if they cheer him or boo him. He is not here for the fans. He tells Cena to kiss babies and hug fat girls while Batista says that he will be in the gym training to beat the hell out of John Cena at Wrestlemania. Batista says that it is a fact that when they are in the ring together, bad things happen to John Cena. Batista reminds Cena that he broke Cena’s neck.

Batista says that he doesn’t care what Cena thinks. He tells Cena to say whatever he wants. He tells Cena that Cena knows what Batista is good at. He tells Cena to throw out a fancy catchphrase.

Batista tells Cena that he can’t beat him and deep down, Cena knows it.

Batista drops his mic and walks away.

We go to commercial.

Backstage
We are back and Cheech and Chong are with Chavo and he says that he doesn’t feel comfortable wearing the mustache and sombrero. We go to Primo and Carlito and Primo points out that they are Puerto Rican, not Mexican and they hate each other. Katie Lea Burchill is there too and she says that she is British. Yoshi is also dressed the same way and he says something in Japanese. There is a knock on the door and a chicken enters sounding a lot like Santino to let everyone know about the Divas Match.

Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Zack Ryder with Rosa Mendes vs Montel Vontavious Porter

Ryder with a kick and forearms followed by an Irish whip and Porter with a float over and an overhead belly-to-belly throw followed by a facebuster. Porter with the Ballin’ Elbow and then he hits the Playmaker for the three count.

Winner: Montel Vontavious Porter

After the match
Porter does his contractually obligated point to the Wrestlemania sign.

Backstage
We see Gail Kim, Eve Torres, and Kelly Kelly walking in the back and we go to commercial saying Hello Kitty.

It is time for Cheech and Chong to make their in building appearance. They welcome everyone to the last quarter of Raw. Cheech reminds them that the show has been on for an hour and a half. Tommy says that he has been doing some magic Cheerios. Cheech brings out the participants in the Divas Pillow Fight.

Divas Pillow Fight
Kelly Kelly vs Eve Torres, and Gail Kim vs Maryse, Jillian Hall, and Alicia Fox

This match is being done under Texas Tornado Pillow Rules and everyone goes after Maryse for doing her pose. Then Jillian attacks everyone with clotheslines and pillow shots before howling. Kelly smothers Jillian with the pillow and hits the leg drop off the back for a near fall. Maryse with a DDT on Kelly but she only gets a two count. Eve and Gail with pillow shots followed by a Japanese neck breaker to Maryse. Alicia with a double clothesline to Gail and Eve. Gail hits Alicia with Eat Defeat and then Eve hits the flip leg drop on Alicia for the three count.

Winner: Eve Torres

After the match
Hornswoggle comes out and he gives Cheech and Chong some more cereal. Then it is time for a cereal fight.

We have a new Hall of Fame inductee and it is Maurice ‘Mad Dog’ Vachon and he will be inducted by Pat Patterson.

We are back and Michael Cole talks about NXT tomorrow night and then it is time to run through the card for Wrestlemania.

It is time for Bret Hart to . . . be interrupted by Vince McMahon who is sporting a lovely lavender shirt as he stomps to the ring. Vince says that it is an honor to introduce the man who will make his final farewell. Vince goes through the nicknames for Bret Hart and he says that he has the greatest and utmost respect for Bret.

Bret comes out and he has his crutch. As Bret walks to the ring, we have a video package.

Bret has made his way into the ring and Vince wants to have Bret clear Vince’s name as it relates to the accident. Bret says that he doesn’t know if it is true but ever since he came back, Vince has treated him like a piece of garbage. Bret wants Vince to get out of the ring.

Vince says that Bret called him a World Champion Liar so if you need to be a liar, it is good to be a World Champion. Vince says that he didn’t bring Bret out to say his goodbye. Bret asks Vince why he brought him out. Vince says that he screwed Bret and it feels good. Vince asks Bret about a challenge to a match at Wrestlemania. Vince says that he remembers hearing those words. Bret says that he is currently a little incapacitated and Vince acknowledges it. Vince says that he knows about the broken leg, but he knows that a broken fossil can heal in six weeks. Vince says that Bret didn’t come back for his mea culpa to set the record straight. Bret came back because it has been eating him for years and he wanted to fight Vince. Bret says that he has wanted to fight Vince for 13 years.

Vince wants Bret to fight him at Wrestlemania because it is Bret’s dream. Vince reminds Bret that he screwed him in Montreal and sent him to WCW where Bret embarrassed himself. Vince says that he spit in Bret’s face and lied to him about Stu Hart being in the Hall of Fame. Vince tells Bret to do it for all of his fans all over the world who want to see Bret Hart in the ring one more time. Vince tells Bret not to let the fans down. Vince asks the fans if they want to see Bret face him at Wrestlemania and they want to see it.

Bret says that he knows that Vince is trying to goad him into the match but he has a broken leg and he calls Vince an idiot.

Vince says that he hates to hear those words because Bret’s last name meant something, but now he has no heart. Vince says that he has let everyone down and he calls Bret a cowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwward and then he kicks Bret’s crutch away.

Vince acts like a big man but Bret throws the crutch at Vince. Vince calls Bret a coward again as he walks away. Bret tells Vince that if he wants a match at Wrestlemania, he has it.

Vince walks to the back and stops on the stage. He tells Bret that Bret might not be at 100%, Vince is. Vince says that he is going to be in a match next week against John Cena.

Backstage
The Unified Tag Team Champions are walking in the back as we go to commercial.

We are back and Criss Angel is you guest host next week. Good luck to the new Raw Report guy.

We are told that the Epsenhart Special returns next week with Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes facing Randy Orton to add to the John Cena versus Vince McMahon match.

Unified Tag Title Match
Degeneration X (Shawn Michaels and Triple H) vs The Shiz (Big Show and the Miz)

Michaels chops Show and Show misses a chop of his own. Shawn with more chops and Michaels does the Michaels flip in the corner and Show hits a clothesline. Miz tags in and he kicks Shawn in the chest. Show tags in and he punches Shawn and stands over him. Show with a bear hug but Shawn with a rake of the eyes and then he chops Show. Michaels tries to make the tag but he cannot get over Show. Show blocks a super kick and then Shawn escapes a choke slam and makes the tag. Hunter with punches and a face buster followed by a spinebuster and he finishes the second half of the moves of doom with a pose. Hunter with a spinebuster to Miz who interferes. Show with a choke slam to Hunter and Shawn with Sweet Chin Music when the ref was dealing with Miz. Both men are down and the referee starts his count. Miz tags in and so does Shawn. Shawn with punches and Michaels with the flying forearm and then he hits the reverse atomic drop and chop. Michaels with a slam and then he goes up top for the elbow drop and then it is time for vintage band tuning. The Undertaker’s image appears on the Titantron and Shawn breaks Rule #2 by acknowledging something outside the ring while a match is going on. Shawn turns around and Miz with a jackknife cover for the three count.

Winners: The Miz and Big Show

After the match
Shawn looks despondent in the ring while Hunter stands over him. Hunter tries to say something to Shawn but Shawn tells Hunter not to touch him and he leaves.

Sheamus comes out of nowhere as he blends into the background like a chameleon and he attacks Triple H. They go to the floor and Sheamus with the pump kick that sends Hunter into the announce table. Sheamus waits for Hunter to get up and then he hits another pump kick that sends Hunter over the announce table. Sheamus stands on the announce table and poses as we go to credits.

RAW LIVE Coverage & Discussion Thread - 1st March 2010