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RAW Results - 27th December 2010
Location - Albany, New York
Announcers - Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole.

We are live from Albany, New York and your announcers are Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.

In-Ring:
We start things off with John Cena who makes his way to the ring. John says that the excitement from last week has carried over tonight. Cena asks if people notice that when people come down the ramp they always talk about last week. Cena says that he is going to do the exact same thing because he is not happy with what happened last week. Cena says that they were fresh off TLC and they had the impromptu roast of Vickie. It was a party and every party has a pooper. After his match with Dolph Ziggler, something happened.

We go to footage from last week when CM Punk hit John Cena with a steel chair.

Cena says that the party was officially pooped on. Cena says that he brought this upon himself. For those who don’t know, during his relentless pursuit of Nexus, he accidentally spilled CM Punk’s diet soda. Cena says that he feels bad for setting Punk back almost $1.25. He knows why Punk came onto Smackdown last week to do this.

We see CM Punk hitting John Cena again with a steel chair.

Cena says all calorie free frustration aside, do you know how many calories it took to lift up Vickie Guerrero. Cena says that he can not bring back the soda, but CM Punk can come out to air out his grievances.

Punk says that Cena gets excitable every week and throws his hat to someone. Punk says that he is impressed. Punk says that he knows the truth. Cena is heartless, thoughtless, and dishonest. Punk says that Cena would love for this to be about a spilled diet soda, but it is about so much more.

Punk says that Cena was fired from the WWE. He was gone and gave a tear induced speech about getting to spend time with his mom and brother, but he came back later that night. Then Cena came back next week, and the following week. Punk says that Cena’s word is absolutely worthless and the people could not see through Cena’s façade.

Punk reminds Cena that he had Wade Barrett beaten at TLC and he took him to the side of the stage and dropped fifteen steel chairs on Barrett. Why does Cena think that is acceptable behavior.

Cena says that is balderdash that it was fifteen steel chairs. Cena points out that it was twenty-three chairs. Cena reminds Punk of what Nexus did to him.

Punk calls Cena a hypocrite. Punk says that Cena ended the career of his good friend Dave Batista. Punk says that he had him beaten in the Last Man Standing Match and he gives Batista an Attitude Adjustment on a car.

Punk then moves on to Vickie Guerrero and he suggests that Vickie should quit for what Cena did to Vickie. He talks about the mental abuse to Vickie.

Cena says Batista broke his neck; Batista showed up the next night and quit on his own; and Cena says that he doesn’t just single out Vickie over the last eight year.

Cena says that Cole has a fetish over Justin Bieber and has ‘The Miz’ manscaped below his belly button. Cena says that he is a love child of The Hulk and Grimace.

Punk stops Cena and says that it will all stop. The first two attacks were warning shots and someone is finally standing up to his barbaric ways. The phony Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect won’t work this time.

Cena tells Punk that he is out there and talking a really big game about what Cena is. The brilliant thing about WWE is that we don’t have to sit through the People’s Court or shake hands with Judge Joe Brown. There is a great place to settle the issues. It is the WWE wrestling ring. Cena asks Punk if he is going to sit up there and talk about it or they can settle it in the ring.

Punk says that we can do it tonight, but he thanks Cena for being so predictable. Punk says that this is the CM Punk show and it will happen on his terms. Punk will be the one in the ring calling Cena out. Punk says that if the last two weeks were shocking, he has a real eye opener tonight. Punk says that the real surprise happens tonight and it is a surprise Cena will never forget.

Punk says that this is all about fun. He wishes Cena and his fans a very Happy New Year.

We go to commercial.

We are back with footage from last week’s mixed tag match involving Ted DiBiase, Maryse, Santino Marella, and Tamina.

Match Number One:
Ted DiBiase w/ Maryse Vs. Santino Marella w/ Tamina

Santino with his usual pre match kicks that make no contact and Ted with a punch and then he tries for a belly-to-back suplex but Santino gets away. Ted with a clothesline for a near fall. Ted with a reverse chin lock. Ted with knees to Santino but he misses a drop kick and Santino gets the three count with a rollup.

Winner: Santino Marella

After the match:
Santino has a belated Christmas present and it is a Cobra. Ted and Maryse attack Santino and Tamina because they did not get gifts from Santino. Tamina with a clothesline to Maryse and Santino with a jawbreaker. They hit dueling diving head butts and then the cobras are uncoiled and Maryse and Ted go down.

Backstage:
Miz says that he is going to give Jerry Lawler a lesson. Miz asks Alex what kind of lesson he is going to teach John Morrison. Miz tells Alex he needs to beat Morrison so bad that he cannot stand or will never want to face him again. Miz says that he is going to pick apart the Hall of Famer bit by bit. Miz says that he will do the same thing if there is anything left with Morrison.

John Morrison says that he knows that Miz wants to do it big. Morrison says that if he wins, he gets to pick the stipulation and when he gets his title match.

Riley wants to know what happens when he wins.

Morrison says that if Riley beats him, he should be fired. Morrison says that he will forfeit his number one contender contract.

Miz agrees and Morrison says that it will be awesome.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Did You Know that WWE does a lot with Make-a-Wish.

In-Ring:
Match Number Two:
Stipulation or No Title Match:
John Morrison Vs. Alex Riley w/ The Miz

They lock up and Morrison with a hammer lock but Riley with an elbow and punches to Morrison. Morrison with punches when Riley says something to Miz. Morrison with a back breaker and a side Russian leg sweep for a near fall. Miz distracts Morrison and Riley hits him from behind. Riley with kicks to Morrison and an Irish whip followed by a clothesline for a near fall.

Riley with a slam and he gets a near fall. Riley with a reverse chin lock on Morrison. Morrison with punches to Riley but Riley with a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Riley chokes Morrison again and Irish whips Morrison and hits a clothesline for a near fall. Riley with a chin lock. Morrison with a hip lock take down on Riley and then he punches Riley. Morrison with a clothesline and a leg lariat. Morrison with kicks but Riley with an Irish whip. Morrison with a kick to Riley and then Miz trips Morrison as he goes for a springboard round kick. Miz has been sent to the back by the referee and Cole cannot believe what the referee did.

Riley with a rollup for a near fall. Morrison with a drop kick to Riley followed by a shining wizard for the three count.

Winner: John Morrison

After the match:
John Morrison says that he will have his title match next week and it will be Falls Count Anywhere.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Michael Cole is still angry at what happened during the Morrison/Riley match as we see highlights of the match.

Backstage:
Miz wants to know what Riley was thinking because he is going to have to face Morrison in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Miz tells Riley to focus on his job for later tonight against Jerry Lawler.

Punk is talking to a cameraman and he tells him that he wants to make sure that they get his big announcement.

Daniel Bryan is with The Bellas. They say they had a good Christmas but they didn’t get their Daniel Bryan t-shirts and they were alone under the mistletoe.

Tyson Kidd enters with Jackson Andrews. He tells Bryan that he will be the next United States Champion thanks to his bodyguard. Tyson tells Bryan to watch his match with the World’s Strongest Man and think about what he will do to Bryan.

Randy Orton is staring in his locker room and Josh Mathews wants to get an interview. He points out how Randy Orton beat Sheamus to win the title and then he beat Sheamus at Hell in a Cell. Josh clams up when . Orton says that he has nothing against John Morrison but he wants Miz to win because when he wins the title again, he wants to do it by beating Sheamus. Josh tells Randy that it is King Sheamus. Orton says that King Sheamus’ reign comes to an abrupt and painful end. Randy stares into the commercial.

We are back and Michael Cole is joined by Josh Mathews.

In-Ring:
Match Number Three:
Mark Henry Vs. Tyson Kidd w/Jackson Andrews

Kidd with forearms to the back and Henry feels nothing but Kidd feels the head butt and punches. Henry with a hard Irish whip followed by a slam. Henry stands over Kidd for a twisting leg drop but Kidd moves. Kidd with a drop kick to the head followed by kicks to Henry and a knee drop. Kidd with a front face lock but Henry gets to his feet and he tosses Kidd away. Henry with a clothesline to Kidd but he charges into Kidd’s boots. Kidd comes off the turnbuckles and Henry catches him and hits the World’s Strongest Slam and he gets the three count.

Winner: Mark Henry

After the match:
Henry and Andrews stare at each other and Henry wants Andrews to come into the ring. They get face to face and Henry starts to back up but Andrews with a kick. Andrews misses a short arm clothesline and Henry hits the World’s Strongest Slam on Andrews.

We go to last week’s Raw when Miz got pinned by Jerry Lawler after Orton hit an RKO on Miz.

We go to commercial.

In-Ring:
We are back and Miz says that everyone is intimidated by him. Randy Orton is intimidated by him. John Morrison shakes in his boots in front of him. Miz says that Jerry Lawler has to change his Depends whenever Miz is there. Miz says that he is the must see WWE Champion. Miz says that everyone thinks that he is the best brawler and best fighter, but nobody compares to him in the WWE. Miz says that the Verne Gagnes, Lou Theszs, and Harley Races don’t hold a candle to his ability and his talent. Miz tells everyone to stop with the whats because they sound like ducks.

Miz says that he is a scientific master of the art of wrestling. He is a technical wizard of wrestling. Miz wants to know if everyone is going to continue this so whenever there is a what, he responds with a REALLY. He wants everyone to call a friend, e-mail someone, and tweet everyone because he is going to destroy Jerry Lawler. It is in honor of all of the what people.

Match Number Four
Non Title Match:
The Miz w/ Alex Riley Vs. Jerry Lawler

The fans chant for Jerry before they lock up. They lock up and Miz with a double leg take down and then he walks on Lawler’s back. They lock up again and Miz with a side head lock. Miz with a shoulder tackle and he has something to say to Lawler as he gets up. They lock up again and Miz backs Lawler into the corner and he turns around and Lawler with a side head lock after Miz misses a punch. Lawler with a few shoulder tackles and then he hits a third shoulder tackle. Miz goes into the ropes Miz with a kick and punch and then he slaps Lawler in the back of the head as the referee warns him.

Miz with a kick to the midsection. Lawler tries to punch Miz but Miz avoids him and Miz with a punch and then he chokes Lawler. Miz with a reverse chin lock but Lawler gets to his feet. Miz sends Lawler back to the mat and then he hits a running boot to the chest. Miz chokes Lawler in the ropes and then Riley hits Lawler when the referee was distracted by Miz. Miz with a boot to the chest. Lawler with punches but Miz with kicks as he continues to wear down Lawler. Miz rakes the eyes and the referee warns him.

Miz punches Lawler and sends him into the turnbuckles. Miz waits for Lawler to get up to hit the Awesome Clothesline but John Morrison’s music plays and he comes out. Miz turns his attention to Morrison who is walking to the ring. Miz hits a clothesline but he misses a second one. Miz misses a splash into the ropes and Miz crotches himself in the ropes. Lawler with a series of punches and then he hits a few drop kicks for a near fall. Lawler tries for a slam but Miz escapes and he sends Lawler into the turnbuckles. Miz misses the Awesome Clothesline and then Miz drops Lawler on the top rope.

Miz gets dropped onto the ring steps and Alex Riley tries to interfere. While the referee was dealing with Riley, Morrison hit a Shining Wizard on Miz. The referee makes the ten count and Miz doesn’t return to the ring.

Winner: Jerry Lawler by Count Out

After the match:
Morrison tells Miz that you are only as good as your last match.

Backstage:
We go to the locker room where Sheamus has his crown and robe and Punk comes by to praise King Sheamus. Sheamus says that it is a shame that the others are not as respectful as Punk. Punk asks Sheamus how many times has John Cena insulted him or made him look bad. Punk wants Sheamus to watch him calling Cena out because he is doing it for everyone who has been the victim of Cena’s verbal attacks. He also wishes Sheamus luck against Randy Orton.

Sheamus thanks the fella and then he says that he doesn’t need any luck.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we take a look back at the Miz versus Jerry Lawler match as Cole tries to see how he feels about his match with Cole’s mancrush.

Natalya has joined the announce team for the next match.

We see the footage from last week when Melina earned the number one contender spot for the Divas Title only to slap Natalya when Natalya came to the ring.

In-Ring:
Match Number Five:
Melina and Alicia Fox Vs. Eve Torres and Gail Kim

Alicia and Eve start things off and Alicia with punches and forearms and a knee. Eve avoids a clothesline and then connects with a kick. Eve misses a moonsault when she lands on Alicia’s knees. Melina tags in and she connects with a forearm and then slams Eve’s head into the mat. Melina with an Irish whip and then connects with knees into the corner. Eve with an enzuigiri to Melina and both ladies are down.

Gail tags in and connects with clotheslines to Melina followed by a drop kick. Gail with a cross body into the corner and then she goes up top and hits a missile drop kick but Alicia breaks up the cover. Eve with a Thesz Press to Alicia and then go to the floor. Melina with a clothesline followed by the Screeching Step Over Leg Lariat for the three count.

Winners: Melina and Alicia Fox

After the match:
Natalya goes into the ring to talk to Melina. Melina wants to shake Natalya’s hand. . . but it’s a trap that Natalya knew was coming so Natalya is the one who connects with the punch.

Backstage:
CM Punk is now with the members of the medical staff. He tells them to be alert and ready and to have the EMTs ready. He says that it won’t be his responsibility, it will be the responsibility of the medical staff and the WWE Universe.

We go to commercial.

We are back and the next match is joined in progress.

In-Ring:
Match Number Six:
Daniel Bryan w/The Bellas Vs. Zack Ryder

Zack Ryder has Daniel Bryan in a side head lock but Bryan with a hip toss and arm drag. Bryan runs into boots from Ryder. Ryder chokes Bryan with his boot and then he hits a running face wash and gets a near fall. Ryder with a neck breaker for a near fall. Ryder tries for another neck breaker but Bryan with the LaBell Lock and Ryder taps out.

Winner: Daniel Bryan

After the match:
the Bellas celebrate in the ring but that is ruined by the dingy dingy noise and Michael Cole’s boisterous announcement of an e-mail from the General Messenger.

The GM hopes that everyone has enjoyed their holidays. The upcoming year will be the greatest year in WWE history.

While the GM wishes everyone a Happy New Year, Miz comes out and attacks Jerry Lawler and sends him into the ringside barrier. Miz sends Lawler into the announce table and then into the ring steps. Miz gives Lawler a Skull Crushing Finale on the floor.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a Moments Ago Moment of Jerry Lawler getting sneak attacked by The Miz while Michael Cole put everyone in a trance with his message from the General Manager.

Josh Mathews has returned to the announce table and Josh says that he can see through Cole’s comments because he has no sympathy for what Miz did.

Match Number Seven:
Sheamus Vs. Randy Orton

They lock up and they try to get an advantage and Sheamus backs Orton into the corner. Sheamus punches Orton but Orton returns fire with punches of his own. Sheamus punches and kicks Orton. Orton sends Sheamus into the turnbuckles and connects with a series of European uppercuts. Sheamus sends Orton into the turnbuckles and he connects with an elbow to the neck. Orton with a Thesz Press and he punches Sheamus. Orton with a boot to the midsection. Orton misses a knee drop and Sheamus with a running shoulder tackle. Sheamus with a knee to the chest followed by an elbow to the head. Sheamus with an arm bar on Orton. Orton with punches to Sheamus and then he hits a short arm clothesline and gets a near fall.

Orton with a boot to the head followed by a leaping knee drop for a near fall. Sheamus chokes Orton with his boot and then he uses his knee. Sheamus with shoulders in the corner followed by knees and then he rakes at the face. Orton with a kick but Sheamus with an Irish whip. Orton comes out of the corner with a clothesline and then he kicks Sheamus to set up for the IEDDT but Sheamus gets into the ring. Sheamus sends Orton to the apron and then Orton drops down as Sheamus goes over the top rope to the floor.

Orton with a European uppercut to Sheamus and then Sheamus sends Orton into the ring post. Sheamus with a flying shoulder tackle from the apron for a near fall.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Sheamus has Orton in an arm bar and he works on the neck as well. Orton with a head butt to Sheamus to get out of the hold. Sheamus with a kick and he hits a power slam for a near fall. Sheamus punches Orton while the referee warns Sheamus. Orton punches Sheamus but Sheamus with a punch to the midsection and connects with a series of forearms across the chest and gets a near fall. Orton punches Sheamus but Sheamus with a knee and Irish whip but Sheamus misses a charge into the corner when Orton moves and Sheamus hits the post.

Orton sends Sheamus into the ring post and then he tries for a superplex and hits it and both men are down. Orton gets a two count. Sheamus with a punch but Orton with a kick. They exchange punches as the crowd shows who they support. Orton with a European uppercut and then he hits a series of clotheslines and then hits a power slam. Orton runs into a boot from Sheamus but Orton with the Olympic Slam but Orton can only get a two count. Orton with a kick but Sheamus hits the uranage back breaker for a near fall.

Sheamus sets for the Pump kick but Orton moves. Sheamus escapes an RKO attempt. Sheamus with a double sledge to Orton and both men are down. Sheamus stands over Orton and sets for the High Cross. Orton is able to fight out of the hold and Orton with a back breaker and it is time for Orton to twist into the RKO push ups. Sheamus goes to the apron. Sheamus tries for another slingshot shoulder tackle but Orton turns it into an RKO for the three count.

Winner: Randy Orton

Backstage:
John Cena is walking in the back as he gets ready to be called out.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we are reminded that Raw will ring in 2011 with John Morrison getting his title match against The Miz in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.

In-Ring:
John Cena’s music plays and he comes out even though he has not officially been called out by CM Punk. John says that CM Sucks said this was going to be his show and that he had a surprise. He said that he would call Cena out. Cena says that he came out early. He tells Punk if he wants some to get some.

CM Punk’s music plays and he does not come out through the usual entrance. Cena looks around for Punk.

Cena says that they must be playing games. Cena says that he is changing the game and if Punk doesn’t want to come out, he will find Punk.

Before Cena can leave the ring, Nexus is back (except for Wade Barrett) and they make their way to the ring.

David Otunga enters and he has something to say because he has the mic. He tells John this isn’t what you think. He reminds John that he was assaulted two weeks ago. He saw every member of Nexus get taken out and it was exactly what Cena said he would do. Otunga says that he made a decision. Nexus is under new management now and in case you didn’t hear it the first time, he tells us again.

Otunga wants to put everything that has happened behind them and start anew. Otunga offers Cena a truce and he offers his hand.

Cena takes the mic and he says that he knew why they did what they did. If he thought that Otunga was genuine, he would have shaken his hand. Cena says that he got to each of them because he watched them and studied them. He calls him a slimy backstabbing worm of a man. Cena says that he doesn’t trust Otunga. There will be no moving forward. Otunga can move backward or he can throw hands and they will see what happens.

Otunga thinks about it and he walks out of the ring.

IT’S A TRAP and they turn around halfway up the ramp and they attack John Cena. Slater hits Sweetness on Cena. Michael with a running snap neckbreaker. Harris with a back senton splash. They move Cena into position for Gabriel to hit the 450 Splash. They yell at Cena and then pose for everyone.

Nexus walks up the ramp and CM Punk’s music plays again and he walks past them to the ring. Punk picks up John Cena and gives Cena Go To Sleep and Cena is out. Punk grabs a chair and he wants to hit Cena with it but he thinks about it for a second and then he sits at Cena’s feet and thinks about his next move. Punk picks up the Nexus arm band and puts it on.

CM Punk throws up a fist salute for his followers in Nexus.

We go to credits.

RAW LIVE Coverage & Discussion Thread - 27th December 2010