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2009 - WWE broadcast Raw from London. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:

We are live on tape from London, England and your announcers are Michael ‘Bloody Vintage’ Cole and Jerry ‘Where is my castle’ Lawler.

Chris Jericho comes to the ring to address his fans in London. He says that for the last year he has felt like a castaway. An honest man among a sea of liars, cheaters, and sycophants. Just like everyone in the building tonight. He does not feel that way anymore because he has been drafted to Smackdown so this is his final appearance on Raw. Chris says that he figured the crowd would react the way they did. They never understood his brilliance and never viewed him as an honest man in a dishonest world. Without Chris Jericho on Raw, things will change and the change will not be for the better. In six months, everyone will be begging him to come back to Raw. Chris says that he will not do it because he is done with Raw.

Ricky Steamboat comes out and he goes to the ring. Ricky tells Chris that he is wrong. The WWE Universe is not unappreciative. During Wrestlemania, they showed him more love than he ever could have expected. Ricky says that it was the greatest moment of his career. If Chris is looking for appreciation and the fans won’t give it, he will. Ricky thanks Jericho. Jericho wants to know what Ricky is talking about. Ricky thanks Jericho for bringing back a feeling that he did not think he had. That is a passion to wrestle one more time. He wants to turn back history and feel good for what he accomplished. He never thought that he would be at Wrestlemania or at Raw. If it wasn’t for Jericho, it never would have happened. Ricky says that he is out here to thank Chris.

Chris says that Ricky came out to hog the spotlight and hear the cheers of his fans one more time. Chris tells Ricky that he is finished and nobody cares about him any more. None of Ricky’s friends have been seen since he destroyed them at Wrestlemania and he will do the same to Jericho. Jericho says that if the fans cheering for the twenty-seven seconds he was in a ten man tag match that he still has it, he can go in the ring. Jericho calls Ricky and the fans delusional. He says that it is time to put Steamboat out of his misery the same way he did it to his lecherous friends. Jericho says that he wants a one-on-one match with Ricky Steamboat at Backlash. Chris says that he will finish things if Steamboat will allow him.

Before Steamboat can answer, John Cena’s music plays and he comes out. Jericho tells Cena to stop before he can say anything. Jericho says that he knows Cena’s shtick and he will say how great Steamboat is. Jericho says that it is his final appearance on Raw so he will not have to listen to Cena again. He says that he is finished with Cena, Steamboat, and the parasites. Jericho says that he is going to walk out on Cena as his last act on Raw.

Jericho leaves the ring and Steamboat tells Jericho that he accepts the challenge for Backlash. Cena tells Jericho that he says that Ricky Steamboat can do just fine on his own. Cena says that since Vickie Guerrero is not here tonight, she says that Edge will not compete tonight but Cena has to compete. Cena tells Jericho that walking out on him is not his last act on Raw. Jericho’s last act is a match with John Cena tonight.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Chavo Guerrero is in the ring and he says that he has officially been drafted to Raw. Chavo wants to thank his Aunt Vickie, who happens to be the General Manager on Raw. Chavo says that he will prove that he can not only push around Vickie’s wheelchair but he can push around anyone on the Raw roster.

Match Number One: Chavo Guerrero versus Batista

Chavo charges at Batista and Batista with a kick and Batista Bomb for the three count.
Winner: Batista

After the match, Chavo gets on the mic and he tells Vickie that he is sorry and this will never happen again. He says that he was not ready.

Batista returns to the ring and Chavo changes his mind and says that he was ready and then Batista with a kick and another Batista Bomb. Batista leaves the ring and we go to commercial.

We are back and Shane McMahon is walking in the back and he sees Batista. Batista says that things got a little crazy. Shane says that he wants to make sure that they are on the same page. Shane says that he did not appreciate Batista taking him down in the corner. Batista says that he did not appreciate Shane knocking him out of the ring. Shane says that he guesses they are on the same page as long as they have the same focus.

We see footage from the Money in the Bank Match at Wrestlemania 25th Anniversary when Punk knocked Kane off the ladder before getting the briefcase.

Match Number Two: Kane versus CM Punk

Punk with kicks to the leg followed by an enzuigiri. Kane sends Punk to the apron and Punk tries for the springboard clothesline but Kane with an uppercut for a near fall. Kane with a snap mare and drop kick. Kane with a reverse chin lock. Punk gets out of the hold but Kane with a side slam. Kane sets for the choke slam but Punk with a series of kicks. Punk with a knee in the corner and Kane pushes Punk off when he tries for the bulldog. Punk with a kick when Kane charges and then Punk with the springboard clothesline for a near fall. Punk tries to get Kane up for the Go To Sleep but he cannot get Kane up. Kane with a big boot to Punk. Kane tries for the choke slam but Punk counters with an inside cradle for the three count.
Winner: CM Punk

We go to commercial.

We are back and Santino Marella comes out. We see footage of Santina Marella winning the title of Ms. Wrestlemania. Santino reminds us that he lost last week to the Great Khali so his sister has to appear on Smackdown and be a part of the Khali Kiss Kam. Santino wants to bring out his sister to apologize to her. Santino says that some people think that him and Santina are the same person. Santino wants Santina to come out.

Santina appears on the TitanTron. She says that she cannot kiss the Great Khali because she has a blister on her lip. Santino asks Santina where she is and she says that she is in the best country in the world, Italy. Santina says that she cannot appear on Smackdown because she will not be cured until the weekend. Santino says that they made a great couple, but since she is on Raw and Khali is on Smackdown. Santino has a poem for his sister but it is interrupted by Beth Phoenix and Rosa Mendez.

Beth gets a mic and she tells Santino that she is sorry to hear about his sister’s blister. She tells Santino that Vickie Guerrero has set aside some time for Santina to kiss the Great Khali. Santina talks about the poem and Santino tries to shut her up. Santino says that he does not know what Beth is up to but he does not like it. He says that Beth is covered in jealousy. Santino says that Beth better hope to win back the title tonight because Beth will never be Ms. Wrestlemania.

Match Number Three: Melina versus Beth Phoenix with Rosa Mendez for the Women’s Title

Beth with a knee after locking up and Beth with an Irish whip and Melina tries for a float over but Beth catches Melina and hits a power slam for a near fall. Beth with an arm bar and cross face but Melina gets to her feet. Beth gets Melina on her shoulders for a reverse torture rack. Beth runs Melina into the turnbuckles after Melina tries for a back slide. Beth has Melina kick herself in the head. Melina with a kick and punch to Beth and then she kicks Beth in the head. Melina with a handspring into an elbow and gets a near fall. Beth gets a number of near falls. Melina with punches from the turnbuckle and then Melina with a bulldog for a near fall. Rosa gets on the apron and Melina confronts her. Beth tries to attack Melina from behind but Melina moves and Beth spears Rosa. Melina with Code Red for the three count.
Winner: Melina

Triple H is in his the locker room and Shane enters. Shane wishes Hunter luck tonight and then he talks about the match on Sunday. Shane says that they need to be careful not to screw it up. He mentions how all three of them can be a bit hot headed. If they get disqualified, Randy Orton becomes the champion. Hunter says that it will not happen. Hunter says that he will get all of the anger out of his system tonight.

Chris Jericho is walking in the back as we go to commercial.

Match Number Four: John Cena versus Chris Jericho

Jericho with punches and forearms and then he sends Cena into the corner. Jericho with kicks and he chokes Cena in the corner. Jericho with a snap mare and a kick to the back. Jericho with a belly-to-back suplex and then he hits a back elbow. Jericho slaps Cena in the head and then he kicks Cena in the head. Jericho punches Cena in the head and then he slaps him in the head. Cena with a punch but Jericho with a clothesline and a near fall. Jericho with a suplex and a drop kick to the back for a near fall. Cena with a kick to Jericho but Jericho with a punch. Cena responds with a punch and then it is time for Cena and Jericho to exchange punches with the fans behind Jericho. Cena with a flying shoulder tackle or two. Cena with the Blue Thunder Bomb and then it is time to set up for the five knuckle shuffle. Cena waits for Jericho and he has him up for the Attitude Adjustment but Jericho counters with a DDT for a near fall. Cena goes to the apron and Jericho tries for the springboard drop kick but Cena catches Jericho and he tries for the Attitude Adjustment from the apron but Jericho gets out of the hold and then he runs Cena into the ring steps. We go to commercial.

We are back and Jericho with a near fall. Jericho with a kick to the head and then he slams Cena’s head into the turnbuckles and follows that with punches and kicks. Jericho stands on Cena’s neck and then he slaps Cena. Jericho with an Irish whip but he runs into a back elbow. Jericho tries for the Walls of Jericho but Cena powers out of the hold. Jericho drives Cena face first into the canvas but Jericho can only get a near fall. Jericho with a forearm to the back of the neck. Cena sends Jericho into the ring post and then he gets Jericho set for a super Attitude Adjustment. Jericho gets out of the hold and Jericho with an Electric Chair drop and Jericho gets a two count. Jericho tries for the Lionsault but Cena moves and both men are down. Cena with a drop toe hold and then Jericho with an inside cradle but Cena rolls through and gets Jericho on his shoulders for an Attitude Adjustment but Jericho lands on his feet. Jericho hits the Codebreaker but he cannot make the cover fast enough to get the three count. Jericho tries for another Codebreaker but Cena catches Jericho for the Attitude Adjustment and both men are down. Cena covers but he can only get a two count. Cena goes up top for the leg drop and he gets it blocked by Jericho and Jericho puts Cena in the Walls of Jericho but Cena is able to escape and counter into the STF. Jericho with an enzuigiri as Cena pulls Jericho back into the center of the ring. Jericho and Cena fight on the turnbuckles and Cena with a superplex attempt but Edge comes out and he knocks Jericho off the apron.
Winner: Chris Jericho by disqualification

Edge attacks Cena after the match and then he sets for the Ultimate Opportunist Spear and he hits it. Cena gets a few chairs and he brings them into the ring. Edge hits Cena with the conchairto. Edge gets a mic and he says that the winner in a last man standing match is the man who knocks his opponent unconscious for a count of ten. Edge starts the count and gets to ten.

We go to commercial.

We are back with an Ultimate Opportunist Moments Ago Moment of Edge attacking John Cena during and after Cena’s match with Chris Jericho.

We see footage of what Big Show did to Jeff Hardy on last week’s Smackdown followed by Matt’s post match attack on his brother.

Match Number Five: Rey Mysterio versus Big Show

Rey tries to weaken Show’s base with kicks but Show with a clothesline and then he picks up Rey and tosses him to the mat. Show picks up Rey and puts him on the top turnbuckle and then he chops Rey and Rey falls to the floor. Show pulls Rey back into the ring but Rey with kicks and forearms but Show sends Rey into the corner. Rey with a head scissors and Rey hits a 619 to Show’s rear end. Rey sends Show into the ropes in the 619 position but Show catches him and he holds Rey like a bag of groceries and he connects with the punch for the three count.
Winner: Big Show

After the match, the medical staff checks on Rey while Show watches and then he leaves the ring.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the Slam of the Week: Shane McMahon going coast to coast against Cody Rhodes on Superstars.

We go to footage from the Batista/DiBiase match from Smackdown.

Ted is in the locker room with Cody and they ask how they are doing after last week’s matches. Cody says that things will be better on Sunday because their opponents are a bunch of ticking time bombs. Meanwhile, Legacy are on the same page. Ted says that it is great to be in the same group when their leader is . . .

Randy Orton enters and he wonders if it is because he is not champion. Randy says that he is the best in the business and this is why Cody and Ted put their careers in his hand. Randy says that Hunter is on borrowed time and he knows it. Hunter cannot forget what Randy did to his wife. They will win on Sunday and tonight, he will beat Triple H.

We go to the WWE We are Awesome Graphic and more men check out wwe.com than Oprah’s website.

Match Number Six: Triple H with GameFountain versus Randy Orton in a No Disqualification Match

Orton with a kick and punches to Hunter. Hunter with a kick and he punches Orton. Orton with an Irish whip but Hunter with a clothesline. Hunter with more punches to Orton and then they go outside to the floor. Orton gains control but Hunter Irish whips Orton into the ringside barrier. Hunter rearranges the announce table an then he punches Orton as Orton falls onto the table. Orton with a European uppercut and then he gets a few trash cans and he chooses the right one to try to hit Hunter but Hunter with a kick. Hunter gets the trash can but Orton kicks him and then they return to the ring and no trash cans were used. Orton with a back breaker to Hunter for a near fall. Hunter with a high knee to Orton and then he clotheslines Orton over the top rope to the floor. Orton bounces off the announce table. Orton grabs the trash can while Hunter argues with the referee and Orton hits Hunter with the trash can as we go to commercial.

We are back and Orton stands over Hunter on the floor and then Orton with an Irish whip that sends Hunter into the ring steps. Orton returns Hunter to the ring and then Orton takes the ring steps apart and brings them into the ring. Orton hits Hunter with the ring steps and then he sends them back to the floor before getting a near fall. Orton returns to the floor and he moves the lower ring steps. Orton pulls Hunter over the arpon and he sets for the IEDDT onto the ring steps but Hunter blocks it and he sends Orton onto the steps. Hunter has a chair and he tries to hit Orton with it but Orton moves out of the way. They return to the ring and Hunter punches Orton in the corner but Orton gets back up. Hunter with a face buster for a near fall. Hunter gets the trash can but he runs into a boot from Orton. Hunter with a spinebuster onto the trash can and Orton convulses but Orton kicks out at two. Hunter goes for the chair and he hits Orton in the ribs and the back. Hunter sets to hit him in the head but Orton with a punch followed by a DDT onto the chair and both men are down again.

Orton sets for the field goal kick but Hunter moves and then Hunter with a clip to the knee. Hunter wraps Orton’s leg around the ring post. Hunter gets another chair and he hits Orton’s leg with it against the ring post. Hunter is back in the ring and he sends Orton’s knee into the mat. Hunter with a figure four leg lock on Orton. Orton gets to the ropes and the referee tells Orton that it does not matter because it is no disqualification. Orton finally rolls to the floor to get out of the hold. Hunter sends Orton back into the ring. Hunter punches Orton in the corner and then he drives his knees into Orton’s injured leg. Hunter brings the chair back in and he puts it around Orton’s leg and he is going to hit the stomp.

Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes come out and attack Hunter and they work him over. Shane McMahon comes out and he takes care of Rhodes and DiBiase. DiBiase pulls the ropes down and Shane goes over the top rope to the floor. Rhodes and DiBiase work over Hunter. Batista comes to the ring and Batista with clotheslines to Rhodes and DiBiase and he follows that with a spear to Orton. Batista tries for a spear on Rhodes but he accidentally spears Shane. Hunter wants to know what is going on. Batista punches DiBiase and then he throws him out of the ring. Rhodes knocks Batista out of the ring but Hunter sends Rhodes to the floor. Orton hits an RKO for the three count.
Winner: Randy Orton

2010 - WWE broadcast WWE NXT. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:

We are live on tape from Uncasville, Connecticut and your announcers are Michael Cole and Josh Mathews. Your host is Matt Striker.

The rookies are in the ring and there is a jousting pit by the entrance. Matt welcomes everyone to the show and he introduces the rookies. Matt reminds us that the second poll will be in three weeks, but the person in eighth place will be eliminated. Matt reminds us about last week’s Talk the Talk Challenge that was won by Wade Barrett. This week’s challenge will deal with balance and striking ability. It is called Rockem Sockem Rookies. The winner will have a feature on wwe.com that starts tonight at midnight.

The first two rookies are Heath Slater and David Otunga. Slater knocks Otunga off the pedestal to win the first match up. The next match up is Wade Barrett and Skip Sheffield. Barrett with a shoulder as he knocks Sheffield off. They push each other and Sheffield is declared the winner. Michael Tarver and Daniel Bryan are in heat number three. Tarver drops his kudgel stick and then Tarver walks off the pedestal. Tarver pushes Bryan while he celebrates and he leaves the pit. The final first round match up is Justin Gabriel and Darren Young. Darren Young wins this match up.

We go to commercial.

We are back and it is time to talk about Extreme Rules and we go to the John Cena/Batista video package for their match. We run through the rest of the card for Extreme Rules.

Josh talks about the Pro Polls and we go to a Wade Barrett video package. Miz says that he is a fan of Wade Barrett. Matt Hardy says that Wade is the most complete package of the NXT guy. Christian says that he is physically impressive. William Regal says that he has everything cosmetically and physically that a human would want. Miz says that he can talk and entertain. Carlito likes the way Barrett projects himself. Regal says that he has a dignity and manner that nobody else on NXT has. Miz says that you want to see what he does next. Christian says that he has Jericho in his ear and they are similar people. Chris Jericho says that Barrett is a great protégé because he listens to what he says. He says that Barrett is tough as nails, but needs some more experience but all of them need that. He says that Barrett is delivering and he mentions Barrett’s win in the eight man tag and how he fit in with the pros. Jericho says that if Barrett continues to listen, he will be a star in a short time.

We go to commercial.

Match Number One: David Otunga with R Truth versus Justin Gabriel with Matt Hardy

They lock up and Otunga with a waist lock take down and then he poses. They lock up again and Gabriel with a take down. Otunga with a kick and side head lock. Otunga with a shoulder tackle and Gabriel is a bit shaken up. Gabriel with an arm drag and drop kick. Gabriel with a drop toe hold and Otunga rolls to the apron. Otunga with a kick to Gabriel followed by an elbow to the head. Otunga with an arm bar and chin lock and then he takes Gabriel back to the mat. Otunga with a front face lock and neck breaker for a near fall. Otunga with a chin lock and he adds extra pressure with a knee in Gabriel’s back. Gabriel moves when Otunga tries for an elbow drop. Otunga with an Irish whip and Gabriel floats over and sends Otunga to the floor with a head scissors. Gabriel with a somersault plancha onto the floor. Gabriel with a cross body for a two count. Gabriel with a side Russian leg sweep and then he goes up top for the 450 Splash but Otunga is able to get out of the way. Otunga sends Gabriel to the floor. Gabriel with a kick from the apron. Gabriel tries for a sunset flip and Otunga tries to stay on his feet but Otunga eventually goes down despite pleas for help from R Truth and Gabriel gets the three count.
Winner: Justin Gabriel

After the match R Truth does not appear to be happy with his rookie’s performance.

We go to commercial.

We are back and it is time for the semi-finals of Rockem Sockem Rookies. The first semi-final is Heath Slater and Skip Sheffield. Slater falls off his pedestal and Sheffield advances to the finals. The second semi-final is Darren Young and Daniel Bryan. Young escapes some early balance problems and knocks Bryan off to advance to the finals.

Michael Tarver comes to the ring with Carlito and he says that if silence is golden, then his words are invaluable. That is why he said that he is done being overlooked in NXT. He says that he does not play by their rules. He says that he did not come here to dance on a balloon like a monkey. Tarver says that he dares any of the rookies or pros to come out and stop him.

Skip Sheffield comes out and he says that he wants Tarver to turn his upper lip south and shut his mouth. Sheffield says that he is going to make his pro proud by taking on the Nitwit of Negativity tonight.

CM Punk’s music plays and he comes out with the Straight Edge Society and Darren Young. Punk says that they aren’t the only ones looking for competition. Punk says that Darren Young is looking for competition. Last week, Darren made a lovely demonstration of what competition is when he did what we are about to see on the TitanTron. Punk looks at Luke and he says that he believes in the law of the jungle and survival of the fittest. Punk says that he would not do this just for his own sick kicks. He does it to his rookie and Luke Gallows to keep them sharp and on the edge, where they need to be. Punk says that Darren is also in the finals of the little stick fighting thing. First, he will compete in a Triple Threat Match.

Match Number Two: Michael Tarver with Carlito versus Skip Sheffield versus Darren Young

Tarver and Sheffield look like they are joining forces to go after Young. Sheffield misses a charge and goes to the floor. Tarver hits Young but Young with a kick and then he clotheslines Tarver over the top rope to the floor and we go to commercial.

We are back and Tarver holds Young for Sheffield to kick Darren. Skip with a punch to Young followed by a forearm to the back. Tarver with a boot to Young. Sheffield with shoulders to Young in the corner. Tarver takes his turn with the shoulders. Tarver with an Irish whip to Young and then Tarver sends Sheffield into the corner with a clothesline. He follows that with a forearm and then Tarver with a suplex to Young. Tarver yells at Young and says that he isn’t Luke Gallows. Sheffield with a belly-to-belly suplex to Young but Tarver pulls Sheffield off. Tarver covers Young and Sheffield pulls him off. Sheffield and Tarver argue and Young with a near fall on a rollup. Young is sent into the apron and Tarver with a punch to Sheffield but Sheffield with a punch and a snap mare followed by a chop. Sheffield with a clothesline in the corner followed by a splash but Young makes the save. Young sends Sheffield to the floor. Tarver with a punch but Young with a discus forearm. Young with a flying shoulder tackle and a back body drop and a near fall. Luke Gallows pushes Young off the top turnbuckle and Gallows tells Tarver to finish him. Tarver misses a clothesline and Young gets the win with a full nelson flap jack.
Winner: Darren Young

It is time for a Heath Slater video package. Christian says that he is the one man rock band. He says that he didn’t know how they would get along but they have bonded. Hardy says that Heath is a hard worker who needs to refine his game. Regal says that his persona is a bit mystifying. Carlito says that he doesn’t really like Slater. Miz says that Slater is over the top and maybe too much. Christian says that he doesn’t try to boss him around and he makes suggestions. Chris Jericho says that he can’t stand Slater the more he sees him. When he drops the glad handing, he is going to make people angry and that will put him at a different level. Miz says that Slater has something that could get him into the WWE. Miz suggests that people might think that he is idiotic, but they still want to see what he is going to do. Christian says that he told Slater it is not going to be easy and he is going to have to scrap and claw for it.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the WWE Rewind: Christian defeating Wade Barrett with help from Heath Slater.

It is time for the Rockem Sockem Rookies Finals between Skip Sheffield and Darren Young. They try to get position and they both go down at the same time. The referee declares Skip Sheffield the winner of the competition.

Cole and Mathews look at the video tape.

Matt says that they are going to have a rematch because the replay was inconclusive.

Sheffield gets a clear victory this time when Young goes to the mat and Sheffield stays on the platform.

Matt asks Skip how he feels. Sheffield says that it is about time. Skip says that he is going to show up and do what he does best for everyone in the crowd. Sheffield throws out his catch phrases and leaves.

Match Number Three: Chris Jericho with Wade Barrett versus Heath Slater with Christian

Jericho has a few words for Slater and then he slaps Slater. Slater with punches to Jericho but Jericho with another slap and a forearm. Jericho with a kick to Slater followed by a belly-to-back suplex. Slater punches Jericho but Jericho with a kick. Jericho with a back elbow and he slingshots Slater’s throat into the bottom rope. Jericho with a snap mare and a chin lock but Slater does not give up. Slater gets to his feet and he punches Jericho but Jericho with a drop kick as he continues to work over Slater. Jericho misses a Lionsault and Slater with a clothesline and forearm followed by a running forearm into the corner. Slater punches Jericho but Jericho with a kick. Slater with a neck breaker for a near fall. Jericho uses the referee and he pokes Slater in the eyes. Jericho gets too cocky as he sets for the Walls of Jericho and Slater gets the three count with a rollup.
Winner: Heath Slater

After the match, Jericho freaks out and pleads his case to the referee. Since the referee won’t listen, he tries to plead his case to the announce table, the ring steps and a chair. Jericho then calls the referee stupid as we go to credits.

2011 - TNA released Jay Lethal.