RAW LIVE Coverage & Discussion Thread - 28th June 2010

[Kellie]

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RAW Results - 28th June 2010
Location - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Announcers - Michael Cole & Jerry "The King" Lawler

We begin tonight’s show with a look back at the NXThugs attacking the Chairman of the Board on last week’s Raw. Who is next?

We are live from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and your announcers are Michael ’ Cole and Jerry Lawler.

Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler talk about the attack by Nexus and Cole says that the McMahon’s are keeping Vince’s condition private. Lawler says that Wade Barrett is at WWE Headquarters to answer their actions. Cole reads the e-mail from the General Manager from last week about the Nexus’ actions.

Sheamus comes to the ring and he has something to say. Sheamus says that he watched the footage of the beating of the Chairman a few times and Sheamus says that he is disgusted. As the WWE Champion, he felt that it was his responsibility to make a statement on behalf of the company. Sheamus says ‘The Champ is Here’. Sheamus says that the Nexus lads got involved in their match, but Sheamus says that we know he would have won the match. Sheamus says that one important factor came out of this. John Cena is no longer the number one contender for his WWE Title. Sheamus mentions that Cena used his rematch. Sheamus says that he doesn’t have to look at the tacky orange t-shirt. He does not have to listen to Cena’s slogans. Now he doesn’t have to hear the fans chant ‘Cena’ like a bunch of parrots. Sheamus says that he does not have to hear Cena make fun of his beautiful Irish skin by being called a Human Jar of Mayonnaise. Sheamus says that he hates John Cena. Sheamus tells the fella that he can get to the back of the queue because he will never get another shot at the gold again.

John Cena’s music plays and he is wearing his tacky orange t-shirt.

Sheamus wants to know what Cena is doing in the ring because he is not getting another shot at the WWE Title again. Cena says that he knows. Cena says that he did not come out for that. Cena wants Sheamus’ help. Cena says that everyone saw how Sheamus won the WWE Title and they saw how Sheamus retained the title. Cena mentions the Jimbrones called the Nexus. Cena says that they almost ended his career. Cena asks Sheamus who he thinks they are coming after next. The human jar of mayonnaise, the giant block of cream cheese, Sheamus. Cena admits that Sheamus doesn’t like him but he knows that Sheamus can fight. Cena wants Sheamus to help him right now. He wants everyone to fight side by side. Cena wants the Nexus to come out . . .

Michael Cole’s Got Mail and he interrupts things. Michael goes to the General Manager Lectern and he says that next week, he will deal with the Nexus. He is going to wait for Wade Barrett to present his argument. If any member of Nexus makes contact with a member of the WWE roster, they will be terminated. If a WWE Superstar initiates contact, they will be suspended.

Cena thanks the General Manager for ruining his plan. Cena says that we have learned something tonight. He says that Sheamus is more than pale skin and the worst hair since Kid ‘N Play. Cena says that we found out that Sheamus is a good dude. Cena says that we should start things off with a WWE Title match.

We’ve got mail.

E-Mail Reader Cole says that Sheamus will be in action tonight. Sheamus will be facing Mark Henry tonight.

Cena throws out PG curses and blames the internet for his problems and then he blames it for his mom cancelling his Warcraft account. Cena wants the General Manager to e-mail Cena personally.

The next e-mail comes and Cole reads about Money in the Bank and how there will be two at the pay per view. The Raw participants in Money in the Bank will be announced later tonight. There will be a demonstration.

Sheamus says that he has wasted enough time and he is leaving.

There is more mail as Sheamus leaves and we have Cage Lowering Music, which makes sense since there was a cage above the ring.

Because of an inconclusive finish to their match last week, Sheamus will defend the WWE Title against John Cena in a match to ensure no outside interference. They will meet inside a steel cage.

Cena climbs to the top of the cage as we go to commercial.

We are back and Did You Know that they have still had more than 100 million video clips viewed on YouTube.

The Hart Dynasty vs The Usos and Tamina

We go to the ring for six-person tag team action as WWE's Unified Tag Team Champions The Hart Dynasty and Natalya make their way to the ring. As they get on the apron, the Usos and Tamina attack from behind and destroy the Harts. The Usos leave up the ramp. Tamina runs back down and throws Natalya in the ring. Tamina stomps on Natalya and goes to the top. Tamina hits the big Superfly splash and goes back outside of the ring to leave with the Usos.

Winner: No Contest


Backstage
Josh Mathews is smiling in the interview area and he is joined by R Truth. Josh asks Truth what actions should be taken against the Nexus. Truth says that they are acting like a bunch of wild, untamed animals. It is too easy to fire them so leave them at the WWE Zoo because he is the zookeeper. We go to commercial.

We are back with the Slam of the Week: The Kozlov/Marella Dance Off from three weeks ago.

Vladimir Kozlov vs Santino Marella
If Santino wins Vladimir will be Santino’s tag team partner Match

Santino with a waist lock but he cannot take Kozlov down. Santino punches Kozlov’s hand and then Santino taps Kozlov on the head and takes Kozlov down. Kozlov tries for an arm submission but Santino escapes. Kozlov with head butts followed by a belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. Kozlov with a waist lock but Santino gets out of the hold and takes Kozlov down. Kozlov blocks a kick and then hits a spinebuster for the three count.

Winner: Vladimir Kozlov

After the match
Kozlov smiles as he leaves the ring. William Regal comes out and he shakes Kozlov’s hand. Regal attacks Santino and punches him. Kozlov comes to the ring and he kicks Regal in the chest and Regal walks away. Santino begs for mercy and Kozlov picks Santino up and helps him to the back.

Backstage
Josh Mathews is with the Great Khali and he is joined by Runjin Singh. Josh asks Khali what actions should be taken against the Nexus. Runjin says that Khali is a big stupid giant and his manager is sick of carrying him. If the Nexus came after him tonight, Khali would run away.

We go to commercial.

We are back and remember that you can vote tomorrow in the first Poll for the NXT rookies.

It is time for the Guest Host to make his way to the ring and it is Rob Zombie. Rob says hello to Philadelphia and he wants the people to scream. He welcomes everyone. He says that he is here because he loves sick and twisted things. He announces the eight participants in the Money in the Bank Match. They are Randy Orton, The Miz, R Truth, Chris Jericho, Evan Bourne, Ted DiBiase, John Morrison, and Edge.

Edge is in the back on the TitanTron and he calls Rob a Supercreep and Astrobeast. Edge says that he hasn’t talked to Rob since he dumped Rob’s music as his entrance music. Rob says that he took his song back because he could not stand Edge ruining his song. Rob tells everyone goodbye.

Edge wants to know if he scared away the horror director. Edge says that it only matters that he won the first Money in the Bank match and he cashed it in on John Cena. We have the video tape from Wrestlemania 21 and New Year’s Revolution when he cashed it in against John Cena after the Elimination Chamber match.

Edge reminds us that he did that. He says he had so much fun he did it years later against the Undertaker. Edge said last week that ‘now the fun begins’ to Randy Orton because he owns the Money in the Bank Match. Edge will show how twisted he can be. Edge says that the viper gets its head crushed before it can strike when the viper runs into a twenty foot ladder. At the end of the night, they will all be staring up at him.

We’ve Got Mail. Cole says that the main event tonight will have all eight participants in the Money in the Bank Match. Edge, the Miz, Ted DiBiase, and Chris Jericho will face Evan Bourne, John Morrison, R Truth, and Randy Orton.


Backstage
Mark Henry is walking in the back as we go to commercial.

Sheamus vs Mark Henry with Lucky Cannon

Sheamus with forearms to the back and punches to the head but Henry pushes Sheamus to the mat. Sheamus with a DDT for a near fall. Sheamus with knees to the head and then he connects with forearms across the chest before getting a near fall. Sheamus with a reverse chin lock but Henry backs Sheamus into the corner. Sheamus clips Henry and then tries for a clothesline but Henry with a body block and head butt. Sheamus with a forearm to the back but Henry with another body block. Henry with a big splash but Sheamus gets his foot on the ropes. Sheamus rolls to the floor and Henry follows him out and then he throws Sheamus back in. Sheamus with the pump kick as Henry returns to the ring and Sheamus gets the three count.

Winner: Sheamus


Backstage
The members of Nexus are in the back with Josh Mathews. Josh asks the other six guys what they think. Tarver points out that it goes both ways because if a WWE superstar puts their hands on them, they are suspended. Skip Sheffield yells at a production worker and pushes and punches him. Tarver says that is what they mean. Then they laugh as Darren adjusts Josh’s tie.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Jerry Lawler is in the ring. Jerry talks about the new DVD for Ricky Steamboat. We have a clip.

Jerry introduces Ricky Steamboat and Ricky comes to the ring. Jerry says the DVD does a great job of chronicling Ricky’s career. Jerry says that there are a few people who wanted to come out to honor Ricky. We see Arn Anderson, Dean Malenko, Mike Rotundo, and Michael Hayes.

Dean says that it is an honor to be out here with Ricky to talk about his DVD. Dean says that he is looking forward to seeing Ricky’s greatest matches of his career. Dean says that he wasn’t born for most of those matches. Mike says that he never faced Ricky in a match, but he wanted to tell Ricky to make sure he pays the taxes on his DVD. Michael Hayes tells Ricky that they all respect him and he says that they didn’t interact a lot or compete a lot. He says he hasn’t gotten too much camera time in the last three or four years so he just wanted to strut and moonwalk. Arn says that this is pretty impressive to see the Hall of Famers and legends. He says that there is a billion dollars worth of talent. Arn says that he wrestled Ricky at least 100 times, but he never beat him. Every time they stepped in the ring, something magical happened because of Ricky. Arn talks about the top five like Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and the Undertaker, but he never saw anyone better than Ricky Steamboat. It will take more than three DVDs to hold his career.

Ricky thanks everyone for coming out and he thanks the WWE Universe.

Ricky is interrupted by the Nexus (and they have new music) who make their way down the ramp to the ring. They circle the ring and the legends are ready for a fight. They hold off the Nexus for a bit. Lawler and Steamboat get a few shots in on Slater. Anderson and Steamboat go after Tarver. They pull Anderson out of the ring and send him into the ring post. Now it is six on five. They go after Malenko next and send him into the ringside barrier. Tarver attacks Rotundo from behind and they work him over.

We are halfway through the beat down. They get on the apron and the legends are waiting for the next move. Steamboat fights off Slater but Gabriel joins in on him. The other four sends Lawler to the floor as Otunga and Sheffield attack Jerry on the floor. Tarver sends Hayes into the apron and he punches Hayes while Young holds him. They all go after Steamboat in the ring after surrounding him. Steamboat gets the first shot in on Sheffield but then it turns into a six on one beat down. They take Steamboat down to the mat. Without Barrett there, they appear to be lacking a leader. Otunga with a spinebuster. They pick Ricky up for Sheffield and Skip with a clothesline. They pull Ricky to the corner so Gabriel can finish off the Moves of Doom (sponsored by the Nexus) with a 450 Splash.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a Moments Ago Moment of the attack on the Ricky Steamboat Appreciation Society.

We see the Legends being cared for and Steamboat is being stretchered out. Cole mentions that nothing will happen to the Nexus tonight because of the General Manager’s edict earlier.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Did You Know that John Cena is very popular for Make A Wish requests.

Josh Mathews has been promoted from backstage interviewer to announcer because of what happened to Jerry Lawler.

Maryse and Alicia Fox vs Eve Torres and Gail Kim

Alicia with a kick and punches to Eve but Eve with forearms. Eve with a kick and sunset flip attempt but Alicia blocks it and Alicia with a knee to the head. Alicia with a forearm followed by an Irish whip and running knee into the corner. Alicia with a jumping mare for a near fall. Maryse tags in and she kicks Eve and pulls Eve’s hair to keep her from making the tag. Maryse with a near fall. Maryse sends Eve into the turnbuckles. Alicia tags in and kicks Eve. Alicia with an Irish whip but Eve moves on a charge into the corner and Gail is tagged in. Gail with clotheslines and a rana. Gail with forearms but she counters a tilt-a-whirl back breaker with a lateral press. Gail with a drop kick and Alicia goes to the floor. Alicia sends Eve into the apron. Gail with a forearm to Maryse but Alicia attacks Gail from behind. Alicia with a scissors kick for the three count.

Winners: Alicia Fox and Maryse

We go to commercial.

We are back with the opening video package of the Vince McMahon beatdown.

We have an Earlier Tonight Moment of the Nexus attack on the Friends of Ricky Steamboat and their systematic destruction of the six legends.

After Michael Cole spells out everything again, Josh reminds us that next week we will find out the General Manager’s punishment (if there is one).

Before the match
Edge has a ladder in the ring before everyone else comes out, but John Morrison gets another one from under the ring to put in the aisle.

We go to commercial.


Edge, The Miz, Chris Jericho, and Ted DiBiase vs John Morrison, Randy Orton, R Truth, and Evan Bourne

DiBiase and Morrison start things off and Ted with a kick and punch before sending Morrison into the turnbuckles. Ted with kicks to Morrison before the referee pulls him away. Morrison with an Irish whip and back body drop. Truth tags in and he punches Ted. Ted with a punch but Truth sends Ted over the top rope to the floor. Bourne tags in and waits for Ted to get up and he hits a running kick off the apron. Bourne rolls Ted back in and he kicks Ted in the leg a few times and Ted goes down. Bourne with a near fall. Miz tags in and Bourne with a hip toss and near fall. Miz punches Bourne but Bourne with a drop toe hold and kick to the head followed by a running drop kick into the corner for a near fall. Bourne with an Irish whip but he runs into an elbow. Ted punches Bourne from the apron and Miz kicks him before he tags in Jericho. Jericho with a kick to the ribs and then he catapults Bourne into the bottom rope. Jericho with a baseball slide that sends Bourne to the floor. Jericho mocks Orton while Edge kicks Bourne on the floor. Jericho goes to the floor and he sends Bourne back in. Jericho slaps Bourne in the head as he mocks Bourne about not being able to make the tag. Miz tags in and Jericho with a punch before he leaves. Miz with a knee to the back followed by elbows to the head. Miz with a kick to the back and a rear chin lock with his knee in Bourne’s back. Bourne with a punch but Miz with a knee. Miz tries for a suplex but Bourne with a knee to the head and Morrison tags in. Morrison with clotheslines followed by a leg lariat. Morrison with an Irish whip and springboard spin kick. Morrison gets ready for the moonsault but Ted pulls Miz out of the ring. Morrison with a corkscrew plancha onto Ted and Miz. Edge attacks Morrison before he can return to the ring and we go to commercial.

We are back and Jericho is choking Morrison in the ropes. Ted punches Morrison while Jericho spent time with the referee. We see footage of Jericho hitting Morrison with a ladder during the commercial break.

We are back to live action and Jericho tries to suplex Morrison back in but Morrison floats over and gets a near fall with a rollup. Jericho with a near fall before tagging Edge back in and he kicks Morrison. Edge with a knee to the ribs. Morrison with punches but Edge with a drop toe hold to keep Morrison from making the tag. Ted tags in and he kicks and punches Morrison. Ted with a kick to Morrison and an Irish whip that sends Morrison face first into the turnbuckles. Ted with knees but Morrison with punches. Morrison tries to run to his corner but DiBiase with a power slam for a near fall. Ted with a reverse chin lock on Morrison. Edge tags in and he kicks Morrison. Edge with an Irish whip but he runs into a boot. Edge with a big boot of his own. Edge waits for Morrison to get up for the spear but Morrison moves out of the way and Edge hits the turnbuckles. Morrison crawls to his corner but Edge grabs the leg and pulls him from the corner. Morrison with an enzuigiri and both men are down.

Who will get the MEGA change in momentum. Jericho and Bourne tag in and Bourne with a rana and drop kick. Bourne with a jumping spin kick and a jumping back heel kick for a near fall. Bourne goes to the turnbuckles but Jericho stops him and Jericho tries for a superplex but Bourne knees Jericho off. Bourne tries for the shooting star press but Jericho moves and Bourne lands on his feet. Jericho with a Codebreaker and both men are down. Ted and Orton tag in and Orton with an RKO for the three count.

Winners: Randy Orton, Evan Bourne, R Truth, and John Morrison

After the match
Edge attacks Randy Orton from behind and then he brings the ladder into the ring. Edge hits Truth with the ladder and but Morrison with a drop kick to the ladder and Edge goes down. Bourne with a kick to Jericho and then Morrison helps Bourne with a springboard cross body onto Jericho as Jericho goes into the announce table. Miz with the Skull Crushing Finale to Morrison and then Miz sets up the ladder in the center of the ring as he climbs the ladder but Orton pushes Miz off and Miz hits the top rope. Orton stares at the ladder and then he sets it up and climbs the ladder to take the briefcase off the hook.

We go to credits.

[Kemo]

OH MY F'N GOD!!!!!!

Vince just stooged out some of the greatest talent the business EVER produced. He turned legends into f'n jobbers! WTF?!?
I am SO pissed right now after seeing this. What a load of shit.

BTW, I totally popped when Michael Hayes started the strut!

[The Mac]

ya that was fucking stupid... and yes seeing hayes strutting one last time was pretty cool lol
but u could tell as soon as they were brought out that this was gonna happen

[Kage]

Methinks the NXT beat downs are getting a bit old. The first time it was like 'Wtf is going on and why are they doing this' Now it's expected and boring.

[Smartmark]

^^ I am confused?? :eek: Wich talent?? :eek:

[The Mac]

your joking right the guys in that ring were legends

[W-OLF]

Those legends had better matches with hangovers than the NXT rookies will ever have F.U. VINCE!

[Kage]

Apparently the Nexus attacks aren't as dead as I thought they were, as it's still getting heat from you guys

[Smartmark]

^^ Sorry. I posted it before the thread was updated. My Bad!

[The Mac]

Those legends had better matches with hangovers than the NXT rookies will ever have F.U. VINCE!

i couldnt have said it any better myself lol