Monday Night RAW returns from commercial to show Josh Matthews stood in front of a red screen emblazoned with the RAW logo. Matthews is wearing a smart black suit, and holds a microphone in his hand.
Josh Matthews
Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome my guest at this time, one of the competitors in tonights Main Event Tag Team Match, Randy Orton.
Cheers from the crowd in the arena can be heard as Randy steps into view and the camera pans out slightly to fit both Josh and Randy on the screen. Randy is wearing his wrestling gear and his latest T-Shirt.
Josh Matthews
Randy, last week you were attacked by The Miz during an interview just like this, and you chose to retaliate during the WWE Championship match. Your interference backfired and led to The Miz retaining his title over John Morrison, who you accidentally hit in the face with the WWE Championship. Tonight you have to team with John Morrison, and you must win in order to get another chance at The Miz and the WWE Championship. Do you have any words for your partner tonight?
Orton looks contemplatively into the camera, before casting his gaze around a little, and then turning to speak into the microphone.
Randy Orton
If Morrison is expecting me to apologise this week, then hes going to be sorely disappointed. Im not sorry for what I did last week. Everyone in the WWE and the WWE Universe knows that I have some slight
anger problems. And everyone in the WWE and WWE Universe knows that The Miz is one of the most irritating and infuriating men in the entire world. Not only has The Miz constantly run his mouth, but he attacked me last week. Did any of you honestly expect me not to try and get some measure of revenge? Morrison, you know first-hand how good The Miz is at making your blood boil. Youd have done the same and we both know it. So Im not sorry for interfering last week. Im not really sorry for hitting you with the title either. Im only sorry that I never managed to get my hands on The Miz.
Orton stares intently into the camera, as if looking directly into the eyes of the WWE Champion, The Miz. Matthews takes this opportunity to interject.
Josh Matthews
But you do get the chance to get your hands on The Miz tonight?
Orton smirks, then nods.
Randy Orton
Youre right Josh, I do, and I plan on taking full advantage. Morrison, if you get in the way of me getting some retribution against The Miz, I can promise you I wont be responsible for my actions.
Orton stalks off screen, and Josh Matthews exhales, before sending the action back to ringside.
Michael Cole
I wouldnt want to cross Randy Orton tonight! But Ive got a feeling that John Morrison wants to get his hand on The Miz as much as anyone else tonight!
Jerry Lawler
Thatll certainly be an interesting match tonight! But first, up next, weve got the first match in the Risk and Reward tournament!
Michael Cole
Thats right! This concept was devised by the anonymous RAW General Manager, and features 8 of the top RAW and Smackdown superstars competing in a series of knockout matches. The winner of the tournament will receive the No. 40 entry in the Royal Rumble, whilst the runner up will receive the dreaded No. 1 entry!
Jerry Lawler
Its certainly a case of risk and reward Cole. The first match up is next, and features David Otunga of the Nexus against a man whose had some serious issues over on Friday Night Smackdown, The Big Show.
Michael Cole
Will the mysterious figure from Friday Night Smackdown make another appearance?
*WELL, ITS THE BIG SHOW*
The crowd erupt into cheers as The Big Show walks out onto the stage. He seems to be in visible pain from the attacks the past two weeks on Smackdown by the mysterious figure. He also seems to be wary of another attack, looking around the arena and over his shoulder regularly in case of any signs of attack. Despite this the crowd cheer as loudly as normally, willing The Big Show on for his match tonight.
Michael Cole
I dont know about you Jerry but Ive never seen The Big Show this rattled by something.
Jerry Lawler
Id be rattled if Id been attacked as many times as Big Show has these past few weeks! Especially after these creepy videos!
Justin Roberts
This match is a First Round match in the Royal Rumble Risk and Reward tournament! Introducing first, from Tampa, Florida, weighing in at 485 pounds,
The Big Show!
The Big Show seems to be in even greater pain as he walks up the steel ring steps and steps over the top rope. He stands in the middle of the ring and does his usual accommodating to the fans, but more cautiously than normal. Just as The Big Show returns to the centre of the ring, his face snaps to look at the stage as a new theme hits.
* WE ARE ONE*
The crowd erupt into jeers as the new, streamlined Nexus walk out onto the stage. The crowd boo even more venomously because the competitor, Otunga, is flanked by the entire Nexus contingent, even though it seems unlikely that anyone expected any different. Nexus stand in a line at the top of the ramp, raising their right arms into the air at the same time, before they all nod to each other and begin to walk down the ramp.
Justin Roberts
Introducing his opponent, accompanied by the Nexus, from Hollywood, California, weighing in at 250 pounds,
David Otunga!
Nexus pause at the bottom of the ramp, and all seem to gather into a circle, conferring about something, before the circle breaks apart, and with growing smirks on their faces, Nexus begin to surround the ring. The Big Shows face changes from a look of irritation to one of anger. His face bears none of the fear exhibited previously however, showing that his fear is not based upon the upcoming match up, or the potential attack of the Nexus.
Michael Cole
Nexus seem to be looking to make Otungas match as easy as possible for him!
Nexus look at each other before each member steps closer to the ring apron, looking to be ready to begin the assault of The Big Show. As the Nexus all reach to step onto the apron however, the lights in the arena all suddenly extinguish.
Jerry Lawler
Weve seen this before!
An ear-piercing scream echoes throughout the arena, continuing for an inhuman length of time. Every member of the WWE Universe, in attendance and at home, feels the goosebumps rise on their flesh, and their hairs stand on end. The noise and blackness continue on for several moments, until the sound slowly starts to fade into silence, at which point the lights flick back on. The fans in attendance shield their eyes to the sudden brightness, but begin to boo as they are able to see what has occurred. The Big Show, similar to two weeks ago on Smackdown, is laying in the ring unconscious. Most harrowing of all, however, is the fact that The Big Show is entombed in a Strait-Jacket. Nexus around ringside look as worried and shocked as the rest of the arena, but begin to slowly smirk as they see what has occurred.
Michael Cole
The Big Show has been left laying in the ring again! In a Strait-Jacket! Who could have done this!?
As Michael Cole finishes speaking, the Nexus regroup on one side of the ring, conferring once more, until a familiar noise echoes throughout the arena.
Michael Cole
Can I have your attention please? I have received an e-mail from the anonymous RAW General Manager
The crowd erupt into boos, even more violently than those raining down as a result of the incapacitated Big Show, as Michael Cole approaches the podium and begins to speak the General Managers will.
Michael Cole
And I quote
It seems that The Big Show has something of a situation developing here with this mysterious figure, but Im afraid, as the figure is not necessarily under a WWE contract, that there is nothing I can do about that. I can only try and deal with the affects. Now, as the match-up did not officially start, I cannot disqualify David Otunga, and indeed, it may have been unfair to do so anyway. Instead, due to the current state of The Big Show, I have had to come to a decision. For the safety of The Big Show, I have decided to withdraw The Big Show from the tournament. Therefore, advancing as the result of a forfeit, is
David Otunga!
The crowd erupt into jeers once more, as Otunga and Nexus smirk from the bottom of the ramp. Cole returns to his seat, as Otunga nods to the other members of Nexus. They simultaneously step up onto the ring apron and advance into the ring. Otunga calls for a microphone and begins to speak.
David Otunga
That was even easier than I thought it was going to be.
The crowd erupt into fresh boos at this.
David Otunga
I am now one step closer to winning this tournament, winning the Royal Rumble and winning the WWE Championship. While I do consider it unfair, that only I would be entered into this tournament, rather than the entire Nexus, we have discussed this situation among ourselves. I am not the leader of the Nexus. I am not the main figure in the Nexus. We are all equal. The other members of the Nexus have graciously allowed me to strive for the WWE Championship, but it isnt for me. When I pin the WWE Champion at Wrestlemania.
I am not becoming WWE Champion
we are becoming WWE Champion. I will not hold this title for selfish reasons, I will hold the title to represent the power of the entire Nexus. I will hold the title as a beacon to prove to the entire WWE Universe that we are dominant.
The members of Nexus all smile and nod in the background, as Otunga turns to look at them and smiles himself.
David Otunga
Wade Barrett was not a team player. Wade Barrett was determined to use the Nexus for his own purposes. He recruited us with the promise that we would be equal, and stand side by side at the head of the WWE. Instead he tried to use us to win him the WWE Championship. Wade was never Nexus, he was always against us. And now, since Barrett has gone, we have become even more dominant. In case you needed any more proof of that
Otunga turns to look at the prone form of The Big Show and smirks, before turning back to the camera, sneering and dropping the microphone. He points to the other members of the Nexus, and between them they elevate the prone form of the Big Show to his feet, still encased in the Strait-Jacket. Otunga takes the weight of Big Show, supporting him, before elevating him into the air with an impressive display of strength. Whilst The Worlds Largest Athlete was not elevated too far into the air, he still crashed into the canvas with a brutal thud after Otungas Thrust Spinebuster! Otunga then points to Gabriel, who nods and smirks before ascending to the top rope. The TV feed gets a brilliant angle, from over the shoulder of Justin Gabriel, looking down at The Big Show in the ring, before Gabriel takes a deep breath and leaps through the air with the breathtakingly deadly 450 Splash onto the prone Big Show. Gabriel grabs his stomach in pain but smirks as he gets to his feet, and all of Nexus once more raise their right arms into the air as their theme hits, and the WWE medics and trainers come out to try and treat The Big Show.
Jerry Lawler
What a brutal attack by the Nexus! And by the mysterious figure before that! The Big Show has never been dominated like this! Its really unnerving Cole!
Michael Cole
That it is King, but I expect its only a matter of time until The Big Show gets a measure of revenge on this figure. Nonetheless, as a result on the events here tonight, David Otunga has advanced to the second round of the Risk & Reward Tournament. He will face the winner of the Carlito v Kofi Kingston match this week on Friday Night Smackdown!
Jerry Lawler
Thats sure to be an exciting match Cole, but weve still got a lot of action tonight on Monday Night RAW! Be sure to come back after this to check out what else we have in store tonight!
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RAW returns to ringside, where Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole are sat looking expectantly into the camera.
Michael Cole
Welcome back to Monday Night RAW ladies and gentlemen. What an action packed show night its been so far King! And its only going to get better!
Jerry Lawler
I cant wait for our Main Event! Its going to be a great match up!
Michael Cole
This week, youll also be able to tune in for some great match ups on Wednesday Night! It was announced earlier on today on WWE.com that a new WWE TV program will be debuting this Wednesday Night on WWE.com. The new program, WWE Temptation, will be a Diva-exclusive program running for an hour.
Jerry Lawler
An hour devoted entirely to the Divas! Ill definitely be tuning in! I cant think of a better way to spend a Wednesday night! And this first show is due to be an extra special one! The new Temptation General Manager will be revealed this week!
Michael Cole
Its sure to be an action packed night on Wednesday but dont forget, weve also got much more to come tonight!
* ITS A NEW DAWN *
Ted DiBiase steps out onto the stage, Maryse linking his arm, as the crowd erupt into boos. He slowly walks down the ramp, smiling at Maryse as he does so, before looking vacantly, uncaringly out at the crowd. The bell rings as Justin Roberts begins his introductions.
Justin Roberts
The following match is set for one fall. Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Maryse, from West Palm Beach, Florida, weighing in at 235 pounds,
Ted DiBiase!
Michael Cole
DiBiase has renewed his pursuit of the United States Championship over the past few weeks, and he looks to build more momentum tonight.
Ted holds the ropes open for Maryse to step into the ring, before Ted stands in the middle of the ring, taunting the fans at ringside. DiBiase smiles at Maryse again, before another theme hits.
* SHATTERED DREAMS *
The crowd begin to cheer as the TV feed narrows, as usual for Goldusts entrance. Goldust stops at the top of the ramp, slowly raising his arms above his head as the entire arena is lit gold. Goldust begins to walk down the ramp, slapping hands with some of the fans as he does so.
Justin Roberts
And introducing his opponent, from Hollywood, California, weighing in at 240 pounds,
Goldust!
Goldust bows into the ring, and both men retreat to their corners in preparation for the match, but before the referee can ring the bell another theme begins to play.
* RIDE OF THE VALYKRIES *
The crowd erupt into even louder boos, as the United States Champion walks out onto the stage, a Bella on each arm. He is wearing jeans and a shirt, with the US title slung over his shoulder, whilst the Bellas are both wearing identical dresses. They begin to walk down the ramp, smiling at the focussed, intent look on DiBiases face.
Justin Roberts
Introducing the United States Champion,
Daniel Bryan!
Bryan walks around ringside to sit alongside the commentators. The Bellas stand to one side of him, talking to each other, as Bryan says hello to the commentators.
Jerry Lawler
Welcome to ringside Bryan! Im assuming youre out here to scout one of your most likely future opponents for the US title?
Daniel Bryan
Thats right King, DiBiase and me havent had the best relationship recently, but hes been certainly looking better than ever recently. I think we could have a great match for the US Title.
Michael Cole
Oh come on! If you two had a match itd be nothing more than a dominant victory for DiBiase! Hes a third generation superstar, and one of the most promising young talents on RAW!
Daniel Bryan
I never denied any of that Cole, but at the end of the day, me and DiBiase have faced off a few times for this title, and Ive walked out with it every time!
Michael Cole
Thats just luck. Just wait til DiBiase gets another shot, then well see who is the better competitor!
DiBiase manages to stop glaring at Bryan long enough to turn around and get the match started.
Ted DiBiase v Goldust
DiBiase shows some aggression early on in this match, raining fists into the face of Goldust, quickly beginning to wear his opponent down. DiBiase shows his usual arrogant swagger after neutralising Goldust, smirking at the crowd before exchanging some barbs with a fan at ringside. DiBiase turns his attention back to Goldust, just as the Bizarre One gets to his feet. DiBiase hits a low kick to the gut, following it up with a clubbing blow to the back, before he leaps for a picture perfect dropkick. Goldust hits the mat, and Ted DiBiase is quick to follow up with his trademark fist drops to the face. DiBiase goes for the cover.
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2..
Kickout by Goldust!
Michael Cole
See Bryan! DiBiase is just dominant!
DiBiase doesnt let up, elevating Goldust to his feet, before hitting the ropes for a clothesline. Goldust is able to counter however, hitting a scoop powerslam to take DiBiase down. Both men are quick to get to their feet, but Goldust manages to continue his advantage, hitting fists, before throwing DiBiase into the corner, using the rebound momentum to hit a big bulldog on the Million Dollar Son. Goldust goes for the cover this time.
1..
2..
DiBiase is quickly out.
Daniel Bryan
You were saying Cole?
Goldust attempts to follow up on his advantage, but DiBiase stops that idea dead in its tracks with a knee to the gut. DiBiase hooks Goldust up for a DDT, but Goldust fights out, hitting fists and elbows to the gut of DiBiase. Goldust wriggles free and hits the ropes, looking for a clothesline. Goldust rebounds, but stops in confusion as DiBiase has disappeared from his view. Goldust turns around just in time to get clattered with a huge clothesline by DiBiase. DiBiase gets to his feet, taunting Goldust, hitting slaps to the side of Goldusts head. DiBiase then hits the ropes, hitting a low kick to the side of the prone Goldusts head. The hit rolls Goldust out of the ring, and he crumples to the thinly padded floor. The referee tries to stop DiBiase from following out of the ring, but he manages to circumnavigate the referee, and hits another big running boot to the side of Goldusts head. DiBiase turns and glares at Bryan, how returns the look just as intensely from his position behind the announce table. DiBiase smirks, before turning around and picking Goldust up from the floor. Goldust looks to be almost out of it, and DiBiase takes advantage, looking to roll Goldust into the ring for the pin. But no! DiBiase follows the momentum through, instead throwing Goldust head first over the announce table and into Daniel Bryan! Bryan seems to take a nasty knock to the head as Goldusts full body weight lands on him.
Michael Cole
That serves him right if you ask me!
Jerry Lawler
Cole, I dont remember anybody asking you.
The Bella twins check on Bryan, but DiBiase muscles them out of the way to get to the prone form of Goldust. DiBiase rolls Goldust into the ring, leaving his head draped over the ring apron. He takes a few steps backwards, before hitting a big kick to the side of Goldusts head. The crowd gasp, and DiBiase is quick to leap into the ring, dragging Goldust to his feet. He locks in the Million Dollar Dream and then lifts Goldust into the air, slamming him to the mat with the Dream Street! This ones over!
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DiBiase picks up the win and makes a major statement to the US Champion at the same time!
Winner: Ted DiBiase (in 4:28)
Justin Roberts
The winner of the match, Ted DiBiase!
Daniel Bryan understandably isnt happy about what happened, and is seeking revenge. He slides into the ring, but DiBiase sees him coming and slides out of the other side. Bryan gives chase, but as he slides out of the ring to follow Maryse steps into his path. She begins to shout at Bryan, buying time for DiBiase to retreat backstage, before
CRACK! Maryse hits with Bryan with a stinging slap across the face. Bryans face whips around, and he tries to move around Maryse, to get to DiBiase, but Maryse just follows him, slapping him again. Bryan seems to be in the midst of a moral debate with himself, knowing that he shouldnt hit a woman, but his anger has boiled over. The mid-match attack by DiBiase, coupled with the slaps from Maryse have left Bryan at breaking point, but before he has to make the difficult decision, the Bellas come and solve his issue, chasing Maryse away. She quickly heads up the ramp, but by this point, DiBiase is long gone. The fans rain boos down on the cowardice of DiBiase, as Bryan stands fuming on the ramp.
Jerry Lawler
Just wait until Bryan gets his hands on DiBiase! DiBiase may live to regret this!
Michael Cole
Or
DiBiase could end up becoming US Champion from this! Weve got plenty more tonight on RAW, so stay tuned.
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RAW returns from commercial, with a Royal Rumble Video package. A deep, clear voice speaks over the video, which begins with the Wrestlemania logo.
Wrestlemania... The Showcase of the Immortals.
Images of several WWE legends, such as Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin flash onto the screen.
The pinnacle of competition.
Several small scenes play in the background, such as Hulk Hogan slamming Andre the Giant, Shawn Michaels jump from the top of a ladder onto Razor Ramon, and The Undertaker burying Shawn with a Tombstone Piledriver.
A chance to begin a legacy.
A video of Owen Harts victory over Bret Hart at Wrestlemania 10, then a video of Batista v Triple H at Wrestlemania 21 play on the screen.
Everyone in this industry strives to stand on the shoulders of legends at Wrestlemania.
Images of The Ultimate Warrior facing off against Hulk Hogan at Wresltemania 6, Steve Austin facing Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 14, and Undertaker v Edge at Wrestlemania 24.
The road to Wrestlemania starts here.
The Royal Rumble theme song, Hell Yeah by Rev Theory, plays, and a Royal Rumble graphic appears on the screen.
40 will step into the ring.
The theme continues to play, as clips of superstars walking to the ring at previous Royal Rumbles are shown, including John Cena, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho & The Miz.
39 will have their hopes and dreams shattered.
Images of grief-stricken faces show on the screen, culminating with a clip of Shawn Michaels elimination in the 2010 Royal Rumble, and the resulting carnage.
One will survive... One will triumph... One will headline Wrestlemania!
Face after face appears on the screen, flicking through the majority of the current roster in rapid succession, before ending with the Wrestlemania logo, as the theme fades, and the screen fades to black.
Royal Rumble
3 Weeks
The feed returns to ringside, where Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole are running down the current Royal Rumble card.
Michael Cole
The Royal Rumble is one of the most unpredictable and exciting events of the WWE calendar, and this year is bound to be even better!
Jerry Lawler
So far we know that Alberto Del Rio will be challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship, against either Edge or Kane! Del Rios been on a meteoric rise here in the WWE, and he hopes to cement that with a World Heavyweight Championship victory at the Royal Rumble!
Michael Cole
Thats right Jerry! We also know that the Divas will be in action at the PPV, as Natalya defends her Divas Championship against Melina! Melinas new attitude of late makes this an unpredictable match up, and definitely not one to miss!
Jerry Lawler
And then we have the Main Event of the evening: The Royal Rumble match itself! The match is even more unpredictable than usual this year, with 40 men rather than 30! Well also know headed into the PPV who one of the top contenders is as a result of the Risk and Reward tournament.
Michael Cole
But if theres one thing we know about the Royal Rumble, King, its that you can never guess whats going to happen! One of the competitors in the Risk and Reward tournament is backstage with Josh Matthews right now.
The camera switches to show Josh Matthews stood backstage, in the same position as earlier.
Josh Matthews
Thank you Cole. Ladies and Gentleman please welcome my guest at this time, Cody Rhodes.
The crowd erupt into boos as the Smackdown star walks onto the set, admiring his own features in a mirror as he does so. He smirks at his own reflection, as Josh asks his first question.
Josh Matthews
Cody, the past few weeks you seem to be determined to prove yourself. You defeated the Big Show Friday Night on Smackdown, albeit with what seemed to be a bit of outside interference-
Cody interrupts Josh angrily.
Cody Rhodes
Everyone has been saying that to me. Everyone has been saying that I only defeated The Big Show because someone else interfered in my match, but not one of those people can prove that anyone other than me was responsible for my monumental victory. I defeated The Big Show. I pinned him to the canvas. 1..2..3..
Rhodes holds his fingers up as he counts 1,2,3, just to emphasise the point.
Cody Rhodes
Not many people can say theyve done that
and certainly not all of those people that have been disrespecting me this week! They just cant stand the fact, that not only am I more dashing than them, more charismatic than them, but Im just generally
better than them. I was born to do this, its in my blood, and those people out there have no chance with their meaningless, mongrel heritage. Much like John Cena tonight.
The crowd pop at the mention of Cenas name.
Cody Rhodes
Cena comes out here week in, week out, talking about how hes fought to get to the top, how hes dedicated his life to this, and trained for his entire life for this. Cena comes out saying that this is his dream. Its all hes ever wanted to do with his life. For me, this is all Ive ever been meant to do. I was born as a professional wrestler. I have more inherent talent in one of my fingernails than Cena does in his entire body. Cena needs to learn that in this game there are the elite, and the weak. I, Cena, am the elite. And tonight, Ill prove that to you!
Cody sneers into the camera, before Josh asks a new question of Cody.
Josh Matthews
Cody, the past few weeks youve been seen communicating with some unknown figure. Can you give us any indication who that is?
Cody smirks and shakes his head.
Cody Rhodes
Now that would be telling
but dont worry
youll find out soon enough
Cody smirks once more before he walks off screen, and Josh sends the action back to ringside.
Michael Cole
Were still no closer to determining who Rhodes has been communicating with, but we do know that Cody Rhodes seems determined to defeat John Cena tonight in the first round of the Risk & Reward Tournament.
Jerry Lawler
And that match will be up soon, but first, the World Tag Team Champions are in action!
The camera pans to show the Usos already stood in the ring. The bell at ringside sounds, and Justin Roberts stands to perform the introductions.
Justin Roberts
This non-title tag team bout is set for one fall. Introducing first, at a combined weight of 475 pounds, Jey & Jimmy,
The Usos!
The Usos raise their arms in the ring as Robert announces them, before their heads snap around to watch the ramp as their opponents theme hits.
* LA VITTORIA È MIA *
Michael Cole
The Tag Team Champions have been having some trouble with the Nexus these past few weeks after they successfully retained the title at the TLC Pay-Per-View! With the refocused Nexus we have to expect them to make some kind of effort to regain the Tag Team Titles in the next few weeks!
The Tag Team Champions walk out onto the stage, their WWE Tag Team Title belts strapped around their waists. Santino performs his usual taunting, trumpeting at the crowd as Kozlov looks as serious as ever behind him, with Tamina grinning at Santinos antics.[/]
Justin Roberts
Introducing their opponents, accompanied by Tamina, weighing in at 530 pounds, the WWE Tag Team Champions, Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov!
Kozlov and Marella step into the ring, after opening the ropes for Tamina. Marella is repeatedly looking towards Tamina and around the arena, as if suspicious that something may occur, after Nexus intimidation of her several weeks ago.
Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov v The Usos
Kozlov and Jimmy step onto the apron and Tamina steps down to the floor, as Jey and Marella lock up to start the match. Marella shows some impressive athleticism to start with, sweeping the leg of Jey so he falls to the mat. Marella covers.
1..
Easy kickout for Jey!
Jey quickly gets to his feet, and charges towards Marella, but he drops down, before springing back to his feet and hip tossing Jey as he rebounds off the ropes. Marella hits the ropes and performs his saluting Jumping Headbutt to the chest of Jey. The crowd erupt into massive cheers, before Marella hooks the leg.
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Another kickout by Jey!
Marella drags Jey over to the corner and tags in Kozlov. Kozlov comes into the ring to a round of cheers, as he elevates Jey to his feet, and hits some strong punches to the face, before hitting a big headbutt to send Jey to the mat again. Kozlov then picks Jey up and slams him down to the mat with a huge scoop slam, before elevating him to a sitting position, and hitting the ropes, connecting with a huge boot to the face of Jey Uso! Kozlov covers!
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Jey kicks out!
He props Jey up in the corner, before backing scooping him up and lying him over the corner. Kozlov shouts, before raining headbutt after headbutt into the ribs of Jey. When Kozlov reaches 4, he lifts Jey, looking to hit a huge Fallaway Slam! Jimmy runs along the apron, however, distracting Kozlov, and giving Jey chance to hit elbows to Kozlovs head. Jey fights out, ducking under a Kozlov clothesline, before hitting a big superkick to the face of Kozlov.
Michael Cole
Jey Uso almost decapitated Kozlov there!
Jey shakes his head, trying to get back into this, and then gets to his feet, tagging in his fresher brother. Jimmy comes in, immediately working on grounding and isolating Kozlov. Jimmy, being the stronger of the two, pulls Kozlov to his feet, hooking him up for a big suplex that shakes the ring, whilst also moving Kozlov nearer to The Usos corner. Jimmy floats over into a quick cover.
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Kozlov still has plenty of life left!
Jimmy tags his brother Jey in, as the two begin to pick apart Kozlov. Jimmy props Kozlov in the corner, before whipping his own brother Jey into Kozlov with a big splash. The sounds of the air rushing from Kozlovs lungs is picked up by the camera, before Kozlov slumps further into the corner. Jey takes Kozlov down with a snapmare, before hitting the ropes, and leaping with a big knee drop, crashing into the face of Kozlov. Jimmy cheers on the apron, as Tamina and Marella shout encouragement at Kozlov. Santino, however, does not look entirely focussed, periodically looking across at Tamina, and looking around the arena, to make sure that Nexus do not try and again get to Marella and Kozlov through their valet. At this moment though, Santino is completely focussed on encouraging Kozlov to kick out of the pinning predicament.
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Kozlov kicks out!
Jerry Lawler
Kozlovs doing well here tonight to stay in this, but Marella doesnt look entirely focussed on this match!
Jey again tags Jimmy in, and the duo hit a Double Back Body Drop on Kozlov, elevating the big man high above the ring. Jimmy drags Kozlov back towards his corner, before covering once more.
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Kozlov looks even weaker still!
Michael Cole
Kozlov looks like hes fading and his partner doesnt look like hes entirely focussed on this match! Will the Tag Champions be able to get back into this?
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