Theo presents: Monday Night Raw (post WMXXVII)

Theo Mays · Jul 6, 2011

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Raw April 25th, 2011 (RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina)

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Michael Cole-What a way to kick off Monday Night Raw from the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina than hearing from The Awesome One, The Miz!!

The Miz-Ladies and gentlemen consider this a glimpse into the future, some déjà vu perhaps. Come one weeks time Im going to come out here carrying my WWE championship and coming off yet another victory over John Cena.

Miz is greeted to a mix reaction after his statement as there are some Mizfits in the house in the RBC Center, but still favoring John Cena.

The Miz-I wont just beat John Cena, Im going to destroy him. You see John Cena is like a needy child begging for affection from a parent who clearly wont give it. He just keeps coming back for more despite the outcome always being the same. Im not sure Cena knows what he.

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Miz looks on in disgust as Cole removes his headset and reaches for the nearest microphone.

Michael Cole-Im sorry Miz, but I have received an email from our anonymous Raw General Manager.

The Miz-Really? Really? REALLY?

Michael Cole- Im sorry Miz. I really am. And I quote:

Miz Im glad to see that you are in a good mood despite what happened last week in London. Miz Im so glad that you are in a good mood that I believe you need a warmup match tonight before squaring off against John Cena. But before I get to who your opponent will be I want to make a statement regarding what is going to happen tonight between you and John Cena. You see Miz you have been all talk the past few weeks and I thought it would be the right moment for you and Cena to each plead your case as to who is going to win this Sunday at Extreme Rules. A debate of sorts and it will be monitored by Michael Cole. Now onto your opponent tonight Miz. It will be a man you are very, VERY familiar with. So familiar that you two use to be best friends and tag team partners. None other than John Morrison!

Miz was nodding in approval before the announcement of John Morrison. Miz has a serious look on his face and it is clear that he disagrees with the anonymous Raw General Managers decision for later tonight.

Josh Mathews-Welcome to Monday Night Raw. Youve already heard from Michael Cole unfortunately. Im Josh Mathews and lets not forget the third wheel, Matt Striker.

Matt Striker-Talk about start Raw off with a bang Josh. Cena and Miz will have a talk off later tonight and the rivalry of John Morrison and The Miz is going to be restored as well.

Michael Cole-This is an outrage. There is no reason why The Miz should have to compete in a match less than one week away from defending his championship in a Last Man Standing match.

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Justin Roberts-This match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first from Mexico City, MexicoSIN CARA!

Josh Mathews-Looks like we are going to waste no time in getting the action started tonight. As mentioned on WWE.com Sin Cara and Sheamus would be selecting each others opponents tonight and Sin Cara is going to get us started.

Matt Striker-Sin Cara is no easy task to prepare for. Sin Cara is undefeated however and what an accomplish it would be for some superstar to put an end to that.

Michael Cole-Im undefeated as well Striker. You dont see me making a big deal about it. Sin Cara is a punk and Sheamus will have no problems with him on Sunday.

Sheamus strolls out on the stage with his United States Championship around his waist, microphone in hand.

Sheamus-Alright fella I got a big surprise for ya. I brought my good buddy from Friday Night Smackdown to take care of you here tonight.

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Matt Striker-Oh yes! What a bring in by Sheamus. Everyone knows that I am a mark for The Chosen One. Lets not forget how Drew McIntyre got that nickname. He was handpicked by our boss, Vincent Kennedy McMahon to one day be World Champion.

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Mike Chioda rings the bell and we are underway. McIntyre laughs and mocks Sin Cara for his lack of size, which garners some heat from the Raleigh crowd. McIntyre points to his chin, indicating he is giving Sin Cara the first shot. Sin Cara looks around at the audience, who cheer him on. He nudges his shoulders and nails Drew square in the jaw in a side kick. McIntyre falls to the mat and Sin Cara quickly goes for the cover.

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McIntyre was caught off guard as he is slow to sit up, but Sin Cara nails the sitting McIntyre with a dropkick to the chest. Sheamus is clearly furious as he watches from atop the stage. Sin Cara lifts McIntyre off the mat, but that proved to be a mistake as Drew runs his knee right into Sin Caras sternum. McIntyre then clubs Sin Cara in the back with a forearm shot. Sheamus is now cheering McIntyre on as he continues to serve out punishment with a flurry of kicks to the back. Drew signals it is over as he rolls Sin Cara over for a cover.

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McIntyre yells at Chioda, but Chioda makes nothing on it. McIntyre keeps Sin Cara where he needs to be if he wants to win the match. He locks in a headlock and wrenches the neck of the masked superstar. Sin Cara shouts no as Chioda checks if he quits. The crowd starts getting behind Sin Cara who is trying to pull himself up. He gets himself to one knee before McIntyre throws him onto the mat. Sin Cara pulls himself back up, but turns around and is greeted by a huge boot from McIntyre that nearly knocks Sin Caras mask back to Mexico. McIntyre dives on the masked sensation for the cover.

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Both Sheamus and McIntyre thought it was over there. Sheamus makes his way to down to the ring as McIntyre lifts Sin Cara up. McIntyre whips Sin Cara across the ropes and goes for a back body drop, but Sin Cara nails McIntyre with a kick to the chest that sends him back. Sin Cara charges at Drew who flings Sin Cara over the top rope, but Sin Cara lands on the apron. McIntyre turns and Sin Cara elbows Drew in the head. McIntyre is stunned and Sin Cara goes for a springboard move, but Sheamus grabs Sin Caras ankle and he falls to the outside. Chioda inquires information from Sheamus, who denies the attack and backs away from the wounded Sin Cara. McIntyre goes to the outside and rolls Sin Cara back into the ring and covers him (with his feet on the ropes).

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Chioda breaks the count after spotting Drews feet perched on the middle rope. McIntyre starts shouting at Chioda, who doesnt back down. McIntyre cools down and goes to lift Sin Cara up, but Sin Cara throws a punch into Drews stomach. McIntyre again goes to pick him up and again he is met with a fist. McIntyre goes for a third time, but this time Sin Cara leaps to his feet and takes down McIntyre with a standing Enzuigiri. Sheamus slams on the mat as Sin Cara bounces around waiting for Drew to get back up. Drew is up on one knee and Sin Cara runs and springboards off the middle rope into a crossbody.

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Sin Cara stays hot as he lifts McIntyre up and sends him back down with a Hurricanrana. Sin Cara goes for the cover.

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Sin Cara is now bouncing on the apron, signaling the end for McIntyre. The crowd is anticipating trhe finish, but Sheamus hops onto the apron. Sin Cara spots it and nails the US Champ with a dropkick, which sends him flying into the security wall. McIntyre is up and charges Sin Cara, but Sin Cara dodges the bullet and Drew crashes into the turnbuckle. McIntyre is on wobbly legs as he turns around and Sin Cara nails him with a Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissors into a Single Arm DDT. Sin Cara rolls McIntyre over and makes the cover.

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Justin Roberts-The winner of the match by pinfallSIN CARA!

Sin Cara has his hand raised as he celebrates on the ropes with the crowd cheering him on.

Michael Cole-Sin Cara is a punk. He has no right being here. Some please check if he has a visa or a green card or something. This is ridiculous.

Sin Cara is now heading up the ramp, but is blindsided by Sheamus (who is still feeling the effects of Sin Caras attack). Sheamus lifts Sin Cara up and drops him on the entrance way with a clothesline. Sheamus now lifts Sin Cara up and carries him up the ramp and throws him into the minitron atop the stage. Sin Cara is rolling around in pain as Sheamus looks on with an intense look on his face. Sin Cara slowly crawls and gets on his feet, very unstable. Sin Cara is slow to turn and Sheamus nails him in the side of the head with a Brogue Kick. Chioda and backstage officials charge Sheamus and hold him back while checking the condition of Sin Cara. Sheamus yells at the officials before heading off into the back.

Scott Stanford-Joining me at this time is the man who will be facing WWE Champion, The Miz tonight, John Morrison. John this is a huge opportunity for you to move up the ranks on Raw, you have to be feeling the nerves kicking in?

John Morrison-Honestly Scott Im feeling pretty good. Miz and I have battled in the past and I came up short. But that is the John Morrison of old. This is the 2011 version of the Guru of Greatness and tonight is only the beginning of my quest to the top. You see Scott Im tired of being the guy who gets so close but always falls short. Tonight the WWE Universe and the superstars in the back will see that John Morrison belongs in the main event. Like I said Scott, the quest is only just beginning.

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Justin Roberts-This match is scheduled for one fall and it is for the Divas Championship!

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Justin Roberts-Introducing first, accompanied by her sister Brie, from Scottsdale, Arizona. She is the Divas championNIKKI BELLA!

Michael Cole-Last week we finally crowned a Divas champion the people and more importantly myself can care about. The Bella Twins are leaps better than any Diva in this company, especially Eve.

Josh Mathews-Nikki Bella got a controversial win last week to become Divas champion and Eve has evoked her rematch clause for tonight.

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Justin Roberts-Her opponent and challenger, from Los Angeles, CaliforniaEVE!

Michael Cole-Huuuuuuuuhuhhhh, huuuuuuuhuhhhhh.

Josh Mathews-What the hell are you doing Cole?

Michael Cole-Huh? Oh sorry I was lulled to sleep out of boredom. I guess Eve has that effect on people.

Referee Justin King rings the bell and we are underway. Eve is stalking Nikki as she goes for a lockup, but Nikki backs into the corner and between the middle rope, yelling at Justin King to keep Eve away. King holds Eve back as Nikki brings herself back into the ring. The two divas finally lock up and Nikki gains the edge with a headlock. Brie is cheering her twin sister on from the outside as Nikki wrenches at the neck. The hold doesnt last long as Eve throws her off into the ropes and takes her down with a clothesline followed by a quick cover.

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Nikki is on her knees and Eve rolls her up with an Oklahoma Roll.

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Eve is trying to end this as quick as possible as the longer it goes the more it favors Nikki due to Bries influence on the outside. Nikki pops up, but is immediately dropped by an Eve dropkick that sends Nikki out of the ring. Brie checks on the condition of her sister as Justin King holds Eve inside the ring. Meanwhile Brie has fallen to her knees and is holding her back, trying to trick Justin King. Brie slowly rolls into the ring and Eve knows whats up. She tries to argue with King before Brie moves him out of the way and slaps Eve across the face. Eve rushes Brie and takes her down with a spear and starts slamming her head against the mat. King breaks up the confrontation and Brie rolls out of the ring. Meanwhile Nikki is up and rolls into the ring and rolls Eve up.

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Twin Magic is unsuccessful as Nikki is now back in the match. Nikki goes for a clothesline, but Eve ducks and drops Nikki with a neckbreaker. Eve goes for the cover.

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Eve is frustrated as she cant seem to put Nikki away. Eve heads to the top for her patented Moonsault. Brie, who has recovered from the beatdown jumps onto the apron and distracts Eve. Eve wastes no time and dives off the top rope and takes Brie with her. A very unusual move from the Diva as both her and Brie are out cold on the outside. Instead of enforcing his ten count, King goes to the outside to check on the condition of the two divas. King waives his arms and signals for the bell. King heads over to ring announcer, Justin Roberts to explain his decision.

Justin Roberts-The referee has ruled that Eve is unable to continue and has declared this match a draw.

Michael Cole-Dont let the official fool you, he just ended this match out of boredom.

Josh Mathews-Eve could be seriously hurt Cole, what the hell is wrong with you?

Eve manages to get back to her feet with some help of Justin King. Eve is shaking her head at the outcome as she said she is capable of continuing. Brie is still out on the protective padding. King will not reverse his decision as Eve continues to argue with him. Nikki rolls to the outside and shoves Eve into the security wall and starts to kick away at the injured Eve. Justin King pulls her away as Nikki kicks and screams.

Michael Cole-Good for Nikki Bella! She took initiative after that bully Eve purposely injured her sister.

Matt Striker-It is a shame this match had to end like this. I dont know what Cole is talking about, but Eve and Nikki really were putting on a show tonight.

Eve is now back up and she goes after Nikki, who is checking on Brie. Nikki and Eve now roll around the outside trying to one up each other as Justin King tries to break things up. King gets knocked over in the process as these two Divas continue to beat the crap out of each other. Suddenly all the lights in the arena shut off and these dark, ominous purple lights flicker throughout the arena. An evil laugh now rains throughout the arena. The lights shoot back on and Nikki and Eve have been broken and medical help is now on its way to check on Bries condition.

Matt Striker-Could that have been the same laugh we heard backstage last week that frightened the Bella Twins? Whatever it is it clearly has its attention set on the Divas division.

Michael Cole-Maybe they will finally put the Divas division away for good.

Josh Mathews-On a serious note lets hope that Brie Bella is alright after that vicious fall that both her and Eve sustained. You can see on the replay that Bries head bounces hard on the outside of the ring. While there may be padding, there is nothing but concrete underneath. Once we hear something on Bries condition we will let you know.

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Justin Roberts-This match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first accompanied by Alex Riley, from Cleveland, Ohio. He is the WWE ChampionTHE MIZ!

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Justin Roberts-And his opponent from Los Angeles, CaliforniaJOHN MORRISON!

Charles Robinson checks both Miz and Morrison and rings the bell to make this official. Miz and Morrison lock up. Morrison clearly has the edge, but Miz backtracks into the corner forcing Charles Robinson to break the hold. Robinson gets in between the two superstars and Miz gets a cheap shot with an elbow shot to the head of Morrison. Miz charges and takes Morrison down with a clothesline followed by a series of stalling elbows before dropping into a cover.

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Miz argues with Robinson, as it is clear he wants to end this quick as possible. Morrison staggers to his feet and Miz goes for a running knee, but Morrison sways out of the way and trips Miz up. Miz tumbles to the mat and Morrison does a break dancing 180 flare into a leg drop. Miz rolls around on the mat holding his neck. Morrison crawls over and pulls Miz into a cover.

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Alex Riley is throwing a tantrum on the outside as Charles Robinson checks on Mizs condition. Robinson moves back and forth between Miz and holding Morrison back. Miz is slow to his feet, but doesnt last long as Morrison sends him over the top with a clothesline. Riley heads over to check Mizs condition. Morrison stands by the ropes and goes for his trademark corkscrew plancha, but Riley pulls Miz away. Morrison however lands on the apron. Morrison pulls a page out of Chris Jerichos book with a Springboard Moonsault. Miz pulls Riley in front of him and jumps out of the way. Morrison crashes onto Riley on the outside of the ring. Miz scurries into the ring and yells at Charles Robinson to start his ten count.

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Morrison is up on his feet with the help of the security wall. Morrison staggers to the ring.

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Morrison is at the ring apron and from out of the crowd comes Dolph Ziggler, blindsiding the Shaman of Sexy. Charles Robinson rings the bell as Ziggler just continues his assault.

Justin Roberts-The winner of the match by disqualificationJOHN MORRISON!

Ziggler lifts Morrison up and flips him into the security wall which gathers heat and an ohh from the audience. Vickie Guerrero has now joined us atop of the stage as Ziggler backs away from Morrison. Morrison can barely move as he drags himself to the apron and gets to his feet. Ziggler runs and grabs Morrison by the back of the head and drops him with a Zig Zag. Morrisons head bounces off the protective pads, however you can still hear the thud. Backstage officials storm down and hold Ziggler back and get Morrison medical attention as we go to commercial.

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Josh Mathews-Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. Before the commercial break John Morrison was viciously assaulted by Dolph Ziggler.

Michael Cole-And if Morrison didnt get enough tonight he certainly will this Sunday at Extreme Rules. During the break I received an email from the Anonymous Raw General Manager and he has made Dolph Ziggler and John Morrison in a 2 out of 3 falls match official for Sunday.

Matt Striker-Thats if John Morrison can even make it on Sunday guys. The attack by Ziggler is something Ive been waiting to see. We need to see a vicious side of Dolph Ziggler and Morrison could be in store for an even bigger beatdown on Sunday.

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Justin Roberts-This match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, he is the United States ChampionSHEAMUS!

Matt Striker-Earlier tonight we saw Sin Cara prevail over Sheamus handpicked opponent in Drew McIntyre. I cant wait to see who Sin Cara brings out tonight.

Michael Cole-Sin Cara is a fool. How can he even pick an opponent after the beatdown Sheamus gave him. And can he even speak English?

The injured Sin Cara limps onto the stage, holding his head in his hand. Sin Cara gets a nice ovation from the crowd. Sheamus looks on intently before Sin Cara waves his arm and brings out Sheamus opponent.

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Matt Striker-Wow! The Great Khali is back. Last we heard Khali and his brother Ranjin Singh were off promoting the WWE in their home country of India.

Michael Cole-This is an outrage! Is it even possible for these two to hold a conversation? These two are an embarrassment to this company.

Mike Chioda rings the bell immediately as Sheamus attacks Khali before the big man enters the ring. Sheamus is hammering away with forearms, before Khali pushes him away. Sheamus goes flying across the ring and you can see he is shocked at the strength of Khali. Khali is finally in the ring and Sheamus pulls himself back up and charges the big man, but is dropped with a tree trunk like clothesline. Sheamus head bounces off the mat and rolls around the mat holding it tight. Chioda checks on him Khali wobbles over to Sheamus, but Sheamus kicks Khali right in the knee. Clearly the Celtic Warrior was playing possum. Sheamus again kicks Khali in the knee, knocking the giant down to one knee. Sheamus hops up and with Khali in position and drops him with a huge Brogue Kick.

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Justin Roberts-The winner of the match by pinfallSHEAMUS!

Michael Cole-Did you see that? Did you see that? That is why Sheamus is the future of this industry. He just took out The Great Khali in a matter of seconds. Great choice there Sin Cara.

Sheamus-It took a cheap shot from Sheamus though Cole. Take away that cheap shot and Sheamus was being manhandled the whole contest.

Sheamus has his US Championship in hand and yells up at Sin Cara who watches from the entrance ramp. You see the fire building in Sheamus eyes and he clearly has his mind set on destroying the Masked Mexican Sensation.

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Justin Roberts-Please welcome The Viper RANDY ORTON!!!!!

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The Raleigh crowd erupts at the return of Randy Orton the minute his music cued.

Josh Mathews-Listen to this ovation for Randy Orton!

Matt Striker-As we know Orton was taken out by Punk and Sheffield three weeks ago. It is obvious by their reaction that the fans have missed Randy.

Randy Orton-It feels great to be back. I would have been back sooner; hell if this was three years ago I probably would have been back the next week. However I have a family to take care of now and I did it more for them than myself. The only people that should be thankful that I was gone that long are CM Punk and Skip Sheffield. Trust me Punk Ive taken out your lackeys before so dont think I wont do the same to Skip Sheffield. And Sunday at Extreme Rules I will take you out with him. You see Punk sitting at home just letting my thoughts ponder is never a good thing. My theme speaks the truth Punk, I hear voices all the time and the things they tell me are never good for the victim. Punk you may have put me on the shelf for a few weeks, but after I get through with you at Extreme Rules Ill put you on the shelf for eternity. Ill be sure that when I punt you in the skull that.

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CM Punk-Randal, Randal, Randal. This is what gets you in trouble. You pent up all that anger and frustration and set your focus on one thing that you forget what you are actually doing. What you keep promising to do is end the Nexus, yet I keep bringing them back. Tonight Randal is the first Ive heard you speak out the ultimate goal, to get rid of me. Without me Randal Keith Orton there is no Nexus. However while Im still alive and kicking I can keep plucking members off the street to join my cause. Look at Skip here. He was a lost cause. After he got injured last summer he sat at home and watched how his beloved Nexus fell apart bit by bit. And then I took over and rebuilt them back up just for you to take them down. Right before Wrestlemania I got a phone call from Skip here. He told me that he is on the verge of returning and he wanted to be my Nexus. He wanted no other help. Not from Otunga, not from Ryan, not from Husky, and not from McGillicutty. Skip so how.

Sheffield rips the mic from Punks hand. Punk looks shocked but impressed as Orton looks on intently.

Skip Sheffield-I realized something while I was gone. I sat at home and no one cared about me. Wade Barrett, who was suppose to be my friend and so called leader never once checked on my condition. In fact he thought Nexus could go on without me. Look how that went. CM Punk saved the Nexus and now Im here to save him. Randy Orton you pose a threat to CM Punk and I plan on changing that. Orton you wont be a threat after Im through with you.

Randy Orton-So what your saying is you want to step in this ring, right here and right now and go one on one with me?

Skip Sheffield-Thats exactly what I want Orton.

Randy Orton-Get me a referee and make this official.

Jack Doan runs down the ramp, passing Punk and Sheffield. Orton awaits in the ring as Punk massages Sheffields shoulders as he stands outside staring a hole straight through Orton.

Josh Mathews-Looks like we are going to have an impromptu match here at the RBC Center.

Michael Cole-Is Randy Orton an idiot? Is he in any shape to be wrestling tonight?

Jack Doan rings the bell and we are underway. Sheffield stands patiently in the corner as Orton roams around the ring waiting to strike. CM Punk takes the opportunity to distract Orton by running onto the apron. Orton goes after Punk, but Punk dodges the attack. Sheffield ambushes Orton with a body avalanche. Orton is held up by the ropes as Sheffield continues to lay blows into the midsection of Orton. Orton slides down the ropes and Sheffield boots him in the head, sending him through the bottom and middle ropes crashing to the outside. Punk taunts Orton and teases an attack, but Doan yells Punk away. Punk backs away, hands in the air. Sheffield goes to go out, but Doan holds him back. Punk takes the time to nail Orton square in the ribs with a kick. Orton rolls around before Punk lifts him and rolls him into the ring. Sheffield avoids the cover and drives his knee into Ortons ribcage three times. Doan holds him back and Punk again strikes with shots across Ortons neck. Punk backs away with a smirk and yelling at the audience. Sheffield pulls Orton away from the ropes and makes the cover.

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Sheffield pulls Orton up and lifts him, slamming him straight into the corner. Skip drives his shoulder into the sternum of Orton before Doan breaks the hold. Sheffield holds back before charging Orton. Orton counters with a boot straight to Sheffields cranium. Orton hops up onto the middle rope before jumping down, nailing Sheffield with a clothesline. Punk is visibly livid on the outside now that Orton has gotten in offense. Orton and Sheffield are both up, it is clear Orton is woozy. Sheffield turns and Orton hits him with his trademark dropkick. Sheffields momentum sends him to the apron. Orton assists Sheffield through the middle and top rope before dropping him with a Hangman DDT. Orton rolls Skip away from the ropes to make the cover.

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Orton starts to throw his tantrum in the ring. The crowd is buzzing as Punk is flipping out on the outside. Sheffield is up and Orton goes for the RKO, but Skip throws him off. Sheffield goes for a clothesline, but Orton ducks and counters it into his Inverted Headlock Backbreaker. Orton again goes into his trance prior to hitting the RKO. Sheffield is on wobbly legs, but before he can turn around Punk dashes into the ring. Punk runs a beeline straight at Orton, who sees it coming and nails Punk with his a Snap Scoop Powerslam. Punk rolls around on the mat holding his back. Sheffield blindside Orton with a club to the neck that sends The Viper into the ropes. Jack Doan has the bell ringing frantically as he signals the match as a DQ in favor of Randy Orton. That doesnt seem to matter as Punk and Sheffield continue their attack on Orton.

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Michael Cole-I have received an email from our Anonymous Raw General Manager.

The crowd, Punk, and Sheffield dont seem to care that Cole has an announcement to make.

Michael Cole-And I quote:

Punk and Sheffield, you two better lay off on Randy Orton before you suffer the consequences.

Punk slows down the attack and holds Sheffield back from taking it any further.

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Michael Cole-Thank you. Now as I was saying, Punk you might want to save your attack on Randy Orton for this Sunday. As you know you have a bout with Randy Orton at Extreme Rules. Seeing as you and Sheffield want to manslaughter everyone in sight I will make sure that doesnt happen. At Extreme Rules the stipulation for your match with Randy Orton will be inside a STEEL CAGE!"

Punk doesnt look pleased with this decision as it takes away his biggest advantage in Sheffield. Punk exits the ring and Sheffield looks at Orton, who is slow to his feet. Sheffield has Orton in position for a clothesline. Sheffield charges, but Orton is playing possum and drops the charging Sheffield with a RKO. The crowd erupts as Punk flips out on the outside. Ortons music cues as he stares Punk down knowing itll be just him and Punk at Extreme Rules.

Zack Ryder-Bro I dont know what Im going to do this week to get the WWEs attention. Clearly my rap didnt work last week.

Scott Stanford-Why dont you take a page out of Mizs book Zack. He called out John Cena every week and it took him to the top.

Zack Ryder-Yeah bro thats it. Im going to call out John Cena!

The crowd in the RBC Center pops, not at Zack Ryders statement but at John Cena.

John Cena-Did I just hear that you were calling me out Zack?

Zack Ryder-Well, umm

John Cena-I already told you Zack, no more fist pump challenges. Youre too good bro, I cant beat you.

Ryder and Stanford look confused as Cena heads towards the ring for the main event sound off with The Miz. Ryder starts jumping around shouting I beat Cena, I beat Cena. The crowd laughs and pops in amusement as Ryder and Stanford continue to celebrate.

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Michael Cole-Coming up next we will see the confrontation between Miz and John Cena just 6 days before their Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship at Extreme Rules.

Josh Mathews-Extreme Rules is shaping up to be a great show Michael. Look how staked the card is for Sunday.

Matt Striker-In a match announced earlier tonight Dolph Ziggler and John Morrison will do battle at Extreme Rules in a 2 out of 3 Falls match. And of course anything will go.

Michael Cole-Thanks Captain Obvious. I think thats the whole point of Extreme Rules.

Josh Mathews-On the Smackdown side of things we could see two new champions crowned in one match. Wade Barrett, Heath Slater, and Justin Gabriel will defend their championships against Kofi Kingston, Big Show, and Kane in a Winner Takes All match.

Matt Striker-In a match I look forward to seeing, we will see Sheamus and Sin Cara battle for the United States Championship in a Falls Count Anywhere match. Will the Masked Sensation continue his reign of success or will the Celtic Warrior continue his dominance.

Michael Cole-A rivalry decades in the making. Former partners and best friends, but the tension finally broke and now Edge and Christian are on a collision course in what should be a brutal affair this Sunday.

Josh Mathews-The Steel Cage has never been a forgiving structure and you can expect that to remain the same this Sunday. With Skip Sheffield having no way in, can CM Punk finally defeat The Viper or will Randy Orton once again take down the leader of the Nexus.

Matt Striker-There is no love lost between Alberto Del Rio and Rey Mysterio and their storied rivalry will continue. Will Alberto Del Rio be successful in his World Heavyweight Title defense or will Rey Mysterio continue to climb the ladder to the top in this epic ladder match on Sunday?

Michael Cole-That saves the best for last. The Miz and John Cena have been at each others throats since the Royal Rumble and now they battle in the ultimate test for the WWE Championship. Will The Awesome One prevail and retain his championship or will John Cena live by his words and be the Last Man Standing?

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Michael Cole-Here comes the WWE Champion and come Sunday he will still be WWE Champion. Now if you excuse me gentlemen, I have a job to do.

Josh Mathews-It is time for the big confrontation just 6 days before Extreme Rules. Miz and Cena are going to go word for word tonight Matt.

Matt Striker-And as always Miz is not alone, as his apprentice Alex Riley will be joining him.

Miz, who has changed from his ring attire into a fancy suit and Alex Riley join Michael Cole in the ring. Riley and Miz shake Coles hand as they await the challenger.

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Josh Mathews-Here comes Cena! The RBC Center clearly is split tonight for Cena.

Matt Striker-That is just a testament to how good Cena is. He garners a reaction out of you no matter what. Whether you love him or hate him, he gives it his all each and every night.

Cena charges the ring in his trademark fashion. Cena slides in and throws his hat into the audience as fans scramble for their chance at memorabilia.

Michael Cole-Ladies and Gentlemen could I have your attention please? This Sunday these two men will square off in the ultimate battle, a Last Man Standing Match. Tonight we are here to let these two men speak their mind. Miz, you are up first.

The Miz-Thank you Michael. Cena you come out here and run your mouth how you are going to become WWE champion once again. Really? Really? REALLY? When have you beat me John? Since Ive become the top dog here on Raw, no one has been able to touch me Cena. Not you, not Randy Orton, nobody. At Wrestlemania, I shocked the world and created my own Wrestlemania moment. I should be done with you Cena, Ive already proven that I can beat you so why should I have to do it again Sunday?

John Cena-Youre right Miz, you did beat me. Now Im not here to make excuses, but when have you defeated me without help. At Wrestlemania you had The Rock and you, me, Cole, and each member of the WWE Universe knows that Alex Riley is bound to get involved Sunday.

The Miz-There you go again Cena. You keep making excuses. Just man up and accept the fact that youll never be able to defeat me. John you may be a decorated champion, which is something I wont be. Thatll be because Ill be a one time WWE Champion. I dont plan on ever losing this here championship.

John Cena-You see Miz, this confidence is what is going to drive you to the top of this business. Youll be a top dog, hell you are a top dog. Miz there is no denying your talent. You have what it takes in the ring, on the mic, and outside the ring. Hell Miz your work ethic reminds me of my own. Except for one thing, you keep holding yourself back with guys like Alex Riley and Michael Cole. Miz prove to me, prove to these people, prove to yourself that you have what it takes to do it on your own.

The Miz-I dont have to prove anything to you, the boys in the back, or these people. I am the most must see champion in WWE history. I dont need Michael Coles praise; I dont need Alex Rileys help. I can do everything you can do Cena. I came here to prove everyone wrong and Ive done just that. I made it my goal to be the guy some day and now it is my chance to do so. I will do everything the WWE needs in terms of PR, in terms of acting, in terms of carrying this company, in terms of everything.

You can see the veins bulging out of Mizs neck as he is visible angry and frustrated at Cenas comments. Riley and Cole just look on confused as Cena watches on eagerly. Miz throws his jacket out of the ring and rips his tie off and throws it to the ground.

John Cena-This right here is the intensity I wanted to see Miz. You have it kid and you know it. Now do it Miz, make it official. Do it alone!

The Miz-Get out. NOW!

Miz points for Riley and Cole to exit the ring. Cole exits immediately and Riley stays back to question Mizs tactics. Miz gets in Rileys face and spouts off something that the camera doesnt catch. Riley is visibly upset before he too joins Cole on the outside of the ring.

The Miz-You want me alone Cena, you got me alone. On Sunday there will be no help from Michael Cole and I wont even allow Alex Riley to have access into the St. Pete Times Forum. You just owe me own thing Cena. Since youll have me all to your lonesome at Extreme Rules, I want this to be your last shot at the WWE Championship as long as Im champion.

Miz sticks his hand out and waits for Cena to shake. Cena looks around at the RBC Center and he looks hesitant. Cena grabs Mizs hand and pulls him in close. Cena mouths to Miz that he has a deal as the two never let go of the shake nor do they take their eyes of each other. The screen fades to black and the show comes to an end.

Theo Mays · Jul 6, 2011

Prediction Contest Extreme Rules (Raw Edition)

Two Out of Three Falls
Dolph Ziggler (w/ Vickie Guerrero) vs. John Morrison
Winner:
Predicted Value:
Who will win the first fall (5 points):
Who will win the second fall (5 points):
If needed, who will win the third fall (5 points):
Will Vickie Guerrero get involved (5 points):

United States Championship Falls Count Anywhere
Sheamus (c) vs. Sin Cara
Winner:
Predicted Value:
How will the match be determined (pinfall, submission) (5 points):
Will the decision come on the outside or inside of the ring (5 points):

Steel Cage Match
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Winner:
Predicted Value:
How will the match be determined (pinfall, submission, escape) (5 points):
Will Skip Sheffield manage to get involved (5 points):

WWE Championship Last Man Standing
The Miz (c) vs. John Cena
Winner:
Predicted Value:
Will Alex Riley still get involved despite Miz's promise (5 points):

Which match will come first (5 points):

Which match will come last (5 points):

#1Peep · Jul 6, 2011

#1Peep's RAW Review

The final RAW before Extreme Rules Theoski, this should be good. Good to have the champ start off the show but would have liked to hear a bit more from the Miz before the GM cut him off. Doesn't matter however as we will hear from Miz and Cena later in the show, and a match with Morrison - hope you use this to get Morro and Dolph and the card, as Morro and Miz are two big players, you don't want either to look weak. Once again, love Cole. Nice fast paced match here, good choice for Cara's finisher, maybe give it a name to give Sin more of an identity on RAW. Much better than the top rope C4. Things heat up as Sheamus destroys Cara, wonder who the Irishman's opponent will be however. You needed that attack as these two guys haven't had much to feud over until then. I initally didn't like the draw decision as you could of used this to put over the new champion, but I see why you did it - you know what they say about c-

Great match, a little short, I like how this sets up Ziggler and Morrison for ER but we just saw this with Sheamus, maybe had Sheamus be countered by Cara instead of a similar beatdown. 2/3 falls - great stip, could steal the show. Sheamus is looking a beast going into ER, destroying Khali made him look great. Great dialogue from Punk and Orton, love how Punk is almost taunting with each and every word. I dunno about giving Skip mic time, I would have kpet him silent and dangerous. Punk wouldn't have been out of place saying the exact dialogue you wrote for Sheff. Love Skip in the ring, hope this is a doozy. Great match Theo, made Sheff look like a beast but he was still going to go down, fair enough, to Orton before Punk's run in. Perfect stip for these two as it will allow them to go one on one, good choice. Anotehr funny segment for Ryder, love Scott!!, and I can see how you are slowly getting Ryder over with the fans, Cenas help sure did help.

Awesome promo to end the show, you put over Miz with the help of Cena and the dialogue was well written. I like the two 'stips' you added in, this will allow you to move on to another title feud once Extreme Rules is done and dusted. Overall, awesome show Theo, set the stage well for your three main matches and also added a match, not so well done storyline wise, but will be a great in ring wrestling match. Congrats - onto out first PPV.

Da Prophet · Jul 6, 2011

Prophet gives a review to Theo

Last show until the Extreme Rules PPV so this should be very good Theo. Opening segment had a job to do and while I found it to be short, it did the job. A go home show doesnt need a long opening segment but rather one at the end of the show. Go to see you will be doing this for later tonight. Having Cole interrupt the speech by Miz was a smart move. The GM doesnt care who Cole is friends with so he should be speaking when told. Miz sounded good on the microphone and we have a match announced and some type of debate for later tonight in what should be very interesting to say the least. These things will never end well so lets see a fight to end the show!

Not a fan of Morrison however I expect him to get the victory tonight. Maybe with help from Cena, hopefully not a clean win.

Divas match is now and was pretty good. The high spot was something different and actually grabbed my attention. Cole was brilliant saying the divas division is bad, I had something similar planned for RTC. The end was good with a hint at Kong coming into the thread. Looking forward to it.

Morrison gets a win over the champion by DQ and sets up a match with Ziggler for this Sunday. That should be good and the match being two out of three falls is even better. The good thing was not booking it as 3 stages of hell. This rivalry isnt high enough for that. The match itself was well written and the basic Theo style match. You had everything you needed. Building toward a great PPV Theo.

Sheamus gets a squash match over Khali, nothing major. Setting up match between him and Sin Cara which should be good. Cole has been great tonight Theo.

CM Punk and Randy Orton, now I remember what these two are doing. Totally forgot about this feud as I havent read this for a couple of weeks. Went back and the feud is going well Theo. Punk and Skip did well tonight and Orton was his amazing self. The mic segment was strong and the way Skip was used is very good. The little match that followed has a point and that was to set up the Cage match for the PPV. Orton should win unless youre going to continue but I dont think so. Cena isnt going over this Sunday so send Orton to Miz and let them fight it out. For some reason I fear Cena to Smackdown is coming. Dont do it.

Zack Ryder= ratings!

Final segment was brilliant Theo. I loved the character use and it flowed well. You hit the home wrong with this segment so you should be very happy. Looking forward to the PPV man and Cena vs Miz as the main event looks to be very good. Hopefully we see Miz go over and get the win. Good show this week Theo, 8/10.

Prediction Contest Extreme Rules (Raw Edition)

Two Out of Three Falls
Dolph Ziggler (w/ Vickie Guerrero) vs. John Morrison
Winner: John Morrison
Predicted Value: 1
Who will win the first fall (5 points): Dolph Ziggler
Who will win the second fall (5 points): John Morrison
If needed, who will win the third fall (5 points): John Morrison
Will Vickie Guerrero get involved (5 points): Yes

To keep this feud going Morrison has to win here after Ziggler gets the first fail with help from Vickie. End with Vickie getting knocked over or something and SSP onto Ziggler. A win keeps this going as Ziggler can say Morrison put his hands on Vickie.

United States Championship Falls Count Anywhere
Sheamus (c) vs. Sin Cara
Winner: Sheamus
Predicted Value: 3
How will the match be determined (pinfall, submission) (5 points): Pinfall
Will the decision come on the outside or inside of the ring (5 points): Inside

Cara isn't ready, Sheamus is a beast!

Steel Cage Match
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Winner: Randy Orton
Predicted Value: 2
How will the match be determined (pinfall, submission, escape) (5 points): Escape
Will Skip Sheffield manage to get involved (5 points): No

Punk vs Orton was done, get away from it. I think you will and Punk is taking a trip to Smackdown. Orton can move onto face Miz. Not to sure however maybe he'll go after Skip or something.

WWE Championship Last Man Standing
The Miz (c) vs. John Cena
Winner: The Miz
Predicted Value: 4
Will Alex Riley still get involved despite Miz's promise (5 points): Yes

Not to often someone has so much confidence in a match. Cena isn't winning this thing. You want to get away from WWE storylines. If Cena wins will must have a rematch. If Cena loses then let the fun begin. Go the different way, have Miz go over.

Which match will come first (5 points):
Sheamus vs Cara

Which match will come last (5 points):
The Miz vs Cena

Johnny Scumm · Jul 6, 2011

First of all, congratulations Theo. I've been reading your BT, along with Peep's Raw and I thoroughly enjoy it every time. I'm not exactly top notch myself on Booking, so going into detail probably isn't a great idea. However, I will continue to keep on reading as it's a great BT.

Keep it up!

Prediction Contest Extreme Rules (Raw Edition)

Two Out of Three Falls
Dolph Ziggler (w/ Vickie Guerrero) vs. John Morrison
Winner: John Morrison
Predicted Value: 1
Who will win the first fall (5 points): John Morrison
Who will win the second fall (5 points): Dolph Ziggler
If needed, who will win the third fall (5 points): John Morrison
Will Vickie Guerrero get involved (5 points): Hell yeah!

United States Championship Falls Count Anywhere
Sheamus (c) vs. Sin Cara
Winner: Sheamus
Predicted Value: 4
How will the match be determined (pinfall, submission) (5 points): Pinfall
Will the decision come on the outside or inside of the ring (5 points): Outside (Just after a nice Brogue Kick.)

Steel Cage Match
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Winner: CM Punk
Predicted Value: 3
How will the match be determined (pinfall, submission, escape) (5 points): Escape
Will Skip Sheffield manage to get involved (5 points): Yes, somehow.

WWE Championship Last Man Standing
The Miz (c) vs. John Cena
Winner: The Miz
Predicted Value: 2
Will Alex Riley still get involved despite Miz's promise (5 points): I would hope not, but it's The Miz, so yes.

Which match will come first (5 points):
John Morrison vs Dolph Ziggler

Which match will come last (5 points):
Miz vs Cena

JamJam · Jul 6, 2011

Jam's Review

Before I do that predicition shiz, I'll give you another review Theo. The show was awesome promo-wise. Theo, you gotta tell me how you do it mate. The promo work is really awesome on the show. If only you had Del Rio or Rhodes on Smackdown like Peep does. Peep does an excellent job with these two, as I know you would to. But hell, you got Punk, so I think it's fair. Orton's promo was excellent as well. Orton for me, isn't that great on the mic in real life, but isn't bad either. Here, he's awesome.

The divas match was surprising. I know some would just skip this as the Divas Division doesn't matter but I read it. It was actually pretty entertaining. The finish was pretty good, well not for Brie but you get what I mean.

Sheamus looked strong in that match with Khali. But we all knew he was gonna win anyway.

Dudeeee, I love that Ryder segment. I've grown fond of Ryder recently but I ain't no 10%-er. Lol. Not too fond of Scott Stanford though, maybe Todd Grisham would've worked as he is nerdy.

That Cena/Miz debate was AWEEEEEEESOME. The Miz owned that promo, but Cena did a damn good job as well. You added that stipulation which made Miz looking as confident as ever to win at ER. Damn it, I predicting a Miz win. But it's hard to predict if you Theo, would go the WWE route with Cena not losing an "I Quit" match or a Last Man Standing match. I hope you go the OTHER way and have Cena lose.

Great show Theo. Great cliffhanger as I (Well probably WE all) are awaiting Cena vs. Miz at ER! A+ for you mate.

JamJam · Jul 6, 2011

Two Out of Three Falls
Dolph Ziggler (w/ Vickie Guerrero) vs. John Morrison
Winner: Dolph Ziggler
Predicted Value: 2
Who will win the first fall (5 points): Morrison
Who will win the second fall (5 points): Ziggs
If needed, who will win the third fall (5 points): Ziggs
Will Vickie Guerrero get involved (5 points): Fuck yeah!

United States Championship Falls Count Anywhere
Sheamus (c) vs. Sin Cara
Winner: Sheamus
Predicted Value: 2
How will the match be determined (pinfall, submission) (5 points): Pinfall
Will the decision come on the outside or inside of the ring (5 points): OUT. As you'll probably make Cara look strong in the match against the Beast, Sheamus!

Steel Cage Match
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Winner: Orton
Predicted Value: 1
How will the match be determined (pinfall, submission, escape) (5 points): Pinfall
Will Skip Sheffield manage to get involved (5 points): DUHHH.

WWE Championship Last Man Standing
The Miz (c) vs. John Cena
Winner: .....Joh....MIZ!
Predicted Value: 3!
Will Alex Riley still get involved despite Miz's promise (5 points): NO.

Which match will come first (5 points):
Dolph vs. Morrison. I think the way you lined up your cards is the way you're going

Which match will come last (5 points): John Cena vs. The Miz

TSG · Jul 6, 2011

Another great show Theo. Top notch in-ring action is something RAW does not always provide, but you seem intent on changing that. The intensity between John Cena and The Miz is great, and I feel it a lot more than when WWE did it in real life. The build has been great with the two and it is getting more intense each week, and I can't wait to see Extreme Rules now. The ending segment to RAW really exemplified that intensity and chemistry the two have and went very well. Randy Orton and C.M. Punk are going strong as well, and the One-Man Nexus gimmick is different but has gone well so far. The steel cage match should be one-on-one all the way through unless Mark Henry is there, and it looks like these two will come to a head.

I like how even the mid-card stories get their own feuds and focus as well, something that has long been missing in pro wrestling. The Pick Your Poison went well for Cara and Sheamus, and developed the feud well. Even lower on the card, Morrison and Ziggler are getting there time, which is refreshing and they could potentially still the show at Extreme Rules. I also like how Ryder keeps getting a segment or two, introducing him to the show and the viewers. It works, and we'll see where it goes after Extreme Rules and the Draft. Finally, the Diva's angle worked nicely and a better than usual match between them, proving that the Diva's might offer more than something than a break. The angle towards the end of it with the lights is intriguing and we will see where and how it goes, although I think we all have a good idea.

Another great, quality show, and I am pumped for Extreme Rules. The build has been wonderful and I cannot wait to see the show.

LSN80 · Jul 6, 2011

Raw Review for April 25th, 2011.

---Hot start to the show with Miz and the GM announcing two great hooks for the show. Miz/Morrison should be a good match, in theory, for the champion to get a strong non-title win over a very formidable opponent and look strong heading into his match with Cena. As for the showdown between Miz and Cena, it makes me think of past epic showdowns between Hogan/Michaels, and believe Cena and Miz can deliver the same. We see contract signings frequently but the rare usage of the debate format makes for memorable moments. I really dug the start of the show.

---I really like the "Pick your poison" formula used in the mid-card. It makes the mid-card titles feel important when those feuding for it are given the honor of sorts of picking the others opponent. MCIntyre as Sin Cara's opponent kind of fell flat to me, but it turned out to be a good match. Some good work and credible nearfalls for McIntyre at the beginning but Cara took control and looked strong in victory, especially with Sheamus' attempted interference. Cara gets solid momentum headed into his first title match, and Sheamus gets his heat back with a very vivid beatdown of Cara after the match. Very well written match/segment.

---Cookie cutter promo with Morrison in the back, but good to put over being a new man in 2011 and focusing on not coming up short, presumably with regards to the WWE Championship. Simple promo that adds more interest to the Miz/Morrison match later.

---- Very nice job with the Divas match, and quite the unexpected ending. I like the idea of Divas, Eve here, taking chances on the outside rather then the ground and pound matches that are atypical of the division. I thought it was a curious decision to have Eve invoke her rematch clause the week after and not at the PPV, but the ending left the door open for the feud to possibly continue into the PPV. Either way, the previous two matches where Eve lost the title and her rematch were both very well done affairs.

---- Not sure if I mentioned this before, but the usage of the wrestler's theme music before their match is an awesome touch. Its little touches like this that allow this reader to visualize the match in advance.

--- I have mixed emotions as to the end of the Miz/Morrison match. It would have been nice to see Miz get a decisive victory heading into the PPV, but I understand the decision to not have it be at Morrison's expense. So in that sense, Ziggler's interference makes sense. I wondered last week where the two would fit on the card, and good to see them get a 2 of 3 falls match at the PPV, as their styles are the perfect blend for that type of match. More of an angle then a match, but that works perfectly in this case as it sets up the PPV match.

---- I groaned when Khali was introduced as Sheamus' opponent, but a very decisive victory for Sheamus over a formidable opponent. Even if Khali doesnt mean much these days, he's still hard to take down in a one-on-one match and Sheamus did that aggressively and decisively and an essentially clean win. Between the beatdown of Sin Cara and the victory over Khali, Sheamus looks very strong headed into the PPV.

---- Good to see Orton back on Raw. As I stated last week, it was somewhat out of character for Orton to stay home and "follow doctors orders". But a great explanation in terms of comparing what he would have done years ago as compared to now due to family obligations. Then he quickly shifted direction into "Viper Mode" with the promise to destroy Sheffield and Punk at the PPV. Orton doesn't need to be elaborate or enlightening, or even say something new. His character is honed the way it is and his promo showed that. I liked how he noted that sitting at home wasn't just tending to family obligations, but gave him time to think of ways to hurt Punk and Sheffield and end Nexus. Sheffield however, was the standout of this segment. I LOVE when a heel accepts a fight with a face and doesn't come up with excuses or back out, and asserted himself as Punk's "entire Nexus". It explained why he joined and made him seem even more like the absolute beast he's been over the past few weeks.

--- Good match between Sheffield and Orton. It appears Sheffield is being protected somewhat by not losing clean to Orton, so perhaps you have bigger plans for him down the road. The match was nicely laid out with Sheffield coming off strong before the more experienced Orton began to take over. It would make sense for Punk to jump Orton to weaken him heading into ER, which makes the Cage Match decision the right one by the GM to keep Sheffield out and the match one on one. Excellent final build toward their match.

---- Funny segment with Ryder and Stamford again backstage. I was really hoping the rap gimmick would catch on

)), but its good to see him getting TV time. The "calling Cena out" only for Cena to give Ryder a nice rub by saying he can't keep up with him in fist pump challenges was good stuff. A nice use of Cena to get Ryder over.

---- I like the rundown of the card. Between you and Sign Guy, you've set up an excellent card with each match making sense and being fitting to the rivalry specific, rather then just a stipulation match for the sake of having one. Excellent descriptions of the matches, they seemed very authentic.

---- The final segment was exactly what I expected it to be: Fantastic. Like I said earlier, Im a huge fan of these segments because theyre done so rarely. Sure, you have your contract signings and the like, but those always end in a fight. A great twist at the end with Cena putting Miz over like the veteran that he is, at the same time goading Miz into fighting him without Riley. While I doubt Miz will hold to the terms, it makes the match an anticipated one just because of that. Cena did a great job of putting Miz over, and Miz showed great fire and intensity in his responses. Im glad you stayed away from physicality here, and this is a match that really could go either way with an intriguing stipulation.

Final Thoughts: Overall, this was a great go home show. While the non-finishes and the back to back DQ's left a little bit of a sour taste, they made sense in context of the storylines. There would have been no shame in Sheffield losing to Orton, but I understand with his re-introduction the need to keep him strong. All four matches from the Raw side have great backstories, or at least the potential to be great. The Morrison/Ziggler match, if given time, could certainly be a show-stealer, and the Cara/Sheamus match should be great as well as Sheamus does his best work with smaller opponents. The main event Raw matches have been set up beautifully, and the Cage match was the right call for Punk/Orton because of Sheffield. As for Cena/Miz, its a hell of a hook for the PPV to see if Miz is able to turn back Cena so Cena cant challenge for the title again, and if Miz will stand by his word of banning Riley. The debate style segment to close the show was fantastic and the perfect platform to promote the LMS match. Exciting, eventful go-home show. A-

The Best · Jul 10, 2011

Here's a review Theo.

I really like where the Miz is going here, and the tension between him and Cena is brilliant, and this show really brings out that tension. Orton and Punk are looking great to, and their match at ER inside off a steel cage will be great IMO. Actually a very nice Divas match, along with Orton/ Sheamus, and Miz/Morrison made this how really great, and I feel that Extreme Rules will be great.

Overall Grade:A- Good show, and I'm sorry that I couldn't get a full review, but the guys above me have covered that, and here's my predictions.

Two Out of Three Falls
Dolph Ziggler (w/ Vickie Guerrero) vs. John Morrison
Winner: John Morrison
Predicted Value: 2
Who will win the first fall (5 points): Dolph
Who will win the second fall (5 points): John
If needed, who will win the third fall (5 points): John
Will Vickie Guerrero get involved (5 points): Yes

United States Championship Falls Count Anywhere
Sheamus (c) vs. Sin Cara
Winner: Sheamus
Predicted Value: 4
How will the match be determined (pinfall, submission) (5 points): pin
Will the decision come on the outside or inside of the ring (5 points): inside

Steel Cage Match
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Winner: Randy Orton
Predicted Value: 1
How will the match be determined (pinfall, submission, escape) (5 points): escape
Will Skip Sheffield manage to get involved (5 points): no

WWE Championship Last Man Standing
The Miz (c) vs. John Cena
Winner: The Miz
Predicted Value: 3
Will Alex Riley still get involved despite Miz's promise (5 points): no

Which match will come first (5 points): Sheamus vs. Sin Cara

Which match will come last (5 points): The Miz vs. John Cena

Theo Mays · Aug 4, 2011

Location: St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida
Date: 1st of May 2011
Theme Song: Justice by Rev Theory

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After the usual opening video that preludes each and every WWE programme informing the viewers that the world is watching the screen cuts to black and a video package begins to play...

*Start Video*

Shots of the Georgia Dome are shown; fans going crazy in anticipation for Wrestlemania to begin.

Narrator: At an historic Wrestlemania some superstars seized their perfect moment.

The four members of the Corre stumble up the gigantic Mania style ramp looking gleeful and Alberto Del Rio raises his championship high above his head. Randy Orton poses proudly on a turnbuckle and Rey Mysterio embraces a crowd of fans in the front row, his face glowing with joy. Finally, the Miz is shown clutching his title to his chest and being helped to his feet by Alex Riley but still with a wily grin upon his face.

Narrator: But where there is success, there is failure.

Christian taps the mat in submission and a distraught Edge can only watch as Del Rio leaves Wrestlemania with the World Heavyweight Championship. An image of John Cena on the end of the Rock Bottom is shown, his shoulders then pinned to the mat for a three count. CM Punk slaps the mat in frustration and a fleeting shot of Cody Rhodes, his face masked by a plastic guard, jumps into the video package.

Narrator: Tonight, bitter rivals will battle.

With Rev Theorys Justice now playing softly various brawls between Edge and Christian including punches, boots and most importantly spears, both men looking as if they want to rip the others throat out. The Viper punts each member of the Nexus in the temple, Punk hitting a cracking GTS, the top rope RKO from Wrestlemania.

Narrator: Tonight, vengeance will be sought and championships will be contested in the most brutal environments known to man.

Footage of several extreme matches taking place, images The Miz, Rey Mysterio, John Cena Alberto Del Rio and the two titles they are battling over intertwined with the chair shots, breaking tables and falling ladders.

Narrator: Tonight, the superstars of the WWE will go to extreme lengths to prove why they are...

The Rated R Superstar runs his hands through his greasy blonde hair.

Edge: The better man.

CM Punk grins at the screen, believing every word that leaves his mouth.

CM Punk: The future of this company.

The legendary luchador adjusts his red and black mask.

Rey Mysterio: Respected around the entire world.

The Viper stares at the camera, his eye totally void of any human emotion.

Randy Orton: Not to be screwed with.

Captain Charisma rubs his chin, focused as ever.

Christian: The better man.

John Cena stands proudly, holding out his signature hand signal towards the camera.

John Cena: Hustle, loyalty and respect.

Alberto Del Rio arrogantly taps the World Heavyweight Championship lying over his shoulder.

Alberto Del Rio: A true champion.

The Miz shoves the WWE Championship right into the cameras view, his face and his title the only things viewable.

The Miz: Awesome.

With the shows theme song now finished the screen cuts to black with a number of words, in red, flashing onto the blank screen one after the other no rules no limits, anything goes and finally extreme are shown. The logo for the pay-per-view then flashes across the screen.

Narrator: And now, RAW and Smackdown presents WWE Extreme Rules!

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After a plethora of pyro explodes around the stage in a range of reds and varying shades of black the shows theme song can be heard around the arena. After showing a wide range of rowdy fans ready for some extreme WWE action the camera cuts over the announce desk where Michael Cole, Josh Matthews and Booker T.

Michael Cole: Ladies and gentlemen welcome to Extreme Rules! We are live from the St. Pete Times Forum in beautiful Tampa, Florida. Im Michael Cole and joining me as always is Josh Mathews and Booker T. Are you guys ready to get extreme?

Booker T: Dude Cole I cant wait dawg. These rivalries have been heated for months and it all comes to an end here. Careers will be shortened, bodies will be bruised, and egos will be deflated. Its about to get real extreme up in here.

Josh Mathews: You hit the nail on the head Book. Extreme Rules is always one of the WWEs most exciting events. And joining us for the excitement is none other than our Spanish broadcast colleagues, Carlos Cabrera and Hugo Savinovich.

Carlos Cabrera: Las Reglas del Extremo de WWE serán sólo que Hugo, el extremo. Las superestrellas lo pondrán todo en la línea y en lo que una exposición será esta noche.

Hugo Savinovich: Una gran exposición será Carlos. Las rivalidades climatizadas llegan a su fin y buscan un nuevo principio después de esta noche. Asumir ellos sobreviven. Haha.

Justin Roberts-This match is a two out of three falls match. The first person to score two victories over their opponent is the winner.

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Justin Roberts-Introducing first from Los Angeles, CaliforniaJOHN MORRISON!

Josh Mathews-It looks like we are going to get started with the two of the brightest rising stars in the WWE today, John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler. Morrison promised last week on Raw that 2011 we will see a new and improved John Morrison. You have to think a win tonight over Ziggler will prove just that.

Booker T-Right on the money Josh. John Morrison has been so close to grabbing that brass ring. The fans know it and Morrison himself knows it. That being you dont get many opportunities to be at the top and Morrisons may be running out.

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Justin Roberts-And his opponent, accompanied by Vickie Guerrero, from Hollywood, CaliforniaDOLPH ZIGGLER!

Michael Cole-You guys talk about this so called brass ring, well this man has already grabbed it. Dolph Ziggler did something Morrison never did, won the World championship.

Josh Mathews-While that is true Michael, Ziggler also lost it that same night to Edge.

Michael Cole-Doesnt matter Josh. He got there and Morrison hasnt. Plain and simple.

Match #1
Two out of Three Falls Match (Winner Take All)
John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler w/Vickie Guerrero

Justin King is the assigned official for this two out of three falls contest to kick off Extreme Rules. Vickie and Dolph discuss some last minute strategy before King rings the bell and Extreme Rules is officially underway. Morrison and Ziggler circle the ring before locking up. Ziggler wins the lockup and gets Morrison in a headlock. That doesnt last too long as Ziggler is thrown into the ropes by Morrison. Morrison goes for a forearm shot, but Ziggler thinks he has outsmarted him by hanging onto the ropes. However Morrison is quick to pounce as he clotheslines Ziggler over the top rope and Morrison goes along for the ride with him. Morrison and Ziggler continue their battle on the outside. Ziggler goes to slam Morrisons head against the security wall, but Morrison blocks and sends Ziggler face first into the barrier. Ziggler bounces back and Morrison jumps to the top of the barrier and goes for the Flying Chuck, but Ziggler rolls out of the way and shoves Morrison into the steel stairs. Morrison flips over the stairs and his body crashes over by the announcers table. Morrison pulls himself up with help from the announce table, favoring his knee. Ziggler goes for a rare high risk move as he runs and jumps atop of the stairs and nails Morrison with a flying clothesline. Vickie is cheering on her man as Ziggler is up and rolling the injured Morrison into the ring. Ziggler goes for the pinfall and chance to secure the one-zero advantage.

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Ziggler yells at King as he cant believe he couldnt secure the most important fall. Ziggler focuses his attention back on Morrison. Ziggler grabs the injured knee of Morrison and slams it off the mat. Morrison knee bounces off the mat and the Shaman of Sexy winces in pain. Ziggler follows up by driving his knee into the back of Morrisons and wrenching it in the process. You can hear Morrison scream, but he is refusing to submit. Ziggler keeps demanding that Justin King ask Morrison if he quits, but to no avail. Ziggler cant seem to catch a break so he elevates himself and his knee comes crashing down onto the back of Morrisons injured knee. Morrison screams and immediately clenches his knee and rolls around on the mat. Ziggler signals that is the end and he rolls Morrison over of the cover.

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Ziggler slams the mat and screams come on at Justin King, who ensures Ziggler it was a two count. Ziggler continues to argue with King over the count. Morrison scoots over and manages to roll up Ziggler.

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Ziggler was caught off guard by the Morrison roll up. Ziggler is right up and goes for a kick to Morrisons temple, but Morrison ducks and again rolls up Ziggler.

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Ziggler again is the first man up and this time he connects with a kick square into the ribs of John Morrison. Morrison flies back crashes under the ropes and is clenching his ribs from the ring apron. Ziggler wastes no time and nails the prone Morrison with a baseball slide, which sends Morrison crashing to the outside and nearly into the ringside announce tables. Vickie has now decided to get involved in the match as she yells down at Morrison before slapping him in the face. Ziggler is now on the outside as he is mocking Morrison before driving his foot into his midsection. Ziggler lifts Morrison up and goes to throw him into the security wall. Morrison counters and again jumps atop the barrier. Ziggler charges and goes to push Morrison off, but Morrison backflips off the barrier and Ziggler crashes and burns. Morrison holds his knee as he is still feeling the effects from earlier. Ziggler turns around and Morrison nails him with a dropkick, which sends the blonder haired superstar into the front row. The crowd erupts as they all try to get their chance to touch a WWE superstar. Ziggler tries to roll himself back into the ringside area, but is held back by the fans. Morrison intervenes and suplexes Ziggler over the barrier and onto the floor below. Morrison and Ziggler both hold their back as they are clearly feeling it. Morrison is the first one up and he rolls Ziggler into the ring. Morrison eyes Vickie, who remains away from the action. Morrison crawls into the ring and goes for a cover.

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Morrison doesnt bother arguing the count as he waits for Ziggler. Morrison is in position to nail Ziggler with his trademark running knee. Ziggler begins to sit up, but Vickie, like the leech she is, latches onto the leg of John Morrison. Morrison tries to shake her off, but she just wont let go. Ziggler is now up and he goes for a Zig Zag, but Morrison grabs onto the ropes and Dolph crashes to the mat. Morrison finally kicks Vickie off, sending the cougar down to the ground. Ziggler is seated and Morrison goes for the running knee, but Ziggler ducks and tries to roll Morrison up for a pin. Morrison follows through, avoids the pin and nails the off put Ziggler with a knee straight to the temple. Morrison falls right into the cover.

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Justin Roberts-The winner of the first fallJOHN MORRISON!

Josh Mathews-And John Morrison picks up the much important first fall of this match. This puts the Prince of Parkour in the drivers seat.

Booker T-Yall see what Morrison did there? He shook off the adversity, he ignored his injury, and he followed through. Those are the tools of a champion dawg and Morrison might prove tonight that he is indeed championship material.

Michael Cole-Lets not jump the gun. Ziggler can easily grab this second fall and even this up. Morrison isnt in the clear yet.

Justin King backs Morrison into his respected corner and Ziggler crawls over to his corner, where Vickie awaits furious over the fact that Morrison harmed her. Ziggler is still a bit shaken from the knee to the head and Morrison still has his knee clenched from earlier in the match. Ziggler is finally on his feet and King rings the bell for the second fall. Ziggler charges Morrison out of frustration, but the Monday Night Delight ducks out of the way and Ziggler crashes into the corner. Morrison bounces off the ropes and takes down a turning Ziggler with a flying forearm shot. Ziggler is down on the mat and Morrison shows off his athleticism with a standing Shooting Star Press. The crowd is amazed as Morrison nailed it with relative ease and right into a cover.

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The crowd gasps as they thought it was over and so did Morrison. Morrison sits Ziggler up and goes for another running knee. Morrison bolts, but Ziggler rolls out of the way and Morrison stumbles as he landed awkwardly on his knee. Morrison turns around, but is taken back down by a kick straight to the knee by Ziggler followed up with a spinning neckbreaker. Ziggler crawls right into the cover.

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Ziggler again shouts out of frustration and Vickie can be heard yelling from the outside. Ziggler rolls to the outside and grabs himself a steel chair. Morrison is really favoring his knee as Justin King checks on his condition. Ziggler throws the chair in the ring and is quick to follow. Ziggler grabs the chair and runs at Morrison. Morrison however counters with a kick to Zigglers gut. Morrison pulls himself to his feet, but is quickly taken down by a chair shot straight to the ribcage. Ziggler goes for another chair shot, but Morrison is quick to counter again with a superkick right in the chair, sending it and Ziggler to the outside. Ziggler rolls around the outside holding onto his head as Vickie tries to motivate him. Morrison hobbles to his feet and moves towards the ropes. The crowd cheers in anticipation. Ziggler is up to his feet rather groggily and Morrison goes for his Corkscrew Plancha. Morrison twirls as the crowd watches. Vickie quickly pulls Ziggler out of the way and Morrison crashes to the outside. The crowd grimaces as Morrisons body thuds on the outside. Vickie revives Ziggler on the outside and gives him directions as to what to do. Ziggler stumbles over to Morrison, who hasnt moved since missing the plancha. Ziggler rolls Morrison into the ring and grabs his steel chair as well. Ziggler is now in the ring and he argues with the crowd instead of going for the cover. Ziggler drives the chair into Morrisons knee countless times as the crowd just boos heavily. Dolph throws the chair down and claps his hands signaling the end. Ziggler covers up the motionless Morrison.

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Ziggler is in shocked and the crowd erupts at Morrison showing signs of life. Ziggler is up and pacing around the ring pulling at his hair. Vickie pulls herself up to the apron and her and Ziggler talk. Dolph clearly is frustrated and is letting Morrison get in his head. Justin King is still checking on Morrison who is slowly coming to it. Ziggler watches on intently as Morrison pulls himself up and limps around. Ziggler goes for the attack, but Morrison ducks it. Morrison turns and starts throwing lefts and rights at Ziggler, but they are weak and fable. Dolph ends Morrison assault with a kick to the knee. Morrison falls to one knee and Ziggler runs across the ropes and drops Morrison with a Zig Zag. Vickie jumps for joy on the outside as Ziggler goes for the pinfall.

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Justin Roberts-The winner of the second fall.DOLPH ZIGGLER!

Michael Cole-I told you so. Now that is the heart of a champion. Morrison is all flash, but Dolph Ziggler is the substance. He is a natural and if you think Morrison handles adversity, what about Ziggler? He was down a fall and now he has it evened up and Morrison on the ropes.

Booker T-This aint over yet Cole. Ziggler sure has the advantage, but you cannot count out John Morrison. If he is a changed man he wont let this knee injury affect him.

Ziggler and Vickie celebrate in their corner and mock Morrison, who can barely stand up. Morrison pulls himself up in the corner and Justin King asks if he is ready to compete. Morrison nods and King rings the bell. Morrison and Ziggler meet in the middle of the ring. They began to jaw jack before Ziggler goes for a right that Morrison blocks. Morrison goes for a kick, but Ziggler grabs his leg. Morrison tries to swing at Ziggler, but it fails as Ziggler is just too far away. Ziggler goes to throw Morrisons leg into the mat, but Morrison counters it into a front flip and nails Ziggler in the head with the back of his boot. The reverse Pele has Ziggler dazed in the ropes. Morrison hobbles up to his feet, but Ziggler speed crawls over and clips Morrison in the knee and goes right for the cover.

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Both men are clearly exhausted at this point as Ziggler just lays on the mat in astonishment. Ziggler is up and stalking Morrison, ready for a sleeper. Morrison hobbles up and Ziggler locks in the sleeper hold. Morrison tries to maneuver out of the sleeper, but Ziggler has it locked in. Morrison falls to one knee and Justin King checks on his status. King raises Morrisons arm and lets it go. However, Morrison doesnt let his arm fall. Morrison shakes his arm and the crowd is clearly generating the adrenaline rush Morrison is under. Morrison gets himself up to his feet and nails Ziggler with an elbow to the midsection, breaking the sleeper hold. Morrison and Ziggler now are going back and forth with lefts and rights with the crowd going boo and yeah with every punch. Morrison gains the edge and gets Ziggler backed into the ropes. Morrison whips him into the ropes and charges, but Ziggler counters the attack with a huge tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Ziggler collapses for the cover.

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Ziggler rolls off Morrison and heads to the outside of the ring and begins to scrounge around under the ring for something. Ziggler pulls out a table sets it up. Ziggler reaches in the ring and pulls Morrison out. Ziggler sets Morrisons body on the table and signals to the fans that the match is over. Ziggler climbs to the top of the ropes and looks to go for a splash, but Morrison rolls off the table. Ziggler hops off the turnbuckle and onto the apron. Ziggler jumps off, but Morrison was playing possum and nails the flying Ziggler with a huge superkick. The crowd is in frenzy as this opening contest is everything they could have asked for. Morrison rolls Ziggler into the ring and hops onto the apron. And again just like earlier in the match, Vickie has latched onto Morrisons leg. Morrison again cant shake her off. Ziggler runs at Morrison, but Morrison sees it coming and ducks down. Ziggler goes flying and crashes onto the table. The crowd pops and Vickie lets go to check on the condition of her man. Morrison hops off the apron and digs Dolphs body out of the rubble from the table. Morrison rolls Dolph into the ring and quickly follows as Vickie is distraught on the outside. Morrison has Ziggler all set up and nails Starship Pain. Morrison crawls to make the cover.

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Justin Roberts-The winner of the final fall and matchJOHN MORRISON!

Justin King raises the hand of Morrison as the crowd pops for his victory. Morrison celebrates on the ropes as Vickie checks on the condition of her man, Dolph Ziggler.

Josh Mathews-What a way to kick off Extreme Rules! Both men took a beating and it was John Morrison who prevailed tonight.

Booker T-Ya gotta tip your hat to Ziggler though. He took Morrison to the limit right here and he showed that he belongs just as much as John does. Tonight however is about John Morrison. That kid has some intestinal fortitude dawg. 2011 could very well be the year of John Morrison.

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After the opening contest of the pay-per-view the camera cuts backstage where Matt Striker is standing by in a pristine suit with a microphone in hand.

Matt Striker: Ladies and gentlemen please welcome my guest at this time; he is the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship, Rey Mysterio.

A huge pop goes up for the legendary luchador as he walks into the shot and stands beside Matt Striker. Reys attire is a combination of blue and white, a stark contrast to the darker colours of the Extreme Rules themed interview pit.

Matt Striker: Rey what are your thoughts on Alberto Del Rios blind side attack just two nights prior on Smackdown?

Rey Mysterio: Well Matt I would be lying if I said that I wasnt more than a little banged up after that cheap shot with the title belt.

A smidgen of heat for the mention of the cheap shot, Mysterio adjusts his mask and continues with a brave smile.

Rey Mysterio: But that attack revealed something to me Matt, it revealed that Alberto Del Rio is not one hundred percent confident that he is going to retain his championship later tonight. You see, deep underneath all of his money, cars and gigantic estates Del Rio is not the brave champion that he says he is. And now that Alberto is being forced to defend that prestigious championship one-on-one, without anybody else throw into the mix, everybody in the WWE Universe, and the world, will be able to see the true champion Del Rio is.

A big pop and Rey focuses again on Striker, anticipating his next question.

Matt Striker: What do you think of the people who say that you dont stand a chance against Del Rio in the ladder match tonight, that you will never hold the World Heavyweight Championship again in your decorated career?

Rey Mysterio: I dont think about them Matt; I have never paid attention to the doubters a single moment in my entire career. They may be saying that Alberto Del Rio is the future of this company and that he will be champion for a long time to come but I dont care. They may be saying that I will never hold another championship, let alone the World Heavyweight Championship, in my life and that it is time for me to step down and let the new generation take over the reins of the greatest company in the world. But I aint going anywhere just yet!

Pop.

Rey Mysterio: Alberto Del Rio thinks that he can be the leader of the WWE; well he is going to have to go through me first. I am not going to lie down and just let the stars of the next generation take their places, they are going to have to earn it Del Rio included. They may not thank me now but in the end it is going to make them stronger, more complete superstars that will learn that respecting those that came before them will earn them respect. And I definitely dont think that Del Rio has learned this lesson just yet, but I promise to teach it to him the hard way later tonight.

Another pop, slightly louder this time.

Rey Mysterio: I thrive off being the underdog, when people tell me that I cannot do something that only makes me want it that much more. My hunger for the World Heavyweight Championship has never been greater, and if Del Rio wants to hang onto his title he is going to have to be on his a game later tonight. Matt, you may remember that Del Rio said last Friday on Smackdown that he would rather die than let me regain the World Heavyweight Championship. Well Alberto, be careful what you wish for this is a ladder match. You do not even know how much that title means to me Im either going to climb the ladder and capture the championship or Im going to die trying!

A huge pop for Mysterio as he exits the interview pit, the eyes behind his mask determined as ever.

Matt Striker: Thank you for your time Rey.

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After those comments from Mysterio we return to the arena where the audience is focused upon Justin Roberts, about to introduce the next match.

Justin Roberts: The following is a six man elimination tag team match and it is for the Intercontinental and WWE Tag Team championships.

The WWE Universe pop loudly as the match is announced by Roberts, but those cheers soon turn to jeers as the first competitors make their entrance...

ILL BE YOUR END OF DAYS!

*End Of Days*

Heat is unloaded upon the Corre as they burst through the curtain, their respective championships gleaming in the arena lights. Wade Barrett confidently leads the group down the ramp with a cocky Heath Slater and stony faced Justin Gabriel trailing just a few feet behind. Despite some tension between Barrett, Slater, Gabriel and of course Ezekiel Jackson, the competing men look like a unit in their Corre t-shirts.

Justin Roberts: Introducing first, at a combined weight of 715 pounds, WWE Tag Team Champions Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater, Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett... THE CORRE!

The three men enter the ring one after the other and assemble together in the middle. After a quick discussion between the trio, the Corre remove the titles from around their waists and raise them high into the air, emitting more hatred from the WWE Universe in Tampa.

Michael Cole: Now these guys are the perfect champions that the WWE needs to lead them into the future; maybe Rey was referring to the Corre earlier in his interview.

Josh Matthews: I dont know about that Cole, and there is a good chance that the Corre wont be holding a single championship by the end of the night. The absence of Ezekiel Jackson a big factor why...

By now, the Corre have reluctantly handed over their championships to the official and are waiting patiently by a turnbuckle for their opponents to make their entrance. Barrett attempts to give a last minute pep talk to his stable mates but the tag team specialists seem pre-occupied with the titantron; the time to tangle with two giants growing ever closer.

WEEEEEEEEEEELL, ITS A BIG SHOOOOOOOW... BOOM!

*Fire It Up*

Kane and the Big Show make their way onto the stage through a fire of pyro to a nice reaction from the live audience. The two giants slowly walk down the ramp, Show slapping a few fans hands as he goes, and stop a couple of feet before the ring apron. After feinting that they were about to storm the squared circle, Show and Kane stay put and wait for their tag team partner to join them on the floor outside the ring.

Justin Roberts: And their opponents, the challengers, first, at a combined weight of 808 pounds... KANE AND THE BIG SHOW!

Josh Matthews: Barrett and co. are going to have to pull out all the stops if they want to hold onto their gold tonight. Eliminating both Kane and the Big Show will be no easy feat.

Booker T: Now dont count out the Corre just yet Josh, there is a reason they hold those championships.

The crowd begins to lull a bit but they grow louder again as the arena turns green and a familiar theme song plays-

SOS... I HEAR DEM SHOUTIN! SOS... I HEAR DEM CRYIN!

*S.O.S.*

A huge cheer goes up as Kofi Kingston bounds onto the stage, a giant smile set across the Ghanaians face. Three hand slaps sets off three green bursts of fireworks into the crowd and after those booms Kofi bounces down the ramp and joins his tag team partners for the evening.

Justin Roberts: And their tag team partner, from Ghana, West Africa, weighing in at 221 pounds... KOFI KINGSTON!

Booker T: If Kofi Kingston can lead his team on to victory he will be crowned the new Intercontinental Champion and I believe that he is just the man to do that. Kingston is one of my favourite superstars on Smackdown and that man right dere has a big future ahead of him in the WWE.

Michael Cole: Oh get over it Booker, why dont you wait until the end of the match until you start picking favourite; dont go making yourself sounds as stupid as you look tonight; a white suit seriously?

The Book man makes a witty comeback as the final man included in this big tag team match flies into the ring, Kane and Show close behind. The two teams set up in their respective corners and it appears that Kingston is going to be the first man to compete for his team. After a bit of a kerfuffle in the Corre corner, Barrett has decided that it is going to be Justin Gabriel to fly the flag for their stable first up; a decision that the high flyer is none too happy with. The referee asks if the two Africans are ready to start and after seeing two swift nods the official doesnt hesitate in calling for the bell to be rung...

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Match #2
Six Man Elimination Tag Team Match (Winner Take All)
The Corre (c) vs. The Big Show, Kane and Kofi Kingston

The bell chimes and both legal competitors slowly wander into the middle of the ring, trying to spot a weakness in the other before they move in. After a couple of moments of scouting, Gabriel and Kingston lock up and attempt to gain the vital, first advantage over the other. Eventually, after a bit of grappling, Gabriel takes that advantage and slides behind Kingston, locking in a rear waist lock. That doesnt last too long as Kofi slips out and executes an excellent go-behind, locking in a rear waist lock of his own. Justin attempts to battle out but Kofi runs at the ropes, rebounds Gabriel off of them and rolls up the South African, looking to eliminate one man early on...

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This is where things begin to pick up as Gabriel uses his momentum to thrust at his opponent with a swift clothesline, but Kofi is too quick and ducks under it, and heads for the ropes himself. Gabriel lies under the oncoming Ghanaian and then leapfrogs him as he rebounds off of the ropes for the second time in a row. However the third time is the charm for the Corre as Justin scores a kick to the gut of the rushing Kingston, much to the delight of Wade Barrett and Heath Slater on the apron. Gabriel attempts to follow the kick up with a suplex but despite being suspended vertically in the air, Kingston is able to float over Justins shoulders and score a sharp European uppercut on the chin of his opponent as he turns around. This shot sends the Corre member sprawling towards a neutral corner and Kingston charges at Gabriel and, to the delight of the fans, soars through the air in an attempt to nail a Koronco Buster, but Justin dodges it at the last moment. However, Kingston has landed his feet on the second rope and launches his body at Gabriel, catching him in a crossbody. The referee races to count the South Africans shoulders...

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Kingston doesnt fret at the near fall and instead attempts to pick up the pace once again but as he bounces off the ropes Heath Slater tugs on one of Kofis dreadlocks while the referee checks on Gabriel. The former Intercontinental Champion takes a swing at the One Man Rock Band but Heath leaps from the apron and lands on the outside and just narrowly avoids a punch to the mug. Kofi looks pissed and turns around to check on his opponent- but he is cracked in the nose by a picture perfect dropkick from Justin Gabriel, the crowd groaning with the impact. Gabriel does not hesitate, lifts Kingston to his feet and follows up the dropkick with a crisp snap suplex before tagging in the other half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater. The redheaded stunner immediately stomps away at Kingstons abdomen alongside his tag team partner the moment he steps through the ropes, and takes over with a number of elbow drops and a flurry of right hands to a downed Kofis head soon after. Wade Barrett watches on gleefully as Heath Slater whips Kofi into the ropes and swiftly takes him down with a back elbow to the mush. Slater follows up with a cover...

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The moment Kingston lifts his shoulder off the match to himself alive, Slater transitions himself so he can grab Kingston into a side headlock, and all the better to keep the Ghanaian grounded. After around thirty seconds stuck in the hold, the crowd urging him to break it to take the greasy look of Slaters face, Kingston battles back and lands a couple of hard shots to Heaths stomach. It is all in vain however, as Slater halts his opponents momentum with a side knee to the gut before lifting him up and slamming him down to the canvas with a scoop slam. It would appear that a single movement is not being wasted by the Corre camp, because the slam sets up Justin Gabriel perfectly to nail a flipping senton to Kofi Kingston after he is tagged into the match again. Gabriel goes to eliminate Kingston with a hook of the leg...

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The crowd sigh with relief after Kofi just keeps himself alive once again but Barrett is growing increasingly frustrated that his tag team specialists cannot put Kingston away. Gabriel quickly tags in Slater once more and the two drag Kofi to feet, each grab an arm and flung him back first into their corner, Kingston violently smashing into the covered steel turnbuckles. Now Slater tries once again for the pin but Kofi just flings a shoulder up at the last moment, the crowd and Kingstons tag team partners surely believing it was over at that moment. Slater now takes the time to taunt Kofi, slapping the top of his head as he slowly gets to his feet, but as many would know; Slater isnt the sharpest tool in the shed and it just gives Kofi the opening to deliver a jawbreaker to Heath; the Corre member stumbling backwards and almost into the clutches of Kane. Kingston can now see the opening to get to his partners and makes his way over to the friendly corner, ducks a wild clothesline from Slater and reaches out his hand to tag in NO, SLATER JUST PULLS HIM BACK BY THE HAIR AND DELIVERS ONE OF HIS PATENTED NECKBREAKERS. Now Slater can see Kingston on the mat, his eyes vacant...

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Slater does not taunt his opponent this time, he is still wearing a shocked look on his face, but drags him back to his corner and unleashes a flurry of stomps before tagging in Gabriel. The tag team champions look to be setting up another double team move as Slater whips Kingston into the ropes and as he comes rebounding back he takes out his leg in a tripping fashion sending the Ghanaians face into the canvas. Then, as Kofi raises his head slightly he is taken straight back down with a beautiful flipping neck breaker from the South Africa flyer, Justin Gabriel. The duo finishes the sequence off with a legdrop and elbow drop combination, which Gabriel immediately follows up by hooking both legs.

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Gabriel cannot believe that Kofi wont just stay down; the look on Justins face is priceless! One half of the WWE Tag Team Champions lifts Kofi to his feet and lazily throws Kofi towards his teams corner- but Kofi uses the momentum to lash out and knock Heath Slater off the apron with a forearm smash, punching Barrett to the outside just a couple of seconds after! Gabriel charges at Kofi but Kingston pulls himself through the ropes and connects with a pendulum kick, sending Justin sprawling away. The crowd cheer on Kofi as only Justin Gabriel stands in his way of making it towards Kane or Big Show and he slowly makes his way to his corner, step by step seemingly taking a millennium. Gabriel woozily tries to get in Kingstons way but the Ghanaian uses his last ounce of strength to leap over a bent over Gabriel and reveal a clean path towards the Big Show... he manages to take the last couple of steps towards his corner... AND TAG IN THE BIG SHOW!

A huge ovation for the Big Show as he finally receives a tag from Kofi Kingston, who is immobile lying on the apron, and enters the ring by walking over the top rope. Show comes out of the blocks firing as he drops Gabriel with a big clothesline, followed by another before launching the South African into one of the corners and hurling his entire girth at the turnbuckles, squashing Justin into them. A dazed Gabriel wanders out to the middle of the ring, but the punishment isnt over just yet as Show rebounds off of the ropes and knocks Gabriel down with a giant shoulder block. Big Show calls for one of his signature finishing manoeuvres, the chokeslam, by raising his ham like right hand into the air and bellowing loudly and he receives a strong positive reaction from the crowd. Show reaches out to grab Gabriel around the throat but the South African ducks out of the way and retreats to his corner, neither man on his team looking confident at taking the tag. Big Show doesnt care which Corre member he has to eliminate first and he charges at the corner where Gabriel is frozen still. The crowd let out a groan as Gabriel just gets a right boot up in time, hitting Big Show in what appears to be the eye as he stumbles backwards and lets out a cry of pain.

Justin Gabriel appears to have woken out of a trance and steps forward to tangle with Show but a slap on the back signifies that Heath Slater has tagged himself into the match. Gabriel tries to argue with Slater but Barrett, who has yet to even get into the match, orders him to step out on to the apron. With Big Show tending to his eye, Heath Slater takes advantage and leaps onto the giants back and attempts to lock in a sleeper hold. Heath does not manage to lock it in properly and Show easily flips him over his head and dumps him to the canvas. On the apron, a yelling match between Gabriel and Barrett causes the official to lose his concentration on the legal participants and focus upon the arguing Corre members. Kane, knowing his actions will hold no repercussions considering that the referee is not watching, grabs Slater by the throat and sends him crashing to the mat with a chokeslam. The crowd cheer loudly as Show waits for Slater to rise to his feet before smacking him in the cheek with his giant right hand. Kane cracks a rare smile on the apron as he watches his friend drop his enormous girth down upon Slater in a cover and Show calls for the referee to make the count...

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A huge wall of sound is sent into the ring as the WWE Universe in Tampa go wild; just two more eliminations and Kofi, Kane and Show will be champions once more. Barrett and Gabriel put their petty arguing aside and look up to see two giants staring back, Kingston still lying hurt on the apron. Show then tags in the Big Red Machine and Barrett finally takes leadership, stepping in to the ring and facing off against Kane with a grim expression on his face considering he has a long way to go to hang on to the title he cherishes so much. The two legal men appear as if they are about to lock up but Barrett gets in first with a kick to the gut, doubling Kane over. The Intercontinental Champion then turns back and rebounds off the ropes, but walks right into a throat thrust from Kane. Two more big right hands to the chin follow before Kane grabs Wade around the throat and throws him into the corner, tagging in Big Show. After slowly making his entrance into the ring, Show pins the Englishman into the turnbuckles and unloads four big right hands to the gut. Some nice double teaming of their own here from Show and Kane as the Big Red Machine is tagged back in again and cracks Barrett in the nose with a big boot after Show irish whips the leader of the Corre at his tag team partner. Kane then tries to eliminate Barrett with a cover...

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2... NO! BARRETT KICKS OUT WITH TIME TO SPARE!

Kane doesnt give time for Barrett to rest and uses impressive strength to lift Wade from the canvas into his grasp in perfect position for a sidewalk slam. But it is not to be as Barrett fires a couple of elbows to the side of Kanes head and, once he has gained a stable base, unloads with right hands. A back suplex from Barrett puts Kane down on to the canvas and the Englishman turns to his only remaining partner and tags him in, mouthing something that couldnt be picked up by the cameras. Justin Gabriel transitions from the apron straight to the top turnbuckle and waits, perched, for Kane to get to his feet and the moment he does the high flyer launches himself off the corner and connects with a missile dropkick. An audible oooh from the live crowd can be heard as Gabriel crawls into the cover...

1...

2... KANE JUST POWERS OUT!

Gabriel keeps at the Big Red Machine, including kicking him in the mouth as he raises his head off the canvas. Both Corre members try their hand in eliminating the big man after a number of tags, high impact moves and pinfalls but it is to no avail. And after another unsuccessful pinfall attempt, Gabriel nails a vicious spin kick to the side of a kneeling Kanes skull before planting him with a textbook DDT. After Gabriel tries again for a pinfall and Kane is able power out before his shoulders can be counted down for a three, it seems as though Justin believes he is going to have to do something big to eliminate the Big Red Machine. With great difficulty, Gabriel drags Kane just a couple of feet towards the middle of the ring and walks towards the ropes, offering a quick glance at his tag team partner. Gabriel then uses the ropes to lift himself up and springboard off of them, moonsault style, and arches his body in the direction of the Kane AND HE MEETS NOTHING BUT CANVAS! Barrett screams for Gabriel to tag him in but the South African can only writhe in pain while Kane slowly rises to his feet in order to get himself out of the match for the time being by tagging in a fired up Big Show or a hurt and fatigued Kofi wonder which one he is going to pick. Kane slowly edges himself over to his friendly corner, pain etched across his face and reaches out a huge gloved hand at his long time friend... BUT GABRIEL GRABS ON TO THE BACK OF HIS TIGHTS AND ATTEMPTS TO PULL HIM BACK! Kane throws a wide elbow to his side and manages to connect, sending Gabriel sprawling to the mat. Although it appeared that Kane would be going for the tag, a weak Gabriel is too much for the monster to give up and he charges at the Corre member, who is resting against the ropes with a blank expression on his features. The crowd cheer on Kane as he lifts his leg up and goes for his patented big boot to the head but Gabriel ducks and avoids the contact, the Big Red Machine crotching himself on the top rope! The majority of the men in the crowd feel Kanes pain as the noise in the arena jumps up, meanwhile Gabriel has made the tag to his stable mate and Wade Barrett drags a stunned Kane off of the ropes and lifts him onto his shoulders. The announce desk know what is coming next, Michael Cole screaming out with excitement as Barrett hits the Wasteland, covering the leg soon after...

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2...

3!!! ITS ACADEMIC, KANE HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!

The shadow of a grin begins to appear on Barretts face but it doesnt last long as the Big Show rushes into the ring and clubs the Englishman in the back with a sharp shot. Show then unceremoniously lifts Barrett to his feet, shoves him in to a corner and unloads a pair of big shots to the ribs before a slap to the chest was delivered that could be heard around the arena, even in the cheap seats! The Corre member is then lifted high into the air and sent crashing back down onto the canvas with a giant sized scoop slam. Show waits for Wade to rise with a determined look on his face and once they are standing toe to toe, the giant unleashes a heavy right hand aimed directly at his adversarys noggin. Barrett just avoids the danger that eliminated Heath Slater earlier and unloads three stiff shots to Shows head before turning back to rebound off the ropes and deliver a- SHOW FIRES BACK WITH A DEVASTATING SPEAR! Barrett rolls around on the mat writhing in pain and appears to be struggling to breathe and Show seemingly believes that this will be the chance to take out the Englishman from this match...

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2... BARRETT JUST ESCAPES FROM THAT ONE!

Show doesnt have time to continue his offence on a downed Barrett as he spots Justin Gabriel perched on the top rope. The South African launches his body at the giant, looking to take him down but he is swatted away like a fly by a stinging slap from Show, sending Gabriel under the bottom rope and to the outside! With Barrett still trying to recover from the spear, Show lifts him to his feet by his throat but a swift slap to his cheek causes him to lose his grip! Wait up! Barrett just slapped the taste out of the Big Shows mouth! Before Show even has time to comprehend the disrespect that Barrett has bestowed upon him, the Englishman flees to the outside, Big Show in hot pursuit! Wade sprints around the outside of the squared circle, turns around the ring post and slides back into the ring, albeit ninety degrees from where he first escaped. The giant traces the Corre members steps but as he attempts to turn the sharp corner and grab a hold of Barrett before he can dive under the ropes, he appears to slip and go face first into the steel ring post! The entire ring shook with that impact and Show is still face down on the floor and barely moving, but the reason for Shows accident is quickly revealed on the replay. As Show began to turn the corner, Justin Gabriel, who was hidden behind the apron, took the opportunity presented to him by his stable mate and took out the giants knee with a swift dropkick. Barrett cannot believe his luck as he watches the referee begin the count with a devilish smile on his face...

1... SHOW STILL ISNT MOVING!

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3... FINALLY THE GIANT BEGINS TO MOVE, ALBEIT IT ONLY HIS FINGERS TWITCHING SLIGHTLY!

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5... KOFI KINGSTON IS BLASTED OFF THE APRON BY WADE BARRETT, HIS INTERFERENCE NOT WANTED BY THE CORRE!

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7... SHOW WILLS HIMSELF ON TO HIS KNEES WITH THE CROWDS SUPPORT, HIS NOSE TRICKLING BLOOD!

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9...THE GIANT ATTEMPTS TO DRAG HIMSELF BACK INTO THE RING BY PULLING ON THE BOTTOM ROPE AND HE IS ALMOST THERE...

10! BUT HE CANT DO IT, THE BIG SHOW HAS BEEN COUNTED OUT, WHAT A TURNAROUND BY THE CORRE!

Once the referee has officially eliminated Show, Wade Barrett turns his attention to the opposite side of the ring where Kofi Kingston is standing. The Dreadlocked Dynamo enters the ring by stepping through the ropes, not taking his eyes off of Barrett for a single moment. The Englishman lets out a little chuckle at the sorry state of a limping Kofi Kingston but that arrogance would bite him in the ass as Kingston soon took him down to the mat and began unloading shot after shot to the man who has been making his life a living hell ever since he arrived on Smackdown. The referee breaks the pair up but Kingston goes straight back to work with a sharp forearm shot to the face of Barrett, not once but twice the moment he gains a stable base. The Englishman quickly tags out to his partner the moment he can; but Gabriel doesnt have any more luck than Barrett as the Ghanaian unleashes three double handed chops to the South Africans chest, knocking him to the mat each time. A jumping clothesline sends Justin down to the mat, in perfect position for the Boom Drop, which Kingston sets up for accordingly with his usual theatrics and with the crowd cheering Kofi on he hits it! Kingston now gets the crowd clapping along with him as he waits for Gabriel to get up, Kofi sprinting in at Justin but mistiming the Trouble in Paradise kick, allowing the South African to roll towards his corner and tag in his remaining partner. Kofi tries to keep his momentum rolling but he eats a big boot as Barrett charges in, the Englishman now trying to end it then and there...

1...

2... KOFI HAS BEATEN THE COUNT, JUST!

Barrett looks a little desperate as he lifts Kofi up to his shoulders, wanting to put him away with the Wasteland, but Kofi struggles with everything he has and after a few anxious moments for the live crowd, Kofi slips out and hurricanranas Barrett straight into the corner of the Corre. Kofi momentarily turns his back to the adversary, Gabriel making a blind tag to Barretts back as he rests in the corner, and sprints as Wade with that usual Ghanaian fire in his eyes he displays every Friday night. However, Wade dodges out of the way, Kofi crashing into the corner and Barrett cracks him in the neck with a clothesline immediately after. The whole crowd begins to boo as they notice Gabriel on the top rope, the South African hesitates for a few moments before launching into the air and turning his body around 450 degrees BUT KOFI ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY, GABRIEL CRASHING INTO THE CANVAS! As quickly as he can, Kofi sets up for the impactful SOS manoeuvre and after a bit of struggling, he connects, Kofi transitioning straight into a pinfall attempt...

1...

2...

3... NOT YET! BARRETT BREAKS UP THE PINFALL!

Heat rains down on Barrett as he slowly makes his way back to his corner but Kofi isnt going to let him off that easily, hunting him down and cracking him with punches in every possible part of the Englishmans body. Wade uses his strength to push Kofi off of him momentarily and takes a short run up before throwing his arm up and running at Kofi for a lariat... but Kofi ducks and the impact connects with Justin Gabriel! Barrett goes wide eyed and cannot believe he struck his own stable mate, but that thought doesnt last long as he is dropkicked through the ropes and out of the ring, ending up sprawled on the outside. A woozy Gabriel staggers into the middle of the ring and Kofi doesnt waste this opportunity as he strikes with the Trouble in Paradise kick, that beautiful yet deadly kick has Gabriel on his back, Kofi hooks both legs...

1...

2...

3!!! JUSTIN GABRIEL HAS BEEN ELIMINATED BY KOFI KINGSTON!

Kingston lifts his battered and bruised body off the mat once again, the WWE Universe cheering him on every step he takes. As Justin Gabriel rolls out of the ring, Kofi spots Wade Barrett slowly making his way in to the ring and sprints back off the ropes and looks to be going for a dive to the outside but it is not to be as Barrett was playing possum, the moment Kofi turned his back the Englishman charged into the squared circle and caught the charging Ghanaian with a spinning side slam! This has to be it...

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2... NO! THE REFEREE SAYS IT WAS ONLY A TWO COUNT!

Barrett, surprisingly, doesnt even argue the near count with the official but instead peels Kofi off the canvas and raises him to his shoulders, everybody knowing what comes next. But just as it looked as if Barrett was going to slam Kofi down hard to the mat, Kofi struggles with everything he has left and after around ten seconds of struggling it pays off as Barrett loses control, Kofi slipping from his grasp. However, Barretts slip incidentally causes Kofis wrestling boots to crash into the temple of the referee, knocking him down. Barrett still seems fine as he rises to his feet but a swift Trouble in Paradise to the side of his head causes him to drop like a sack of potatoes! Barrett is almost out cold on the canvas, unluckily for Kofi the referee is incapacitated but Kingston is in no state to go for a cover anyway. As both competitors are perfectly still in the middle of the ring it seems odd that the crowd would unleash any kind of reaction, but it soon becomes clear why because Ezekiel Jackson is walking towards the ring. Barrett starts to stir as the giant Corre enforcer walks up the steel steps and enters the squared circle, pulling Barrett to his feet once he reaches the practically prone Englishman. The monster from Guyana has plenty to say to the loopy Barrett and after a few more words, Zeke steps back and leans on the ropes. The big man then closes his eyes momentarily, opens them and charges at Barrett with a bloodcurdling cry - BUT BARRETT AVOIDS THE DANGER AND JACKSON PLOUGHS THROUGH KOFI KINGSTON INSTEAD! With the referee still down for the count, Barrett low blows Jackson and dumps him out of the ring before turning his attention back to Kingston. All the referee saw since he woke up from his daze was Barrett lifting Kingston to his feet, placing him on his shoulders and driving him straight down to the canvas with the devastating Wasteland. Is this it for the courageous Ghanaian...

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2...

3!!! KOFI HAS FINALLY BEEN FINISHED, WADE BARRETT, THE CORRE, ARE VICTORIOUS! (12:38)

*End Of Days*

Justin Roberts: Here are your winners and still the WWE Tag Team and Intercontinental Champions... the Corre!

Barrett doesnt stick around to gloat in the ring and tries to walk as fast as he can up the ramp and on to the stage where Slater and Gabriel are waiting for him ecstatic that the Englishman pulled through in the end.

Michael Cole: Wade Barrett endured a tonne of punishment and in the end it paid off as he retains the Intercontinental Championship.

Josh Matthews: Dont forget Cole that Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater also hang on to the WWE Tag Team Championships and speaking of the tag team champions; Justin Gabriel really pulled through for his team mates here tonight, being instrumental in the eliminations of the Big Show and Kane.

Booker T: No doubt about that Josh, but another man that the Corre should be thanking is Ezekiel Jackson as he played a big pa-

Michael Cole: Thank him?! Its bad enough that that meat head decided to turn against a group of guys that have been so kind to him ever since they arrived on Smackdown, but the big mug cost Kofi and his team mates. Barrett had nothing to do with that...

The Corre clutch their recently regained titles to their chests and stare down at Ezekiel Jackson from the ramp, the big man from Guyana still feeling the effects of the low blow from Barrett.

***

Alex Riley-Miz are you sure about tonight? Im here for you if you need me man.

The Miz-Really Alex? Really? You think I need you to beat John Cena? Just like I told the world on Raw Monday I dont need you or anyone else to take out Cena. In fact I told you not to even show up to the arena tonight. If you come anywhere near ringside tonight I will end you just as quick as I made you. Are you clear?

Alex Riley-I was just saying Miz. I know you can beat Cena, Im just letting you know that if things get out of hand Ill be there for you.

The Miz-Things will not get out of hand. Now get out of my sight, Im sick of you. I dont want to see you until after I beat Cena tonight and retain my WWE championship.

Justin Roberts-This match is a Falls Count Anywhere Match for the United States Championship!

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Justin Roberts-Introducing first from Dublin, Ireland. He is the United States ChampionSHEAMUS!

Michael Cole-Here comes the most brutal and dominating superstar in the WWE. Ever since Sheamus has won the US championship he has been on a rampage. An indestructible force and Sin Cara will have another thing coming if he thinks he can take down the Celtic Warrior.

Booker T-Now hold up a second dawg. Sheamus is one bad dude, I get that. But Sin Cara is the hottest star in the WWE right now. He wont be an easy task for Sheamus.

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Justin Roberts-And his opponent and challenger. From Mexico City, MexicoSIN CARA!

Josh Mathews-Here comes the Masked Sensation, Sin Cara. Sin Cara has been a blaze of fire since joining the WWE. And what an opportunity this is for Sin Cara tonight.

Booker T-And have you seen his entrance guys. This is my first time seeing it live and it is amazing. You see how he just leaps over the ropes like that, incredible. This guy just flat out goes. Sheamus is definitely gonna have his hands full tonight.

Chad Patton, the assigned official for this United States Championship bout rings the bell and we are underway. Sin Cara waves his arms and gets the crowd behind him as the more powerful Sheamus looks on. The two men begin circling the ring before locking up. This doesnt last long as Sheamus just shoves Sin Cara, who goes flying into the ring ropes. Sin Cara shakes it off as Sheamus points at laughs at Sin Caras smaller frame. Sin Cara gets off and dusts off the attack. They go for another lockup, but Sin Cara dodges out of the way and nails Sheamus in the back of the leg with a huge kick that thuds throughout the St. Pete Times Forum. Sheamus grabs at his leg and Sin Cara nails Sheamus with a kick to the other leg. Sheamus is bouncing around before Sin Cara nails a dropkick to Sheamus back that sends him out of the ring. Sheamus pops right up and shows his frustration by slamming the apron and pulling on the ring skirt. Sheamus takes a breather while wandering around the outside. Sin Cara goes for an aerial attack, but bounces off the ropes after Sheamus is quick to dodge out of the way. Sheamus hops onto the apron and demands Patton hold Sin Cara back. Patton obliges and keeps Sin Cara away while Sheamus reenters the ring. Sheamus wants a test of strength as Sin Cara looks on. The crowd is behind him going for the chance. Sin Cara is hesitant as he goes to lock hands with Sheamus, but the Celtic Warrior is all games as he nails Sin Cara in the midsection with a boot and follows that up with an elbow shot to the neck that puts the Masked Sensation on the mat. With ease Sheamus lifts up Sin Cara and powerfully throws him into an adjacent turnbuckle. Sheamus charges and nails Sin Cara with a huge body splash, causing the Masked Sensation to fall face first on the mat. Sheamus holds his arms out and yells at the crowd, garnering heat for his nonchalant actions. Sheamus again lifts Sin Cara up on the mat and places him on the top rope in a seated position. Sheamus seems to be going out of his element as he climbs up to the middle rope and goes for a superplex. Sin Cara holds on to the top rope, in effect blocking the maneuver. Sheamus tries again, but Sin Cara blocks it. Sin Cara now gets in some offense with a headbutt followed by three consecutive right hands that sends the Celtic Warrior off the ropes and to the mat. Sin Cara shakes off the cobwebs and stands up on the ropes. Sheamus is a little stunned as he gets up and turns around and is nailed with a huge flying crossbody from Sin Cara. Sin Cara lands the move so perfectly that it goes right into a pinfall and Chad Patton is right on the spot for the count.

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KICK OUT!

Sin Cara is right up after the near fall and he greets Sheamus, who is just sitting up with a kick across the chest. Sheamus screams as you can see a red swelling forming in the area of the kick. Sin Cara waits for Sheamus to rise. Sheamus is nearly up and Sin Cara takes off and goes for a Hurricanrana. Sin Cara tries to follow through, but Sheamus locks onto Sin Cara and tosses him to the outside. Sin Cara lands hard on the outside and the crowd sighs as Sin Cara looks to be hurt. Sheamus shakes off the previous attacks from Sin Cara as he heads out of the ring. Sheamus finally goes for a cover on Sin Cara, who hasnt budged since Sheamus threw him to the outside.

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KICK OUT!

Sheamus glares at Patton, as he expected a three count. Sheamus begins to drive his right knee into the side of Sin Caras head. Sin Cara tries to protect himself, but it seems to do no good as Sheamus just keeps the attacks coming. Sheamus finally lays off and again covers Sin Cara.

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KICK OUT!

Sheamus again glares at Patton, as he is still unhappy with the pace of his counts. Sheamus lifts Sin Cara up and flips him into the security wall. Sheamus means all business right now as he again picks up Sin Cara and throws him into the ring apron. Sin Cara is clearly in pain as Sheamus puts him up on his shoulder and goes to ram him into the steel post. Sin Cara manages to slide off the back of the Celtic Warrior and shove him into the steel post in the process. Sheamus smashes head first into the post and his body freezes up as it slides down said ring post. A trickle of blood can be seen on the forehead of the Celtic Warrior and you can see his eyes are glazed over. Patton checks on Sheamus condition as Sin Cara grabs Sheamus and smacks his head onto the top of the security wall. Sin Cara continues to drag Sheamus and the two men work their way up the entrance ramp. Sheamus tries to get back in the match with an elbow to the sternum of Sin Cara. Sin Cara releases Sheamus as Sheamus regains his composure as he is halfway up the entrance ramp. Sheamus turns around and goes for a Brogue Kick, but Sin Cara ducks out of the way. Sin Cara runs down at Sheamus and goes for a Hurricanrana, but Sheamus doesnt allow the follow through. Sheamus keeps hold of Sin Cara and gets him in position for the High Cross, but Sin Cara wriggles out and rolls Sheamus up.

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Sheamus powers out of the roll up and both men jump right to their feet. Sheamus goes for the Irish Hammer, but Sin Cara rolls out of the way. Sin Cara now jumps on top of the security wall and dives off it at Sheamus. However Sheamus catches Sin Cara and drops him with a devastating Irish Curse Backbreaker. Sin Cara writhers in pain as Sheamus looks around at the audience and signals it is over as he makes the cover.

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KICK OUT!

Sheamus cant believe that didnt end the match as he lifts Sin Cara up and throws him into the steel stairs. Sheamus immediately bolts towards Sin Cara, but Sin Cara dashes out of the way and Sheamus crashes and flips over the steel stairs. The Tampa crowd is starting to get behind the Masked Sensation. Sin Cara rolls back into the ring and bounces around, feeling the energy of the crowd. Sin Cara sees Sheamus staggering to his feet and he takes off and flips over the top rope and crashes down onto the Celtic Warrior. Sin Cara is the first to his feet as he holds his back and the crowd chants his name. The Masked Sensation pulls himself onto the apron and he stalks Sheamus from above. Sheamus with the aid of the ring manages to get back to his feet. Sin Cara gets a running start and goes for another Hurricanrana, but Sheamus catches him and throws him over the security wall and into the paid audience. No one in the audience seems to be hurt as Sin Cara is sprawled out amongst a handful of the WWE Universe. Sheamus taunts and poses to the crowd which garners mostly heat from the Tampa crowd, but some Sheamus fans are clearly in the house. Sheamus steps over the barricade and makes his way towards Sin Cara. Sheamus grabs Sin Cara out of the mob of fans and they make their way through the audience with Sheamus hitting lefts and rights on the way. The two men have made their way across the aisle and are over by the announce tables. Sheamus lifts Sin Cara up over his head and throws Sin Cara over the barricade and the Masked Sensation crashes down rib first onto the Spanish announce table. The table remains intact as the Spanish announce team retreats. Sheamus hops over the wall and begins to disassemble the Spanish table. Sheamus has a demonic smirk on his face as he clears the table and readies it for damage. Sheamus waves his arms as he puts Sin Caras head between his legs. Sheamus holds his arms out and lifts Sin Cara up, but Sin Cara slides down from the High Cross and lands on top of the security wall. Sheamus turns around and is nailed with a kick square to his temple. Sin Cara is still perched on top of the security wall and it looks as if he is poised for a high risk move. Sin Cara goes for the leap, but Sheamus shoves the Masked Sensation off the barricade and into the fans. Sheamus steps over the barricade, but is stopped halfway after getting hit with a headshot courtesy of a Sin Cara elbow. Sin Cara gets himself straddled over the barricade, just like Sheamus and the two men start to go back and forth with right hands. Sheamus gains the edge in the fist fight and tries to stand on top of the barricade. Sheamus is on wobbly legs and Sin Cara takes advantage with a huge right, which sends Sheamus back into a straddled position. Sin Cara now stands himself on top of the barricade and nails a woozy Sheamus with a huge kick to the head. Sheamus remains on the barricade, but looks stunned as he lies on his back. Sin Cara repositions himself on top of the security wall and tries to lift Sheamus motionless body. Sin Cara has Sheamus standing along with him on the barricade and he has him in position to execute his patented Moonsault Slam. The crowd has their eyes glued as Sin Cara flips back and him and Sheamus crash through the Spanish announce table. The crowd is buzzing as a holy shit chant begins to rain throughout the St. Pete Times Forum. Chad Patton checks on the condition of both Sin Cara and Sheamus as they lay motionless in the rubble of the Spanish table. Sin Cara begins to stir as he slowly crawls towards Sheamus and drapes his arm over the Celtic Warriors chest.

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Justin Roberts-The winner of the match and NEW United States ChampionSIN CARA!

The crowd erupts as Chad Patton raises the dazed Sin Caras hand and gives him his newly won United States Championship.

Josh Mathews-What a finish! Congratulations to Sin Cara, the new United States Champion.

Booker T-That right there was crazy. What a phenomenal finish and Sin Cara just continues to be a house of fire early on in his career. This guy is gonna be a star, tonight proved that.

Michael Cole-Youve got to be kidding me! Sin Cara is punk and no way deserves to mentioned with the names involved with the prestige of the United States Championship. This is an outrage!

Booker T-Why you always gotta be hatin Cole. Sin Cara is a rising star, just deal with it man. There is no telling how far this man will go.

Theo Mays · Aug 4, 2011

*Start Video*

A busy, dark street is shown from a view behind the shoulders of two men, one with scraggly blonde hair and the other sporting shorter, darker hairstyle. As the duo walk down the sidewalk, a number of evil images can be seen occurring to the side of the camera shot. A very soft super hero like music plays for a few moments before the first man, the blonde one, begins to speak as he walks...

Man #1: The world is not a bad place.

A man can be seen sprawled on the pavement, two thugs beating away at him.

Man #1: Its the people who inhabit it that make it the way it is.

As the duo walk past the unfair beating, the incident disappears, the area in which it was occurring looking slightly cleaner the moment it does.

Man #2: Greed, cowardice, pride.

A rough looking woman grabs a wad of cash from a downed elderly man, his hands shaking as the thief takes off with the loot.

Man #2: It is rife around the globe, almost every corner infested with evil.

Again, as the two men waltz past the crime, both the victim and the criminal vanish, leaving a much better looking environment behind.

Man #1: We may not have super powers...

A homeless man, complete with a long unkempt beard and tattered clothes, is brushed past by a snooty looking gentleman in a suit.

Man #1: But that doesnt matter.

Once more, the two contrasting men disappear as the protagonists waltz past. The two men have now exited the sidewalk and wandered in to a dark tunnel.

Man #2: We dont have X-ray vision.

They continue walking through the tunnel.

Man #1: We cant punch through a brick wall.

The duo are still walking, a light at the end of the tunnel getting closer and closer.

Man #2: We cant stretch our bodies to incredible lengths.

The two men have reached the end of the tunnel and push through a curtain, walking out on to an arena stage. Every single seat is empty but the duo continues down the ramp, their focus fixed on the ring, the apron laced with blue.

Man #1: We cant fly...

The pair slides under the bottom rope and stand together in the middle of the ring, their faces still hidden as the camera stays fixated behind the duo.

Man #1: Okay, maybe I was lying about that last one.

The two men stand still in the ring, their hands on their hips.

Man #2: But we stand for everything that a superhero does.

Man #1: The WWE is in need of saving...

Both: And we are just the two men to do it.

The two men finally turn around and reveal themselves to be BRIAN KENDRICK AND PAUL LONDON! Both London and Kendrick remain standing with their hands on their hips, noble looks on their faces as the video package fades to black.

*End Video*

After that very special video package, the camera returns to the announce desk where Cole, Matthews and Booker T are waiting to update the home viewers.

Booker T: Looks like Smackdown is going to have a couple of new superstars...

Josh Matthews: Ladies and gentleman we have already witnessed a great deal of extreme action, including the crowning of a new champion, but I can assure you that the best is yet to come. Randy Orton and CM Punk have partaken in an incredibly personal and brutal rivalry which has spanned a number of months; here is a special look at that-

CHECK, ONE TWO... OH YEAH!

*Get On Your Knees*

Before he can continue Josh Matthews is cut off by a man that is not even scheduled to appear in the All American American Jack Swagger. With a arrogant smirk on his face, Swagger strolls down the ramp, ignoring each and every fan as he goes, before charging up the steel steps and through the ropes.

Booker T: Jack Swagger? Why is he even out here right now? He doesnt have a match for tonight!

Michael Cole: Of course he doesnt have a match tonight Book and its not Jacks fault, its because of Teddy Long. The man doesnt give Swagger, a former World Heavyweight Champion no less, the chance to display his talents.

The crowd boo wildly as Swagger grabs a microphone from Justin Roberts and stands in the centre of the ring, the Oklahoman native doesnt seem too happy but the arrogant smirk remains. Booker then comments that it must be permanently affixed to his face as Swagger is not a happy camper tonight; there is no reason for him to be smiling. Swagger adjusts his wrestling singlet slightly, cut in red for tonight, before raising the microphone to his lips.

Jack Swagger: I wouldnt normally come out here like this but I could not sit in the back and watch my beloved fans not getting their moneys worth tonight.

Heat for Swagger as the fans are anything but loving towards him.

Jack Swagger: You would think that a general manager would see something wrong with a former World Heavyweight Champion not competing tonight at Extreme Rules, but not Teddy Long. A man with the background and the pedigree that I possess should be competing for the world championship let alone having a match on the pay-per-view but such is the management style of the Smackdown General Manager that this is not the reality. Theodore Long should be kissing the ground I walk on but instead an icy shoulder is all I receive every time I try to discuss important matters with Teddy, matters such as making tonights ladder match a triple threat including yours truly.

The crowd unleash boos upon Swagger, definitely not wanting to see that match happen.

Jack Swagger: And of course Teddy did not want to make that happen.

A big pop for that line.

Jack Swagger: It is almost as if Teddy Long does not even want me competing, and of course winning, on his brand. But dont think that is going to upset me, it doesnt even faze me slightly. If Teddy doesnt want me on Smackdown, I dont care because I dont want to be on Smackdown anyway. I am hardly featured on the show and when I am it is ruined by horrible management and shoddy officiating. The brand is beneath me and I hope with every essence of my being that tomorrow tonight I am drafted to Monday Night RAW, the brand of champions and the place that I belong-

YOU KNOW ITS THE MACMILITANT...

*MacMillitant*

A respectable pop for the Smackdown General Manager as he rushes out on to the stage, complete with snappy suit and microphone in hand.

Theodore Long: Hold up, hold up, Im going to stop you right there playa!

Pop.

Theodore long: Let me set the record straight; there has been nothing personal about my decisions regarding you Jack, there has just been so much happening on Smackdown that including everybody on the roster each and every week, to a standard you insist, is impossible. But I am getting really fed up with your complaining!

Huge pop for the GM.

Theodore Long: Now Jack, you have been very outspoken about your supposed hate for Smackdown for a number of weeks now. But lets see if you really believe everything that comes out of your big mouth. I have set up a match for you right now-

Jack Swagger: Great, finally, thank-you Teddy!

Teddy doesnt take to kindly to Swaggers sarcastic tone.

Theodore Long: You didnt let me finish. If you lose the match I will terminate your contract on-

A big pop, but it doesnt last for long as Swagger interrupts his boss.

Jack Swagger: You finally understand Teddy! So what, you want me to purposefully lose to make your next big star look good by beating a former World Heavyweight Champion.

Theodore Long: Whoa, not so fast Mr. Swagger. If you lose your match up next I will terminate your contract.

Jack Swagger: Yes I kn-

Theodore Long: But dont be so sure that RAW is going to want to sign you straight up, they have a roster full of world class superstars and you didnt quite make a great impression on the Anonymous RAW General Manager the last time you where on RAW. So if you want to take the risk, go ahead Jack!

A giant pop, and Swaggers confidence has quickly evaporated in a matter of moments after realizing that Teddy is right.

Theodore Long: So without further ado, here is your opponent for tonight-

*Masterpiece*

A giant cheer goes up for Chris Masters as he trots out on to the stage and offers a quick hand shake to his general manager. It appears as though Masters only just been told that he was going to have to compete here at Extreme Rules, as he finishes a couple of last minute warm ups while he waits for Teddy to finish talking.

Theodore Long: Oh and to keep with tonights theme, the following is a no disqualification match!

A giant pop for the general managers announcement and just as Swagger tosses his microphone to the outside of the ring; Masters is steadily making his way down the ramp.

Michael Cole: This is ridiculous! How can you treat an athlete the calibre of Jack Swagger like this? He could lose his job here, his whole profession down the tube.

Booker T: Its entirely his own fault.

Josh Matthews: Thats right Book and even if Swagger loses this match and his job on Smackdown, wasnt he just bragging that RAW would sign him up straight away?

Michael Cole: Its not that, its just that Teddy is blatantly abusing his power as an authority figure.

Josh Matthews: Oh please Cole. You could be saying goodbye to your former trainer very soon as Masters has been on quite a role since Wrestlemania and defeating Swagger would be just another flag in his cap.

Masters stops just a few feet shy of the ring apron and stares up at Swagger, the All American American not looking very confident, and points at him before charging into the ring. Due to the rules, this is all the referee needs to begin the action and rings the bell with gusto...

Match #4
Impromptu No Disqualification Match
Jack Swagger vs. Chris Masters

Once he enters the squared circle the Masterpiece immediately tackles Swagger to the mat and begins launching punch after punch, mauling the former world champion like a rabid dog. Masters then drags Swagger off the mat by his platinum hair and slams him face first into a turnbuckle corner, knocking him silly. Masters repeats this action at another turnbuckle, then another and finishes off by slamming Swaggers face into the fourth and final turnbuckle before releasing his grip, Swagger dropping to the mat soon after. Masters receives a giant pop as he bellows towards the crowd before rebounding off the ropes and colliding with Swagger in the middle of the ring with his shoulder, Chris going straight into a pin...

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2... SWAGGER EASILY POWERS OUT AT THE TWO COUNT!

Both men rise quickly, trying to gain the advantage but it is the Masterpiece who does and the chiselled machine from Los Angeles lets off a pair of right hands at his opponents head before tacking Jack down with a sharp clothesline. A short run up is all Masters needs for hit another big clothesline before whipping Swagger into the ropes and as Jack comes sprinting back he is grabbed and hurled into the air with a back body drop. What comes up most definitely must come down and the All American American does with a bang, hitting the canvas hard and he squirms on the canvas for a few moments before heading for a reprieve in the corner. Jack pulls himself on to his feet and breathes heavily, his back resting against the turnbuckles. Masters measures Swagger in the corner and sprints right at his opponent, launching himself into the air, looking to emulate a certain stinging manoeuvre but Swagger dodges out of the way just in time. Masters goes flying into the top buckle and has the air driven out of his chest and as Swagger rises up the Oklahoman drops his knees and then powers up, lifting Masters up and hot shotting him off the top rope! With Masters gasping for air Swaggers amateur background kicks in, the former champion applying a tight headlock on his opponent before rolling around on the mat with Masters like an alligator with its wounded prey. With Masters on his back Swagger rolls horizontally over his adversarys spine and transitions right into an ankle lock, the ankle lock has been synched in by Swagger! Masters is able to use his impressive strength to hurl Swagger off of his ankle and break the hold, the big man getting up and sprinting at his opponent with a clothesline in mind but he is taken down with by a great technical move from Swagger, grounding Masters once again.

Swagger rises to his feet and stomps away at the ankle he targeted just moments ago with his signature submission move. Realising that Masters hasnt been worked on enough to slap on the painful, yet quite breakable, ankle lock Swagger places his knee on the back of Chris knee and wrenches back. The Masterpiece screams out in pain but Swagger just increases the pressure on his opponents leg and keeps it that way for a few moments. Growing frustrated that Masters refuses to submit; Swagger lifts Masters to his feet but only receives a pair of punches to the bridge of the nose. Jack quickly stops that momentum with a sharp kick to the hurt knee of Masters before scooping him up and slamming him down on the canvas with severe force. The crowd heavily boo Swagger as he backs away from Masters with his hands raised arrogantly in the air. With his face totally focused Swagger sprints at Masters, who is lying on the canvas, hops over his body, springboards off the ropes and lands on his opponents right leg, driving it into the mat. Swagger now sees if that is enough to put away Masters...

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2... MASTERS KICKS OUT WITH A BIT OF TIME TO SPARE!

Swagger punches the canvas in frustration and asks the referee if that truly was a two count and not a mistake. After receiving a stern yes, Swagger backs up once again and scouts out Masters, who is grimacing in pain just near the bottom turnbuckle. Once again, Swagger charges at the Masterpiece, pushes off the corner once he reaches it and spreads his body out to its capacity in order to land on top of his adversarys knee and ankle. Again, Swagger hooks the outside leg...

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2... NO! MASTERS RELIES ON HIS UPPER BODY STRENGTH TO BREAK THE COUNT!

The All American American yelps in frustration after Masters finds a way to kick out and instead of a petty comment, this time Swagger fully abuses the official by getting in his face and yelling stuff that cant be picked up by the cameras. The WWE Universe in Tamp unleash their own abuse at Swagger but he ignores their boos and jeers and sets up in a corner, opposite the downed Masters, for a third time. Jack notices Masters trying to pull himself off the mat so the former world champion charges at the corner but NOT BEFORE MASTERS HAULS HIMSLEF UNTO HIS FEET AND DELIVERS A SHATTERING SPINEBUSTER! The crowd pops loudly as they just witnessed Masters lift his body off the canvas, practically on one foot, in an impressive burst of power before he lifted Swagger up and cracked his spine on to the pine of the ring before dropping down to the mat himself. Although he took Swagger down with a huge spinebuster, the Masterpiece cannot immediately take advantage but after a few moments of dragging his body he arrives at a downed, stunned Swagger and drapes his arm over his adversarys shoulder...

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2... THE REFEREE SIGNALS THAT IT WAS JUST A TWO COUNT!

Both men rise together as one due to the fact that they are holding one another from falling and it is Masters who strikes first, lashing out with his good leg in an attempt to kick Swagger in the gut. Swagger just catches the kick and holds on to it as he strikes Masters other knee with his heel, sending him sprawling down to the canvas. Swagger then goes to rebound off the ropes and comes charging back at his opponent but is caught and lifted to Masters side, the Los Angeles native breaking Jacks back on his knee before reloading and connecting with a side walk slam! The crowd cheer for Masters to get to his feet first and as he does he grabs Swagger by the arm and throws him into a corner, sprinting right after him and delivering a clothesline the instant Jacks back touched the turnbuckle. The Oklahoman stumbles out of the corner and drops to a knee, meanwhile Masters jumps on to the second rope and as his opponent runs around to face him he leaps forwards and drops Swagger with a flying shoulder block. The Masterpiece hooks a leg, is Swagger going to be forced to leave Smackdown...

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2... SWAGGER JUST LIFTS A SHOULDER UP!

Masters claps his hands high over his head in anticipation for the Masterlock with the crowd going nuts and Cole urging Swagger not to idly get to his feet. Swagger does manage to follow Coles advice because the moment Masters lays a finger on Jacks shoulders, he swivels on his ankles and locks his own arms around Masters ribs, hitting his own variation of a belly-to-belly suplex. Masters is rocked slightly by the suplex and offers no resistance as Swagger lifts him to his feet in a gutwrench position, the All American American looking to put his opponent away with his patented powerbomb as he lifts Masters into the air. The Masterpiece just manages to slide out of Jacks grasp and float over the top of his shoulder but Chris lands on his bad ankle, causing him to drop to a knee with a huge grimace on his face, Swagger then taking full advantage by booting Masters in the face, causing him to go falling through the ropes and to the outside. Jack follows him out and pushes him against the barricade, unloading a right hand to his opponents face before grabbing him by the back of the head and glancing towards the steel ring post. The sturdy post seems to be where Swagger wants to shove Masters into and the All American American charges at the steel with the Masterpiece in hand. But Masters puts the brakes on and shoves Swagger into the barricade instead before hurling him back under the ropes and into the ring. Swagger tries to gain a quick advantage over his opponent as Masters slides into the ring but the match has taken its toll and a fatigued former All American is drilled into the canvas with a big Samoan drop instead. Swagger could be done here...

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3... WAIT NO! SWAGGER HAS ESCAPED; THE REFEREE SAYS THAT THE MATCH IS TO CONTINUE!

Masters makes his way to his feet first, panting heavily, and as soon as Swagger is up he is taken straight back down with a clothesline. Jack eats another clothesline but manages to avoid a wild elbow from Masters before stepping right into a big hammer to the chest from the Masterpiece. A dazed Swagger wonders right towards Masters, Chris executing a beautiful go-behind before locking his arms around his adversarys shoulders trying to lock in the Masterlock! Swagger is fighting with everything he has left so that he doesnt fall victim to the dreaded submission hold, swinging his right arm madly to escape. Masters doesnt lose his cool however and notices Swagger has left his whole left side exposed, and turns the attempted Masterlock into another move; a half nelson slam. Swagger goes crashing down into the canvas and Masters follows him down and shoots the half...

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2... SWAGGER STILL HAS SOME LIFE LEFT!

Now it is Masters turn to be frustrated as he slams the mat in annoyance and it would turn out to cost him dearly as it gave time for Swagger to recover and kick out at Chris knee, giving time for the former champion to stand up without resistance. Jack then clubs Masters over the back and lifts him over his shoulder before running and slamming him back first into a corner. Cole cheers on Swagger as he turns around and faces the middle of the ring, the crowd booing hardily as they know what is going to happen next, a move that would leave Masters vulnerable for more damage the Oklahoma stampede. The All American American sprints forward and looks to slam his opponent to the mat with severe power but Masters slides out the back and attempts to lock in the Masterlock. But once again, Swagger has the move well scouted as Chris can hardly touch his shoulders before he drops down, forcing Masters to fall down with him and smash his face into the canvas, rolls around and transitions into the ankle lock! Masters writhes and struggles in pain on the mat, and the referee asks him whether he wants to give up, whether he wants to submit. After several moments of intense pain, Masters crawls on his fists and, quick as a flash, rolls forwards onto his back and due to his impressive strength he rolls Swagger over as well, catching him in a victory roll of sorts...

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2... SWAGGER IS FORCED TO RELEASE HIS ADVERSARYS ANKLE IN ORDER TO KICK OUT!

On his knees, Swagger pulls his face out of the scrum with a relieved look upon it but it quickly disappears as his eyes go wide. We find out way very quickly Masters has the Masterlock synched in! Both men were on their knees but the Masterpiece now lifts Jack to his feet and swings him wildly from side to side, trying to make him either tap out or pass out. Swagger just cannot break the hold no matter how hard he tries and even after ramming Masters back first into a corner a couple of times he is unsuccessful in escaping. The light behind Swaggers eyes starts to fade and the crowd can sense a victory for Chris as the All American Americans entire body starts to deflate under the massive pressure put on his neck, forcing his chin to dig into his chest. Just as it looked like the official was to rule Swagger out of the match, Jack used the last ounce of energy in his body to hurl himself, with Masters clinging on, through the ropes and crashing down to the outside. There is a distinct lack of movement for a few moments before Swagger rises to have Masters still on his case, the Masterlock still synched in! The former world champion tries to break out of the hold using his arms but everyone, including Swagger, knows that isnt going to happen. Swagger looks incredibly desperate and after a few more moments in the submission hold he hits a swift back kick to the groin of Masters! Chris Masters crumples after the low-blow and this allows Swagger to seek reprieve over near the timekeeper and he uses the time to recover from the Masterlock by draping himself over the timekeepers desk. After around twenty seconds of a lack of contact between both competitors, Masters slowly makes his way towards Swagger with a mixture of pain and anger upon his face. The Masterpiece grabs Swagger by his amateur wrestling type attire and raises his right hand in payback for the previous cheap sho- BUT MASTERS IS CRACKED IN THE KNEE WITH A STEEL CHAIR!

Swagger was lying over the steel chair and it was only revealed once Masters turned him around. The crowd unload a shit load of heat at Swagger as he drops the steel chair and he seems to have found a new energy after using the chair to gain the advantage, shoving Masters under the ropes and into the squared circle. Immediately after entering the ring again Swagger grabs a hold of his opponents ankle and twists it to a sick angle, Masters letting out a shrill cry of pain. The ankle lock is expertly applied by Swagger and he screams at Masters to give in, to save himself from further injury. The official asks whether the Masterpiece wants to submit but Chris offers a determined answer of no and sets about trying to grab the bottom rope, Matthews reminding the viewers that it wouldnt break the hold due to the rules but it could allow Masters to lifts himself to a stable base and possibly power out of the ankle lock. A distinct Masterpiece chant can be heard being called out around the arena by the Tampa crowd as Chris edges closer and closer to the bottom rope, his fingers scratching against the canvas...

TAP!

TAP!

TAP!

CHRIS MASTERS COULDNT MAKE IT! THE MASTERPIECE HAS TAPPED OUT TO THE ANKLE LOCK! (8:45)

*Get On Your Knees*

Justin Roberts: Here is your winner, by submission... JACK SWAGGER!

Swagger simply absorbs the heat he is receiving from the WWE Universe and taunts Masters as he rolls on the canvas clutching his ankle before the referee raises Jacks arm towards the heavens. The All American American beats his chest and then climbs the turnbuckle, taunting the crowd and pointing towards Michael Cole on commentary, one of the most hated men in the WWE giving the Oklahoman a standing ovation.

Michael Cole: Once again Jack Swagger proves why he is one of the brightest young stars in the whole of the WWE with that victory. I hope Jack is drafted to RAW tomorrow night so that he can compete on a real wrestling programme and save himself from that dictator Teddy Long.

Booker T: Masters had that thing in the bag until Swagger used that steel chair, I dont know why he is celebrating so much.

Michael Cole: Are you deaf Booker or just plain stupid? Didnt you hear Teddy Long announce that it was an Extreme Rules match?

Swagger slides under the ropes and struts up the ramp, looking ecstatic. Cole continues to kiss Jacks ass as he stands on the ramp as Swagger motions for the crowd to get down on their knees before him before he offers a last, gleaming smile and making his exit through the curtain. The last few boos disappear as the crowd cheers for Masters, trying to make his exit with the help of the official looking like he is in a great deal of pain.

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***VIDEO PACKAGE***

The very familiar intro of Randy Ortons theme music can be heard faintly in the background.

I hear (hear) voices in my (in my) head. I hear (hear) voices in my (in my) head.

Images of Randy Orton punting each member of the New Nexus in the skull flash across the screen and after each punt you can see the reaction of New Nexus leader, CM Punk. More lyrics from Ortons theme pickup in the background as images of Randy Ortons defeat of CM Punk at Wrestlemania take over the video package.

They tell me (tell me) things I should do (I should do). They tell me (tell me) things I should do (I should).

The finish of Orton and Punks match at Wrestlemania is now on loop. Repeating images of a RKO to CM Punk flash across the screen, but slowly fade to a grayscale until the screen goes black. A beeping noise is slowly picking up pace in the background and the black screen is gone and replaced with a loud, static sound and the picture is complete snow. A voice can be heard, but it is unsure as to what the voice is saying. It slowly increases in volume and can now be heard loud and clear.

Randall, Randall, Randall. You defeated me at Wrestlemania (mania). This just wants me to take you out even more (even more). And I wont stop (wont stop) until that gets done.

The screen shakes and suddenly you see Orton lying in the middle of the ring, completely annihilated. Punks speech from before repeats throughout the background and the camera slowly pans up to the returning Skip Sheffield.

You may have taken out (taken out) my New Nexus, but you forgot one of the original Nexus members (original Nexus members). Skip Sheffield. My One Man Nexus (One Man Nexus).

Highlights of Sheffield creating havoc and destruction before his injury flash across the screen. Assaults to the likes of John Cena, Edge, Jericho, and even CM Punk.

The voices of both CM Punk and Randy Orton play in the background as the screen slowly fades to black.

Im going to take you out.

Justin Roberts-The following contest is a steel cage match. There are no disqualifications and the only way to win is pin your opponent or escape the cage.

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Justin Roberts-Introducing first accompanied by Skip Sheffield from Chicago, IllinoisCM PUNK!

Josh Mathews-Tonight will concluded one of the most heated feuds in 2011. And here comes the man that wont let it die, CM Punk. He isnt alone either, as Skip Sheffield is by his side.

Michael Cole-Man that keeps it going Josh? Orton deserved everything he got from CM Punk. Orton is a cancer to this company and Punk is trying to do the right thing and get rid of him.

Punk checks how sturdy the steel structure is as he talks to Sheffield. Punk climbs the stairs and throws his shirt to the ground and enters the cage. Punk continues to check the cage as he waits for Randy Orton.

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Justin Roberts-And his opponent from St. Louis, MissouriRandy Orton!

Booker T-Wait just a minute! This bout to pick up right here. You can see it in Ortons eyes, he is ready for Punk tonight dawg.

Josh Mathews-Randy Orton has been waiting for this moment since Sheffield and Punk took him out following Wrestlemania. And now with Sheffield seemingly out of the equation, Orton gets CM Punk one on one.

Orton stops at the cage and looks around as the crowd begins to chant RKO. Orton glares over at Sheffield and then locks his eyes on CM Punk, who is now sitting Indian style inside of the ring. Orton slowly begins to make his way up the stairs before entering the cage and slamming the door behind him.

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Referee Charles Robinson orders the cage to be locked and then rings the bell and this match is officially underway. Punk looks around as he knows there is no way out from this fight with Orton. Sheffield sneaks up behind where Orton is standing and shakes the cage. Orton looks over at Sheffield and this gives Punk the chance to make a quick escape. Punk bolts up the ropes and tries pulling himself over, but Orton quickly notices and runs up the ropes and pulls Punk off the cage and crashing down, back first to the mat. Orton snaps his head back in Punks direction as he stalks his opponent. Punk is crawling towards the ropes as he tries to make his way to his feet. Orton charges at Punk and starts whaling away with lefts and rights, as the Straight Edge superstar tries to cover up to protect himself. Punk has himself stuck between the ropes and the cage and this lightens the blow of Ortons attack. Orton lays off the fists and starts laying the boots into CM Punk. With every shot of the boot, Punks body bounces off the cage. Orton finally storms off and clenches his fist and grits his teeth and the crowd absolutely eats it up. Orton chants rain throughout the arena as Punk begins to pull himself up onto the apron. Orton doesnt wait for Punk to get to his feet and he goes to pull Punk through the middle rope and hit his trademark Hangmans DDT. However Punk counters as he carries himself through the ropes completely and flings Orton over the top rope and crashing into the side of the steel cage. Punk falls to his knees as Charles Robinson checks on the condition of Randy Orton. Punk starts to crawl his way to the door and signals for the outside official to open it up. Punk gets himself under the ropes and Orton sees it and gets up and dives at CM Punk. Orton grabs hold of Punks foot and Punk tries to kick Orton off, but to no avail. The Viper pulls Punk back into the ring and bounces right on top of him and starts throwing more wild punches. Punk is taking the brute of Ortons punches before he manages to counter the move by rolling over, thus having Orton in position to take a beating. Punk hammers away with lefts and rights of his own before Orton shoves him off. Punk flies back and is in a seated position on the mat. Orton scoots himself into a similar position and the two just look at each other. Punk scurries his way to the closest corner and has a chit chat with Sheffield as Orton pulls himself to his feet. Punk grabs hold of the ropes and pulls himself into a standing position. Punk twists and grabs at his neck as if he was cracking it. He and Orton circle the ring before stopping in the middle and embracing in a stare down. Punk and Orton are now jaw jacking at one another before Punk pushes Orton. Orton takes a deep breath before pushing Punk. The force of Ortons shove sends Punk to the mat and astonishes the Straight Edge superstar. Punk gets to one knee and tries to sweep Orton off his feet, but Randy slides out of the way. Punk hops up and walks right to Orton and the two men finally lock up. Neither man can get an advantage and they break the hold. The rest period doesnt last long as the two lock up again, but this time Punk takes a cheap shot with a knee straight into Ortons sternum. Punk follows that up with a kick that sends Punks heel straight into the back of Ortons neck. Orton falls to the mat immediately and holds his neck, rolling on the mat. Punk goes straight for the cover on the wounded Orton.

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KICK OUT!

Punk slams his hands down on the mat and yells at Charles Robinson to count faster. Punk shakes his head as he lifts Orton up and throws him into the turnbuckle. Punk runs to attempt his patented knee strike in the corner, but when Punk runs up the ropes Orton shoves him off and sends him flying across the ring. Punk is right up to his feet but that doesnt last long as Orton bursts out of the corner and drops Punk with a clothesline. Punk is quick to his feet, but Orton nails yet another clothesline and follows that up with a dropkick to Punk as soon as he gets up. Orton pulls Punk away from the ropes and goes for a cover.

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KICK OUT!

Orton doesnt bother arguing with Charles Robinson as he lifts Punk up off the mat and throws him face first into the steel cage. Punks face bounces off the steel and the Nexus leader crashes onto the mat below. Punk rolls around on the mat clutching at his face and Charles Robinson checks if he has sustained a broken nose. Punk shakes off Robinson as Orton turns himself around and begins to pound on the mat, signaling the RKO. Punk slowly starts to get up as Orton is in position, but Skip Sheffield starts rattling the cage and begins to climb up. Orton is knocked out of his trance as he goes to the cage and begins to shake it. Sheffield falls from the cage and smacks his face on the security wall. However this has given Punk the time to recuperate and Orton doesnt know it. Randy turns around and Punk nails Orton square in the head with a huge roundhouse kick. Orton falls to his knees and Punk signals that the match is over. Punk begins his climb towards the top of the cage. Punk has hands gripped across the top and he pulls himself up. Punk now is straddled atop the cage and he goes to throw his other leg out as Orton begins to climb the cage to stop Punk. Punk looks to be in the clear, but Orton out of nowhere grabs Punk by the little hair he has. Punk tries to squirm out, but Orton has him locked in. Orton superplexes Punk back into the ring and the impact from the landing shakes the ring. Both Punk and Orton roll around the mat, as the landing took a toll out of both of them. Both men crawl over to the ropes and pull themselves up. Feint CM Punk chants can be heard, but they are drowned out by RKO chants. Orton is the first to his feet and he stumbles back towards the center of the ring. Punk is up now and he turns and his greeted by a right hand from The Viper. This sends Punk back into the ropes. Punk bounces off and goes for a wild punch, but Orton ducks it and counters with his trademark backbreaker. Punk bounces off Orton and rolls to the apron. Orton is all business as he lifts Punk up into a standing position, only to drag him through the middle rope and drop him with a hangmans DDT. Punks head bounces off the canvas and Orton goes for a cover.

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Orton seems to be a bit shocked that Punk got his foot on the rope as he begins to talk to Charles Robinson about the count. Robinson ensures Orton that it was a two count. Orton pulls Punk up off the mat and whips him across the ropes. Orton seems to be going for a powerslam, but Punk pounces off the ropes and nails Orton with a flying forearm. Punk starts crawling towards the door. Sheffield is back to his feet and he is now by the door, cheering his leader on. The door is opened and Punk is halfway before Orton grabs his leg. Punk continues to try and crawl out and drags Orton with him. Orton manages to overpower Punk and pulls him back in. In the process Orton dives over Punk and tries to escape out the door, but Sheffield grabs the door and slams it straight into the head of Orton. Orton falls back and Punk catches him in a rollup.

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KICK OUT!

Punks jaw nearly hits the mat, as he cannot believe that Orton kicked out. Sheffield is also astonished on the outside as he rips apart the steel stairs and throws the top up the entrance ramp. Punk figures if he cant pin Orton, he has no choice but to escape. Punk begins to crawl to the ropes and pulls himself up and begins to climb. Orton is right behind him as Punk grabs on to the top and tries to pull himself over. Punk is exhausted as Orton is now up and grabs Punk by the leg and pulls him off. Punk doesnt have the strength to hang on to the top and Punk falls straight onto the top rope, straddling it. Punk screams in agony as Orton now bounces the ropes up and down, furthering the pain. Orton finally gives the ropes one big tug and Punk goes flying off the ropes and onto the mat. Punk rolls around and kicks the mat in pain as Orton has a slight smirk on his face. Orton turns and begins to climb the cage. Sheffield tries to encourage Punk to get up as Orton seems to have this in the bag. Orton pulls himself to the top of the cage, but pauses as he stares down at Punk. Orton hops down and plants himself in the corner as it looks like Orton is going to live up to his promise of taking Punk out. Punk gets himself on all floors and Orton charges to go for his career threatening boot. Orton is mere inches from connection but Punk dodges out of the way and Orton crashes into the corner. Punk pops up to his feet and Orton staggers out of the corner and Punk lifts him up for the GTS. Punk throws Orton up and nails him right in the jaw with a huge knee, connecting with the GTS. Punk falls back as Orton crashes to the mat. Punk crawls over to Orton and drapes his arm across Ortons chest.

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KICK OUT!

The crowd goes nuts as Orton keeps this match alive. Punk cant believe what he is seeing. Punk starts screaming at Charles Robinson and he grabs him by his shirt. Robinson yells back at Punk, but Punk doesnt seem to care as he chucks Robinson into the steel cage. Punk yells over at Sheffield who digs under the ring and whips out a steel chair. Sheffield throws the chair over the top of the cage to his leader. Punk smacks the chair across the cage a few times and then bangs it against the mat. Orton is partially standing with the help of the ropes and Punk whacks him right in the spine with the steel chair. Orton screams as the thud of the chair echoes throughout the arena. Orton crawls around the ring and Punk again slams the chair across Ortons back. Punk throws the chair against the cage wall and walks around the ring before yelling at Sheffield to get into the ring. Sheffield shoves the outside official, Jack Doan to the ground and rips open the cage door. Sheffield is now in the ring and makes his way towards Punk. Punk begins to whisper into Sheffields ear and he nods in agreement. Punk slaps Sheffield on the chest and makes his way up the cage. Sheffield is ready to pounce on Orton, who is finally starting to wobble to his feet. Sheffield takes off and goes to take off Ortons head with a clothesline, but Orton ducks and then nails a RKO on a turning Sheffield. The crowd is now back into this as Orton seems to have a chance again. Punk is taking his time as Orton bolts up the turnbuckle and grabs Punks foot as he is about to go over. Punk is shocked as Orton tries to pull himself up. Punk tries kicking Orton off, but to no avail and The Viper tugs on Punks leg and forces Punk to put both feet into the cage. Punk is hanging on for dear life, but it doesnt last long as Orton breaks Punks grip of the cage and Punk flies off the top and crashes onto the mat below. Orton seems to be drained of all energy and he falls from the top rope and joins Punk down on the mat. Charles Robinson begins to stir from his attack. Punk rolls over and slowly crawls to the doorway of the cage. Punk is moving at snail rate as Orton rolls over and grabs hold of Punks boot. Punk rolls over and tries to kick Orton off, but Orton stays latched on as he hits the mat. Orton begins to scoot across the mat and this brings Punk back into the middle of the ring. Orton pulls himself up while pulling Punk with him. Punk has managed to get himself turned around and is facing Orton. Orton spins Punk around by his leg and then takes him down with a Thesz Press. Orton starts to nail Punk with heavy punched before rolling off and going into one of his trances. Orton spins around and throws himself on the mat and starts pounding on it. Punk staggers to his feet and Orton jumps up for the RKO, but Punk pushes him off. Orton almost bounces into the cage, but stops his momentum with the ropes. Punk is on top of things and nails a dropkick to a turning Orton, sending the back of his head into the cage. Orton grimaces in pain as Punk rolls down his kneepad following the dropkick. Punk slaps his knee as it is clear what Punk has his mind set on. Punk charges Orton and goes for his running knee lift, but Orton manages to move out of the way in the nick of time and Punks knee crashes into the cage. Punk limps backwards and rubs his injured knee before turning around and being dropped with a huge RKO that gets the crowd jumping out of their seats. Orton goes straight for the cover and Charles Robinson makes the count.

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Justin Roberts-The winner of the match by pinfallRANDY ORTON!

Josh Mathews-And Randy Orton prevails again. That is why this is Extreme Rules gentlemen.

Michael Cole-Ill give Orton the credit for hanging in there, but I still think he is lucky to have walked away tonight.

Booker T-Dawg what a match. Both men brought it here and they left it in that ring. Orton and Punk came here tonight to beat the crap out of each other and they did just that. No way either of these men will ever be the same after tonight.

Theo Mays · Aug 4, 2011

A shot of a locker room is shown, the area looking fairly bare until the camera closes in on what appears to be a t-shirt and the crowd instantly starts spewing heat as they read the insignia stitched into the fabric Rated R Superstar. A full view of Edge is now shown, a sour look on his face, with the Rated R Superstar dressed to compete in a pair of wrestling tights the same colour as his heart black and a WWEShop.com t-shirt to match. If it is even possible, Edge looks even angrier as Matt Striker steps into his locker room with his trusty microphone in hand.

Matt Striker: Edge, thank-you for allowing me this time to interview you. Firstly, both you and Christian have competed in a number of extreme matches in your careers so do you have a specific game plan going into your match tonight?

Edge had been staring into space the entire time Striker had been talking and once he finished, the Canadian glanced at him as if he were the most disgusting thing he had ever witnessed in his life.

Edge: Give you my strategy going into my match? Youd like that wouldnt you Striker? You are just like everybody else; you take and take until there is nothing left for me to give, until I am left with absolutely nothing. In fact you remind me a lot of my former buddy Christian. He sucked everything of worth from my body for years so that he could make something of his worthless life and I thank God, wait no I thank myself that I finally realized what was happening. Christian cost me my World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania in a match, that if it wasnt for me, he wouldnt have even been involved in.

A sliver of heat for Edge while Striker hangs off every word.

Edge: There is a simple reason that Christian hasnt ever won a world championship in his meagre career; he just plain isnt good enough. Christian may try hard and let out his frustrations upon others, such as myself of course, by purposely costing them championships that he would never hold in a million years. But tonight I am going to cost Christian more than just a title belt; I am going to cost him a chunk of his insignificant career.

More heat for Edge as he picks up in the intensity a level; the mere mention of Christian enough to make his blood boil.

Edge: We are going to be in an Extreme Rules match tonight, it may seem cute that it fits in perfectly with the night but I can promise you this it is anything but. Extreme Rules matches are violent and brutal and anybody that has competed in one can tell you that you walk out of the match a different man than you entered. But hardcore environments are my speciality and I thrive in them. I have competed in so many no holds barred matches that a steel chair feels just like an extension of my forearm, I have been through so many wooden tables that splinters are permanently ingrained in my skins and I relish the feeling of cracking someone so hard in the face with a ladder that I can literally hear their teeth rattle inside their mouths.

Heat.

Edge: And speaking of ladders, once I have disposed of Christian I am putting whoever walks out of the ladder match later tonight with the World Heavyweight Championship on notice; sooner or later that title is coming back home.

More heat as Edge takes a deep breath.

Edge: To me.

Heat.

Edge: These idiots in Tampa may cheer Christian all they want and Captain Charisma (Edge says this with a violent grin) can try his hardest to pull out the victory but it isnt going to happen. The record books dont say how hard you tried, how much you wanted the victory, they only print the cold hard facts: the victor and the loser. And tonight, the victor is going to be the same man it always is; ME!

The WWE Universe unleashes hate upon Edge with that final comment.

Matt Striker: Thank-you for your time Edge.

A broad smirk appears upon Edges face...

Edge: Finally, a bit of gratitude.

but it quickly disappears.

Edge: NOW GET THE HELL OUT OF MY WAY!

More heat for Edge as he walks out of his locker room, pushing a stunned Striker into the wall before the screen fades to black.

*Start Video*

Edge walks out to the ring in jeans and a leather jacket, a solemn look on his face.

Edge: Before I reveal why I did what I did last week I would like to give everyone a quick history lesson.

Complete silence as all focus on Edges words.

Edge: Five years ago I completed my lifelong dream to finally become the best in the world by capturing the WWE Championship.

Edge hands over a briefcase holding the most exclusive contract in the WWE to Mr. McMahon, walks down the ramp and hits a bloodied Cena with a vicious spear.

Edge: Many called that win a fluke.

He now celebrates on that same night with his newly won title, Lita cheering alongside him.

Edge: But after I piled on a number of impressive victories and won championship after championship, no-one ever mentioned the words fluke and Edge in the same breath let alone the same sentence.

The Rated R Superstar spearing and beating down a number of the WWEs top stars (Cena, Taker, Orton), then holding up every title he has ever won, the titles going by in a rush of gold.

Edge: But the moment I began investing myself in others it all went wrong.

Edge standing alone in the ring.

Edge: The WWE Universe...

A crowd absorbing Edge in a huge hug as he clutches the World Heavyweight Championship.

Edge: Christian...

Captain Charisma shakes hands with his former tag team partner on his return at Elimination Chamber 2011 after fending off an attack from Alberto Del Rio.

Edge: They brought me nothing but pain and failure.

Christian forces Del Rios shoulders to the mat and the special guest referee, Edge, counts the pinfall.

Edge: Christian wouldnt have even gone to Wrestlemania if it wasnt for me.

All the title wins shown earlier flash backwards, the screen going dark and growing smaller until the screen is black.

Edge: I need to start looking after the most important man in the world once again; myself.

Christian tries to question Edge in the ring but receives nothing but a combination of punches and stomps to the face and chest respectively. Past shots of Edge as a champion, looking happy before a shot of Christian backstage-

Christian: Am I surprised? No. Cheap shots and short cuts tell me one thing; the real Edge is back.

Edge taking out Christian from all angles, a blur of cheap shots and spears since Wrestlemania.

Christian: The coward.

Edge backstage, Matt Striker sulking in the background.

Edge: I have captured every single championship thats possible for me to win, my career out shines most Hall of Famers!

A fresh faced Rated R Superstar holds the Intercontinental Championship high above his head.

Jim Ross: Our new Intercontinental Champion...

Edge and Randy Orton, Rated RKO, stand tall over a fallen DX, the tag team titles in their hands.

Jerry Lawler: Edge has captured the tag team straps for an unprecedented time...

Cena goes sprawling over the top rope; the crowd goes mental as Edge raises his hands in victory.

Michael Cole: Your 2010 Royal Rumble winner is Edge; the Rated R Superstar is going to Wrestlemania once again!

Edge looks overjoyed as confetti flies down from the sky and he places the World Heavyweight Championship over his shoulder.

Josh Matthews: Edge, now an eleven time world champion!

Backstage.

Edge: So what chance does Christian have against me?

Christian pacing in a locker room.

Christian: I have worked my ass off to entertain these fans night in and night out; my peeps are the most important thing in the world to me.

In the ring, running a hand through his long blonde hair.

Edge: I dont care what anybody thinks of me, I am going back to my winning ways I will be World Heavyweight Champion very, very soon. Christian has his peeps, well I have the most illustrious resume in sports entertainment history.

Roaming backstage, Christian looks angry to say the least.

Christian: Edge is nothing more than a coward, I am going to make him pay for every vile thing he has ever done in his career and prove that I am the better man.

Edge: My match at Extreme Rules is going to end up the same way it always does...

Edge clubs Christian with a boot then jars him with a spear.

Christian: Cheap.

Edge: ...with the most important man in the world...

Christian is beaten to the ground with fists then after a small break he is cracked in the forehead with a sharp kick.

Christian: Weak.

Edge: ...having his hand raised in victory...

A giant slideshow of Edge and Christian brawling, after their initial break up, several rare matches over the years and finally during their encounters recently in 2011.

Christian: Coward.

Edge: ME!

Both men clench their teeth as they are held back by security, wanting to rip a piece out of the other. The audio goes silent before it comes back with a bang as Edge sprints at his rival and spears him to the ground, the security wrapping him up the moment the act is complete. Complete silence as the package begins to wrap up; the words of the two men being focused upon just as it did during the start of the video.

Edge: Even though I shouldnt have to prove it once again, at Extreme Rules the whole world will be reminded why I am...

Both: The better man.

*End Video*

We cut back to a silent arena, where Justin Roberts is about to announce the next match and its participants. The three commentators at the announce desk mutter excitably about the next match, but they cut off by a very familiar entrance theme.

YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME!

*Metalingus*

An explosion of heat for Edge as he stumbles out through a sheet of smoke and looks around grimly at the WWE Universe, hate plastered across his features. Edge throws up his rock horns into the sky and a shower of dark pyro goes off behind him as he poses, the Rated R Superstar then takes a deep breath before he makes his start down the ramp.

Justin Roberts: The following contest is an Extreme Rules Match! Introducing first, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, weighing in at 241 pounds, he is the Rated R Superstar...EDGE!

The Canadian waltzes down the first part of the ramp before sprinting down the remainder of it and sliding under the bottom rope. Edge spends a couple of seconds belly down on the canvas before pushing himself up and climbing a turnbuckle in order to pose to the crowd.

Michael Cole: Its hard to say which of the two men competing is going to have the advantage tonight; they have both had their fair share of extreme encounters.

Booker T: Im not a betting man but if I was Id have my money on the Canadian.

The boos die down as Edge saunters into the middle of the ring and, thanks to the great camera work, it can be seen that his cold, grey eyes are focused on the titantron in anticipation for the arrival of his rival.

GO!

*Just Close Your Eyes*

Christian receives quite the opposite reaction than his former tag team partner, as he walks out from behind the curtain to a nice ovation, wearing black tights fitted with a red and white cut. The Canadian raises a hand over his brow, searching for his beloved Peeps, before tapping his chest which is covered by a WWEShop.com singlet. Captain Charisma slowly makes his way down the ramp, his eyes now set on Edges and the two rivals eyes remain set for the remainder of Christians journey towards the ring.

Justin Roberts: And his opponent, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, weighing in at 227 pounds... CHRISTIAN!

Captain Charisma walks slowly up the steel ring steps, taking each one slowly and methodically. Christian eventually makes his way into the middle of the ring and he faces off against his former tag team partner with both men now standing in their ring gear alone, Rated R t-shirt and Peep singlet now long gone.

Josh Matthews: Just thirteen pounds and three inches separate these two men, I cannot wait for this and judging by the crowds reaction neither can the WWE Universe here in Tampa.

Michael Cole: Dont forget theyre also separated by about eleven world title reigns...

Edge and Christian go nose-to-nose in the centre of the squared circle, neither man giving an inch. Steely expressions are on each mans face as the crowd throw a wild reaction, filled with both cheers and boos, at the two Canadians. Edge mouths something, something that might not have been terribly kind as Christian strikes the Rated R Superstar in the jaw with a right hand; the referee rings the bell...

Match #6
Extreme Rules Match
Edge vs. Christian

Both men exchange a number of punches to the mug but it is Christian who takes control, hitting a number of shots to the Rated R Superstar without any reply. Christian hits one final shot to Edges cheek which sends him sprawling to the mat before sprinting back against the ropes and clothes lining his adversary over the top rope! Over on commentary, Matthews comments that the two men competing at the moment are not wasting time laying into each other and his words sing true as Christian waits patiently for Edge to rise to his feet before grabbing the top rope with both of his hands in order to sling himself out of the ring and on to his opponent! Out on the floor, Captain Charisma roughly drags Edge to his feet by his hair and cracks him in the mouth once more before slamming his face off the announce desk, causing Cole to jump back in fright. The crowd can only give their support as Christian continues his onslaught, throwing Edge back first into the barricade and following that up with a range of stomps to the abdomen. Christian then turns to the crowd and slaps his chest a number of times as well as roaring his approval of what he has achieved so far before turning back to the job at hand. Edge wanders right into Christians grip who sets up for a vertical suplex on the outside padding, Captain Charisma goes to lift his adversary but Edge sticks his leg out and blocks it. The Rated R Superstar suddenly comes back to life and reverses the manoeuvre, powering Christian into the air and then slamming him stomach first onto the top of the barricade. Edge takes a quick breather as he walks away from his opponent but suddenly charges forward and rocks Christian, still lying over the barricade, in the side of the skull with a boot! The crowd groan loudly at the impact Edges boot had on Christians head as Captain Charisma slides to the ground with a vacant look in his eyes, the Rated R Superstar hurling Christian under the bottom rope and into the squared circle.

Edge follows his former tag partner into the ring and swings a clothesline as Christian rises to his feet, the Canadian ducking just in time and tripping Edge into the second rope, neck first, as he turns to face him. Christian takes a quick run-up in order to leap on to Edges neck and begins choking him on the ring rope, Edge grasps for air for what seems to be around ten seconds of pure pain, pure pleasure for Christian and the fans, before Christian releases the hold. Captain Charisma promptly leaps over the top rope to the outside and cracks Edge, who is still wedged on the second rope, in the chin with a swift right hand. Now with both men in the ring, Christian with the slight advantage, Captain Charisma appeared as if he was going to go for a pin but after pondering the matter for just a few moments he chooses to continue the assault by lifting Edge up and whipping him into a turnbuckle. Christian goes sprinting after his opponent but Edge lifts the elbow up and catches Captain Charisma in the mouth, sending him sprawling, and the heelish Canadian looks to take advantage by charging at but he is sent high into the air and soon comes crashing back to earth face first thanks to a flapjack. Again Christian doesnt go for a pin attempt and instead charges off the ropes, has his attack ducked by Edge, another clothesline from Christian avoided by Edge as Captain Charisma rebounds off the ropes and as Christian goes for a dropkick he is caught mid-air, his head snapping off the canvas. Edge lines Christian up with the corner and with a sick grin to the crowd he catapults Christian face first into the turnbuckle. The crowd urge Christian to move as Edge stumbles forward to start his usual methodical technique but Captain Charisma slips into the second rope pendulum kick no! Once again, Edge catches Christians leg and proceeds to drape his foot on his adversarys neck and drive the head of Christian into the canvas.

Under massive heat from the WWE Universe in Tampa, Edge begins to stamp away at the upper body and head of Christian with complete and utter contempt for his adversary. With Christian struggling in pain on the mat, Edge throws up the rock horns and absorbs the boos and jeers he receives from the crowd. Captain Charisma receives a sharp kick to the gut on his way to his feet, followed by a right hand to the cheek, then a clubbing blow to Christians spine before Edge scoops his opponent up in his arms. But the agile Canadian doesnt remain in Edges clutches for more than a second as he slides out the back, Christian now attempting to hit his patented inverted DDT but it is to no avail as Edge swivels on his ankles and pushes Christian off of him. A big boot is ducked by Christian and Captain Charisma tries to lock in the Killswitch! Christian turns Edge on to his stomach, could the Killswitch hit at this moment in time?! NO! Edge now has Christian in an inverted headlock position and he drops Christian spine first on to his knee and then clubs him hard in the back soon after, Captain Charisma hitting the mat sharply. It is Edge now who rolls Christian on to his back and tries for the first pinfall attempt of the match, hooking a single leg...

1...

2... CHRISTIAN LIFTS A SHOULDER UP WITH AUTHORITY!

The Rated R Superstar doesnt seem riled that he couldnt put his former tag team partner away and instead slips through the ropes to the outside, lifting up the apron and searching for something in particular. After several moments of rummaging, Edge appears over the ring; with a Singapore cane in hand! The satisfaction that Edge received from picking up the weapon doesnt last long as he is blasted away from the apron towards the ramp by a giant baseball slide dropkick, Christians boots meeting the mouth of the Rated R Superstar with incredible force. Christian, still in the ring, watches Edge slowly rise to a stable base and as he does Captain Charisma runs at the ropes and springboards off of them in a triangle fashion, launching himself plancha style over the top rope, out of the ring and into the air flying at his nemesis! Christian looks to crash into Edge and knock him down but the Rated R Superstar has other options as he sidesteps slightly out of the way and cracks Captain Charisma in the side with the Singapore cane that he was clutching to his chest. Christian goes crashing to the ground, clutching his ribs and as he stumbles to his feet he receives another stinging shot to the midsection, doubling him over. Edge takes great pleasure in smashing the cane over Captain Charismas back and watching him scream out in pain as the wood strikes his spine, the Rated R Superstar now looking to strike his opponent square in the face... no! Christian just avoided that shot and fires back with two sharp right hands to Edges mug, a kick to the gut before making a grab for the cane and he manages to successfully get it in his possession.

Edge, now without a weapon in hand, backs off and sprints away from Christian, turning around the ring post and diving into the ring. Christian is quick to follow, shadowing Edges movements but instead of blindly diving under the bottom rope, where the Rated R Superstar was waiting with an elbow drop, he feints and causes Edge to hit nothing but canvas. Christian instead leaps on to the apron and cracks Edge in the shoulder with the cane, throws it down to the outside and starts to ascend the outside of the corner. The Rated R Superstar stumbles around the centre of the ring and then turns blindly towards the corner where he is taken out with a magnificent missile dropkick courtesy of Captain Charisma. Christian rolls over his opponent, shoots the half...

1...

2... EDGE KICKS OUT!

Both men rise together as one and Christian takes the opportunity to swipe Edge across the mouth with a punch before scooping him up and slamming him down to the mat, Captain Charisma immediately going to work with a side headlock taking care to grab a wad of Edges hair as he does so, trying to inflict as much pain as possible. Edges eyes begin to pop out of his head but a lull in Christians concentration allows the Rated R Superstar to fight his way on to a stable base and lift Christian up for a back suplex. This time it is Christian who fights out and floats over his opponents shoulder, dropkicking Edge in the square of the back and sending the heelish Canadian head first into a top turnbuckle. Captain Charisma follows this attack with another dropkick, causing Edge to bounce off the corner and stumble out to the middle of the ring, allowing Christian to jump straight to the second rope, turn to his adversary and leap forward and connect with a spinning elbow the Flashpoint hits! Captain Charisma grabs Edge by his long, blonde hair and begins to make a beeline for the ropes, seemingly to hurl his opponent over the top rope, but Edge puts on the breaks by ducking down and grabbing the second rope. This shift in weight causes Christian to be rocketed jugular first into the tope rope, Captain Charisma grasps at his neck and steps slowly backwards only to be stopped dead by a big boot from Edge! Christian is lying very still on the mat after that vicious boot to the skull and it seems Edge may finish it right now...

1...

2... CHRISTIAN JUST GETS A SHOULDER UP IN TIME!

Edge quickly goes from the pinfall into a half nelson, headlock combination in an attempt to wear down Christian even further. The crowds voice seems to have been lost as they watch Christian fader further and further under Edges grip, his eyes flickering and his arms losing their fight. Several moments go by before the crowd begins an audible Christian chant and Captain Charisma takes that as a sign to start his escape from the submission hold. Christian shakes his arms wildly as he stands to his feet and then drops Edge down on to the top of his head, rattling the Rated R Superstars jaw, the crowd going nuts as the popular Canadian breaks free. Still feeling the effects of the hold, Christian stumbles back and leans on the ropes for a couple of seconds before charging back into the fight, right at Edge but his arm is caught by the Rated R Superstar, Edge swivelling his body and dropping Christian face first to the canvas, his arm locked in a half nelson. Edge transitions from that move straight back in to the submission manoeuvre he was using just a minute ago, Christian looking worn down the moment he goes back into the hold. After around thirty seconds in the hold, Christian looks ready to pass out and the referee is on the scene, raising the left arm of Christian, the only free arm, into the air...

1... DOWN!

2... DOWN!

3... DO- NO, CHRISTIAN JUST KEEPING HIS WRIST STABLE!

Edge thought he had the match in the bag and isnt prepared as Christian tries to fight his way out for the second time. With his free arm, Christian unloads a pair of elbows and then, quick as a flash, snapmares Edge over his head and frees himself from the manoeuvre. A big elbow meets Edge as he gets to his feet before Christian sprints back off the ropes and connects with a forearm smash, followed by another identical shot and, after avoiding a right hand, he connects with his patented falling inverted DDT. Christian doesnt make an attempt to put away Edge but he does lift the Rated R Superstars arm up, alongside his entire body, in order to expose his ribs so that he can lift a knee into his adversarys side before shotting him face first into the canvas. Christian ignores the pinfall once more and instead waits on baited breath for Edge to rise up, Captain Charisma bouncing on the balls of his feet in anticipation the crowd knows what is coming up next, the Killswitch! The heelish Canadian rise right into it, Christian twisting his opponents arms behind his back and is about to drop do- no! Edge breaks his limbs free and latches on to Christians neck, dropping down his weight in an Edge-O-Matic! Christians shoulders are down...

1...

2... CHRISTIAN JUST ESCAPES THE PINFALL!

The Canadian pair both stumble into one another near a corner and Christian is the first to react, lashing out with a mule kick to the stomach of Edge before proceeding to springboard out of the corner, into a sunset flip. Before the referee has a chance to begin a count Edge rolls through the predicament but his own momentum is used against him as he continues to roll and soon Christian has the advantage, grabbing a hold of Edges ankles, stepping begin the gap he just created and locking the legs before twisting the Rated R Superstar on to his stomach... Christian has the Sharpshooter locked in! The crowd roar as Edge screeches in pain, his nails clawing against the canvas as more time passes by being trapped in the hold. Edges right hand shakes dangerously just inches above the mat, he looks close to submitting but after several more nervous moments the Rated R Superstar is able to manoeuvre his body weight to relieve the pain and get on to his back, Edge now grabbing one each of Christians arm and leg, small package...

1...

2... CHRISTIAN SLIPS OUT, FORCED TO BREAK THE SHARPSHOOTER!

Both men scramble up, trying to gain an advantage but Edge remained a hold of one of Christians ankles and he uses this to lock in a hold of his own, the Edgecator! The tides have certainly been turned as it is now Captain Charisma who is scrambling to escape a potentially match ending submission hold, Christian tries to drag himself towards reprieve but its not an easy task with Edge driving him into the ground. The crowd urge Christian not to give in to the pain but as he raises his hand precariously over the canvas it appears he just might be about to, but instead of tapping the popular Canadian clenches his hand around the bottom rope. It does anything but break the hold, considering the rules, but Christian is able to lift himself up, turn on to his back, grab a hold of the second rope and yank himself through the ropes, bringing Edge along for the ring. Both men hit the outside with a dull thud and Edge is first up, scrambling away from his adversary towards the time keeper and with a look of ecstasy he grabs a steel chair and raises it in the air for the entire WWE Universe to view. Edge charges at his adversary with the chair in hand, hate evident in his eyes, and lifts the steel weapon int- WHAT IMPACT, a dropkick from Christian sends the chair crashing into Edges face! Both men stay still on the outside for a few moments more but eventually Christian throws both Edge and the steel chair back into the squared circle, jumping on to the apron himself. Edge gingerly tries to lung at Captain Charisma but it is all in vain as Christian hot shots his adversary off the top rope, the Rated R Superstar crumpling backwards onto his back. Christian is now perched on the top turnbuckle after ascending the corner and, after a quick glance at his supporters in Tampa, he leaps out at his opponent. The diving headbutt hits nothing but canvas and Christian groggily rises up, Edge clutches on to his neck and spikes him with an Edgecution! This must be it, both legs hooked...

1...

2... CHRISTIAN INCHES OUT WITH MILLISECONDS TO SPARE!

Despite kicking out of the cover Christian seems dead to the world, his eyelids flickering and his breathing slow and ragged. To an extreme amount of hate, Edge screams abuse at his former tag team partner, urging him to get up. Reminiscent of a number weeks ago on Smackdown, Christian raises his head groggily off the mat and blinks slowly, Edge taking this time to strike, sprinting at Christian with the intention of booting him in the skull. Christian ducks just in time to avoid the strike and rolls Edge up, bundling him into a cover. Edge powers out just before a three count and as soon as he is out of the predicament, the Rated R Superstar moves in to attack, hitting a quick rolling wheel kick to keep Christian grounded once again. Edge now glances around the ring and within moments he has the steel chair in hand, having only to go a few feet to retrieve it. The WWE Universe anxiously await as Edge begins to pound the canvas in anticipation for Christian to get to his feet, Edge licking his lips as Christian stumbles to an unstable base, Edge swings with all his might... but Christian avoids the steel and clasps his hands around the waist of the Rated R Superstar before lifting him over head, an amazing bridging German suplex...

1...

2... WITH THE STEEL CHAIR STILL IN HAND, EDGE USES IT TO SMACK CHRISTIAN ON THE TIP OF THE HEAD AND BREAK THE COVER!

With both men now up, Edge lodges the steel chair between the ribs of his adversary and before Christian even has a chance to gasp for air he is cracked over the back with another vicious shot. Now back in control, Edge slams the chair down to the mat and lifts Christian up and brutally brings him back down onto the steel with a back suplex. Over on commentary, Booker mentions that despite being a big Christian fan he cant see him pulling out the victory now, meanwhile Edge laughs manically over the body of a wailing Christian, Captain Charisma clutching his back as his opponent grabs him up to inflict some more damage. Edge attempts to mimic the body the manoeuvre he just completed moments ago and lifts Christian into the air, back suplex style, once more the popular Canadian hovering precariously over the chair. But as a last ditch effort Christian pushes off his nemesis and falls forwards before suddenly turning back, kicking Edge in the midsection and dropping his adversary head first onto the steel with a standard DDT! Both competitors stay on the canvas for a large amount of time but Christian gains his footing first and unleashes a barrage of punches on a woozy Rated R Superstar, Christians hands going by in a whirl of hate until Edge wobbles uncontrollably on his feet. Christian roars towards the crowd and then drops Edge with a clothesline, another quickly follows and Captain Charisma follows Edge fall into the turnbuckle, hitting a devastating shoulder block to the gut of the heelish Canadian as he tries to recover. The long blonde hair of Edge is grabbed by Christian, who ascends on to the second rope and pulls the Rated R Superstars head under his arm pit pushing off the ropes and twisting 180 degrees, looking for a tornado DDT. But, incredibly, Edge is able to counter mid-move and drop the turning Christian with a sit-down powerbomb! Edge goes straight into the pin, hardly having to move to be in that position...

1...

2...

3... WAIT! NO, CHRISTIAN SNEAKED UP THE SHOULDER, JUST!

Holy shit, Edge cannot believe that Christian isnt finished after that powerbomb and in his desperation he grabs the steel chair, now slightly out of shape, and places it in the corner between the gap in the top and second rope. Christian is grabbed by the scruff and Edge begins to sprints at the well placed weapon in the corner of the ring, but with inches to spare Christian ducks out of his adversarys grip and slips behind the Rated R Superstar. The crowd go wild as Christian grabs both of his opponents arms and twists them behind his back, Killswitch, can Christian flip the switch? No, Edge drives his weight forward all the way to the opposite corner and trips Christians legs up so he lands neck first on to the bottom rope! Christian flops back up but Edge is there waiting, grabbing his outstretched arm and tripping his opponent face first into the canvas, the Rated R Superstar backing away to the opposite corner, leaning his back on the steel chair. Although there is no spear chant of old, the fans know it is coming as Edge kneels in the corner, wrenches at his greasy hair and he begins panting furiously like an incensed jungle animal. Christian rises up with help from the ropes and turns to see a sprinting Edge launching himself in his direction Christian just gets a foot up and deflects the spear, Edge stumbles backwards and Christian takes the time to springboard off the corner, looking for another sunset flip... SPEAR! SPEAR! Edge was able to catch Christian in mid-air with his signature move and the Rated R Superstar crawls to make the cover... but the impact of the move caused Christian to fall under the bottom rope and to the outside! It takes a few moments but eventually Edge drags the dead weight of Christian back into the squared circle, slowly crawls towards his former tag team partner and drape an arm over the shoulder...

1...

2... WHAT?! CHRISTIAN GETS OUT OF THE COVER! THIS ONE IS STILL GOING!

Edge, with what little strength he has left, almost begins to tear his hair out in frustration! After throwing Christian towards the opposite corner, Edge sets up for the spear again but without his usual routine, no hair pulling, heavy breathing just eyes focused intently on Christian trying to get to his feet. Christian pulls himself up, relying fully on the ropes this time, and Edge takes that as his queue to begin his charge but as he draws nearer, Christian loses his grip on the ropes and falls flat on his face; conveniently avoiding the attack all in one motion. To a huge positive reaction Edge runs head first into the chair he placed in the corner earlier in the contest, the steel rattling the Canadians brain and he stumbles backwards, Christian rolling him up, bundling him into a cover...

1...

2...

3!!! CHRISTIAN HAS WON THE MATCH, THE ROLL-UP WAS SUCCESFUL IN KEEPING EDGE DOWN FOR A COUNT OF THREE! (15:06)

The moment the referee hits the canvas for a third successive time the arena explodes with cheers for Captain Charisma, Christian then helped to his feet by the official.

Justin Roberts: Here is your winner... CHRISTIAN!

Christian gingerly attempts to walk towards the ropes in order to exit up the ramp BUT HE HAS A STEEL CHAIR RAPPED OVER HIS SPINE - BY EDGE! Edge has gone insane here, unleashing a range of shots to Christians upper and lower back, only stopping once he has run out of juice to lift the chair any more. After around five shots with the steel chair, Edge leaves Christian to wallow in his pain and sets up the chair in the middle of the ring as if he is about to sit down on it. But it isnt Edge who takes a seat as the Rated R Superstar drags a limp Christian up and places him in a sitting position on to the cold, black steel of the chair. Edge walks slowly back towards the ropes and stares at his former tag team, mouthing the question are you really the better man? before charging at Captain Charisma and spearing the holy hell out of him!

Josh Matthews: Christian earned his victory here tonight but Edge, the jealous psychopath that he is just couldnt accept that.

Booker T: That right dere was just plain sick. What an incredible back and forth encounter that was and Edge goes and ruins it, a real shame.

Michael Cole: I dont exactly encourage this, what did you really expect?

By this time Edge has made it up to the top of the ramp and before feinting as if he was about to post to the crowd he doesnt, instead turning his back and throwing up the rock horns to a dangerous level of heat. The Rated R Superstar slips behind the curtain with a grim look on his face while Christian struggles to even raise his chest off the canvas.

*Start Video*

Narrator: These superstars will be pushed harder.

John Cena gasps for air, Kofi Kingston screams out in pain.

Narrator: They will go higher.

Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara perform high flying moves simultaneously.

Narrator: They will go faster.

Mirrored shots of CM Punk hitting a sharp GTS while Edge spears the living daylights out of some poor soul.

Narrator: But will they pass their limits to achieve their desires.

Christian, exhaustion plastered on his face, hits a Killswitch, the screen quickly shooting over to Miz countering an RKO into a Skull Crushing Finale.

Narrator: WWE Over the Limit!

A giant logo splashes on to the screen, revealing the finer details of the pay per view.

WWE OVER THE LIMIT

Location: KeyArena, Seattle, Washington
Date: 29th of May, 2011
Theme Song: Help is on the Way by Rise Against

*End Video*

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After that advertisement, we return to the announce desk where Booker T, Josh Matthews and Michael Cole are waiting.

Josh Matthews: Over the Limit is sure to be an exciting event but we still have to get through two massive championship matches in order to get to Seattle on May the 22nd.

Booker T: Speaking of over the limit, Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio have both stated that they will go to any length in order to climb the ladder, pull down the title and walk out of Tampa as the World Heavyweight Champion.

Michael Cole: Thats true Booker, up next Alberto Del Rio is going to put his championship on the line against the Master of the 619 Rey Mysterio in a ladder match. Del Rios rise to the top of Smackdown has been impressive, but ever since the night of his debut he has always had a problem with the legendary luchador, Rey Mysterio.

*Start Video*

Alberto Del Rio standing in the ring on the first Smackdown after Wrestlemania, World Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder, gleaming even more so than usual due to a video effect.

Alberto Del Rio: My name is Alberto Del Rio and I am your World Heavyweight Champion, but you already knew that.

Various angles are shown of Del Rio talking on the microphone.

Alberto Del Rio: It was my destiny to become champion and it is also my destiny to be champion for a very long, long time. I have beaten everybody that there is to beat here on Smackdown...

Shots of Del Rio causing various superstars to tap out, Matt Hardy, Chris Masters, Edge and finally Christian at Wrestlemania are shown.

Alberto Del Rio: and I guarantee to all of you people that I will continue to be the champion that you have craved for so many years.

A flash of black, the screen comes back with Christian, Cody Rhodes and then Rey Mysterio making their respective entrances to the ring.

Tony Chimel: The following is a triple threat number one contenders match.

Some major spots from the match are shown, eventually it boils down to Rey bundling up Cody after a springboard sunset flip, and scoring the pinfall.

Reys celebration is shown momentarily before Del Rio is shown backstage.

Alberto Del Rio: Rey Mysterio? Oh, no. He does not have the... class to wrestle me now that I am a champion, let alone hold the World Heavyweight Championship. We may have battled last year, but I am a much different, a much better person than I was then.

Rey Mysterio being interviewed backstage, his eyes determined, fiery even.

Rey Mysterio: Alberto can go on and on about where he comes and how that makes him a better champion, but he is only kidding himself. Wearing the title around your waist does not equal respect; you have got to earn it as well.

Mysterio celebrates with the world championship in Chicago after Wrestlemania 22, and again with the title strapped over his body at Fatal 4 Way in 2010, the title belt gleaming gold, the background without a splash of colour.

Rey Mysterio: I have been champion twice before and I earned respect alongside each of those victories.

Del Rio in the ring facing off against Rey, the only thing with a hint of colour is the title over Albertos shoulder.

Alberto Del Rio: Victories? They were flukes. I would rather die than let you get your filthy hands on my World Heavyweight Championship.

Various shots of Del Rio and Mysterio fighting, from their feud last year and the tag team match they were involved in a couple of weeks ago. Hurricanranas, 619s and kicks galore...

Rey Mysterio: I will go to any length, extreme lengths to regain the feeling that only holding the world championship can bring. Oh, and Ill teach Del Rio a bit of respect while I am at it.

The two rivals stand nose to nose.

Alberto Del Rio: As the winner of the largest Royal Rumble in history, as the victory in the main event of this years Wrestlemania and as the greatest champion of the 21st Century, I deserve to choose the stipulation of my match at Extreme Rules.

A close up of Mysterio.

Rey Mysterio: Oh no, you are going to have to earn it.

A cluster of face paced back and forth action, a hurricanrana, a gutbuster, a spinning DDT, an enzuigiri, a 619 frog splash, the crowd chants along as Rey pins Del Rio in the centre of the ring.

Rey Mysterio: Alberto at Extreme Rules you are going to have to work for every step you take, you will finally realize what I have been going through for the entirety of my career, because we are going to have a ladder match.

Various shots of ladders, standing still in and around the ring.

Alberto Del Rio: I dont care what you have gone through, what values you hold and how much respect you have gained that isnt going to stop me from destroying you and keeping a hold of my title!

A shot of someone crashing through a ladder.

Rey Mysterio: Underestimate if you dare Alberto, it is going to cost you.

Triple H on top of a ladder, grasping for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Alberto Del Rio: Filth from Tijuana should not be allowed to even battle for my championship.

Edge and John Cena fight precariously on a giant steel ladder.

Rey Mysterio: My upbringing has made me stronger than you will ever be.

Two superstars tumble from a ladder and bounce dangerously off the top rope.

Alberto Del Rio: I will prove once again why I am the future of Smackdown, of this entire company.

Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho pull and tug at the championship hanging from the roof.

Rey Mysterio: Not until you get through me you arent.

A shot of Mysterio hitting the 619 on Wade Barrett, Del Rio is then shown kicking William Regal athletically in the side of the skull. Then both men toe to toe Del Rios World Heavyweight Championship gleaming in the darkness of its surrounding.

Rey Mysterio: I will climb the ladder and pull the title down from the rafters, ending your reign before it could even get started.

Alberto Del Rio: I will climb the ladder and retain my World Heavyweight Championship because it is my DESTINY!

*End Video*

The pay-per-view returns with the excitement noticeable in the air, a variety of different sized ladders placed around the ring. The camera focuses on the World Heavyweight Championship suspended above the squared circle before returning back to ground level where Justin Roberts is waiting to make his next announcement.

Justin Roberts: The following is a ladder match and it is for the World Heavyweight Championship!

BOOYAKA, BOOYAKA...

*Booyaka 619*

A huge pop for Rey Mysterio as he sprints out from behind the curtain and squats down on the stage, peering out at his many supporters in Tampa. Mysterio is a ball of energy here tonight as he sprints to each side of the ramp and sets off a rainbow of pyro with the flick of his finger, Rey then slowing down the pace as he walks down the ramp. After greeting a couple of young fans in the front row with his usual routine, Rey runs his hand over a steel ladder with determination plastered in the luchadors eyes.

Justin Roberts: Introducing first, the challenger, from San Diego, California, weighing in at 175 pounds... REY MYSTERIOOO!

Booker T: I have been in many matches with Rey over the years but I cant say I have seen him looking as focused as he is tonight. Rey wants that World Heavyweight Championship and he wants it bad, I can tell.

Michael Cole: He can want it all he likes but the fact of the matter is that standing in his way is the greatest champion Smackdown has ever seen, the Mexican aristocrat Alberto Del Rio.

The cheers continue as Rey steps through the ropes and poses on a turnbuckle, his arms outstretched as he does so. Mysterio steps down and nervously adjusts his signature mask before doing a couple of last minute stretches, his eyes set on the entrance way, just waiting for his rival to enter the arena.

Justin Roberts: Ladies and gentleman, please welcome Alberto Del Rios personal ring announcer... Ricardo Rodriguez!

A smattering of boos for the Mexican ring announcer but he brushes them off and after a quick stare off with Mysterio he grabs a microphone from his back pocket and holds it proudly in front of his chest with a smarmy smile planted across his face.

*Realeza*

The boos of the crowd are drowned out by the blaring horn of a SSC Ultimate Aero which comes to a halt besides the ramp. Alberto Del Rio steps out of the drivers side door and emerges looking as confident as ever despite the World Heavyweight Championship being absent from around his waist, instead he has a white scarf draped around his neck and sports bright gold tights. Del Rio leaps on to the ramp in one elegant movement and poses towards the ring, muttering something indistinct, a shower of golden pyro raining down behind him.

Ricardo Rodriguez: Podría todos ustedes bichos por favor escuchar el sonido de mi voz en este momento porque ahora soy el honor de presentar el más grande campeón de toda la WWE, que es oriundo de San Luis Potosí, México, pesó en esta noche en una magra 263 libras. .. él es el presente y el futuro de esta empresa, he is the World Heavyweight Champion... ALBERTOOOOO DELL RIOOOO!

Josh Matthews: Both men have promised to put everything on the line here tonight and how could you blame them with the greatest prize in the WWE literally hanging in the balance, the World Heavyweight Championship.

Booker T: Alberto Del Rio has only defended his championship once since he was victorious at Wrestlemania and that was against a much different opponent in Edge than the one he is facing tonight. The big time experience of Rey Mysterio may be a vital factor in this match, especially considering Del Rios distinct lack of ladder match experience in comparison to the Master of the 619.

Del Rio wanders up the steel ring steps and steps through the ropes, examines his surroundings for a few moments before staying put in a corner opposite his opponent. After motioning up at the ceiling towards the suspended championship, Alberto sets his eyes on Rey Mysterio and with a grin he winks menacingly before cracking up with laughter. The two rivals walk towards the centre of the ring and stand inches away from one another, Rey then pushes his nose against his adversarys and the two stay in this position, locked nose to nose, until the official rings the bell.

Match #7
World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match
Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio (c) w/ Ricardo Rodriguez

The two competitors start the match by engaging in a lock-up, Mysterio and Del Rio struggle to gain the first advantage over the other but after a few moments of battling, Del Rio gets under Reys arms and shoves him roughly to the mat. Mysterio quickly gets back up and engages in another collar and elbow predicament but Alberto manages to overpower Rey once again and shove him to the ground. After rising up for the third time Rey changes his strategy, instead of trying to test his strength he unloads a sharp kick to Albertos thigh, catching him off guard, before he batters Del Rio twice in the mush with his forearm. The Master of the 619 attempts to whip his opponent into the opposite ropes but he is countered and as he rebounds back towards Del Rio the legendary luchador is swept up in his arms no the quickness of Rey allows him to readjust and he takes down his opponent with a headscissor. Alberto tries to rush back into the fray but he is cut down to size by a dropkick to the knee, the Mexican faltering on the mat for a few seconds and this allows Rey to get a small run up and plant two boots squarely in the side of his head. A woozy Del Rio stumbles back towards the ropes and lies against them, seeming slightly agitated that he is being out run so far, Rey then attempts to take his chance to drop the aristocrat to the outside but Del Rio ducks down and lifts the former world champion over the top rope... but Rey just manages to hang on to the ropes and land on the apron. The crowd pop loudly as they thought for a second that Mysterio was going to have a large drop to the outside floor but the WWE Universe in Tampa is quickly silenced as Del Rio turns around and immediately leaps into the air, dropkicking his enemy off the apron.

With a giant grin, Del Rio follows Mysterio down to the floor and walks towards a gigantic ladder, standing tall near the ring steps. After being folded up the ladder is tossed into the ring and Del Rio motions as if he is about follow it in but with Mysterio just getting to his feet as Alberto moves past him, the champion looking to soften up his adversary before he can try to finish the match off. Del Rio attempts to grab a hold of Mysterio but being the agile superstar that he is Rey slides underneath Albertos legs, leaps on to the apron and launches himself towards the champion, knocking him down with a crossbody. Now with his opponent recovering on the floor, Rey decides to add another ladder into the mix by tossing a slighter smaller steel ladder under the ropes and into the squared circle. However Mysterio took too long and this gives Del Rio enough time, and space, to clobber Rey in the small of the back and hurl Rey straight at the ring steps with an Irish whip. The luchador makes no contact with the steel steps as he athletically hand stands over the road block and then turns the tables as he dropkicks the steeps so that they smash into the knees of an onrushing Del Rio. Mysterio dashes up the steel steps but as he makes the half way mark he stops and unloads a kick to the side of Del Rios skull before continuing on his way into the ring. As Mysterio slips through the ropes, on the outside Del Rio drops to a single knee after being dazed from that last shot and the view of his opponent beginning to assemble the ladder in the middle of the ring is blocked. In the ring, Mysterio struggles but eventually manages to assemble the ladder he brought into the squared circle and lifts his foot up to the first rung... but he is knocked down from behind by Del Rio, the luchadors face slapping against the steel of the ladder as he crumples to the mat.

Del Rio immediately drops the previously standing ladder into a corner and circles around Mysterio, the aristocrat obviously wanting to put more focused on hurting Rey than pulling down the title in the early goings of this contest. The Mexican stalks Mysterio on the edge of his feet, Del Rio circling the challenger until he rises and when he does he goes straight on the assault, cracking Rey in the gut before draping his arm over his own shoulder and snapping him over his back with a well executed suplex. Once again, Del Rio wanders around the prone luchador on the canvas and delivers another perfect snap suplex the moment Mysterio gets to his feet. While Rey writhes on the mat clutching his back, Del Rio waits for several moments for his opponent to get up but after realizing that his may not happen for a while he forcibly drags Mysterio onto his feet. Slowly, his movements dripping with arrogance, Del Rio lifts Reys arm up over his own shoulder and powers the challenger high into the air, the champion enjoying delaying the impact for a few moments. After a few seconds Del Rio still hasnt executed the move and Rey is able to slip his leg down and crack Alberto in the bridge of his nose, allowing Rey to break his adversarys grip and slip out of danger. Mysterio sprints back and rebounds off the ropes... but a swift, turning elbow from Del Rio cuts down the luchadors momentum before he could even get it going again. With the crowd heartily booing him, Del Rio now goes over to the corner and grabs the smaller ladder but he doesnt assemble, he carries it towards a downed Mysterio more boos rain down as the WWE Universe realize their champion is going to use it as a weapon. Alberto raises the ladder high above his head and strikes it down towards Reys chest like a spear but Mysterio just rolls out in time, the shockwaves from the steel hitting the canvas with serious force causing the aristocrat to relinquish his grip on the ladder. With the ladder out of Del Rios grip it falls straight towards Rey once more, the luchador having to avoid it once again with incredible agility.

Snapping back up, Rey sprints at the ropes and when he comes back off them he athletically wheelbarrows into Albertos body and clutches at his adversarys head, dropping Del Rio chest first onto the fallen ladder. That incredible sequence draws a nice response from the Tampa crowd and Del Rio claws at his chest in anguish, offering no defence as Mysterio sprints at the ropes, springboards off them and clutches on to Albertos head, spinning 180 degrees before dropping the champion on his head with a DDT. Mysterio immediately springs into action after taking out Del Rio with a tornado DDT, setting up a ladder directly under the suspended championship and speeds up the rungs. He only makes it half way up the ladder however as Del Rio stumbles up and drags the luchador off the steel structure by the back of his tights, Rey just managing to fall backwards on to his feet and lash back an elbow sending Del Rio falling back into the turnbuckle. Mysterio makes another dash for the title, making it around third quarters of the way this time and only has time to make a futile reach for the gold before Del Rio thwarts him again. But this time Del Rio does more than just tug his opponents tights he lifts Rey into an electric chair position, the pair wobbling slightly as the champion stands with the challenger on his shoulders half way up a ladder. Slowly and surely Del Rio walks down each rung of the ladder until his feet hits canvas with Rey still perched on his upper back and with a quick glance at the turnbuckle behind him the aristocrat looks prepared to drop the luchador into the rough part of the corner. Del Rio stops to gloat for just a couple of seconds but this is all the time Mysterio needs to switch positions and use his legs to pull Alberto down and into the second rope with a hurricanrana. The Tampa crowd goes wild as Rey looks back at a dazed Del Rio on the second rope before sprinting straight at the ropes and charging back at his adversary. The Mexican legend grabs a hold of the top two ropes and swings around them with his legs splayed at his rivals face but Alberto manages to duck under the attack and, when the luchador lands back into the ring, he absolutely cracks Rey in the ribs with a side kick, drapes his arm over his own and then drops him onto the canvas with a swinging neckbreaker!

The luchador offers no resistance as Del Rio scoops him up into his arms and lifts him over towards a corner, draping his legs over the top turnbuckle in a position of great woe for Mysterio. Del Rio then brings the smaller ladder, still in the ring but gone unused until now, over to the corner and places in horizontally across the chest of Rey, trapping him against the turnbuckle. With a quick grin at the WWE Universe, Del Rio steps back and then dropkicks the cold hard steel into the sternum of his adversary, a loud crack heard around the entire arena! The ladder falls to the canvas away from the challengers chest, giving Rey a slight reprieve if any but allowing Del Rio to begin his trek up the ladder...

FIVE RUNGS TO GO!

FOUR RUNGS TO GO!

THREE RUNGS TO GO!

TWO RUNGS TO GO!

Del Rio raised his arm up to try and get a good grip on the title belt but a pull on his foot caused him to miss by a large margin. The crowd cheer Rey on but Alberto swats the much smaller man away with his boot like a fly and tries again to stretch out his fingers and he almost clasps at the gold if not for Mysterio climbing over his body like it is an extension of the steel ladder. Rey walks all over the back of the champion and he reaches out for the championship now! Mysterios fingertips only grasped the edge of the title belt before he was shoved hard in the back, the luchador only just hanging on to the other side of the steel structure. Del Rio averted his attention from Reys athleticism in an attempt to win the match and couldnt see Mysterio launch the first punch of many, the barrage almost knocking Del Rio senseless and off the ladder completely. Alberto just saves himself from a big fall by hanging on to the top rung of the steel before promptly grabbing the top of Reys mask and slamming his face into the very top of the steel behemoth. The pair trade punches with the crowd offering the usual boo yeah response and the ladder shakes violently with each shot, eventually toppling over and causing both competitors to fall... and both land on their feet! The crowd dont get long to digest that great spot as the action continues straight away with Mysterio hitting a beautiful spinning heel kick and he then continues his offence by dropping a leg across the throat of a downed Del Rio. The champion gets off the mat relatively quickly and attempts to charge at Rey but the luchador drops his weight and uses his feet to trip Del Rio face first into the ladder on the canvas! To a big pop Del Rio blindly wanders away and this gives Rey the chance to hurdle the ladder he just used and ascend the corner, the Ultimate Underdog remaining perched for a few moments on the top turnbuckle. As Del Rio turns to face him Rey leaps off in a seated position but Alberto is able to catch the luchador in mid air, turn his body around and drop Mysterio face first onto the lying ladder near the corner!

The noise from the WWE Universe falters slightly as both men remain, exhausted and pained, on the canvas for a fair few moments. Del Rio rises up first, followed closely by Rey, and his first movement is yanking on his adversarys arm and jumping into the air with both of his knees placed squarely under Mysterios bicep, a sick impact occurring as he hits the mat. A ladder is dragged into the fray once more and Del Rio opens up the steel weapon and places his nemesis hand inside the two parts before closing it with a shrill snap. The crowd unleash hate as Del Rio calls out to the crowd in a mixture of Spanish and English before heading towards the corner, leaping on to the second rope. With a crazed look in his eyes, Del Rio launches himself out in a senton position at his adversary but REY SLIPS HIS ARM OUT AND DEL RIO CRACKS BACK FIRST INTO THE LADDER! His entire body shaking with shock and pain, Del Rio remains on the steel structure with his eyes clenched shut and as Rey eventually stands to a stable base he sprints at the corner, leaps to the second rope and moonsaults out at the champion only to HIT NOTHING BUT COLD, HARD STEEL! Del Rio had his long time rival scouted and he was also able to avoid contact with a high flying manoeuvre, the crowd now on their feet to see who will able to drag themselves up first. The two wrestlers, champion and challenger, rise in identical motions but Del Rio manages to garner the first bit of offence, but his lazy attempt at a back suplex is countered as Mysterio flips over his back but an incredible step-up enzuigiri stopped the luchador dead in his tracks! That kick, which connected perfectly with the side of Reys head, has left Rey down and out for the moment and has given Del Rio plenty of time to grab a ladder, the one still leaning against the ropes and which needs zero adjustment to set up, Alberto has set it up slightly to the right of the suspended championship...

FIVE RUNGS TO GO!

FOUR RUNGS TO GO!

THREE RUNGS TO GO!

TWO RUNGS TO GO!

ONE RUNG TO GO!

ALBERTO HAS HIS HAND ON THE TITLE!

A huge sigh of relief from the Tampa crowd as Rey just managed to loosen Del Rios grip on the gold by pushing his arm well away from his objective and then loosening his jaw slightly with a right hand. Mysterio shifts all of his weight towards the championship; both arms outstretched for the title but Del Rio takes advantage of the exposed midsection of his rival and unloads a shot to Reys stomach. After taking that sharp shot to the gut, Rey falls slightly over the ladder and Del Rio doesnt waste the opportunity to drag him on to his shoulders in a firemans carry. On commentary Booker pleads with Del Rio not to do what he is thinking of, possibly a double knee gutbuster, from that high up as it could severely injure Rey. Del Rio turns to his side to leap out into the air, where gravity will do the rest, but a barrage of elbows stops Albertos thought process, Rey slipping out the back in the process. With Del Rios back turned to him Rey unleashes his fury with clubbing shot after shot to the champions bank, finishing off the sequence by dropkicking Alberto off the ladder the Mexican shotting off the top rope! Rey just managed to stay on the steel structure by hooking his arm in a rung whilst he kicked out at his opponent but the woozy Del Rio, having just bounced neck first off the ropes, stumbles backwards and knocks the ladder over, knocking Rey down to the canvas on his back with a bang also!
Mysterio and Del Rio remain on the mat for a large chunk of time, the official checking on both men repeatedly but eventually Del Rio manages to get up. Clutching his neck and being assaulted with heat, Del Rio manages to get the giant ladder set up directly under the suspended title belt, albeit it taking him a while. Alberto slowly lifts his leg up to the first rung but a bit of movement in the corner of his eye causes him to turn, and he manages to intercept an attempted kick in the gut from Rey kick to the side of the skull! Quick as that, Rey hits another shot to an unsuspecting World Heavyweight Champion and Alberto falls, dazed in to the second rope directly in front of the path to the title he was about to take. Slowly but surely Rey rebounds off the ropes and sprints at his adversary, swinging through the ropes with great difficulty and slamming into Del Rio with the 619! 619 connects! After dropping to a knee momentarily, Alberto gets back up and Rey doesnt hesitate in spring boarding out for a seated senton but no Alberto ducks, or falls out of the way rather, and Rey lands feet first on the middle rung, the challenger making his way oh so slowly up the ladder...

THREE RUNGS TO GO!

TWO RUNGS TO GO! DEL RIO ATTEMPTS TO GET HIS HEAD TOGETHER!

ONE RUNG TO GO!

With Rey just one foot away from the title belt, gleaming teasingly in the spotlight, Del Rio manages to make his way around the other side of the ladder and start his descent. The luchador fingers the championship belt now and Del Rio just thwarts him with a punch to the side of the head before leaping up and over his opponent in a sunset flip powerbomb, if only Rey didnt counter in mid air with a hurricanrana! That move sent both men sprawling through the ring ropes and down to the outside but Rey appeared to take the grunt of the impact, slamming rib first intro the front of the announce table while Del Rio only rolled onto the outside padding. After dragging himself up from the ground, Del Rio sets about grabbing another ladder from the outside of the ring and setting it up so it lies horizontally across the gap between the announce table and the ring apron. A couple of slaps to the back of the head of a rising Mysterio ensue before he lifts the luchador up into his arms, cradling the challenger like a small child. Del Rio attempts to drop Rey across the ladder but the luchador struggles with everything to break out of the hold and just manages to flip out over the ladder before his nemesis could slam him onto the suspended steel. Alberto tries to regain his control over Mysterio but Rey quickly dropkicks the steel so that it slams into Del Rios stomach, causing him to be draped across the steel. Slowly, but with the crowds support, Mysterio makes his way onto the apron and instead of going through the ropes he climbs up the corner, proceeding to sit on the corner and face Del Rio, now lying stomach first over the ladder. Rey stands up high on the top buckle and with a symbolic shimmying of his chest the crowd (and the announcers Cole: oh God no!) know what Mysterio wants to do. The luchador is about to spring forward but Del Rio rolls forward off the ladder away from danger and begins walking around the ring post, shushing the front rows boos with the swatting of his hand. Alberto rubs his ribs subconsciously and looks to step forward towards the ring BUT AN INCREDIBLE MOONSAULT CUTS HIM SHORT! The World Heavyweight Champion wandered past the corner on which Mysterio was perched and Rey didnt waste the opportunity to drop his rival, with style of course. Several replays of that fantastic move were shown repeatedly as Rey musters the strength to begin his mission back into the ring and on to the ladder, the giant structure which is still standing tall in the centre of the squared circle.

Rey retraces his steps, climbing back up the turnbuckle and looking as if he is attempting to leap straight from the corner onto the waiting ladder. A single hand stops that leap and Rey looks down to see Alberto Del Rio clawing at his boot, the frustration evident in the luchadors eyes. Alberto manages to climb to level ground as the challenger but Rey makes the first move as he jumps at his adversary, locking his legs around the neck of Del Rio hurricanrana to the outside! No! The champion stops Rey in mid move by clasping his arms around his adversarys lower body, Del Rio letting Rey hang upside for just a few moments before quickly transitioning him into a firemans carry position. The WWE Universe try to get a good view, the arena silenced now as ALBERTO DEL RIO DROPS REY MYSTERIO FROM HIS SHOULDERS AND ONTO THE SUSPENDED LADDER! A giant crack accompanies the impact, Rey staying prone across the steel for a large amount of time after a mix of pain and shock streaked across his face. Meanwhile, Del Rio drops to the apron and practically falls through the ropes before dragging himself along the canvas towards the steel structure, taking the extra time to go towards the side of the ring furthest from the announce desk, and Rey Mysterio, perhaps to counter the defensive tactics Mysterio has used so far ....

SEVEN RUNGS TO GO!

SIX RUNGS TO GO! REY STILL HASNT MOVED!

FIVE RUNGS TO GO!

FOUR RUNGS TO GO! MYSTERIO ATTEMPTS TO DRAG HIMSELF UP BY THE APRON!

THREE RUNGS TO GO!

TWO RUNGS TO GO! MYSTERIO CRAWLS TOWARDS THE LADDER

ONE RUNG TO GO!

DEL RIO REACHES UP TOWARDS THE TITLE; HIS HANDS HAVE REACHED THE LEATHER!

Del Rio is trying to unclasp the title but a right hand catches Del Rio, Rey has climbed up the entire ladder! Alberto relinquishes his hold on the title and this gives time for Rey to try and win the championship but a right hand from the champion loosens the luchadors grip. After both men take a quick breather, trying to recover, the pair both makes a grab for the title at the exact same moment. A back and forth tug of war takes place over the big gold title belt, and Mysterio gains sole possession after head butting his adversary squarely in the nose. Rey doesnt attempt to unclasp the championship however, he swings the belt at Del Rios head, and Alberto only just ducks in time but on the second way around it hits the champion in the back of the skull! A dazed Del Rio drops his head onto the top of the ladder and he rests there while Rey tries to grab the championship... not an easy task as the title is swinging wildly around in the air after making contact with Del Rios skull. After a couple of attempts at grabbing the World Heavyweight Championship Rey Mysterio grabs on to it and holds it steady, now grasping at the ladder straps to remove it from its suspension. The crowd go wild as Mysterio has just unclasped... NOTHING! DEL RIO HOOKS BOTH OF HIS ARMS UNDER THE TOP RUNG AND SWUNG FORWARDS, LANDING AN ENZUIGIRI! The enzuigiri connected to the stem of Mysterios neck and the force of the shot causes Rey to fall backwards, only being saved from a nasty fall because his leg became trapped in a rung. Del Rio slowly gets himself back into place on the top of the ladder and with the ring raining heat down he reaches up, grasps the championship and...

PULLS IT DOWN TO HIS CHEST, DEL RIO HAS GRABBED THE CHAMPIONSHIP, THIS LADDER MATCH IS OVER! (17:11)

*Realeza*

The bell chimes and Del Rio roars in ecstasy as he raises the World Heavyweight Championship high above his head to the dismay of the crowd. Del Rio remains a top the giant steel structure for a while, gloating with his title as several replays of the matchs big moments are shown to the pay-per-view audience. Eventually Alberto wanders down the ladder and slips through the ropes before heading up the ramp with a giant grin on his face, ignoring the jeers from the fans in the front rows.

Ricardo Rodriguez: Aquí está su ganador y sigue siendo el campeón de peso pesado del mundo, al igual que dijo que iba a ser ALBERTOOOOO DELL RIOOOO!

After a final noble pose with his recently retained championship on the ramp, Del Rio throws the belt over his shoulder and walks towards the luxury vehicle that he parked beside the ramp during his entrance.

Michael Cole: Once again Alberto Del Rio proves that he is one of the greatest young champions in recent history, overcoming a very game Rey Mysterio here at Extreme Rules.

Josh Matthews: Mysterio brought everything he had to Tampa tonight but it wasnt enough to end Del Rios championship reign, the Mexican Aristocrat pulling out an incredible move, a well timed enzuigiri, to gain the time to pull down the title belt from the rafters.

Michael Cole: Well Alberto Del Rio has retained his World Heavyweight Championship in a gruelling ladder match, but I guess you already knew that.

Mysterio has remained stuck in the ladder for Del Rios entire celebration, the match official still unable to determine how he is going to free Rey without causing any more significant pain. The referee finally moves in to relieve Rey of his obvious pain but a fair amount of noise from the crowd causes the official to turn around... AND HE IS SHOVED TO THE CANVAS, BEFORE BEING ROLLED OUT OF THE RING... BY CODY RHODES! The masked freak has shown up to Extreme Rules! Unusually, Cody painstakingly removes Mysterio from the ladder, carefully making sure that the luchadors knee doesnt come into any more contact with steel. But the moment Cody lifts Rey from out of the rung he turns him over on to his back, locks in an inverted headlock and drives Mysterio face first into the canvas with the Cross Rhodes! Cody runs a hand slowly over his plastic mask, his features suddenly calming and he then steps through the ropes, no entrance music evident, and walks quickly up the ramp, not turning back, silkily disappearing behind the curtain.

Booker T: I have a feeling this isnt the last we have seen of Cody Rhodes and Rey Mysterio...

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Theo Mays · Aug 4, 2011

***VIDEO PACKAGE***

John Cenas trademark music plays faintly in the background until the record scratches and becomes distorted and all that can be heard is.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!

Mizs music plays loud and clear and has taken over that of John Cenas.

I am the most must see WWE champion in this industry. I am the new face of the WWE. Because Im the Miz and Im

Mizs catchphrase is cut off by John Cena as the music is now finished and simple and soft music.

Last Man Standing. No pinfalls, no submissions, no countouts, and no disqualifications.

The video package now shows us clips from Cenas past Last Man Standing matches with the likes of Batista, Edge, and Umaga. Each match clip ends with Cena holding up the WWE Championship and faintly The Champ is Here can be heard in the background. This is once again overtaken, the screen becomes fuzz and again you hear the Miz shout Awesome. We now see Mizs arm being raised in victory at Wrestlemania 27 with his WWE championship in hand.

Consider this a glimpse into the future. Im going to be carrying my WWE championship after yet another victory over John Cena. I wont just beat Cena, Ill destroy him.

Everything cuts to black. The screen is sucked in and we are now at the past edition of Raw. Both men locked in a staredown.

Defeat me without help.

Really? Really? Really?

Youll be a top dog, there is no denying your talent Miz. Your work ethic reminds me of my own. Prove to me, prove to these people, prove to yourself that you have what it takes to do it on your own.

I dont have to prove anything to you, the boys in the back, or these people. I came here to prove everyone wrong and Ive done just that.

This is the intensity I wanted to see. Make it official Miz.

You want me alone Cena, you got me alone. You owe me one thing. This will be your last shot at the WWE championship.

Last shot whispers in the background as we flashback through all of Cenas WWE championship victories. We see Cena shake Mizs hand in agreement as last shot still can be heard as the video package comes to a close.

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Michael Cole-Get on your feet and show this man the damn respect he deserves. Applaud this man, bow down to this man, worship this man. He is the awesome one, the most must see WWE champion of all time. He is The Miz!

Josh Mathews-And so far Miz is living up to his word. Alex Riley is not accompanying the champ out to the ring.

Michael Cole-Of course he isnt Josh. The Miz is a man of integrity, a man of honor. He gave John Cena his word and Mizs word is like glue.

Booker T-I gotta give it to Miz right now. For a man who has never competed in Last Man Standing Match, he has that confidence in his eyes and that fire in his belly. Miz is ready tonight dawg.

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Josh Mathews-And here comes the challenger. The crowd is absolutely behind John Cena tonight guys.

Booker T-You can see Cena is just as ready as Miz. John Cena is determined to get back the one thing he cherishes more than anything, the WWE championship.

Michael Cole-John Cena this, John Cena that. This isnt about John Cena, this is about The Miz. Miz is right. Even though he is WWE champion he continues to get overlooked by everyone. He is the champion, he is the face of the WWE, not John Cena. Show some damn respect.

Justin Roberts-This contest is a Last Man Standing Match and it is for the WWE Championship! Introducing first the challenger, from West Newbury, MassachusettsJOHN CENA!

The crowd is pro Cena tonight in Tampa, though some boos can be heard throughout the arena. They are mostly drowned out by the cheers of the Cenation as Cena throws his hat and shirt into the audience.

Justin Roberts-Introducing his opponent, from Cleveland, Ohio, he is the WWE championTHE MIZ!

There are fair share of Miz fans in attendance as the self proclaimed must see champion takes his title off from around his waist and raises it in the air. Mizs fans cheer on the champion, but the Cenation is fully behind Cena as they drown out the Mizfits.

Match #8
Last Man Standing Match
John Cena vs. The Miz (c)

WWEs head official, Mike Chioda is handed the WWE Championship and he raises it in the air for all to see. Chioda hands it to the outside staff and rings the bell. And the main event, Last Man Standing match for the WWE championship is underway. Cena and Miz circle the ring and in vintage Cena match fashion the crowd has already started the Lets Go Cena Cena Sucks chants. The two men are quick to lock up with a collar and elbow tie up. Cena has the advantage with a headlock and he flips over and grounds Miz. Miz tries to pry out of it, but Cena is too strong for Miz to break the hold. Cena continues to wrench on the hold as Miz tries to maneuver himself to his knees to ease the pain. Miz gets to his knees and manages to get himself back to his feet and he pushes Cena off. Cena turns back around, but Miz nails him immediately with a knee to the midsection. Miz then bounces off the ropes and hits Cena straight in the head with a knee followed up by a neckbreaker, ala the Reality Check. Cena crashes to the mat and holds his historically injured neck. Miz yells at Chioda to start the count to end the match.

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Miz breaks the count as he drives his knee right into the spine of Cena, knocking him back outside. Miz rolls out of the ring and heads towards the timekeeper and grabs a chair. Miz pulls the chair back and goes to crack Cena over the back, but Cena nails Miz in the midsection with a quick jab. Cena comes back with another jab and Miz drops the chair. Cena pops up to his feet and nails Miz with a flying shoulder block. Miz rolls around on the outside as Cena tries to catch his breath. Cena is up, but Miz is trying to roll himself under the ring. Cena grabs Mizs foot before Miz can get completely under. Cena pulls him out, but Miz has a trick up his sleeve as he throws some sort of powder into the face of John Cena. Cena is blinded as Miz pulls himself back to his feet. Cena is trying to rub the powder out of his eyes and Miz sneaks behind him and pushes Cena into the steel ring post. The challenger bounces off the post and goes flying to the opposite side of the ring. Miz orders Chioda to come out and count Cena out. Chioda follows the command and begins to count out Cena.

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Cena is up as he props himself against the announce table. Miz charges Cena, but Cena ducks and it sends me flying on top of the announce team. Cole, Josh, and Booker remove their headsets and get out of harms way. Cena makes his way around the mess of announcers, chairs, and wires as Miz tries to crawl his way out. Cena catches Miz and pulls up and bounces his head off the announce table. Mizs head smacks off the table and the momentum knocks him into one of the announcers seat. Cena pulls the chair out from behind the table and begins to roll it and crashes it straight into the security wall. Cenation pops as Cena is finally in this match after sustaining a beatdown from Miz early on. Cena gives Chioda the ok to begin the count on Miz.

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The Mizfits pop as they see Miz aint backing down from Cena. Cena nods his head and makes his way to The Miz. Both men start hammering each other with lefts and rights. The crowd is behind each and every shot. The crowd seems to be showing respect to Miz and Cena. Miz has the advantage as he blocks off a Cena shot and counters with one of his own. Miz sees a chance to charge and he bolts towards Cena, but the challenger counters as he lifts Miz up and drops him face first on the ring apron. Miz is draped onto the apron and he looks to be out cold as Cena gains his composure right next to him. Cena rolls Miz back into the ring. Cena pulls himself up to the apron and goes to go through the middle rope, but it seems Miz was playing possum as he kicks Cena as he entered the ring. Cena falls into the ring and Miz starts laying the boots into Cena. Miz backs off Cena and he roams around the ring, very Randy Orton like. Miz seems to be garnering more and more fans with his performance here tonight. Cena begins to pull himself up, but Miz gets impatient and he grabs Cena and whips him into the corner. Miz eyes Cena down and takes off and clocks Cena with his trademark corner clothesline. Miz has a huge smirk on his face as he does the Hulk Hogan ear wave to the crowd, which they eat up. Instead of going into the ring Miz pulls himself through the ropes and begins to climb the turnbuckle. Miz is going to a spot where he rarely goes. Miz waits for Cena to turn around and when he does Miz takes the leap, but Cena rolls out of the way and Miz crashes down on the mat below. Cena takes this as a chance to once again catch his breath as Miz rolls around on the mat from the landing. Cena gets to his feet and he waits as Miz crawls towards the ropes for assistance. Miz is up and when he turns he is greeted with a kick to the midsection. Cena follows up with a running bulldog. Cena is now pumped as he is in the drivers seat here and looks as if he could be on the verge of capturing his 10th world championship. Miz gets back to his feet and takes a swing at Cena, but Cena ducks and catches Miz in a belly to back suplex and transitions it into a sit out powerbomb. Cena looks around and throws his hand up in the air. We all know what time it is as Cena looks down at the Miz and does his trademark You Cant See Me motion as the crowd says it along with him. Cena bounces off the ropes and drops a little Five Knuckle Shuffle across the Mizs face. Cena throws his fingers in the air and looks poised for an Attitude Adjustment. Miz staggers to his feet and turns around and Cena throws him up on his shoulders. Miz wiggles around, trying to keep Cena off balance. Cena is moving around the ring as Miz tries to grab hold of the ropes, but is just fingertips away. Cena finally stops in the middle of the ring, but Miz is still moving around. Cena goes to flip him off, but Miz in the nick of time nails Cena with two elbow shots. The shots force Cena to release Miz, who falls off Cenas shoulders and plants the challenger with a DDT. Both men lay on the mat as Miz scoots over to the ropes for assistance. Miz tells Chioda to begin the count as Cena lays face first on the ring mat.

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Miz breaks Chiodas count and drives his foot into the back of Cenas skull and plants Cena face first on the mat again. Miz lifts Cena up and looks for the Skull Crushing Finale, but Cena wont let Miz get it locked in. Cena counters with an elbow shot, forcing Miz to break the hold. Cena is quick to follow it up with a Fisherman Suplex. With the impact of the suplex Miz incidentally rolls out of the ring. Cena pops up looking for the champion, but he is nowhere to be found. Cena heads to the outside of the ring as Miz lies on the mat. Cena makes his way towards the champ, but Miz again is playing possum and low blows the approaching Cena. Cena falls to his knees clutching his man parts as Miz grabs hold of a monitor from the announce table. Miz rips out the wires and winds back and bashes the monitor across the side of John Cenas head. The monitor cracks open and Miz throws it to the side. Chioda jumps between Miz and Cena to make sure John is ok. You can see the blood trickling from the side of Cenas head as Miz demands Chioda start counting. Chioda seems hesitant about it, but obliges as there are no rules.

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NO! Miz thought he had it won, but Cena manage to prop himself against the security wall and Chioda broke the count right before ten. Cena slouches down as he can barely stand up. More blood has serviced as Miz argues with Chioda that Cena wasnt standing with his own power. Miz is clearly frustrated and he runs towards Cena. Cena quickly dodges out of the way and Miz crashes into the wall, causing it to crumble down. Miz now lays in a heap of rubble in the pit designated for the ring announcers and time keeper. The security wall is in shambles as John Cena pulls himself up courtesy of the steel ring post. Chioda checks on Cenas condition and Cena gives him the ok to begin to the ten count.

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Miz is up! Miz is on spaghetti legs as he stands in between all the broken pieces of the security wall. Miz stumbles out and falls to his knees as Cena looks on flabbergasted. The whole side of Cenas head is covered in blood as he makes his way over to Miz. Miz tries to keep Cena away by throwing any obstacle in his path. Miz pulls the ring stairs, but Cena walks right by them. Miz then tries the chair he pulled out earlier by throwing it at the oncoming challenger, but Cena avoids it. Miz has seemingly run out of options and Cena now has him in his possession. Cena nails Miz with a huge right hand, sending the champ staggering up the entrance ramp. Cena follows with another right that knocks Miz down onto the steel. Miz staggers up and jump down to the technical pit by the stage. Cena is right behind him. Miz gets behind one of the luggage carts for the heavy equipment and toys with the idea of running Cena over. Cena moves one way and Miz blocks it off with the rolling case. Cena looks around the crowd and Miz is mocking Cena from behind the cart. Cena shrugs his shoulders, steps back and jumps the cart. The crowd goes bonkers at the high risk move by Cena. Miz couldnt believe it as Cena is now beating him down. Cena gets up and lets out a roar that the crowd eats up. Cena lifts Miz up and puts him in position for the Attitude Adjustment. Cena nails the move and Miz lands hard onto the rolling cart that he put into play. The thud echoes through the arena and Cena nods his head at Chioda to begin the count.

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And Miz cant believe it! Cena pushed himself up as he clearly doesnt know where he is. Miz sneaks behind Cena and goes for another Skull Crushing Finale, but Cena blocks it. Miz tries again, but Cena nails an elbow to Mizs sternum and follows it up with a hip toss. Mizs back bounces off the steel ramp and Cena falls due to exhaustion. Miz rolls over and pulls himself up with the help of the security wall. Cena is up and heading toward the ring. Cena rolls in and Miz is right behind him. The two break out into another fist fight, with the crowd behind each one. This time Cena gets the advantage nailing Miz with four consecutive shots, sending the champ into the ropes. Miz bounces off and Cena nails a back body drop. Mizs momentum from the landing takes him to the outside. Cena whips the sweat from his forehead and ducks out of the ring. Cena looks around the outside. Cena seems torn between whether to use the stairs or the announce table. Cena lets the crowd decide and they lose it when he points towards the announce table. Cena rips apart the announce table as he checks the dried blood on the side of his head. Cena lifts Miz up into an Attitude Adjustment and drops him through the announce table. The Miz is out cold as he lays in the carnage of the broken table. Cena kneels over as Chioda checks on him and then checks on Miz. Chioda starts his count.

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Justin Roberts-The winner of the match and still WWE ChampionTHE MIZ!

Miz is still sitting in the announcers chair as Chioda hands him his championship. Miz just holds the title as Chioda signals for medical attention for John Cena.

Michael Cole-Miz wins! Miz wins! Miz wins!

Josh Mathews-Cmon now Cole. We all know that was Alex Riley. Miz knew he couldnt do it alone and this was his only way to live up to his word.

Michael Cole-Always have to make excuse Josh. You have no proof that was Alex Riley. You just cant admit that Miz is truly better than John Cena.

Booker T-We may not know the identity of that masked man, but John Cena is seriously hurt. He hasnt moved a muscle since the bell rang.

Booker takes his headset of and he goes to check on the condition of John Cena as he is heavily concerned. Miz has made his way back into the ring, but doesnt celebrate. He watches as Cena is attended to by the medical staff, clutching his WWE Championship.

Michael Cole-I apologize for overreacting just a second ago. John Cena is seriously hurt and we are running out of time. For any further information head to WWE.com and watch Raw tomorrow night. Hopefully John is alright. Good night everybody.

The screen fades to black as the medical staff gets Cena strapped to a stretcher and begin to wheel him off.

(c) WWE 2011 in association with #1Peep and Mays Productions.

GCB · Aug 4, 2011

GCB's 'EXTREME RULES' REVIEW:

First off Peep and Theo, congratulations on completing the first PPV, hopefully there will be plenty more to follow.

I'm going to post this review in both threads. I've read the PPV beforehand so now I'm simply commenting on what I like and don't like. I'm not a fan of live reviews as they tend to just be a repetition of the actual PPV!

I liked the opening promo video, it refreshed the situations going into the PPV without being too much. Was particularly looking forward to seeing how Peep went with the Edge and Christian feud and Theo with the Cena and Miz match which had me guessing more than any other on the card. One thing I would suggest, knowing what comes later, is that however good these promo video things are, they begin to lose their impact after 2/3 IMO. There were quite a few and, by the main event, I was bored of them despite their quality. Maybe something to think about in future PPV's ...

Ziggler and Morrison: Well done Theo, I enjoyed this opening match. The build had been nice and simple, two young guys with potential looking to prove a point and get ahead of the other in the chase for the top. For me, I thought Ziggler could use the win more than Morrison but I guess that depends on what is coming next. Morrison won the match - not sure it needed to be 2 out of 3, a longer match with maybe a few more kick outs might have been better - and I expect he will now target Miz in the future. Another criticism, which may result from needing three finishes in one match, was that there was a little too much Vickie Guerrero. I want to see Dolph take a step up the heel charts and not rely on VG. A good start though, well done.

Rey Mysterio interview: Now, Peep, this is where I stray into some sense of agreement with Da Prophet in that it gets a little bit too 'samey' as real WWE. Mysterio's promo was yet another 'underdog' Rey promo and I got the impression immediately from this that there was no way that Alberto Del Rio would leave without the World Championship later. I'll touch more on the situation later but a thought I did have would be, based on that promo, Mysterio heading into a Jericho mode where he puts over the younger guys. I think Mysterio putting over the stacked deck of young SD heels would work better than Jericho IRL. Mysterio is a big name and wins for the likes of Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Wade Barrett would really help establish them.

Corre vs. Show/Kane/Kofi: This match would have been a non-interest one for me without the twist of the titles being on the line in the way you did, good idea Peep. There is a lot of options to you when you do things like this and it made me wonder whether someone was going to get a leg up and maybe a face/heel turn from it, similar to what I've done with Justin Gabriel turning on Barrett and Nexus after he won the WWE Title for Barrett. Kane or Big Show winning the IC title for Kofi could have led to an interesting situation with Kofi for example. You got the tension in the Corre over well and showed that, like me, it is Gabriel that will bust out of there to follow Jackson. Big Zeke making the mistake that costs Kofi could result in some interesting feuds for Over the Limit in a few weeks - I'd go Triple Threat Kofi vs. Ezekiel vs. Barrett but I'll wait and see where you go with it.

Sheamus vs. Sin Cara: Theo, here is my biggest issue with the RAW show! I like the way that Sin Cara has debuted in WWE and how you're carrying it on but, for me, it is difficult to get behind a dominant babyface ... Sin Cara is running over people and I think turning him into Mysterio #2 might be a mistake. Falls Count Anywhere would have been perfect for Sheamus to pull out the dirty tricks and retain the title; make Sin Cara really work for this one. Undefeated streaks on debut belong to dominant heels for me. Loved the idea of the moonsault slam through the announce table but can't help wondering if that was realistic with (a) Sheamus and (b) using the announce table for it. Too dangerous in real life but I guess that is the beauty of BT!

Kendrick and London: Hmmm. I loved the vignettes teasing their arrival, Peep, but I have to say that the arrival of these two has left me a little underwhelmed in the end. I missed their tag team run a few year back so all I remember is the early Paul London character and 'THE' Brian Kendrick character that brought inm Big Zeke. With the big build up, I expected something more - though I can't say who! I guess this is the start of the rebuilding job on the Tag Team division though so I am looking forward to seeing how you get on with it, the pair of you.

Swagger vs. Masters: Great to see Swagger on the PPV and demanding a move to RAW virtually. However, after Long's announcement, there was never going to be any other result than a Swagger win. I sense that Swagger won't get the draft to RAW that he wants and he will be forced to battle away on SMACKDOWN. His 'feud' with Teddy Long has the potential to be entertaining.

CM Punk vs. Randy Orton: The build for this has been good especially with the return of Skip Sheffield to put Orton back on the burner. I think Punk needed the win here and having Orton win with the surprise RKO (again!) does nothing to help Punk and Skip. With little build time ahead of Over the Limit, I think you could have got another Punk - Orton match in easily by having Skip interfere in some way and help Punk to the win. Randy Orton will always be a main event player but you missed a trick to make Punk one - in your BT - here as he needed a big win at this point.

Edge vs. Christian: I have criticised you, Peep, for having this match and feud and I stand by what I say. Edge vs. Christian has been done so often that it is boring beyond belief BUT I will give you props for doing a better job than I expected with it. Having Edge as the heel was a good idea in the end and I liked the way Christian got under his skin. The build up has been done well so I was interested and having Christian get the win was a good way to make him a main eventer. Edge's attack afterwards suggests that this feud continues which is fine now you have set it apart from the other E&C feuds already done on BT and other booking sites. I'll comment on the timing of it in a while.

World Championship match: Proph, I don't agree with you. Alberto Del Rio needed this win for me and Peep has got it right to give it him against Rey-Rey. I was sceptical of Rey vs. Alberto because we have seen it already but I don't think we had a big blow off match between them so this was good for me to end their feud. Del Rio needed a strong win and he got that which I like. I agree with Peep that the WWE drops the ball by giving the heels bullsh*t wins too often and not giving them wins that make them dangerous. A heel can cheat to win but they can also just have a rotten attitude and be very good at what they do. This is a form of heat as well. I remember watching Miz' real life WWE Title reign and was screaming out for WWE to give him a big win over somebody - he needed to beat Orton or Cena clean to put him over as not just being an ass but also has a legitimate threat. For me, Peep has done that here with Del Rio. Cody Rhodes' attack on Rey after the match suits me as it shows that Rey won't get another shot at the title at OTL. In my opinion, Peep, you got this one right.

WWE Championship, Miz vs. Cena: This was a good, solid match and I was happy to see Miz win it as I think avoiding Cena as champion is always for the best. Cena doesn't need the title and Miz - like I said above - needs big wins to put him further over. Having him win with the outside interference when he said he wanted to do it all by himself was a good move when you coupled it with his reaction afterwards - no celebration, just looking at the injured Cena. The obvious culprit is Alex Riley BUT I think there is a twist in this - the first person I thought of was The Rock. Could it be him or will it be someone else? Now I have a question to watch RAW for, good move. A heel to feud with Cena or a face to feud with Miz?

OVERALL:
I agree with Proph that in some ways the PPV was predictable but I don't think you can be criticised for that. WrestleMania 27 was poorly booked for me and your starting point means that you had to wrap those feuds up before moving on. I want you to now move on and I don't want to see too many of these feuds continuing. Edge and Christian look set to continue and I think there is Rhodes and Rey to come as well. On RAW, the canvas is now blank. Morrison and Miz seems likely to me but the draft will make a lot of changes and makes it hard to call.

I don't like grades but I will because it was a PPV: B+

With new storylines and some continued improvement from both of you, I fully expect an even better show next time out!

GCB

LSN80 · Aug 5, 2011

LSN's Extreme Rules Review

---This is a combination between Peep and Theo, correct? Looking forward to this one!

----I loved the video package that started the show. I think WWE is top-notch at presenting packages to start their PPV's, and this was no different. The short comments from each superstar were all ones i could picture each man saying. I can also envision each of the moments from the video package, and the comments from the narrator only enhanced it further. Great start.

Dolph Ziggler vs John Morrison: 2 of 3 Falls Match

---- Ziggler and Morrison is the perfect match to kick off the PPV. Although its not a traditional match within the "Extreme Rules" genre, the two out of three falls should give both men the chance to find out who the better man is, and to really be showcased. It would have been nice if this match had some kind of significance, such as a No.1 contenders match for a title(which are sorely underutilized on PPV), but that's only a minor complaint. This should be a faced paced, unpredictable match that would heat up any crowd.

Fall #1:
---Nice job of putting over the first fall as being extremely important here. I dont agree that its the "most important", but it seems to single and often does produce a winner. A nice, quick pace to start filled with plenty of reversals and counters. I liked Morrison taking advantage of Ziggler's frustration with a couple of roll-ups for some good nearfalls. I really liked the rollups and nearfalls at the end and the reversal from a resourceful Morrison to land the Shining Wizard for the first fall. My only thought was, if Morrison is going over, why not have him lose the first fall, making him the face the crowd can really get behind?

Fall #2:
---- I wasn't aware this was a NO-DQ match, and I didnt see a referee bump that would allow Ziggler to use a chair, or Vickie's interference, for that manner. Maybe I missed something. I like that Morrison went right back to the running knee/Shining Wizard that won him the first match, but Ziggler was ready for it that time. Good psychology there. A nice job of softening Morrison up with the chair so that his comeback wasn't enough, and the kick to the knee gave Ziggler the opening for the Zig-Zag.

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---- I liked this third fall quite a bit. It would have been nice to see Ziggler target the knee of Morrison a little bit more since he had just softened it up, but at the same time, Morrison didnt let him at many times. I like how Ziggler, who doesn't normally use high risk maneuevers, essentially lost the match by attempting one when he crashed through the table. The superkick and Starship Pain was the right call to end this, and it makes me wonder if there aren't more plans for Morrison following the PPV, perhaps with Miz if he defeats Cena. B+ for the opener.

---- I wasnt aa fan of the Rey Mysterio promo. Him putting himself over as the "ultimate underdog" didnt work for me here, because there isnt that substantial size difference between he and Del Rio as theres been between he and others in the past. The rest of the promo was fairly generic and cookie cutter that you could imagine 15-20 other wrestlers saying, and wasn't unique to Mysterio.

Match Two: Corre vs Show, Kane, and Kofi

---I like the elimination tag, winner take all match. In essence, it doesnt allow for one fluke pin to "take all", it requires an entire team to work together and eliminate all the other members. Its different from most other Winner Take All matches WWE has done, and in a good way.

----This was an extremely long 13 minute match. I like that there weren't any quick eliminations, as that would make any member of either team look weak. I liked Kofi starting the match with Gabriel and then Slater, getting it off to a faster pace then if Show or Kane would have started. Slater was the right first person to be eliminated. I like that faces can cheat too when there's dissension on the other team, and good stuff how Show and Kane took advantage of the bickering to eliminate Slater. I like how Kane was simply caught by the quicker Gabriel, and it allowed the larger Barrett to hit his finisher on him. Show's elimination made sense in that it's the only virtual way Show loses these kind of matches. I like how the tempo picked up, and it played into the "handicapped" part at this with Kofi needing two finishers to end Gabriel. Jackson's interference was expected here, and I did like how Barrett essentially outsmarted him, taking out Kofi, low blowing Zeke, then quickly finishing Kofi. Really good match with sound reasoning for each elimination. A-

Match #3 Sin Cara vs Sheamus(c) US Title Falls Count Anywhere

---The build to this match has been very good over the past weeks with Sheamus getting the better of Sin Cara. If Im correct, Cara's winning streak is on the line here, as well as the US championship. Sheamus always works better when facing smaller opponents with a quicker pace, so this is a sound matchup. Sheamus dominated the majority of the contest, but Cara showed resilience in fighting out of each of Sheamus' finishers. The ending was a bit too video-gamesque for my liking, but it showed off Cara's incredible athletic ability and his willingness to take chances to win at all costs. Kind of like with Edge and Foley at WM 22, anything but a weak cover from Cara(which was explained nicely) wouldnt have emphasized how brutal the move was. Interesting to see where Cara goes from here being a champion, although I questioned the decision to put the title on him so soon. B.

----I really enjoyed the vignettes of the two "mystery men" leading up to their revelation, but have to admit I was a little underwhelmed it was Kendrick and London. Don't get me wrong: both are phenomenal talents that were one of my favorite tag teams for a long time. The vignette tonight officially introducing them was awesome. I was just expecting bigger names.

Match #4 Jack Swagger vs Chris Masters No DQ

----I liked Swagger's mic work before the impromptu match, although I was disapointed slightly by Masters as the mystery opponent. The banter between Long and Swagger was very good, and I liked the expression from Swagger when he realized he could be fired from either show if he lost. That to me gave away that he was going to be winning, but it turned out to be a good match. There were times in the match where I almost bought into Swagger losing as a twist, and Master's looked very strong to start the match. I liked how the chair came into play to signal the beginning of the end for Masters. This was a great example of how a gimmick match doesn't have to be overbooked for it to be successful. Ive always felt the best use of a gimmick match is in its utilization. In this case, it wasn't used much, but when used, it played a vital role in how the match ended. Good stuff here. B.

Match #5 Cm Punk vs Randy Orton, Steel Cage Match

--- I liked the cage match between Punk and Orton, but the wrong man went over here. With Punk just recently having sent Orton home for weeks because of injury due to Sheffield, one would think that would make Orton easier prey then normal for Punk. Couple that with Sheffield's interference, and it seems like somewhat of a lost opportunity to have a decisive finish to the rivalry in just a few weeks, even if it means another gimmick match. Well written match, and you nailed the movesets for each man. I just wasn't a fan of the the match with botched interference(one from SD and one from Raw), or the fact that Orton went over just shortly after being cleared to return. An entertaining match that was quite back and forth in all, I just would rather have seen a Punk win for the aforementioned reasons. B-

Match #6 Christian vs Edge, Extreme Rules Match

---Ive loved the build to this match. Between their "match" several weeks ago that was thrown out, to the storyline itself, this has been the match with the best build on the SD side of the PPV. An excellent promo by Edge putting over rationale as to why he turned, but my only complaint was that he buried Christian in the segment with Striker. If he beats the "inferior, insignificant" Christian, what has he really accomplished? If he loses to him, that really makes him look weak. But the voiceover work with Edge and Christian in the promo leading up to the match brought things back, so to speak, and was phenomenally written. For those who say Christian and Edge has been "done to death", their last feud was in 2003.

---- I like that there was no feeling out process here, and both men lit into each other from the start of the bell. Nicely done by having Josh Matthews pick up on that. I like how Christian punished Edge with high impact moves from the beginning as if he wanted to truly punish him, but wondered if that would come back and haunt him later. This truly is a blood feud, in essence. i really liked the use of the weapons in here as well, especially with Edge using the chair to make Christian break the bridging German. It was all Edge from that point on until essentially the end, where Christian caught Edge with the rollup. Seeing how this feud just started, Christian winning with his finisher would have been too decisive here. I also liked Edge using the steel chair at the end to show how far off the deep end he's gone, getting his heat back and ensuring the feud will continue. B+

----Good promotional video to hype the next PPV. Nice touches like these, along with a good build, make people want to tune in. Simple, but effective planning here.

Match #7 Alberto Del Rio(c) vs Rey Mysterio Ladder Match

-----Another excellent video package and discussion by the commentators over the longstanding feud between Del Rio and Mysterio since essentially the day Del Rio debuted. Their problems were emphasized, but not as much as the most important thing: The WHC.

---- i like that Del Rio got the clean win here. I think back to around the holidays where the two had essentially the "blow-off" match to their feud, and it was marred by Del Rio getting a count out victory due to Del Rio's interference. Del Rio is the type of guy that can get clean wins, and to put him over Rey first was a smart move. Because this match wasn't that heavily hyped on past shows, I never truly expected Rey to walk out the winner here, but the match itself lead me to believe that it was certainly possible. The enzeguri from the top rung was an AMAZING spot that would be awesome to actually see used sometime, although Im doubtful it can be pulled off safely. Possibly the best written match of the night thusfar. B+

---I liked the post-match attack by Rhodes, as it sets up two things. It moves on from Del Rio/Mysterio to another challenger for Del Rio, and instantly sets up a hot feud with Rhodes and Rey.

Match #8 Miz(c) vs John Cena, LMS match

---- The backstage segment with Miz and Riley, for me, foreshadowed what possibly could be to come. The video package highlighting the feud between Miz and Cena was very good, especially with the highlights of Cena being 3-1 in LMS matches, and Miz defeating Cena at WM 27. Then the video brought the feud up to the present with the emphasis on Miz giving Cena his word that he wouldnt let Riley accompany him to the ring, on the condition this is Cena's last shot at the title. Best package on the show.

----As a huge Cena mark, I was disapointed to see Cena lose the LMS match, but it wasn't a clean victory. It should lead to controversy in several ways: Does Cena get another shot since there was outside interference, and he didnt get Miz in a one-on-one match as promised? Who was the man behind the mask? The obvious thought would be Riley, but there are so many other directions you could go with this as well, if nothing more then to get Cena out of the title picture for many of the superstars. I like that Miz wasn't portrayed to be inferior to Cena, as this was a back and forth match with Miz possibly getting more counts on Cena then vice versa. Cena took control at the end, which seemed to indicate that Miz would somehow win, but the masked stranger was a surprise. It almost seemed to be someone with the strength of Batista with how he was booked to be so strong. Anyway, great contest here, this is the strongest Miz has ever looked. A

Overall thoughts: This was my first BT PPV review, and I thought it was excellent. Ziggler vs Morrison was a very solid match to open the show and the right man went over. How Morrison is used from here out should be interesting. The Corre needed their win back after their loss at Wrestlemania, and they got it in a well booked match. Sin Cara and Sheamus was highlighted by Cara's amazing moonsault through the Spanish Announce table, although I question the decision to put a title on him so fast. The vignette introducing London and Kendrick was a good one, even if the reveal of them was underwhelming. I liked the improptu match between Swagger and Masters, and look forward to the power struggle between he and Long going forward. Punk vs Orton was a solid match in terms of writing, but the outcome wasn't the right one in my mind. Edge and Christian was an excellent match, and it continued the feud nicely with how it ended and the beatdown by Edge following. Del Rio and Mysterio was a nice back-and-forth match between the two, and the ending was both fantastic and great to see Del Rio go over clean. The Rhodes beatdown at the end was perfect in that it transitioned Mysterio out of the title picture into a feud with Rhodes. The main event was an excellent contest that was smartly booked and leaves alot of questions I highly aniticipate seeing answered come Raw. Great show guys, I look forward to Raw and Smackdown when you get them up! A- overall.

Theo Mays · Aug 22, 2011

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Raw May 2nd, 2011 (American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida)

Michael Cole-Welcome to Monday Night Raw and we are 24 hours removed from a very extreme, Extreme Rules. Tonight we come to from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida and we are going to shake things up tonight with the annual WWE draft. But before we get started we have some disappointing news to report. Last night during a brutal Last Man Standing match for the WWE championship, John Cena was viciously assaulted by an unknown attacker. John is still in Tampa getting medical attention and early reports claim that the attack on Cena has reinjured his neck. Cena will undergo further tests and the timeframe will be indefinitely. We send our best wishes out to John Cena and we wish him a speedy recovery.

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The Miz-Cut the music. Cut. My. Music. Last week it was my plan to come to you tonight and gloat about my victory over John Cena at Extreme Rules. As you can I lived up to my word when I said Id be out here as WWE Champion. However some mystery attacker decided it would be best for him to take out John Cena. Alex Riley, Im not an idiot. You overstepped your boundaries as my lackey. Get out here Alex and do your damndest to explain yourself.

Alex Riley makes his way down the ramp, shrugging his shoulders and claiming he had nothing to do with it. Riley enters the ring and Miz slams a mic into the chest of Riley.

Alex Riley-Look Miz I didnt do it. You have my word. When you told me to leave I left. I watched the match back at the hotel room. Look at the hotel bill, youll see I ordered the pay per view. I had nothing to do with it Miz, I swear.

The Miz-Really? Really? Really? You think Im going to buy your little excuse Alex. Tonight is the draft and you better damn well hope that you get drafted, because if you dont Im finished with your ass.

Miz drops the mic and walks away as Alex Riley just looks on confused.

Josh Mathews-You heard the WWE Champion right, tonight is the WWE Draft. Every superstar, diva, commentator, general manager, everyone is eligible to be drafted tonight. Book you could be a Raw man after tonight.

Booker T-The WWE draft is one of the most nerve racking and exciting days for a WWE superstar Josh. It eats you up, but it is a chance for a new opportunity. Tonight is a new beginning and know what these guys are going through. Lives will change tonight.

Michael Cole-Sorry to interrupt guys, but it looks like we are going to start right away. Alex Riley is already in the ring and he will be joined by other members of the Raw roster for a battle royal for the first draft pick of the night.

Burn it to the Ground (The Raw theme) hits and members of the Raw roster including new United States champion Sin Cara, Mark Henry, Dolph Ziggler, Daniel Bryan, Ted DiBiase, and Sheamus. Those six men join Alex Riley in the ring for a 14 man battle royal for the first draft pick against Team Smackdown.

Know Your Enemy (The Smackdown theme) hits and the seven members representing Smackdown make their way to the ring. Smackdown will be represented by Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, Tyler Reks, Curt Hawkins, Trent Barreta, Brodus Clay, Drew McIntyre, and Kofi Kingston.

Each team member is decorated in their team shirt. Raw in red, Smackdown in blue. All 14 men are in the ring and the outside officials ring the bell and the battle royal is underway. The 14 men break into an all out brawl with each participant taking on an opposing team member. Fists are going back and forth as Hawkins and Sin Cara split right hands, Reks and Riley do the same. Clay goes for the biggest man in the ring and goes toe to toe with Mark Henry. Sheamus and McIntyre, Bryan and Ziggler, DiBiase and Barreta, Ziggler and Kingston all go at it. The back and forth offense continues as we head into a commercial break.

***COMMERCIAL BREAK***

Welcome back. During the commercial break Tyler Reks was eliminated after taking a Brogue Kick straight to the jaw from Sheamus that sent him flying from the apron to the outside. Team Raw also suffered a casualty as Mark Henry was taken out by the trio of Brodus Clay, Wade Barrett, and Curt Hawkins. Each team is down to six members. Hawkins is trying to give team SD the edge as he has Daniel Bryan draped over the top rope, but the American Dragon isnt letting go. Meanwhile the center of the ring has cleared and Brodus Clay and Sheamus are in an ultimate staredown. Clay shoves Sheamus, chyeahs at him and flexes. Sheamus just laughs and nails the big Brodus Clay with a clothesline that nearly makes the Earth tremble. Sheamus lets out a roar and begins to take out anyone who comes near him. A clothesline to Barrett, an axehammer to Barreta, a clothesline for Hawkins (who has given up on eliminating Bryan). Sheamus is just steamrolling everyone. McIntyre clubs Sheamus from behind, but that does no good as it further angers the Irishmen. Sheamus turns around and grabs McIntyre by the hair and sends him flying over the top rope.

DREW MCINTYRE ELIMINATED

Team Raw looks on impressed as Team SD looks a bit worried. Team SD huddles up in a corner to try and devise a plan. Team Raw looks on ready to pounce. Barrett is clearly trying to take control of the team, but they have no interest in listening to the IC champion. Team SD believes they can work better without Barrett as they shove him into the middle of the ring and Team Raw surrounds him like a pack of sharks. Barrett tries to smooth talk his way out of it, but Daniel Bryan doesnt seem to want to listen as he kicks Barrett in the side of the head. Barrett falls to the ground and the two teams begin to brawl again. Raw has the advantage, 6 to 5 at this point. The camera sends its focus to Kofi and Alex Riley. Kofi has Riley on the apron, on the edge of being eliminated. Riley tries to save himself with a poke to Kofis eye. Kingston stumbles around and DiBiase charges him. Kofi manages to duck the assault and back body drop Ted onto Alex Riley, knocking the two men out of the match. In a matter of seconds Team SD has taken the advantage, 5 to 4.

ALEX RILEY AND TED DIBIASE ELIMINATED

However that advantage doesnt last long as Dolph Ziggler dropkicks Trent Barreta over the top and out of the ring. And we are all equal at 4.

TRENT BARRETA ELIMINATED

Ziggler, Sheamus, Sin Cara, and Bryan for Team Raw. Clay, Kingston, Barrett, and Hawkins left for team SD. The eight participants walk to the middle of the ring and have a stare down. Barrett eye to eye with Ziggler, Sheamus and Clay, Sin Cara and Kingston, Bryan and Hawkins. Another fist fight ensues as it is up to these men to get their show a new superstar. Sheamus is laying into the big Brodus Clay and he has the big man on the ropes. Sheamus rears back and nails the big Clay with a Brogue Kick that knocks the young star out of the ring.

BRODUS CLAY ELIMINATED

Bryan and Ziggler are trying to chuck Barrett out of the ring while Hawkins is resting in the corner. On the other side of the ring Kingston has Sin Cara teetering, but the masked superstar manages to knee Kingston in the head and breaks the elimination. Sin Cara falls to the apron and springboards himself into the ring and nails a huge crossbody on Kingston. Sheamus and Hawkins are now battling in the corner. The Party Starter has seemingly slowed down the fiery red head. Hawkins has Sheamus cornered as he lays in with some heavy elbow shots. Wade Barrett has finally freed himself from the brinks of elimination as he kicks Bryan and Ziggler away. Barrett pulls himself back into the ring and Bryan comes at him full steam, but Barrett ducks and sends Bryan out and over the top rope.

DANIEL BRYAN ELIMINATED

Barrett mocks Brayn and Ziggler takes advantage and nails the IC champion with a Zig Zag. Ziggler flings water from his hair and yells down at Barrett. Ziggler now sends his attention to help Sin Cara with Kofi Kingston. Kingston has himself tangled in the ropes as Sin Cara tries to toss him. Ziggler offers up his assistance, but the two men cant untangle the frenzy that is Kofi Kingston. Hawkins is still trying to get Sheamus out, but cant flip the Irishman over the top. Sheamus backs Hawkins away after two elbow shots. Sheamus pulls himself back into the ring and Hawkins charges. Sheamus sees it coming and ducks and sends Hawkins over the top. Hawkins manages to land feet first on the apron. Sheamus stumbles away and Hawkins sneaks his way back into the ring. Hawkins now puts his attention to new US champion Sin Cara. Cara and Hawkins battle it out in the corner. Hawkins lifts the masked superstar up and tries to swing him over the top rope. Cara fights back with some fists that sends Hawkins staggering back. Cara has himself positioned on the apron and he springboards in and crashes down onto Hawkins. The crowd pops at the exciting and high risk move from Sin Cara. Sin Cara pops up and sees a charging Wade Barrett, who takes Sin Caras head off with a huge boot. Cara bounces into the ropes and Barrett clotheslines the masked superstar out and over the top ropes.

SIN CARA ELIMINATED

Barrett looks out and mocks Sin Cara, saying he is the real champion. Barrett clearly is more focused on Sin Cara as Dolph Ziggler comes over and dumps Barrett out and over the ropes.

WADE BARRETT ELIMINATED

We are now down to two men per team. Ziggler and Sheamus for Raw, Hawkins and Kingston for SD. Ziggler stumbles back after getting the surprise elimination on Barrett. Sheamus is trying to fight off both Hawkins and Kingston. Sheamus is laying forearm shot after forearm shot as he clears both Hawkins and Kingston away from him. He goes for a Brogue Kick, but both Kingston and Hawkins move. The Brogue Kick does make a connection though to Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler flies back and rolls onto the apron. Sheamus doesnt seem to bothered by the move. Hawkins and Kingston now begin to tag team on Sheamus, but Sheamus shoves Kingston away. Hawkins backs off and charges Sheamus, but the Celtic Warrior nails a huge double axe handle. Hawkins bounces off the mat as Sheamus looks on with a fire in his eyes. Sheamus lifts Hawkins up and throws him over the top rope.

CURT HAWKINS ELIMINATED

Sheamus throws his arms out in celebration at his elimination of Curt Hawkins. Kofi is now up and he dropkicks the taunting Sheamus in the back. Sheamus bounces into the ropes and Kingston charges, but Sheamus ducks and sends Kingston flying. Kingston lands on the apron as Sheamus tries to shove him off. Kingston is dangling by one arm as Sheamus rears back for another Brogue Kick. However Kingston pulls down the rope and sends the Celtic Warrior out and over.

SHEAMUS ELIMINATED

Sheamus is in shocked as Kingston celebrates in the ring. However Kingston doesnt know that Ziggler hasnt been eliminated yet. Sheamus is still throwing a tantrum on the outside as Ziggler chucks Kingston out of the ring and celebrates in shock.

KOFI KINGSTON ELIMINATED

Kingston seems shocked as Ziggler throws his arms in the air in victory.

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Michael Cole-YES! Monday Night Raw is on the board. Who are we going to get?

Josh Mathews-Cole you do realize that you are on both brands.

The titantron now appears full of Smackdown superstars. Images of Alberto Del Rio, Rey Mysterio, Cody Rhodes, Chris Masters, and many more flash across the screen as the newest Raw superstar appears.

Kanes trademark pyro explodes throughout the arena and Man on Fire blares throughout the arena. The lights in the arena are a blinding red as Kane appears on stage and is handed a Raw t-shirt. Kane grabs the shirt and begins to make his way to the ring.

Michael Cole-Monday nights just got a little hotter. The Big Red Machine is here on Raw!

Booker T-Awww man! Kane coming to Raw, business is going to pick up.

Kane throws his shirt into the ring and enters. Ziggler quickly dodges out of harms way as Kane laughs his evil laugh. Kane raises his arms in the air and slams them down. Pyro blows from the turnbuckles. Kane lifts up his Raw t-shirt as he drapes it over his shoulder.

***COMMERCIAL BREAK***

Theo Mays · Aug 22, 2011

Miz is backstage talking to a handful of the WWE Divas before Sheamus interrupts.

Sheamus-Look who it is, the WWE champion. Did you forget fella that you owe me a championship match.

The Miz-Excuse me ladies. Could it be? Did I find the end of the rainbow, fella. Wheres me pot o gold? Fella, fella, fella.

Sheamus-You making fun of me?

The Miz-Now why would I do that Ronald McDonald?

Sheamus-You think this is funny fella? Im a two time WWE champion. And you owe me a shot.

The Miz-Really? Youre a two time WWE Champion? I guess I forgot. See Sheamus, you may be a two time champion, but no one remembers what you did. You were a worthless champion. I on the other hand am THE CHAMPION. People are going to be talking about my title run for years. They are going to be talking about how I brought prestige back to the WWE championship. You want your damn title shot Sheamus? Then you got it. Next week. I dont care if you are still on Raw, Smackdown, or future endeavored. Ill be waiting for you next week, fella.

Miz gives Sheamus a smack on the shoulder with a smirk across his face. Sheamus flares his nostrils as he is visibly pissed at Mizs actions.

Michael Cole-Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and what a confrontation we had moments ago. And it looks like we will have a WWE Championship match next week no matter the outcome of the draft tonight. Just before the break we saw Kane move over from Smackdown to Raw and now it is time for another draft pick to be determined.

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Justin Roberts-This match is a divas tag team match where the winning brand will receive one draft pick. Introducing first, Layla and Michelle McCoolLAYCOOL!

Layla and Michelle appear on stage in half cut Smackdown t-shirts and their traditional wrestling gear. Laycool looks to be in a good mood tonight as they are all smiles as they make their way to the ring.

Michael Cole-Now here are some divas I can appreciate. I mean, who doesnt love Laycool. They have been underappreciated here in the WWE since day one and it is about time they are getting airtime on Raw. I talked to Layla and Michelle today and they said they couldnt wait to show our Monday night viewers just what they are capable of.

Josh Mathews-Laycool are bullies Michael. They are just like the Bella Twins here on Raw. It is only a matter of time before they get what is coming to them.

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Justin Roberts-And their opponents, Eve and Natalya!

Natalya and Eve appear giving one another a hug as they wear their team Raw shirts proudly. It looks like Nattie and Eve are discussing some strategy on their way to the ring.

Michael Cole-We go from first to worst. Why must they do this to me?

Booker T-Hold on just a minute Cole. Eve is a straight up looker dawg. Have you seen this girl. This is my first time on Raw and I dont think I wanna leave haha.

Referee Jack Doan is our official for this divas tag team match. Before the action can get underway the divas champion, Nikki Bella comes out to the stage with Brie trailing behind. Brie is making her return after getting injured a few weeks back. Eve, who is starting for her team is blindsided by Layla as Doan rings the bell. Layla drives forearms into the back of Eve and follows that up with kicks right into the ribs of Eve. Layla goes for a quick cover.

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Layla grabs Eve by the hair and drags her to the corner of Laycool. Layla lifts Eve up and places her in the corner and McCool tags herself in. McCool enters the ring and sizes up Eve for an elbow. McCool drives the tip of her elbow straight to the side of Eves head. Eve falls to her knees and McCool talks smack as she falls. McCool lifts Eve up and shoves her into the ropes and nails Eve with another elbow. Eve is being held up by the ropes as McCool pulls her away and drops her with a snap suplex right into a cover.

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McCool makes sure Eve isnt going anywhere as she tags Layla back in. Layla is right in and drops a knee atop of Eves head. Instead of going for the cover Layla locks in a headlock. Brie and Nikki watch on impressed as it looks like they are scouting out talent for a future Divas championship match. The crowd slowly gets behind Eve as she starts tapping her foot up and down. Eve begins to get up to her feet. Layla cant believe it. Eve nails an elbow to Laylas sternum breaking the hold. Eve goes to run, but Layla pulls her and drops her back down to the mat and goes for a cover.

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Layla hops out of the cover and bounces off the ropes and goes for an elbow drop, but Eve rolls out of the way. The crowd gives Eve a slight pop as she crawls towards her corner to tag in Natalya. Nattie bangs on the stairs and is amped to get in. McCool is across the ring yelling for Layla to stop the tag. Layla tries to latch on to Eves boots, but Eve makes the dive and tags in Natalya. The crowd seems a bit more interested now that Eve made the hot tag. Nattie enters quickly and plows through Layla with a clothesline. Layla is right back up, but Natalya drops her again. This time with a back body drop that has Layla rolling around the mat. Layla rolls herself out of the ring and McCool joins her to discuss strategy. McCool massages the shoulders of Layla before Lay slowly pulls herself onto the apron and into the ring. Layla walks right to Natalya and puts her hand out. Nattie takes the handshake, but squeezes the hand of Layla. Laylas scream echoes through the arena as Nattie has a death grip on it. Natalya maneuvers this into an arm drag, followed by a dropkick. Natalya goes right for a cover.

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Natalya signals for the Sharpshooter, but McCool intervenes and shoves Natalya down. McCool starts to beatdown on Natalya before Eve can come in for the save, knocking both her and Michelle McCool out of the ring. McCool and Eve continue their battle on the outside as both Layla and Natalya get themselves up to their feet. Layla goes for a clothesline, but Natalya ducks under and grabs Layla in a waistlock right into a German suplex. Layla lands on the back of her head and Natalya pops right up and signals for the Sharpshooter. Natalya grabs the legs of Layla and locks in the hold made famous by her Uncle, Bret Hart. Layla tries to crawl towards the ropes, but that looks to be a failing attempt. Layla gives in and slams down on the mat, giving into the pain.

Justin Roberts-The winners of the match by submissionEve and Natalya!

Michael Cole-This is just not fair. This is uncalled for.

Josh Mathews-What did I tell you Cole, Laycool would get what was coming to them sooner rather than later.

The titantron brings up an array of Smackdown superstars that begin to flash across the screen. Eve and Natalya watch from the ring, the Bellas from the stage, and Laycool from the outside. The randomizing stops and the newest Raw star is

The Divas seem to be confused as they are unsure as to who exactly was drafted. The lights begin to flicker in the arena and the GM ringtone beeps signaling an email.

Michael Cole-I have received an email from our anonymous Raw General Manager.

The Miami crowd just eats away at Cole, who just smirks and does his business.

Michael Cole-And I quote:

Ladies there is no reason to be confused. This is more than just a draft pick. The goal of the WWE draft is to always shake things up and this is truly an overhaul. Not just one, but all the Divas not currently on the Raw roster have been drafted. Thus making the Divas

Cole pauses and tilts his head back and lets out a sigh, clearly displeased with what is next on the email.

Michael Cole-exclusive to Raw.

Laycool, Natalya, and Eve seem pleased with the move as the Bellas are in shock as to the decision made. These expressions dont last long as the arena once again goes pitch black like last weeks Raw. An evil laughter rains throughout the arena and the lights begin to flicker a dark and ominous purple. A rumble can be heard as if the ground was shaking. The lights come back on and a date flashes across the titantron, 5-29-11 as the Divas look on confused.

Matt Striker-Ladies and gentlemen, Randy Orton.

The crowd pops at the appearance of The Viper on the titantron. Now they await what Orton has to say.

Matt Striker-Randy last night you were victorious in against CM Punk in a vicious steel cage match. Whats next?

Randy Orton-Whats next? Now that I am finished with CM Punk it is time for me to put my focus on what truly matters, the world championship. Tonight doesnt matter to me Matt. Whether I stay here on Raw or get drafted over to Smackdown Im putting my eyes on the WWE or the World Heavyweight Championship.

Matt Striker-One more question Randy. John Cena was attacked last night at Extreme Rules and we know the history between you and John. Were you behind this attack at all?

Orton looks at Matt Striker as if he just asked Orton if he liked his tattoos. Orton shakes his head before finally answer Striker.

Randy Orton-Look Matt, you mentioned our history. I respect John Cena. He is one of the best in this business. Honestly I believe me and him are the top dogs. Im not going to go and take out John Cena to further my career. It doesnt help at this point. I can to the top whether John was here or not. I just hope John gets back sooner rather than later as this company is that much better when he is around.

Orton walks away and Matt Striker looks surprised at the answer Orton has given as we send it back to Michael, Josh, and Booker.

Josh Mathews-Some intense words from The Viper Randy Orton right there guys.

Michael Cole-Speaking of intense, how about Extreme Rules last night?

Booker T-Thats right Michael. The superstars went to all the extremes last night to get that victory.

During all this photo highlights of Extreme Rules is shown. Morrison and Zigglers epic 2 out of 3 falls duel, The Corre retaining their championships, Sin Cara and Sheamus laying in the rubble of the Spanish announce table, Swagger making Masters tap to the Ankle Lock, Ortons RKO on CM Punk, Christians roll up on Edge, Del Rio holding his World Heavyweight Championship atop the ladder, and Miz with his WWE Championship sitting in the ring as Cena receives medical attention.

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Justin Roberts-This match is scheduled for one fall and the winning brand will receive one draft pick. Introducing first from Perry, OklahomaJACK SWAGGER!

Swagger appears atop the stage all smiles as he makes his way to the ring for action as we head off to a commercial break.

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Raw is back and Swagger is prancing around the ring still in a good mood over his victory over Chris Masters last night at Extreme Rules.

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Justin Roberts-And his opponent from Los Angeles, CaliforniaJOHN MORRISON!

Morrison comes out looking like a rockstar. Of course everything is in slow motion, hair and fur coat blowing in the wind. Fireworks explode going across Morrisons body. Morrison walks with a bit of a limp as he is still banged up from last nights battle.

Booker T-This guy right here is in my fave five dawg. This is John Morrisons year. Last night John Morrison showed he belonged and tonight he has the chance to take down yet another former world champion.

Michael Cole-Which is something Morrison has never been and never will be. He is the ultimate underachiever Book. John Morrison is going up against a dear friend of mine. He is the man that I credit for helping me take down that fool Jerry Lawler at Wrestlemania, Jack Swagger!

Referee Justin King is the official for this contest and we are underway. A Lets Go Morrison chant breaks out at the American Airlines Arena as Jack Swagger holds his ears and walks around the ring. The two finally meet up in the center and the ring and lock up. Swagger doesnt even bother and he shoves Morrison down. Morrison rolls completely over and gets back up to his feet. Morrison has a slight smirk as he circles around the ring. Swagger goes for a quick sweep of Morrisons leg, but the Prince of Parkour dodges out of the way and nails Swagger right in the side with a kick. The thud echoes as Swagger tightly places his arms at his side to block the pain. Morrison goes for another kick, but Swagger stops this one and grabs hold of Morrisons leg. Morrison bounces around and Swagger flips him, but Morrison lands on his feet. An aah seeps out from the crowd, but doesnt last long as Swagger nearly takes off Morrisons head with a clothesline. Swagger goes right into the cover.

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Swagger goes right into a waistlock on the grounded Morrison. Swagger has it locked in and Justin King asks Morrison if he surrenders. Morrison shakes his head now as Swagger tightens his squeeze. Morrison grimaces as he tries to pull Swagger away, but to no avail. Swagger rolls the hold over into a pinning situation.

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Morrison rolls over, but Swagger keeps the hold locked in. Morrison tries to swivel his hips to squirm out, but Swagger is keeping him grounded. Swagger again rolls it into a pin.

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Morrison manages to kick out and it breaks the waistlock. Morrison rolls over and tries to go back to his feet, but Swagger nails him from behind with an axe handle that knocks Morrison back down to the mat. Swagger drives a series of knees into the side of Morrison before lifting him up and shoving him into the corner. Swagger backs off and charges, but is greeted with two boots to the mush courtesy of John Morrison. Morrison pops up to the ropes and dives at Swagger drops him with a tornado DDT. The crowd pops at Morrisons explosive offensive maneuver. Morrison gets right up and goes into a 180 spinning flare into a leg drop that lands across the throat of Swagger. Morrison dives atop of Swagger for the quick cover.

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Morrison lifts Swagger up, but Swagger pushes Morrison away. Morrison charges back and nails a dropkick with only one foot connecting, but it sends the All-American American out of the ring. Morrison heads over the ropes and flips over and nails Swagger with a Corkscrew Plancha. Both men are now down on the outside as Morrison crawls to his feet and raises his hand in the air as the crowd pops at Morrisons willingness to give up his body. The Shaman of Sexy lifts Jack Swagger up and rolls him into the ring and goes for a cover.

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Morrison backs up and waits for Swagger to stir. Morrison looks like he is setting Swagger up for that devastating run knee shot. Swagger sits up and Morrison bolts, but Swagger rolls out of the ring and throws his hands. Morrison doesnt seem to care and he takes off and flies over the turnpost and crashes down on Swagger. The crowd loses it as Morrison cleared the turnpost and nailed the move to perfection. Both men are down and Justin King begins the ten count.

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Morrison rolls into the ring, but Swagger pulls him back out. Thus breaking Justin Kings 10 count. Swagger and Morrison begin to battle on the outside. Swagger rams the back of Morrison into the apron and then goes to throw him into the security wall. However Morrison counters and jumps onto the security wall and nails a Flying Chuck straight to Jack Swaggers face. Swagger falls into the apron and Morrison rolls him back into the ring. Morrison signals for the Starship Pain. Morrison goes up, but Swagger moves. Morrison manages to land on his feet, but it seems he tweaked the knee damaged during Extreme Rules. Swagger takes advantage and nails a chop block that sends Morrison to the mat, rolling in pain. Swagger grabs hold of Morrisons ankle and locks in the Ankle Lock. Morrison screams as he pushes himself up and tries to crawl to the ropes. Swagger drags him back and it looks like the end is near for Morrison. Morrison goes to tap, but he holds off as the crowd again is chanting his name. Morrison again pushes up and rolls out and it sends Swagger flying into the ropes. Morrison hobbles to his feet and has his back towards Swagger. Swagger charges, but Morrison does a backflip and nails Swagger right in the head with a Pele kick. Swagger staggers back and falls near the corner. Morrison hobbles towards the corner and signals for Starship Pain. Morrison goes to pull himself up for the finisher, but Swagger rolled out of the ring and starts walking away. Morrison watches on confused as Justin King holds him back. The camera picks up on what Swagger is saying.

Why should I try in a match to help Smackdown. I dont want to be there, I want to be drafted. Right here and right now I will be a Raw superstar.

During this rant Justin King has counted out Jack Swagger.

Justin Roberts-The winner of the match by countoutJOHN MORRISON!

Michael Cole-Can you really blame Swagger? Honestly who would want to be a brand run by a fool like Teddy Long when you can be on the show full of winners, right here on Monday nights. Raw has been on fire tonight. Three straight draft picks. Woo hoo!

Again the superstars on Smackdown flash across the titantron. Swagger waits on the entrance ramp as he expects his imminent drafting to the Raw brand. Morrison waits inside the ring to see the newest member of Monday Nights.

S.O.S hits and Kofi Kingston comes out like a frenzy. A Raw shirt is thrown his way and he puts it on. Swagger throws a tantrum as he makes his way backstage and John Morrison watches on rather pleased at Raws latest pickup.

Josh Mathews-And Raw is going to be a bit of a controlled frenzy from here on out. Kofi Kingston comes to Raw!

Michael Cole-This is not fair to Jack Swagger. He deserves better than this. Raw doesnt need any more underachievers. We already have John Morrison and now Kofi Kingston. Raw needs its Swagger back!

We cut backstage where Matt Striker knocks on the door of Theodore Long, who is at the draft representing his show, Smackdown.

Matt Striker-Mr. Long, could I have a word with you?

Theodore Long-What can I do for you Matt?

Matt Striker-The draft hasnt treated Smackdown so pleasantly tonight. Smackdown has lost all of their divas, Kofi Kingston, and Kane. In return they have gained nothing in return. Thoughts?

Theodore Long-Wait just a second playa. Smackdown has been a bit unlucky but the night is young. I have four of our biggest stars lined up for the big main event eight man tag match worth two draft picks. I still like our chances to pull out in front tonight playa. Now if you excuse I gotta talk to team Smackdown. Holla. Holla. Holla.

Striker watches on as Teddy Long exits the room and we head back to the announce table.

Michael Cole-What makes Teddy Long so confident? His superstars have proven nothing here tonight. And now way does his Smackdown team stand a chance when Team Raw is being led by the Awesome One, The Miz!

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Chris Masters comes out to a nice ovation from the Raw crowd. Masters poses atop of the entrance ramp and his trademark pyro goes off. Masters makes his way down to the ring, slapping hands with fans on the way.

Booker T-Right here is one of Smackdowns rising stars yo. Chris Masters has been on fire since Wrestlemania dawg. No one better to finally get the blue brand on the board.

Josh Mathews-Will Chris Masters get Friday Night Smackdown their first draft selection or will Monday Night Raws dominance continue? Find out after the break.

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Theo Mays · Aug 22, 2011

We return to Raw as Chris Masters waits in the ring, mic in hand.

Chris Masters-Smackdown is having a pretty rough night tonight, but Im here to save my show. Back when I was first in the WWE I did something called the Masterlock Challenge. It showed just how powerful and devastating my Masterlock submission could be. So for tonight only Im looking to bring it back where it all begin, Monday Night Raw. This time we put a draft pick on the line. If I win, Smackdown earns the draft pick. If the Masterlock is broken, Raw earns the draft pick. How about it?

The Miami crowd has seemingly been won over by Chris Masters as they cheer at the prospect of his announcement. Those cheers however quickly turn to boos as we have received an email from the Raw general manager.

Michael Cole-I have received an email from our anonymous Raw General Manager.

The Miami crowd boos away at Michael Cole as he makes his way to the GM podium.

Michael Cole-And I quote:

Chris that is a great idea. What better way for Raw to continue their domination of the night than breaking your beloved Masterlock. In fact I have the perfect challenger for the Masterlock Challenge. Good luck.

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The Great Khali appears on stage and his size is purely astronomical. Chris Masters bounces around in the ring trying to appear not nervous, but it is clear that Masters confidence may have been shaken.

Michael Cole-You see how much of a genius our Raw GM is. There is no chance a buffoon like Chris Masters will defeat a man the size of the Great Khali. Pure genius!

Josh Mathews-Dont count your chickens before they hatch Cole. Masters has put many a men down with the Masterlock. Great Khali isnt in the blue just yet.

Khali, who is joined by Ranjin Singh steps over the ropes and into the ring. Masters grabs a chair from an outside assistant and sets it down for Khali to sit in. Singh gives Khali the rules of the challenge and Khali takes a seat. Masters waives his hands around and bounces in the ring. He clasps his fingers together and cracks his knuckles before trying to find a starting point on Khali.

Head official Mike Chioda is the official for the Masterlock Challenge. Masters lifts Khalis arm and tries to lock it in, but backs away as he cant quite synch it in. Masters goes for another try and gets his hands locked. He nods at Chioda to ring the bell and we are official. Khali starts to stand up, but Masters manages to get himself standing on the chair and keeping the hold locked in on Khali. Khali tries to break it up by throwing his arms down, but Masters strength seems to be too much. Masters sways Khali back and forth and the big man starts to become woozy. Khali falls to one knee and this gives Masters the chance to stand back on the mat. Masters now has more leverage and begins to move Khali back and forth at quicker rate. Khali begins to fade as he is now down on both knees. Chioda raises Khalis arm and it falls down immediately. Chioda rings the bell and Masters releases the hold and celebrates around the ring. The crowd is all behind Masters at this point as they are thriving off his energy. Masters now puts his attention to the titantron.

For the first time tonight the Raw superstars flash across the titantron. The likes of John Cena, Randy Orton, Sin Cara, CM Punk, etc. are scrolling at a fast rate until the first Smackdown draft pick of the night is revealed.

Ride of the Valkyries hits and the crowd pops nicely as Daniel Bryan comes out looking rather chipper. DB has his arm raised and finger pointed in the air. He is handed a Smackdown shirt and he displays it proudly. Masters approves of the pick as he claps on DB in the ring.

Michael Cole-I was ready to lay one into Masters, but thank GOD he won. Anything to get this nerd off Raw. Smackdown can have him.

Booker T-Wait just a minute! D-Bryan is a superhero dude. The guy just flat out goes dawg. Hes gonna shine on Smackdown, I cant wait!

Matt Striker-Ladies and gentlemen, CM Punk.

Punk and Skip Sheffield appear on camera to a mix reaction, mostly boos for the Nexus leader.

Matt Striker-Last night at Extreme Ru

Punk rips the microphone out of Matt Strikers hand and Sheffield scares him off camera.

CM Punk-I know what you are getting at Matt. You want to know if I attacked the beloved John Cena. The answer is plain and simple. No. What would I benefit from attacking John Cena? Yes it is true that I have a hatred for John Cena, but if I wanted a piece of Cena I would have done it in the flesh and wouldnt hide behind a mask. Im a man of truth Matt Striker. If I dont like you Im going to tell you. If I have a beef with you, I will tell you. And if I think you are in need of an ass kicking, I will kick your ass. Im a straight shooter. I do what I want and when I want. Im not going to BS my way to the top and kiss ass to stay there. I will do things on my own terms. John Cena is hurt, big whoop. This company will get by. You know why? Do you Matt Striker?

Striker appears back on screen and he nods his head no as it is clear he is a bit spooked by this whole thing.

CM Punk-I am the reason why. I am the man who will put peoples asses in seats. Im the man that will entertain you. Im the man that will out wrestle anyone who dares think they can hang with me. No one is on my level. Not a soul could touch my talents in that ring or on this microphone. It is about damn time the world learns just who exactly CM Punk is.

Punk drops the mic and just walks away as Sheffield follows. Matt Striker watches on nervously as he isnt quite sure as to what just happened.

Josh Mathews-Sounds like CM Punk is a little bitter over losing to Randy Orton last night and not receiving the attention he thinks he deserves.

Michael Cole-You cant be serious Josh? CM Punk makes a great point. He is arguably the most talented man in this business and yet no one ever talks about it. Maybe it is time for the world to learn his name and what he is capable of.

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Justin Roberts-This match is scheduled for one fall and the winning brand will receive a draft pick. Introducing first, representing The Corre, the WWE Tag Team ChampionsJustin Gabriel and Heath Slater!

Slater and Gabriel come out with the tag championships around their waste and Corre t-shirts to booth. Gabriel has a blue Smackdown shirt tied to his right hand while Slater has one tied to his right boot. Slater and Gabriel talk to each other and slap each other across the chest as they look confident to get Smackdown yet another pick.

Michael Cole-Here they are! The best tag team in the business. Under the tutelage of Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater are going to go places.

Booker T-Thats where I disagree with you Cole. I think Barrett is holding these here boys back. Wade Barrett has these youngsters brainwashed. Imagine if they thought on their own. The sky is the limit.

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Santino and Kozlov appear to a huge ovation from the Miami crowd. Koztino plays to the crowd in their Raw t-shirts as they slap hands with the fans alongside the aisles.

Josh Mathews-If you think Gabriel and Slater are the top team, here is the clear cut most popular team in the WWE. The brutal in ring style of Vladimir Kozlov and the fun loving, yet vicious finisher of the Cobra in Santino Marella.

Michael Cole-Are you kidding Josh? These guys are a bunch of clowns.

Rod Zapata is the assigned official for this tag team matchup. Before the match begins the anonymous Raw GM chimes in to a round of boos from the crowd.

Michael Cole-I have received an email from our anonymous Raw General Manager.

The Miami crowd has clearly had enough of Cole and the Anonymous GM as they boo away.

Michael Cole-As you know tonight is the WWE draft and I feel we need some more excitement here. So this match is now for the WWE Tag Team Championship!

Santino and Kozlov celebrate in their respective corner as Gabriel and Slater argue with Cole, who just shrugs his shoulders at the matter.

Zapata rings the bell and we are set for this impromptu Tag Team Championship match. Santino and Gabriel start the match. The Miami crowd breaks into a Santino chant as he parades around the ring. Santino and Gabriel finally lock up and Gabriel gets Marella in a headlock, but Santino is quick to push Gabriel off. Gabriel turns around after the breakup and is nearly nailed by The Cobra, but falls before Santino can nail it. Gabriel scoots over to Slater and tags in. Slater prances into the ring and the camera picks up a fan yelling Heath Slater, I hate you! Santino hears it and gives the fan a thumbs up before getting nails with a boot to the sternum by Slater. Slater drives the point of his elbow into the neck of Santino. Marella falls to one knee, but Slater brings him back up and drives another elbow into the neck of Santino. Slater extends his arms out and does a little head bob, which the crowd clearly isnt pleased about as Slater garners a slew of boos. Slater doesnt care as he runs across the ropes and drives his knee right onto Santinos neck. Slater has clearly put the focus of his offensive attack on the neck. Slater now has Santinos arm and falls back. Slater now puts his right boot into the side of Santino and his left boot pushing off Santinos neck. Santinos arm is placed between the legs of Slater. Santino kicks around as Slater pulls back and pushes off. Santino manages to squirm to the rope and places his foot atop it. Slater breaks the hold after a four count and shouts at Zapata that he has till 5. Slater drags the ailing Santino to the corner and stomps a few times across Santinos chest before tagging in Gabriel. Gabriel lifts Santino into standing position in the corner and drives some stiff elbow shots into Santinos jaw before throwing him to the mat. Santino in a dazed state of mind reaches his hand out for a tag, but is nowhere close to Kozlov. Gabriel steps around Santino and kicks him square in the head and makes the cover.

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Santino manages to kick out, but Gabriel stays on the offensive with a quick headlock on the grounded Marella. Santino kicks around, but Gabriel has it locked it. Gabriel wrenches at Santinos neck before releasing the hold. Gabriel hops to his feet and nails and elbow drop. Gabriel grabs the leg of Santino and drags him over to Slater, who tags in. Slater comes right in and drives two knees to the neck of Santino. Slater again mocks the crowd and even Santino, by doing Marellas trademark trumpet celebration. Kozlov watches on in the corner and tries to get the crowd into helping Marella rally a comeback. Slater at this point has Marella propped up against the ropes and nails some stiff elbows of his own. Slater sends Santino across the ring with an Irish Whip and ducks down. Santino counters with a kick to the jaw. Slater staggers backward as Santino falls into the ropes. Santino moves out towards the center of the ring as Slater charges him. Santino ducks into a split, in which the Miami crowd pops and Slater misses his attempt at a clothesline. Santino pops right back up and starts a series of left hands. Santino connects on three straight lefts and ends the rally with a Dusty Rhodes style elbow to the head of Slater. The One Man Rock Band falls to the ground as Santino falls to one knee. Santino chants rain throughout the American Airlines Arena as Santino is up to his feet. Slater joins him and goes for a clothesline, which Santino rolls under the attack and makes the diving tag to Vladimir Kozlov. Crowd pops at the hot tag as Kozlov enters the ring. Slater is greeted by the Moscow Mauler, who nails Heath with a ramming shoulder. Slater flips back and bounces into the ropes. Gabriel enters illegally, but Kozlov drops him with a back body drop and Gabriel crashes onto the mat and rolls to the outside. The tides are changing as Kozlov and Marella have the advantage in this championship bout. Kozlov grabs Slater and throws into the ropes. Big Vlad follows that up with the Battering Ram (Headbutt to the Chest). Slater flies across the ring and it looks like we may have new champs as Kozlov makes the cover.

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Slater barely manages to get his shoulder up as Kozlov looks to be in a bit of shock. Kozlov stands up and awaits Slater to get to his feet. Slater is slow to his feet and on wobbly legs. Slater is about to turn around, but Justin Gabriel springboards into the ring and takes out the waiting Kozlov. Gabriel starts laying the boots into the Moscow Mauler. Slater is soon to join. The two men are giving it to Kozlov as Zapata is trying to break up the beatdown. Santino has come to on his side of the ring and his face just screams of anger. The crowd pops as Santino enters the ring and Slater sees him coming. Slater goes to Marella, but Santino catches him with a left hand. Slater staggers back and comes back at Marella. This time Marella takes down the One Man Rock Band with a Hip Toss. Marella now charges Gabriel and clotheslines Gabriel over the top rope to the outside. Marellas momentum sends him outside with Gabriel as well. Santino is right up and he signals for The Cobra. The crowd is popping as Santino goes through his routine. Gabriel turns around and is dropped with The Cobra. Santino begins marching around outside. Meanwhile in the ring Kozlov is finally up, but Slater gets him from behind and nails Kozlov with E-minor (Inverted DDT). Santino gets up to the apron, but Slater shoves him off and Marella crashes into the announcers table. Slater dives back at Kozlov and makes the cover.

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Justin Roberts-The winners of the match and still WWE Tag Team ChampionsJUSTIN GABRIEL AND HEATH SLATER!

Michael Cole-Never have I been more happy that Smackdown is getting a draft pick. Could you imagine if those clowns would have won the tag team titles back?

Raw superstars flash across the screen again as Slater and Gabriel watch the tron with championship titles in hand.

MacMillitant hits and Smackdowns General Manager, Theodore Long appears atop the stage with a microphone in hand as Slater and Gabriel look around confused.

Theodore Long-Wait just a second playas. Let me explain the situation to you. This is just like the Divas championship. For the first time ever two championship titles have been drafted to a brand. The tag team championship is now exclusive to Smackdown. Holla. Holla. Holla.

Michael Cole-Does Teddy Long know that tag team wrestling is on its death bed? I think I rather watch the divas division. Smackdown is doing real good right choice.

Josh Mathews-I believe they are Michael. We got Daniel Bryan and now the tag team championships.

Michael Cole-That was sarcasm you idiot. Sarcasm.

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