Sheamus Comes To Chicago For Night Of Champions

Every major title will be on the line when the WWE returns to the Allstate Arena on Sunday, September 19th for the “Night of Champions” pay-per-view. The main event will be a “Six-Pack challenge” where 6 superstars will be competing to take home the WWE Championship Belt. Among the six competitors will be Stephen Farrelly AKA Sheamus, the current reigning WWE Champion. I spoke to the 32-year old superstar from Dublin, Ireland to talk about his return to Chicago and his meteoric rise to the top of the WWE.

Good afternoon sir.
Elliott, how are you doing? What’s going on?
I’m doing really good. This is an honor and a pleasure for me. I’ve spoken to a lot of WWE Superstars but this is the first time I’ve gotten to speak with the reigning WWE Champion. Thanks for taking the time.
My pleasure, fella, my pleasure. I’m pretty excited; actually, to come in to Chicago for a pay-per-view because Chicago itself is great for wrestling and fervent for the WWE. The fans are electric, really loud, very passionate. It’s one of the best atmospheres to work in in the United States right now. I’m pretty pumped to go in there as champion, and also in a major pay-per-view like “Night of Champions” so I’m looking forward to it.
Awesome. Now you’re in a “six-pack challenge” with John Cena, Randy Orton, Edge and Wade Barrett. I know you’re a man short right now, but what are some of the challenges you have as a WWE superstar in trying to put together the best match that you can?
I think for me, champion or no champion, it’s always every WWE superstar’s goal to draw the best match and that’s what makes our shows so good. I mean at the same time we’re working together, all the matches are working together to create a great show. But also the fact is that we are also competing to put on the best match of the show, whether you’re champion or not. There are a lot of elements in my match, especially as the WWE Champion, it’s very important for me to try and hold on to it. There are a lot of guys and a target on my back. When you’re #1 you hold on to the most coveted prize in the WWE and everybody wants it. It always gets harder each and every month.
So the general manager’s got me in there with 5 other guys and I’m pretty sure he doesn’t like pasty white guys from Ireland ‘cuz he seems to be having a go at me every single turn I do, so obstacle after obstacle so it’s going to be interesting, (it’s) Wade Barrett’s first pay-per-view, I mean he’s kind of seen as maybe the rookie of the show. But he’s not a rookie either; he’s been a huge impact. And there are the likes of Edge and Chris Jericho – well not Chris Jericho, he’s gone so — John Cena, Randy Orton and myself, and whoever else. Knowing our general manager, he’ll probably put Kali in there, or something, probably Mark Henry or Ted Debiase, something like that. So it’s a lot of guys and lot of competition and it’s going to make for an interesting bout, but I’m sure we’re gonna put on the match of the night. Then again, there are so many matches it’s going to be a quality night of entertainment. And I’m pretty sure, like always, that the crowd is gonna go home happy.

You talk about how being the WWE Champion makes you a target and especially in your case where you have been able to attain the pinnacle of the industry in a relatively short amount of time. How does that feel knowing that you’re so successful so quickly? I know you’ve been wrestling for at least a decade and had some setbacks from injury along the way but you really shot to the top really quickly in the WWE. How do you feel about that?
Oh, I feel great about it. But actually my career started in ’05, I did a little bit of training in ’02 but that doesn’t count for me cuz there’s a 5-year gap there between that and when I started. But ’05 is when I re-started so that’s 5 years. It’s crazy, I mean like the last year has felt like 5 years, you know? And not in a bad way, a good way, because basically I always knew when I got an opportunity I’d step up to the opportunity. I knew that if I was given any type of chance for a championship I’d take it. A lot of people work years to get that opportunity. I’ve always been confident in myself. I mean I left my family; I left my country, my whole way of life at home to come here to chase a dream in the WWE. It’s something that I’ve thought of since I was a wee child, you know?
The reason I say it feels like years is so much has happened in that year. I’ve had to step up to the plate and its one thing to get there but to stay there is completely different ballgame. I think I’ve been doing that quite well. Already I kinda feel like one of the senior guys; I feel like don’t wanna be going anywhere (else), I wanna be in the mix; to be the best or the greatest WWE superstar of all time.
So, it’s funny that people say that to me, you know for a great year. It’s weird, it happened so fast. Everything keeps going, the machine keeps moving forward and forward and forward. You don’t get a chance to look back; you just get a chance to look forward. It’s an incredible experience. I’m living my dream every day. I just got back from Japan and China, Puerto Rico and it’s just non-stop.
It’s really interesting because way back I think I opened the door for a lot of these (newer) superstars too. You know this huge youth revolt we’ve got going on right now with “The Miz” coming through; the NXT guys, the Nexus are pushing; (unintelligible) Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger became champs. So I feel personally that I helped open the door for the youth revolt and I think it’s working quite well. It’s gotten to the “WWE Universe,” it’s really gripped them. New storylines, fresh WWE superstars, and I can certainly guarantee you from the last time we were in Chicago for a pay-per-view to this time now, there’s going to be a whole lot of new faces there. It’s gonna bring something fresh to the audience, and not watching the same stuff over and over again.
You talk about all this news talent that’s coming up — you were involved or you’re still involved in a feud with John Cena for the WWE Title– but is there anybody -
I can’t get rid of that fella! This cage match was supposed to be the last time. The Purple Ronny or Purple Warrior or whatever it is he calls himself [laughs]. I don’t know what it is. He and those colors, first it was orange and blue and now it’s purple. Purple Ronny, the character name is called Purple Ronny [laughs] that’s what I call him. Yeah just he keeps poppin’ up, I just can’t seem to shake him. He’s always going to be in the mix. He and Randy Orton, of course, who I have an equal disliking for so it will be great to prove to everyone that I’m still the greatest. I’m sure a lot of people are going to be hoping that either one of them will take the WWE Championship home, but at the end of the day it’ll be me, I guarantee it, to be walking out of the Allstate Arena WWE Champion.
Who else would you like to lock horns with?
You know [laughs] (I’ve spent) a lot of time with a lot of tough superstars, John Cena, Randy Orton, tied with Edge and of course Chris Jericho – obviously (I had a match) with Edge in a “Fatal Four Way” – honestly, I think personally I’m so confident in myself I believe I could easily take The Undertaker’s undefeated streak away from him at “Wrestlemania.” That’s if he has the nerve to go with me down there. Maybe he’s scared of me? Maybe he feels like he knows I could take him, you know?
But he’s in action too, against Kane for the World Heavyweight Championship; and Miz against Daniel Bryan – there you go, Daniel Bryan, not new to the scene in the WWE but coming to his first major pay-per-view – that’s why the “Night of Champions” is so good, Elliott, all the championships are on the line, (so) the audience gets to see a lot of top matches, important matches, title matches of course. The Undertaker, definitely, at “Wrestlemania” I know I can take him, it’s only a matter (of time).
You make reference to yourself growing up a pasty, pale kid. Any thought about contacting Conan O’Brien and saying that you want to join his “Pale Force”?
[laughs] I’ve seen pictures in the audience with Conan O’Brien’s head pasted onto my body in signs all over arenas all over the country. The thing is I grew from a pasty white kid to a pasty white man, so Conan O’Brien’s got nothing on me. I guarantee you he uses a spray tan or something. [laughs] He’s probably tanning the face and the hands but the rest that’s covered by his shirt and tie is probably as pale as me. [laughs] So I won’t go into that.
Last question: the “Mystery GM” on RAW…it’s Betty White, isn’t it?
Betty White?
Yeah, she’s everywhere!
I’ll tell you a funny story about Betty White. My parents were very young when I was born. I grew up in Dublin city in an old Georgian house that was turned into a flat. I grew up with my grandmother and my grand aunt, you know because my parents were both working. And I swear to God, I was forced – I had a very bad childhood that was basically brought on from having been forced to watch episodes of “Mattlock” and “The Golden Girls” which is probably one of the reasons I’m so angry in the ring. And “Murder She Wrote” as well; don’t forget that Jessica Fletcher bird either. So a combination of all those shows I was made to watch by my grandmother, they’re responsible for my aggression in the ring right now. So you mention Betty White that makes me angry, I don’t care for those questions.
Awesome.
[laughs] God, nightmares though. You’ve brought up some – what do they say?
Repressed memories?
Repressed memories. Yeah you brought up those repressed memories there. Hope you’re proud of yourself, Elliott. This interview had gone so well until you took that road. Boy, oh my god. Well there you go.
Thank you so much for your time, I really appreciate it.
Elliott, no problem. It’s gonna be a kicking pay-per-view, fella. I’m well psyched about it. The star power on the show is off the hook; the mixture of old and new. And I said the great matches: they’ve got the “lumberjill match” as well for all the red-blooded males out there. Pretty much all the top Divas are going to be a part of the match. The Miz and Daniel Bryan for the U.S. Title, which is just a really hot storyline; there’s also going to be Kane and The Undertaker which is a feud that spans over 15 years, and of course the “six-pack challenge” or “five-pack challenge”, maybe the general manager can’t even count. I don’t know whatever matters, I’m gonna walk out WWE Champion. You can count on that.

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New Twitpic: Christian

               Showing off her balancing act... Not bad for only having 3 legs

Daily Diva: Nikki Bella

Superstar Of The Day: Darren Young

Spoilers: SmackDown! Spoilers for 9-16

WWE taped this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown! last night from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The full results can be read below:

- The show opens with the Peep Show featuring Christian. Alberto Del Rio comes out and interrupts. Del Rio rants about the only thing Christian needs to know about him is what he did to Rey Mysterio. Christian says he has survived greats in WWE and challenged Del Rio to a match at Night of Champion. Del Rio declined then said he’ll think about it before tapping Christian on the cheek. Christian spins Del Rio around and slaps him which sends him retreating. Del Rio screams “NO” at him on his way up the ramp.

- WWE Tag Team Champions The Hart Dynasty vs. “Dashing” Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre in a non-title match. Winners via Cody Rhodes hitting Cross Rhodes on David Hart Smith, “Dashing” Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre.

- Kofi Kingston comes out and cuts a promo on WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler. He says all Dolph does is hide behind Vickie Guerrero and calls her a “loud mouth, nasty, beast of a woman”. Kofi is sure he’ll win at Night of Champions on Sunday and will rid the WWE Universe of Vickie and Dolph.

- Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger. Swagger was in control of the match for 80% of it. The crowd was actually chanting for Swagger through part of it. Kofi ends up hitting a spin kick to the head of Swagger and pins him to win the match.

- They continue to hype Kane vs. The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship at Night of Champions on Sunday.

- Backstage, Teddy Long is with Hornswoggle and a nun (no, I’m not making this up). The nun is trying to teach Hornswoggle his ABC’s as Hornswoggle plays a prank on Long, getting him in trouble.

- Kelly Kelly & Rosa Mendes w/Naomi vs. WWE Women’s Champions LayCool w/Kaval. Winners via Michelle McCool pinning Rosa Medes, LayCool.

- CM Punk vs. Christian with Alberto Del Rio at ringside with announcers. Punk and Christian work with on another until they bump heads and both go down. They begin to stir when the referee gets to the count of nine. Del Rio interrupts the match but Punk counters and hits GTS. Punk leaves the ring but Del Rio follows. Big Show comes out and goes to the ring. When Punk gets back in, Show hits the knockout punch on him.

- World Heavyweight Champion Kane comes out and cuts a promo on The Undertaker. He says their rivalry will end on Sunday at Night of Champions. Kane says no holds barred is exactly what he wanted. The Undertaker’s music hits and he comes out. The lights go out and when they come back up Kane is behind Undertaker at the top of the ramp. Kane and Undertaker exchange blows but move to the ring. Kane hits a chokeslam and a piledriver on The Undertaker. The pyros go off in the ring posts and Kane leaves ringside.

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NXT Season 2 Rookie Alex Riley Staying On Monday Night RAW?

      When it comes to WWE NXT, there will be rookies who have made enough of a mark in the eyes of World Wrestling Entertainment management who will still be kept and stick around, although they did not win the contest.

One of those superstars for Season Two appears to be “The Varsity Villian”, Alex Riley, who has been a mainstay on “The Worldwide Leader In Sports Entertainment’s” flagship telecast, WWE Monday Night RAW, following the season finale, in which “The Warrior” Kaval was victorious.

In recent weeks, Riley has been involved in the ongoing storyline between his NXT pro, “The Awesome One” The Miz, and his rookie from Season One of NXT, “The American Dragon” Daniel Bryan, which will culminate in a WWE United States Championship title match at the upcoming WWE Night of Champions pay-per-view event.

According to multiple online reports, Riley expected to remain on the WWE Monday Night RAW brand as a regular performer following the feud between Bryan and Miz, with talk of Riley feuding with Bryan following The Miz possibly moving into the main event WWE Championship title picture moving toward the end of this year.

Riley has the prototypical look for a top competitor in the promotion, mic skills to get over with the WWE Universe, and has showed some good things in a limited amount of time as a worker inside the squared circle.

World Wrestling Entertainment management appears to be extremely high on Riley, going back to his time in WWE’s developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling, where he was their FCW Champion at one point in time prior to the call for NXT Season Two.

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Daily Diva: Eve

Superstar Of The Day: Tyson Kidd

Daily Diva: Natalya

Superstar Of The Day: Vladimir Koslov

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Tonight we start with a look back at Kane’s comments last week to the Undertaker.

We are live on tape from Baltimore, Maryland and your announcers are Todd ‘Quote the Raven, Nevermore’ and Matt ‘John Waters’ Striker.

Matt and Todd wonder what condition Undertaker will be in tonight for his match against CM Punk.

Undertaker is already in the ring and he says that his brother Kane has always been a disturbed freak of nature. There were so many times that he had to protect Kane, not just from others but from himself. Taker says that he will have no regrets when he does what he has to do at Night of Champions. Kane attacked his own flesh and blood like a coward. Kane left him beaten, battered, and unconscious. Kane has given himself a false sense of confidence. He thinks that he has the tide of momentum on his side. Kane thinks that he has the power of the darkness. Taker says that power is his and he is still in control. Taker says that at Night of Champions, he will Kane some memories. They won’t be pleasant. Kane will remember the night that his older, wiser brother stopped his reign of terror. He will always remember his more evil, dominant brother took back his World Heavyweight Title. That brings him to why he is here.

He has something to say to Kane. When the time comes and they finally come face to face, he will know that they will open the gates of hell and unleash everything that they have on each other. He says that he can’t wait. He can’t wait for that night, but a fight of that magnitude, there are no rules that can contain them. There are no rules that will be able to stop them. Taker tells Kane that when they fight, and it will be a fight, it must be No Holds Barred. Taker wants to know what his little brother has to say. He wants to know if Kane is in and if he is confident.

We don’t hear from Kane, but we do hear from CM Punk who comes out to applaud Taker’s comments. Punk wants everyone to show the legend all of the adulation he deserves. The crowd complies and gives Taker a standing ovation. Punk says that if you are creature of the night or a fan of the phenom, he wants them to bask in what Taker is providing. Punk says that this is the dead man’s moment and he earned it. Punk says that they both know that these people will never see the Undertaker again. Punk says that he enjoys a good sibling rivalry. Punk says that he has been enjoying this saga. There is nothing that brings a smile to his face than seeing Taker on his own downward spiral. Punk says that he doesn’t see anything phenomenal in the ring. He sees a beat up, broken down man who has had one too many fights. He sees a man who has finally bitten off more than he can chew. He finally sees a man who is more delusional than the selfish, drunken, worthless people in the audience.

Taker says that when he sees CM Punk, he sees his next victim.

Punk says that is not the case. He says that Taker’s threats don’t have the panache they used to have. It is because there is doubt in his voice. Punk says that when he beats Taker tonight, he will be sending a message. He will be sending a message to his opponent at Night of Champions, the Big Show. He will be sending a message to the dead man. That message is simple. The power of the WWE Universe and the seven foot five hundred pound giant, and the power of the dark side cannot compare to the power of straight edge.

Taker tells Punk to come down and try. The results will be the same as always because Punk will fail.

Punk says that he seems to remember when Taker was one hundred percent, he made Taker tap out. He asks Taker what he thinks he will do in Taker’s weakened position.

Taker says that he knows what is going to happen. Punk is going to REST . . . IN . . . PEACE.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we see highlights from last week when Montel Vontavious Porter mercilessly attacked Jack Swagger Senior last week on Smackdown in the All American American VIP Lounge.

Match Number One: Jack Swagger versus Montel Vontavious Porter

Swagger with a waist lock and take down and then he connects with crossfaces to the head. Swagger punches Porter and pushes him into the corner. Swagger with an Irhs whip but Porter floats over and then hits a running clothesline. Porter with a kick and suplex and then he floats over and punches Swagger until the referee pulls him off. Porter kicks Swagger to the floor and then he rolls him back into the ring. Porter with two German suplexes followed by a drop toe hold and a running knee to the back of the head for a near fall. Porter charges into the corner but Swagger with a clothesline. Swagger with an Irish whip and a running clothesline to the back of the head. Swagger with another clothesline to the back of the head and he gets a near fall. Swagger works on the arms and back as we go to commercial.

We are back and Swagger runs into an elbow but Porter runs into a big boot. Swagger tries for the double jump Swagger Bomb but he lands on Porter’s knees. Porter with an overhead belly-to-belly throw and then Porter with the running boot into the corner and Porter is only able to get a two count. Porter with punches to Swagger and then he sends Swagger into the air and he lands face first on the mat. Porter with a few clotheslines followed by a double thrust to the throat and then he hits the facebuster. Porter hits the Ballin’ Elbow and then Swagger goes to the floor before he can hit the Play of the Day. Porter goes to the floor and Swagger with a drop kick into the steps and the steps hit Porter in the knees. Swagger sends Porter’s ankle into the ring post. They return to the ring and Swagger clips Porter and then he applies the ankle lock and Porter taps.

Winner: Jack Swagger

Michelle and Layla are in the back trying to figure out who looks better while Kaval is sitting behind them. They talk about how funny it is that Teddy thinks that only Layla can face Melina at Night of Champions. They say that Teddy Long is always wrong. Layla talks about the stipulation in the contract thanks to Vickie that either of them can face Melina. Michelle talks about the look on Melina’s face when she gets in the ring. Layla says that she is facing Melina. Michelle says that she is facing Melina. Michelle says that she has beaten Melina a gazillion times. Layla says that she beat Melina twice. Michelle says that it was with her help.

Kaval tells them to calm down because it is his first night on Smackdown. Kaval mocks Michelle and Layla’s conversation, and then it is time for a rewind. They tell Kaval that he wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t for them. Everyone wanted to see them and not him. Layla and Michelle mock Kaval. Kaval says that he has heard enough and he has a match to get ready for.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we take a look back at the season premiere of NXT: The Divas.

It is time to take a look back at the history between Kane and Undertaker.

Matt Hardy is walking in the back as we go to commercial.

We are back and Ricardo Rodriguez introduces Alberto Del Rio for his match.

We have footage from last week’s Raw when Alberto had his I Got Rid of Rey Fiesta only to be interrupted by Christian.

Match Number Dos: Alberto Del Rio versus Matt Hardy

They lock up and Hardy backs Del Rio into the turnbuckles. Del Rio with a kick out of the break followed by a snap mare and kick to the back. Del Rio with a front face lock but Hardy with an Irish whip and running clothesline followed by a bulldog for a near fall. Hardy with a punch and then Del Rio tries for a splash into the ropes abut Hardy moves and Del Rio goes to the floor. Hardy with a baseball slide and then he goes to the floor. Hardy slams Del Rio’s head into the apron and then Del Rio with an enzuigiri that knocks Hardy off the apron as we go to commercial.

We are back and Del Rio with a reverse chin lock and they are back in the ring. Del Rio sends Hardy back to the mat thanks to a handful of Hardy’s hair. Del Rio with a kick to Hardy and then he chokes him in the ropes. Del Rio with a kick to the leg and then he hits a spinebuster for a near fall. Del Rio with a cravate into a reverse chin lock. Hardy with elbows and punches followed by a sunset flip for a near fall. Del Rio with a kick to Hardy’s head and he gets a near fall. Del Rio with kicks to the ribs and then he chokes Hardy in the ropes. Del Rio with a knee to the midsection and then he slams Hardy and gets a near fall. Del Rio returns to the reverse chin lock. Hardy with punches but Del Rio grabs the hair Hardy with more punches. Hardy with clotheslines followed by a Side Effect and Hardy gets a near fall. Hardy waits for Del Rio to get to his feet and he hits a clothesline or two in the corner and then he hits a third one and he tries for the bulldog but Del Rio escapes and he kicks Hardy. Hardy with an inverted DDT and side slam combination followed by a standing power slam. Hardy goes to the turnbuckles for a moonsault and he hits it but Del Rio is able to kick out.

Hardy with an Irish whip but Del Rio floats over. Hardy sets for what appears to be an Acid Drop but Del Rio escapes and sends Hardy into the turnbuckles. Del Rio goes to the turnbuckles but Hardy stops Alberto. Hardy tries for a superplex but each man with head butts and Del Rio goes to the floor but he pulls Hardy with him and Hardy’s arm gets caught on the top rope. Del Rio sends Hardy into the ring post and then he hits the cross arm breaker and Hardy taps out.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

After the match, Alberto starts to work on the arm again but Christian comes to the ring and Alberto leaves the ring.

We take a look at Legendary, which has opened in theaters as you read this report.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Three: Drew McIntyre versus Kaval

They lock up and Drew backs Kaval into the turnbuckles and Drew with a clean break. Kaval with a kick to Drew but Drew sends Kaval into the turnbuckles. Drew with an Irish whip and Kaval with a mule kick and a running heel kick for a near fall. Drew with a punch to the ribs and then Drew drops Kaval on the apron. Kaval tries for a springboard move but Drew knocks him off the apron and Kaval hits the ropes before going to the floor.

Drew goes out after Kaval and he suplexes Kaval onto the apron. Drew sends Kaval back into the ring and he gets a near fall. Drew with crossfaces to the upper chest. Drew with an arm bar and cross face. Kaval with elbows but Drew with a knee. Drew tries for a suplex but Kaval with a knee to escape the hold and Kaval with a back heel kick. Kaval is tossed onto the top turnbuckle but Kaval hits a spin kick and he gets a near fall. Kaval goes up top for the Warrior’s Way but Drew rolls to the floor. Kaval with a kick and he tries for a seated senton onto Drew from the apron but Drew catches Kaval and he power bombs Kaval into the ringside barrier.

Drew rolls Kaval back into the ring and Drew sets for the Future Shock DDT and he hits it on a motionless Kaval for the three count.

Winner: Drew McIntyre

After the match, Layla and Michelle come out to check on Kaval but he is too sweaty for them.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the latest “Dashing” Cody Rhodes Grooming Tip. He says that a dirty face with black heads and acne is unacceptable and unappealing. Cody turns around and he has a green facial mask on and he says that he is here to show us that we can be dashing. He says that a facial is so important for today’s man because it clears your pores and gives you porcelain like skin. He says that he is bringing us one step closer to ‘Dashing’.

Vickie Guerrero comes out and she is with her NXT rookie Kaitlyn. She has Kaitlyn introduces Vickie but Vickie says that it was mediocre and average. Vickie says that you need to be extraordinary if you are going to introduce her. Vickie shows Kaitlyn how to do it when she introduces her boyfriend and Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler.

We see footage from when Vickie got Dolph disqualified two weeks ago. Then we see how Vickie kept Dolph out of the ring the following week to retain the title. The match between Dolph and Kofi now has the stipulation that if Dolph is disqualified or counted out, he loses the title.

Match Number Four: Chavo Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler with Vickie Guerrero and Kaitlynversus Chris Masters and Kofi Kingston

Dolph and Masters start things off and Dolph goes for the leg but Masters pushes him off. Masters with a clothesine and then he press slams Dolph and gets a near fall. Dolph with a knee and he tags in Chavo. Masters tries for the Master Lock but Chavo gets to the ropes. Masters knocks Ziggler off the apron with a punch. Chavo clips Masters and he starts to work on the leg. Dolph tags back in and he kicks Masters in the leg. Ziggler continues to work on the leg and Chavo adds a kick when Dolph was talking to the referee. Masters tries to make the tag and he succeeds. Kofi with the Superman punch followed by a few chops and a drop kick. Kofi leaps into the corner and he punches Dolph before rolling off. Dolph wit a kick and then we get a double clothesline and both men are down.

Chavo makes the tag but the referee was with Masters in the corner so he disallows the tag because he did not see it. Kofi hits Trouble in Paradise and he gets the three count.

Winners: Kofi Kingston and Chris Masters

After the match Vickie and Chavo argue with the referee but they are not getting to him.

We go to commercial.

It is time to run through the card for Night of Champions.

Matt tells us that we are going to the back to Josh Mathews, but he looks a lot like Big Show who now sounds a little like Josh Mathews. “Josh” asks Show about his match with CM Punk and it is a one on one match. Show talks about how he took care of the three members of the Straight Edge Society. Kelly Kelly stops by and Show says that the SES will have a ‘giant’ problem.

Josh walks by and asks if Show or Kelly have seen his microphone. Kelly tells Show to give it to him and Show gives his mic back to Josh.

We go to commercial.

We are back and CM Punk sends Joseph Mercury and Luke Gallows to the back.

Match Number Five: CM Punk versus Undertaker

Taker misses a punch in the corner as Punk moves out of the way. Taker misses another punch but Punk with a kick. Punk with more kicks to the leg but Taker with a punch. Taker sends Punk into the turnbuckles and he punches Punk. Taker follows that with kicks and then he works on Punk’s previously injured arm. Taker works on the shoulder and he gets a near fall. Taker with a hammer lock and he sends Punk into the turnbuckle. Taker sets for Old School but Punk tries to pull Taker off the turnbuckles. Taker gets crotched when he tries for Old School and Punk with a drop kick that sends Taker to the floor. We go to commercial.

We are back and Punk works on Taker’s arm and shoulder and Punk asks Taker how he likes it. Punk with a leg drop to the arm and he gets a near fall. We see footage of Punk working on Taker during the commercial break. Punk with a figure four head scissors to Taker and Punk adds some elbows to the head. Punk with a punch to Taker and Taker goes to the floor. Punk runs Taker’s back into the ringside barrier and then Punk punches Taker and chokes him on the floor. They fight on the floor and Punk returns to the ring to break the count. Taker rolls Punk back in and Taker with a punch to the head while Punk is draped on the apron. Taker with the vintage leg drop on the apron and he hits it. Taker struggles to get back to his feet while Punk is down in the ring.

Taker misses a running boot into the corner and Punk with an enzuigiri for a near fall. Punk with a key lock on Taker and then he connects with elbows to the side of the head and he gets a near fall. Punk with a reverse chin lock as he gets Taker on the mat. Taker gets to his knees and then to his feet. Taker with a Saito suplex to get out of the hold. Taker misses an elbow drop and both men still struggle to get back to their feet. Punk with the running knee into the corner followed by the bulldog and Taker is barely able to kick out in time. Punk with double chops to the clavicle but Taker with punches to Punk. Punk and Taker exchange punches and Taker sends Punk to the mat a few times. Taker with an Irish whip and then he give Punk snake eyes but Punk with a leg lariat and Taker is down.

Punk goes to the apron and he tries for the springboard clothesline but Taker catches Punk and hits the choke slam but Punk is able to kick out. Taker signals that it is over and he tries for the Tombstone. Punk escapes and Punk hits the Go To Sleep on Taker. Punk cannot take advantage and he crawls across Taker for the cover, but he makes a fatal mistake and Taker locks in the Hell’s Gate.

Winner: Undertaker

After the match, Taker celebrates in the ring, but he looks around for his brother. Taker prepares to pose but Kane’s pyro goes off as we go to credits with Kane laughing in a devilish manner.

9 - 9 Superstars Results

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We start off tonight’s show with the Raw brand and your announcers are Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole.

Match Number One: R Truth versus William Regal

Before the match starts, Regal demands the mic and he asks Sunshine if he thinks he is clever. Regal says that anyone can rap. He says that it is incredibly easy. Truth lays out a challenge. Regal asks for a beat and he says “I’m William Regal, God Save the Queen. An English brawler and the ladies’ dream. A real tormentor with a trifle of dash. He spent three bloody hours learning this and I forgot this.” He returns to the rap and continues with “A real tormentor with a trifle of dash. A man of fine manners who likes to bash. You besmirch my name, you’ll pay the price. I’ll mark you up because I’m the king of vice. You’ve got more grenades than the Jersey Shore, but I’m the situation to set the score.”

Truth does the Truth shimmy before they lock up. Regal with a forearm out of the corner but Truth with punches and kicks before he puts Regal in a side head lock and Truth with a take down but Regal with a rollup for a near fall. Truth with a head scissors and side head lock take down but Truth almost gets rolled up. Truth with a shoulder tackle and a near fall. Truth with a punch followed by a monkey flip. Truth with a punch and he sends Regal into the turnbuckles. Truth goes to the turnbuckles for punches. Truth with a clothesline for a near fall. Regal with forearms to Truth followed by an Irish whip but Truth with a float over and split followed by a drop kick that sends Regal to the floor and we go to commercial.

We are back and Regal with a full nelson on Truth. We see Regal working on Truth’s back during the commercial break. Truth tries to get out of the hold and he eventually escapes and tries for a sunset flip but Regal does not go over and he puts Truth in a front face lock before returning to the full nelson. Regal with forearms across the face for a near fall. Regal with a nerve hold and Truth with elbows to escape but Regal with an uppercut. Regal and Truth exchange punches and Truth with clotheslines and a hip toss. Truth misses the axe kick but Truth is able to reverse an inside cradle to get the three count.

Winner: R Truth

It is time to take a look back at the season premiere of NXT.

Goldust is walking in the back with Aksana and Gail Kim. We go to commercial.

Match Number Two: Gail Kim and Goldust with Aksana versus Jillian and Primo with AJ

The men start off and they lock up with Goldust working on the arm but Primo with a knee and punch. Goldust with a leaping butt bump and then he slingshots Primo into the ropes and onto his knees. Gail tags in and she connects with a forearm and kick followed by a clothesline into the corner. Jillian with a punch but Gail with a splash onto Jillian. Primo moves Jillian out of the way and Gail with a missile drop kick to Primo. Goldust pulls Primo out and Gail with a clothesline for a near fall. Primo pulls the ropes and Gail goes to the floor. Jillian sends Gail back into the ring and gets a near fall. Jillian stands on Gail’s hair and then kicks Gail in the back. Gail wit ha float over but Jillian with an Alabama Slam and she gets a near fall. Jillian with a knee to the back of the head. Jillian with a forearm and then she tries for a power bomb but Gail punches Jillian and hits a rana that sends Jillian into the ropes.

The men tag back in and Goldust with clotheslines followed by the drop down uppercut and then he hits a reverse atomic drop. Goldust with a bulldog for a near fall. Goldust punches Primo in the corner but Primo with an Irish whip but Goldust with a power slam. The cover is broken up by Jillian and Jillian slaps Goldust. Gail with Eat Defeat to Jillian and Goldust with the Final Cut to Primo for the three count.

Winner: Goldust and Gail Kim

We go to commercial.

We are back and it is time for the Smackdown half of the show and your announcers are Matt Striker and Todd Grisham.

Match Number Three: Curt Hawkins and Vance Archer versus Trent Barreta and Caylen Croft

Croft and Archer start things off and they lock up and Archer sends Croft into the corner. Croft fights out of the corner but Archer with a big boot and then he punches Caylen. Hawkins tags in and they send Croft into the turnbuckles and hits a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Hawkins with a kick to the head and then he chokes Croft in the ropes. Archer with a kick to the head and Hawkins with a snap mare and reverse chin lock. Archer tags in and he hits a leg drop to the back of the head. Archer with a short arm clothesline and he gets a near fall. Archer with a rear chin lock but Croft with a punch. Archer with an overhead suplex for a near fall. Archer with a slam and then he puts Croft in a reverse chin lock. Croft escapes a suplex attempt and he tags in Trent. Trent with a back elbow to Hawkins on the apron and then he punches Archer. Trent with a slide into the corner and then he hits a knee and a Yakuza kick for a near fall.

Hawkins breaks up the cover but Croft sends Hawkins to the floor. Archer with a shoulder tackle to Croft but Trent comes off the top and Archer catches him. Croft pushes Archer into the ropes and that allows Trent to hit a tornado DDT for the three count.

Winners: Trent Barreta and Caylen Croft

We go to commercial.

We are back and it is time to take a look at Legendary.

We go through the card for Night of Champions.

We see footage from last week’s handicap match between Big Show and the Straight Edge Society followed by CM Punk’s GTS to Luke Gallows.

Luke says that he is better than everyone. He says that he is better because he is straight edge. Tonight is a big night for the Straight Edge Society because he reaffirms his position as CM Punk’s straight edge enforcer. He is going to cut the fat. He is going to singlehandedly dismantle the world’s biggest athlete.

Match Number Four: Luke Gallows with Joseph Mercury versus Big Show

Gallows circles around Show and then Show blocks a kick and connects with a few chops. Show punches Luke in the ribs and then kicks him in the ribs. Show with a snap mare and then he stands on Luke’s chest. Luke goes to the floor and Show with a baseball slide. Show with a shhhh chop against the ringside barrier. Show with another chop and then Luke with a kick and punches as Show returns to the ring. Show with punches that lift Luke off his feet. Show with a biel and it is time for the right hand and Luke goes down land Show with the three count.

Winner: Big Show

After the match, Show says that the only fat trimming in the WWE Universe is going to be him getting rid of the SES. He wishes them luck before leaving the ring.

We go to credits.

Daily Diva: Brie Bella

Superstar of The Day: The Undertaker

9 - 7 NXT SEASON THREE RESULTS

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We are live on tape from Baltimore, Maryland and your announcers are Josh ‘Where is The Block Mathews and Michael ‘Peter Angelos is my hero’ Cole. Your host is Matt ‘Old Bay’ Striker.

We have a new theme song for this season of NXT and we have no idea who Vickie Guerrero’s rookie is going to be.

We go to Matt Striker who is in the ring and he brings out the pros for this season. Kelly comes out first and she brings out her rookie, Naomi. The Bellas come out and they introduce their rookie who was a former ring announcer, Jamie. The next pro is Primo and he introduces his rookie AJ. The next pro is Alicia Fox and she introduces her Undefined rookie Maxine. Goldust is the next pro and he introduces his rookie Aksana. The final pro comes out and she excuses her way onto the stage. She reminds us that she fired her rookie last week. He says that she had to learn the hard way that she may be taller than her, but she will never be bigger than Vickie. Vickie introduces her rookie Kaitlyn.

We go to the ring where Matt welcomes everyone to NXT. He says that they have a long and arduous three month journey that will end with a happy ending for only one Diva. He says that Divas are strong, sexy, and powerful and they will be tested on that during the competition.

Matt tells us that we will have the same voting system as Season Two. It is time to meet the rookies.

Kaitlyn goes first and Matt asks her to tell everyone who she is. Kaitlyn says that Matt is handsome and then she says that she is not just the girl next door. She lived two houses down. She was the one who blew up your mailbox every Fourth of July. She is the girl who gave you your first kiss and then gave you a wedgie. She says that she was the homecoming queen and class clown in the same night. She says that there is something different about her and she hopes to capture your heart.

Vickie asks Kaitlyn if that is the best that she has. Vickie says that if Kaitlyn is going to represent her, she has to do it well. Vickie tells Kaitlyn to do it again.

Kaitlyn says hello again and she says that she is soooooooooo excited to have Vickie Guerrero as her pro. She says that she will give everyone wedgies.

It is time for Aksana to introduce herself. She tells double double e universe that she is going to introduce herself. She calls herself the billion dollar baby from Lithuania. Aksana says she here because she follow her dreams and her heart. She’s beautiful, she smart, she talented, she gorgeous, and she speaks in Russian. She loves her dog, and she loves going to the gym. She loves black and gold, just like her pro. Aksana wants to entertainment the double double e universe.

The next rookie is Maxine. Maxine wants to know what Aksana just said. She says that she has three senses. A business sense, street sense, and common sense. The average person is lucky to have any of those qualities. She says that she is not average. She says that makes her a triple threat. A triple threat in a skirt. The only position for her in WWE is at the top.

AJ is next and she says that someone needs to hug Maxine. AJ says that for the last thirteen years, she has dreamed of being a Diva. She wants to be the Divas Champion. She wants to have an action figure with exaggerated body parts. She says that there is not one girl or thing that is going to stop her.

Jamie is next. She says that she is a Florida girl and she is ready to step out from behind the microphone to be a part of the greatest entertainment in the world. She says that it is an honor and a privilege to compete in front of the WWE Universe. She will always give 110 percent. She says that she will win the competition.

The final rookie is Naomi. Naomi says heeeeeeeeeeeeeey to the WWE Universe. She says that the WWE Universe has been missing something for a long time and that is Naomi. She says that she is a fighter and she does not back down. She will not be intimidated. She says that talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words. When all is said and done, her actions will show why she will be the Season Three breakout star.

We will have our first rookie challenge after this commercial break.

We are back and it is time for our first competition. Matt tells us that the first rookie challenge is to make a good first impression. Matt says that we will have our first elimination in four weeks. The person with the most challenge victories will have immunity. It is time for a Diva Dance Challenge.

Naomi is the first to dance and Matt tells Naomi that she needs a dance partner and Matt brings Michael Cole into the ring. Cole stretches and he shows his leg warmers. The next dancer is Jamie. Matt tells Clark Griswold to have a seat and AJ gets Tony Chimmel to be the dance partner. Maxine is the next to dance. Tony is sent to the showers and Matt looks out for Tony’s health so it is time for Josh Mathews to join Aksana. Kaitlyn is the final dancer and she does the robot and the Running Man.

It is now time to get the crowd’s vote and the winner is Naomi.

We go to commercial.

Match Number One: Kelly Kelly and Naomi versus Alicia Fox and Maxine

Kelly and Alicia start off and Alicia with a forearm but misses a clothesline. Kelly with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors followed by a rana for a near fall. Naomi tags in and she works on the arm and puts Alicia in a side head lock and then gets a near fall with a sunset flip. Alicia with a forearm but misses a clothesline. Naomi with a drop kick followed by a leaping butt bump. Alicia with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker for a near fall. Maxine tags in and she stops Naomi from making the tag and sends her into the corner. Maxine with a version of a bronco buster and rakes the eyes. Maxine with a suplex and gets a near fall. Alicia tags back in and she gives Naomi a snap mare and puts Naomi in a rear chin lock. Naomi with a jawbreaker and then Alicia keeps Naomi from making the tag. Maxine tags in and she snap mares Naomi but Naomi with an inside cradle for the three count.

Winners: Naomi and Kelly Kelly

After the match, Naomi attacks Maxine and hits a suplex and covers Maxine but the referee tells Naomi that she already won.

We will have another Diva challenge when we come back from commercial.

We are back and it is time for the physical challenge. There are five stations around the arena. After each station, there is one fewer flag than Diva. We have a false start and Matt chastises them. Jamie is the one who did not get a flag so she is eliminated. Time for the race to station two. AJ is too slow and she is eliminated. We move on to the third stage of the Tour De Flag. Aksana is exiled to the gulag and we are down to three. Kaitlyn is too slow and we are down to Maxine and Naomi. Naomi grabs the flag in the ring and wins the competition.

Matt asks Naomi for her thoughts. Naomi says that she is so excited and then she has to catch her breath. She says that her athleticism gives her an advantage. She says that this is only the beginning.

We go to commercial.

We are back and did you know that Legendary is coming to theaters this Friday? In case you missed the segment from Raw, here it is.

It is time to get a look at Jamie. She says that she was always active and her mom was into fitness. She was always doing something like that and she did cheerleading, dance, or track. She got into weightlifting while doing cheerleading and she took a love to it. She went to nursing school but did not have the passion. Then she got into WWE and has a passion for it. She says that ring announcing allowed the crowd to get to know her. She is ready to compete and win. She says that her athletic background will give her an advantage. Her drive and determination will be another thing that will help her. She wants to be like Trish Stratus.

Match Number Two: Goldust and Aksana versus Primo and AJ

The men start off and they lock up with Goldust hitting an arm drag. Primo pushes Goldust but Goldust with a punch and rollup for a near fall. Primo punches Goldust but Goldust with a drop down uppercut. AJ tags in and Aksana comes in. Aksana with a shoulder tackle and clothesline followed by a slam. She follows that with a leg drop and gets a near fall. Aksana blocks a hip toss and hits a back breaker and gets a near fall. Aksana slaps AJ. AJ with a kick and then she hits a bulldog out of a wheelbarrow for the three count.

Winners: AJ and Primo

After the match, Vickie throws out an Excuse Me or two and she brings Kaitlyn to the ring so she can take the opportunity to have her rookie say her introduction one more time.

Primo says that this is AJ’s moment since she won her first match.

Vickie says that Primo might be used to living in failure, but she is used to being a winner.

AJ tells Vickie to go away. Vickie asks AJ if she knows who she is. Vickie tells Kaitlyn to go after her. AJ sends Kaitlyn into Vickie and Vickie starts to scream and freak out before she leaves the ring. Kaitlyn follows behind and wants to see if Vickie is okay.

We go to credits.

Daily Diva: Melina

Superstar Of The Day: David Otunga

Daily Diva: Layla

Superstar Of The Day: Kofi Kingston

Daily Diva: Maryse

Superstar Of The Day: Michael Tarver

8 - 31 NXT Results

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Tonight is the final night for the second season of NXT and before we figure out the name that the eight rookies will use when they invade Raw or Smackdown. Will Alex Riley make his pro proud and forget about what happened during season one with Daniel Bryan? Will Michael McGillicutty become the first third generation Superstar to win NXT and make Kofi Kingston forget about the fact that he has been unable to regain the Intercontinental Title? Will Kaval become the first former Ring of Honor World Champion to become the winner of NXT and the first rookie to win with female pros? We will find out tonight which man will get to punch his ticket for a title match on a pay per view. It is up to the WWE Universe to see if their half of the vote will make Michael Cole a happy man or cry uncontrollably because an internet darling won.

We begin with a video package looking back at the second season of NXT. We are down to three. Who gets the gold, the silver, and the bronze.

Kaval says that his passion lies between the ropes. Michael says that it will get better from here. Alex Riley says that it is about being a star because as soon as he wins, it will be a race to the WWE Championship.

We are live from Albany, New York and your announcers are Michael ‘Kaval is my Homeboy’ Cole and Josh ‘Tough Enough was better’ Mathews.

Josh and Michael talk about the excitement over tonight’s show.

We go to Ashley Valence in the ring as she makes her big return and she brings out the pros.

Miz has something to say as he comes out and he says that it is time to scream at the top of your lungs for his rookie. The only rookie who has proven that he is ready to be WWE’s next breakout star.

Michelle McCool and Layla come out and Michelle introduces the man who is number one in their hearts and they bring out Kaval.

Kofi Kingston is out last and he introduces the Ambassador of the McGillibuddies, Michael McGillicutty.

Matt Striker is in the ring and he is dressed to the nines. He congratulates everyone for making it this far. He says that he wants to welcome five gentlemen who are excited to see who wins, we see the five men eliminated in the competition, who happen to be sitting in the front row. They are Titus O’Neil, Eli Cottonwood, Lucky Cannon, Percy Watson, and Husky Harris.

Matt reminds the rookies that the winner gets a title match on Pay Per View. Matt says that the pressure is multiplied by two because there will be a double elimination.

The rookies will wrestle tonight in a Triple Threat Match. Kaval pushes Miz and Riley and McGillicutty fight. Kofi throws Miz out of the ring and Michael throws Riley to the floor.

Josh mentions that next season of NXT will be all Divas.

The first diva Pro is Kelly Kelly. She says that she is looking forward to being a pro. Her rookie is fun, sassy, and likes pink hightops. Her rookie is Naomi Knight. She says that her style is different. She tells them to bring their A Game because she is going to win.

We go to commercial.

Match Number One: Kaval versus Michael McGillicutty versus Alex Riley

Michael goes after Riley and then he puts Kaval in a side head lock and they both give Riley a back body drop. Michael with an Irish whip but Kaval with a mule kick and running spin kick for a near fall. Kaval with a kick to Riley. Michael with a perfect drop kick for a near fall. Riley kicks Michael and Kaval but Michael with a clothesline to Riley and he gets a near fall. Kaval with a kick and Michael with a knee. Riley with punches to Michael but Michael with a punch of his own followed by a back breaker to Alex for a near fall. Kaval with a kick to the chest but Riley kicks Kaval. Kaval with an elbow and then he sends Riley into the turnbuckles followed by a chop. Riley with a forearm and Riley with a chop. Michael with a kick to Riley followed by a punch. Michael with a chop to Kaval and then he kicks Riley. Kaval with a chop to Michael and Michael goes to the apron. Kaval tries to suplex Michael into the ring but Kaval is suplexed to the floor. Riley knocks Michael off the apron as we go to commercial.

We are back and Riley with a reverse chin lock on Michael and Kaval with a kick to Michael’s back as well as Riley. Riley with a boot to Kaval’s head. Riley with a clothesline to Michael and he gets a near fall. Riley misses a cross body and hits the ropes when Michael moves. All three men are down but Riley is the first to his feet. Michael with clotheslines and a splash to Riley in the corner followed by a belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. Kaval with a kick and chop to Michael. Kaval with a springboard round kick for a near fall.

Riley goes up top but Kaval stops him with a punch. Kaval is knocked off the turnbuckles but he hits a Tidal Crush that knocks Riley to the floor. Michael with a forearm to the back of Kaval’s head for a near fall. Kaval with a Dragon Sleeper on Michael but Michael makes it to the ropes. Kaval sets for the Tidal Crush again, but he misses when Michael moves. Michael with son of Perfectplex but Riley pulls him out of the ring. Michael kicks Riley into the announce table. Kaval with a Liger kick and he goes to the turnbuckles but Riley pushes Kaval off the turnbuckles and gets the easy three count.

Winner: Alex Riley

It is time for the next pro and it is Alicia Fox. She says that she was not surprised to be named an NXT pro. She was surprised that her rookie is almost as fierce. Her rookie is Maxine. She says that she expects nothing but the best, but she will be the best. She says that she wants it all.

The pros are huddling up and they are figuring out who will be eliminated next.

We are back and Goldust is our next pro. He says that he has seen his rookie and she will star in a Shattered Dreams Production. You will never forget the name Aksana. Aksana says that she is hard working and she will show everyone.

It is time to go to Matt Striker and before we get our first elimination, Matt wants to ask the Failure Five what they think. He asks Titus who should win and why. Titus says that you have a ninja, Will Ferrell’s lookalike and a guy who is trying to relive his high school football days. He says the football guy should win. Eli says that Alex Riley should win. He says that Alex is the most likeable. Lucky Cannon says that it won’t be the guy who runs around in a diaper, the middle aged guy who is still living in high school. He doesn’t care because the show was flushed when he was eliminated. Percy Watson says that Michael McGillicutty will win because he has the lineage. Husky Harris says that Michael will win season two because Michael was just born better.

It is time for the Random Who Get EliminatedTron 5000 and it is Alex Riley.

Miz is outraged while Kofi is loving the elimination.

Matt asks Alex for some final words. Alex says the worst part is listening to Matt talk over him. Alex says that his father was not a sports entertainer and he did not spend his youth wrestling in bars to get an internet following. Before this competition started, nobody knew who he was. However, he is standing in the ring almost the next WWE breakout star. Alex says that everyone believes that he is the most talented kid in this contest. Alex says that if he was a betting man, he would still bet the future of the WWE on Alex Riley.

Michael and Alex shake hands.

Time for the next pros and it is the Bella Twins. Their rookie has been in sports her entire life and it is Jamie Keyes. She says that being a ring announcer has allowed the people to get to know her, but she is ready to get from behind the mic to compete.

We go to commercial.

We are back and it is down to two men as Michael Cole recovers from his disappointment to show the China video package that you might have seen last night on Raw.

Primo is in the back and he is one of the pros. He is here to mentor AJ Lee. She says that she always wanted to be a diva and you are not going to get rid of her.

Matt Striker is in the ring with Michael and Kaval. He has then stand face to chin and they will get to say why the other should be eliminated and why they should win.

Michael asks if Kaval is Michelle and Layla’s adopted ninja baby. He tells Kaval that this isn’t a swimming pool, so why is he wearing a wet suit. Michael points out that it took 13 years to make it so how will he make it any further. He calls Kaval a ‘flute’ and then he says that no matter how you like it . . . Michael is out of time.

Kaval tells Michael that he was trained by Harley Race and is a third generation Superstar. He was set up perfectly. Kaval says that he came from a hard working middle class family. He is a hard working guy from New York. Kaval says that it took him 13 years to get here, but he has earned his respect around the world. He sacrificed his blood, sweat, and tears to be in the ring with the likes of Eddie Guerrero.

Michael and Kaval have their final chance for some trash talking and we go to commercial.

We are back and Vickie Guerrero is a pro on NXT’s Season Three. Her rookie is strong and dominant. Her name is Aloisia. She is six foot nine inches tall and she will be unstoppable.

Cole calls Aloisia geenormous.

We are in the ring and it is time to find out which man will be the winner of Season Two of NXT and it is Kaval.

Michelle and Layla come to the ring to celebrate with Kaval.

Michael shows his disappointment over the loss and Matt asks Michael for his thoughts. Michael takes the mic and he stares at Kaval and then he says that he doesn’t know what to say. He wonders how Kaval won. Michael says that Kaval is going to go to a pay per view for a title shot. Michael says that it will suck. No matter what Kaval thinks, he is nowhere near the level of Michael McGillicutty. He only had one goal and that was to be a WWE World Champion. However, he got eliminated today and he lost his guaranteed shot at a title. That is not going to stop him from becoming a future World Heavyweight Champion. He says that he is the future of this company. He will be a big time player in the machine called WWE. HE says that he is the next big thing and the next generation. From this moment on, this will be the moment of the genesis of McGillicutty.

Kaval says that he doesn’t know what to say but he thanks the WWE Universe. The First Five eliminated attack Kaval and then the pros come to the ring and they fight off the Feeble Five. Harris and Watson attack Kaval while Porter hits the running boot into the corner on O’Neil. O’Neil is thrown over the top rope to the floor. Husky with a uranage and then Alex Riley comes out and so does McGillicutty. Riley goes after Watson and slams him. Michael and Husky continue to attack Kaval.

Cannon gets Kaval up and hits a reverse Death Valley Driver. Harris with the back senton onto Kaval. Riley picks up Kaval and hits the TKO. O’Neil with a sit out spinebuster.

It is time for a look back at Season Two of NXT as we go to credits.

Digitals:

Daily Diva: Jamie Keys

Superstar Of The Day: Chris Jericho

John Cena To Appear on ESPN2's First Take

John Cena was an in-studio guest today on ESPN2's "First Take". Cena put over Shaquille O'Neal, giving his reaction to a 13-year-old boy that wrestled Shaq that was featured in the segment that preceded him. He was asked about the 900th episode of Raw, Cena mentioned the weird fact that WWE mentioned last night, that Jersey Shore would have to remain in syndication until 2083 for it to reach 900 episodes. Asked if there will be a 1000th, Cena said everyone in the building last night will make sure that happens. When asked about being a guest on an upcoming episode of Hannah Montana on The Disney Channel, Cena said he doesn't need to be the toughest guy out there and doesn't have a chip on his shoulder. Cena said he doesn't have to prove that he's tough because when the chips are down, he'll show that he's tough. The episode will air on The Disney Channel on September 12th. Regarding Legendary, Cena said it's an amazing story with an amazing script. He said it's a wonderful motivational story. It's scheduled to be released on theaters on September 10th.

Cena was then asked to pick a winner in the following hypothetical wrestling matches:

Washington Redskins: Head Coach Mike Shanahan vs. Defensive Tackle Albert Haynesworth - Cena liked Haynesworth's toughness but said he knows he misses practice and may be out of shape. Cena sided with Shanahan, giving him a check plus.

LeBron James vs. the entiry city of Cleveland - Cena said the entire city of Cleveland took a tremendous hit when LeBron left. He said LeBron has been made such a big star you had to expect something like what happened this summer. Because he's such a big deal, people had to expect him to make a big deal about it. Cena gave LeBron a check plus.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady vs. New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez - Cena said the Patriots have established themselves but the Jets, the way they've been playing, already feel as if they are ahead of the Patriots. Cean said this will be an awesome rivarly for many years to come. He noted that Pats Head Coach Bill Belichick and Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan are polar opposites and Ryan would have a better run in WWE.

John Cena vs. the Jersey Shore guys - John Cena said he is a Jersey Shore fan and against the Jersey Shore guys they would be late to the ring and would try to rob him when they got there. He says they'd have no chance against him.

They revealed a poll they've been running on the ESPN website:

Who would win in a wrestling match, Shaquille O'Neal or John Cena?

John Cena - 65.3%

Shaquille O'Neal - 34.7%

Source

8-30 RAW Results

Credit: PWInsider.com

We are live from Boston, Massachusetts and your announcers are Michael ‘Official voice of the Raw General Messenger’ Cole and Jerry ‘The King of the 900s’ Lawler.

Bret Hart comes to the ring and he has something to say. Bret says hello to the people of Boston and says that it has been a while. Seventeen years ago, a new show debuted called Monday Night Raw. Bret says that back then, he wondered if the show would catch on. Thanks to everyone, seventeen years and 900 shows later, it looks like it is doing pretty good. Raw has the most shows in the history of primetime television. Bret says that he was there for the very first show. There was only one other wrestler here who was there on the first show as well. That man is the Undertaker. Bret says that it would be appropriate . . .

For Kane to come out and interrupt Bret. Kane mentions the Undertaker. He says that there is no Undertaker any more. Kane says that thanks to him physically decimating him and leaving him to rot in a vegetative state, the Undertaker is a phenom no longer. He is not phenomenal in any way. Kane says that Taker is just a man. Kane says that the man Bret once knew is like Bret. He is weak, feeble, scraggly, over the hill, and irreversibly damaged. The last time that the Undertaker was truly the Phenom it was at Wrestlemania when Taker ended the career of Shawn Michaels. Kane asks Bret if he liked that. Bret made amends with him, but he utterly despised Shawn. He must have enjoyed seeing Shawn laid out to rest.

Bret says that he will savor it when Kane loses to the Undertaker again. Kane tells Bret that he sounds like Taker. Kane says that the only thing he ever wanted was to break out of his brother’s shadow to prove that he is the devil’s favorite demon. Undertaker took out an icon in Shawn Michaels. Kane says that means that he needs to do the same. He needs to take out an icon of his own. Kane says that he needs to take out Bret Hart.

Kane grabs Bret by the throat and the Hart Dynasty comes to the ring. Kane fights off Kidd and Smith. Hart punches Kane but Kane grabs Hart again.

The lights go out and the Undertaker is in the center of the ring when the lights go back on. Kane stares down his brother and he leaves the ring. Kane tells his big brother ‘not yet’.

The General Messenger makes his presence known and Michael Cole gives us the most electrifying introduction in e-mail reading history. Cole tells us that he sees this iconic moment take place. In honor of Raw’s 900th episode, there will be a main event befitting this historic occasion. Bret Hart versus the Undertaker.

We go to a Raw Moment: Footage from the first episode of Raw in January 1993.

We go to commercial.

We are back and did you Know that Raw has had more original episodes that a few reality shows combined.

It is time for another Raw moment. Episode 279 when Steve Austin drove a zamboni into the arena in 1998.

Match Number Two: Kofi Kingston and Michael McGillicutty versus Daniel Bryan and Kaval versus The Miz and Alex Riley

Riley, Bryan and Kofi start things off and Riley attacks Bryan from behind and then he knocks Kofi away. Kofi with a drop kick but Bryan breaks up the cover. Bryan with a European uppercut but Kofi with a kick. Bryan with a kick to Kofi and then Bryan punches the Miz. Bryan punches Riley and kicks him in the corner. Kofi with the SOS to Bryan for a near fall. Riley breaks up the cover and he hits a Michinoku Driver on Kofi for a near fall. Riley with an elbow to the head. Bryan with a knee to Riley but Kofi with a forearm to Bryan. Kofi with the Boom drop to Riley but Bryan breaks things up. Kofi with a cross body to Bryan and all three men are down. Kaval and McGillicutty tag in and Michael with a kick but Kaval with a Dragon Sleeper but Riley hits Kaval from behind. Riley punches Michael and Miz tags in but Kaval with a drop kick to Riley and Miz goes to the floor. Michael with a rollup for a near fall on Kaval. Kaval with a Liger kick and then he goes up top for the Warriors Way and he hits it but Miz with the Skull Crushing Finale for the three count.

Winners: Miz and Alex Riley

After the match, Bryan kicks Riley off the apron and then Miz returns to the ring and he hits Bryan in the head with the briefcase.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the Slam of the Week: Melina defeating Jillian last week only to have Michelle and Layla interrupt Melina’s celebration.

Michelle and Layla are in the ring.

Match Number Two: Melina and Eve Torres versus Michelle McCool and Layla

Michelle and Melina start off and Melina with forearms and Melina knocks Layla to the floor. Michelle with a belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. Layla tags in and she tosses Melina by the hair. Layla is sent into Michelle and Melina with a rollup for the three count.

Winners: Melina featuring Eve Torres

After the match, it is time for some Real Talk. Michelle says that this victory is a lot like Melina, completely forgettable. Layla says that we need to know who the real champion is in WWE. They challenge Melina to a unification match against Melina at Night of Champions. Michelle and Layla ask Melina if they have a deal.

Melina says that she figured they were going to propose something like that, but she will accept only if it is a lumberjack match.

Michelle and Layla accept the stipulation.

The other Divas still in the company come out to show Michelle and Layla who the lumberjacks are.

Time for the next Raw moment: Episode 889 when Nexus was formed and John Cena fell victim to an eight on one attack.

The five remaining members of Nexus are in the locker room. Tarver says that people are saying that they aren’t the same. Otunga says that they are just trimming the fat and he tells Tarver to go if he doesn’t think that way. Wade says that they will be the biggest stars in the WWE tonight and in three weeks, he will become WWE Champion. They need to do something that will be unforgettable and have people talking about them forever. Wade says that he knows what they can do and we go to commercial.

We are back with another Raw 900th Episode flashback. Episode 850 from September 2009 when Bob Barker was the guest host.

Chris Jericho is in the interview area with Josh Mathews. He asks Josh what the future holds for him. Chris asks if people think it is a gimmick when he says that he is the best in the world. He says it because it is true. Jericho says that he is going to take matters into his own hands. He had an epiphany that he is the greatest performer. If he does not win the WWE Title at Night of Champions, it will be the last you see of Chris Jericho in the WWE. Josh mentions that Jericho has been kicked out of the WWE a dozen times. Jericho says that he wants Josh to see what he is going to do to prove that he is the best in the world at what he does.

Match Number Three: John Morrison and R Truth versus Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre in a Number One Contender Match for the WWE Tag Titles

Cody and Truth start things off and Truth gets the crowd into the match. Rhodes with a kick but Truth with a hip toss and then he does a split for no reason. Rhodes with a forearm to Morrison but Truth with a forearm to the back. All four men are in the ring and Drew and Cody are in control for a moment. The referee loses control and he calls for the bell.

No Contest

Truth with a suicide dive onto Rhodes while Drew kicks Morrison on the floor. Morrison with a drop kick that sends Drew into the computer.

We are back and did you know that people in WWE have a lot of free time to figure out when Jersey Shore would hit their 900th episode.

It is time to go to episode 867 on the Greatest Night in Wrestling History on January 4th when Hell Froze Over when Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart buried the hatchet after something that happened in Canada a few years ago.

Match Number Four: Bret Hart versus Undertaker

Before the match can start, Wade Barrett comes out and he tells Bret and Taker to hold their horses because this match is not going to happen. When people talk about the 900th episode of Raw, they don’t want to talk about two legends, they want to talk about the future and that is Nexus. Wade said earlier today that he was going to do something unforgettable. He will do it by delousing Bret Hart and proving that the Undertaker is indeed a dead man.

Barrett goes after Taker but Taker punches Barrett. Taker with a big boot to Barrett and Barrett is clotheslined over the top rope to the floor.

The lights go out and when they go back on, Kane is in the ring and Kane punches Taker but Taker punches Kane back. They stand toe to toe in the ring with Kane punching Taker.

The lights go out again and when they go back on Taker is the only person in the ring.

Nexus music plays again and the other four guys make their way to the ring. They join Barrett and circle Taker’s yard. Taker punches Tarver off the apron and then he takes care of Slater and Otunga. He has Barrett by the throat and the lights go out.

The lights go back on and Barrett has Taker on his shoulders and he hits the fireman’s carry slam.

Kane stands on the stage and watches what Nexus is going to do. They pull Taker towards the corner for the World’s Most Hesitant 450 Splash.

Take tries to sit up like he used to in the day but Kane might be right and he is no longer the top dog in the eyes of the devil.

We go to commercial.

We are back and there’s Fenway Park.

It is time for a Moments Ago Moment of Kane overshadowing Nexus’ plan to take care of the Undertaker and then Kane’s light switch gimmick helped Nexus.

Jack Swagger comes out and he says that they should hail the returning conquering All American Hero. Jack says that when he left Raw he was an All American American American American. He returns a former World Champion. Jack says that he might know why Johnny Damon doesn’t want to return to Boston, but Jack has no problem bringing a little swagger to Monday Night Raw.

Match Number Four: Jack Swagger versus Evan Bourne

Swagger with a kick and forearms to the back. Swagger sends Bourne into the turnbuckles and then Bourne with a kick to the leg and Alberto Del Rio interrupts as he drives into the building.

Swagger with an Irish whip while Ricardo Rodriguez introduces Alberto. Swagger with shoulders in the corner. Swagger tries for a running power slam but Bourne escapes and he hits a back kick. Bourne goes up top for the shooting star press and he lands on his feet when Swagger moves. Swagger clips Bourne and he puts Bourne in the ankle lock and Bourne taps.

Winner: Jack Swagger

Alberto Del Rio introduces himself and he says that the little Chihuahua Rey Mysterio won’t be here tonight. Alberto says that the only place you can see Rey is in the hospital. What he did to Rey last week was phenomenal and incredible. Alberto says that he is not completely happy because the audience on Raw did not see what happened. Alberto says that he is going to recreate that magic moment, but with a different Chihuahua. He goes into the ring and he attacks Evan Bourne and puts him in a cross arm breaker. Alberto kicks Bourne out of the ring and then he puts Bourne’s arm in the chair.

Mark Henry runs to the ring and he punches the chair. Alberto thinks again about going back to the ring.

Michael Cole talks about the first WWE show in China and we have a video package.

We go to commercial.

We are back with another Raw Moment: Episode 331: The Rock “This is Your Life” segment that was the highest rated segment in Raw history.

The Straight Edge Society comes out and they are one member short. They pose in the corner before Punk takes the mic. Punk says that he is better than the Rock. He doesn’t drink. He doesn’t smoke. He doesn’t make crappy movies like the Tooth Fairy. Punk asks if the fans like the Rock. Punk asks if they miss the Rock on Raw. Punk says that he doesn’t miss the Rock. It is because the Rock epitomizes the septic tank of a show that is Monday Night Raw. 900 shows is a milestone, but for 900 shows, Raw has been promoting poor family values. Punk has two words for us: Katie Vick. Punk says that it will drive you to drink, but he will save you. Punk says that he is here to show four of the most atrocious acts committed on Raw. They are not pretty and tonight he is Raw’s judge, jury and executioner. Exhibit A: Property Damage from Episode 824 when Triple destroyed Randy Orton’s house before Wrestlemania. Exhibit B: Irresponsible and Reckless Behavior: Edge and John Cena fighting into the water in Bridgeport in Episode 691. Punk says that he would never throw anyone into a body of water because it is bad sportsmanship. Exhibit C: Trespassing: Episode 257: Invading Nitro in 1998. Exhibit D: Excessive Use of Alcohol via firehose: Episode 304 in 1999 when Steve Austin had the beer hose and unleashed suds on the McMahon family.

Punk says that he cannot find the words that describe the shame that he feels for them. He says that he is ashamed to see the fans cheer someone like that. Punk says that everyone would pay their hard earned money to see Steve Austin walk down the ramp and spray CM Punk with beer via a fire hose.

Glass breaks and Punk has played the crowd because Steve Austin is not coming out. Punk gets a good laugh out of it and he asks if the people of Boston are disappointed and angry with him. Punk says that he is always that disappointed when he comes here to see each and every one of them. He says that he is happy that they are disappointed. Punk says that he has one more clip to leave on a high note. Punk has a clip from a show called Smackdown. We see the 199th episode of Smackdown when Brock Lesnar superplexed Big Show and imploded the ring. Punk says that he could watch that clip over and over because it represents everything he could never be. He could never be criminally obese. He says that Big Show is so big he broke an entire ring.

Big Show’s music plays and he comes out.

Punk mentions that they play Steve Austin’s music and no one comes out, but they play Big Show’s music and we get Captain Insano.

Show is insulted that Punk would make a fat joke. If Punk wants to embarrass him, he can talk about the chronic diarrhea when Eddie Guerrero gave him a tainted burrito. Or the time that he had to do the sumo wrestling thing. That was embarrassing. Show says that Punk should have brought up Show kissing Vickie Guerrero. Show tells Punk that he loves making people laugh. Show says that he does impersonations. Show does a Straight Edge Hogan promo. Punk says that was boring.

Show sulks a little and then Show says that Punk was being mean. Punk says that there is nothing ‘high’ about the straight edge society and that is what makes them better than Show. Show says he is not high, he is just tall. Show chops Punk. Luke punches Show but Show punches back. Show with a forearm to the back and then he clotheslines Luke over the top rope to the floor.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Did You Know that Monday Night Football wishes they have had more games than episodes of Raw.

Time for another Raw moment: Episode 450 in 2002 when Triple H returned from his quad injury.

Josh Mathews brings out Sheamus. Josh asks Sheamus about his match in three weeks, but Sheamus takes the mic. He says that it is a celebration tonight, except for one person, Triple H. He isn’t here because of Sheamus and Triple H is never coming back. Sheamus says that is why he is being punished by having to defend his title against five people. Sheamus wants to know how this is fair. He calls everyone a bunch of Plastic Paddys. He says that he is the only true Irish man. In addition to the match at the pay per view, he has to team with four of his opponents at the pay per view. One of his partners is Randy Orton, the man who tried to end his career. Sheamus says that this is discrimination.

Before the ACLU can come to his side, Edge’s music plays and he comes out. He says that Sheamus is giving him a headache fella. Edge says that since he debuted on Episode 265, he has been thrown into the Long Island Sound, had weddings broken up, had deranged ex-employees come through the crowd and attack him, and hit him with chairs. For everything that has happened to him, he has thrown back three times as many. Edge says that he has won 29 titles. He has won the Royal Rumble, King of the Ring, and Money in the Bank. Edge says that he will win the Six Pack Challenge. He tells Sheamus that he can go back to the lab with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the WWE Rewind: Last week when the Six Pack Challenge was announced by the General Messenger via his spokesman Michael Cole and then the Barrett beat down and finisher-a-palooza.

Match Number Five: Edge, John Cena, Sheamus, Randy Orton, and Chris Jericho versus Wade Barrett, David Otunga, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, and Michael Tarver in anElimination Match

Jericho and Cena have some words as Jericho tells John that he is starting. He will face Michael Tarver. They circle around the ring and then they lock up in the 900th main event on Raw. Jericho decides to leave the ring and he thinks about going back into the ring, but he walks to the back and gets eliminated.

Edge is the next to try to do something, or will he? He pushes the referee and gets disqualified.

Nexus get a good laugh while Cena decides to actually wrestle someone. Cena punches Tarver and sends him into the turnbuckles. Cena with an Irish whip and bulldog. Cena punches Tarver and he tags in Sheamus who attacks Tarver in the corner and kicks him. Sheamus with a short arm clothesline for a near fall. Slater tags in and Sheamus with forearms. Sheamus with a suplex for a near fall. Sheamus punches Slater and sends him into the turnbuckles. Sheamus with knees and they force Slater to the apron. Sheamus with an elbow to the throat and he throws Slater back into the ring and he gets a near fall on Slater.

Otunga tags in and he puts Sheamus in a side head lock. Sheamus tries for a shoulder tackle but Otunga stays on his feet. Otunga poses and Sheamus with a clothesline. Sheamus with another clothesline to Otunga. Sheamus kicks Otunga in the corner and Otunga with a hard Irish whip and he punches Sheamus. Slater tags back in and he kicks Sheamus. The referee warns Slater. Gabriel tags in and he kicks Sheamus and punches him. Gabriel tags in Barrett and he kicks Sheamus and punches him. Slater tags back in and he kicks Sheamus. Slater with a surfboard. Sheamus with a boot and Gabriel stops the Celtic Cross. Slater with a boot to Sheamus followed by punches. Sheamus fights out of the corner but Gabriel with a kick and Slater with Sweetness and he pins Sheamus.

Cena with the flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb and Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena with the Attitude Adjustment and he pins Slater.

Barrett attacks Cena and he punches and kicks Cena. Barrett throws Cena to the floor and Tarver, Otunga, and Gabriel attack Cena before Barrett goes out to bring Cena into the ring. Before they return to the ring, Barrett slams Cena’s head into the announce table and he gets a near fall. Barrett kicks Cena and punches him. Gabriel tags back in and he hits a jumping back heel kick. Barrett punches Cena on the apron while Gabriel distracts the referee. Gabriel gets a near fall on Cena. Gabriel with a cross body into the corner for a near fall. Otunga tags in and he tries for a suplex and Cena blocks it and Cena hits a suplex of his own. Otunga knocks Orton off the apron to prevent Cena from making the tag. Cena puts Otunga in the STF and Otunga taps.

Gabriel hits a 450 Splash and he pins Cena. Orton with an RKO on Gabriel to eliminate him.

Tarver misses a Superman punch and Orton with an RKO to pin him. Barrett with the fireman’s carry slam on Orton for the three count.

Winners: Nexus

We go to credits.

Update: Brought back to the top with RAW dark match results

Following last night’s WWE RAW, there was a dark match for the WWE Title. Sheamus defended his title in a triple-threat Steel Cage Match against John Cena and strangely, The Undertaker. Sheamus won the match, when he escaped the cage as John Cena and The Undertaker were facing off. Kane done the same stuff as he done on RAW with the lights and appeared in front of The Undertaker following the match. Both men faced off and The Nexus attacked John Cena.

A bunch of guys (Mark Henry, The Hart Dynasty and others) came out to make the save and left Wade Barrett lying in the ring.

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