New Twitpic: Randy Orton

Randy Orton posted a Twitpic (Yfrog) of him relaxing down in Daytona Beach, FL this afternoon. "What I got to do before work today".

Power 25

1) Kane - The World Heavyweight Champion now believes that Rey Mysterio is the man who attacked Undertaker and plans on destroying The Ultimate Underdog.( Last Week #1)

2) Sheamus - The Celtic Warrior is getting paranoid dealing with his SummerSlam opponent, Randy Orton, and Mr. Money in the Bank, The Miz, but he still managed to score a tag team victory on Raw. (Last Week #2)

3) Randy Orton - WWE's Apex Predator showed his fangs on Raw, striking The Usos, Sheamus and The Miz. If The Viper keeps this momentum going, he may walk out of SummerSlam as WWE Champion. (Last Week #3)

4) The Miz - The United States Champion's attempt to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase was foiled at the beginning of Raw, but he ended up pinning John Cena in a tag match at the end of the night. (Last Week #4)

5) The Nexus - This seven man team of rebels proved just how dangerous they really are when they defeated seven Raw Superstars in an Elimination Match without losing one team member. (Last Week #8)

6) Rey Mysterio - Now that Kane believes that Rey Mysterio attacked Undertaker, The Ultimate Underdog will be lucky if he even makes it to SummerSlam. (Last Week # 5)

7) John Cena - Less than three weeks before he leads a team of Raw Superstars into battle against The Nexus at SummerSlam, John Cena quickly realized that it's hard to keep six different competitors on the same page. ( Last Week #6)

8) Big Show - The World's Largest Athlete has been embarrassing The Straight Edge Society in recent weeks, but CM Punk's bizarre group got a measure of revenge against the giant on Friday night. ( Last Week #7)

9) Kofi Kingston - The Intercontinental Champion showed his mean streak on SmackDown, attacking Dolph Ziggler so viciously that the official actually had to disqualify him. (Last Week #9)

10) Alicia Fox - With a victory over Brie Bella on Raw, the gorgeous Alicia Fox is quickly proving herself to be one of the most dominant Divas Champions of all time. ( Last Week #12)

11) Edge - The Ultimate Opportunist showed his cowardly side on Monday night, fleeing from his match with The Great Khali when The Nexus showed up at ringside. (Last Week # 10)

12) Team Lay-Cool - Michelle McCool defended the Women's Championship against Tiffany on SmackDown, but the best friends will now have to decide who is really champion. (Last Week #14)

13) The Hart Dynasty - Going up against The Nexus in a 7-on-7 Elimination Match on Raw, the Unified Tag Team Champions were unable to do any damage to the rebel group. (Last Week #11)

14) Jack Swagger - At the beginning of SmackDown, Jack Swagger vowed to toss Rey Mysterio into the Gulf of Mexico, but at the end of the night the former World Heavyweight Champion was soaking wet thanks to Kane. (Last Week #13)

15) Dolph Ziggler - On SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler and his associate, Vickie Guerrero, brought out Kofi Kingston's mean streak. The bleached blonde now knows how tough the Intercontinental Champion really is. (Last Week #15)

16) Christian - Christian’s ring smarts prevailed over Drew McIntyre's arrogance on SmackDown when Captain Charisma rolled the Scotsman up for the 1-2-3. (Last Week #19)

17) Evan Bourne - As the last surviving member of his team in Raw's 7-on-7 Elimination Match, Evan Bourne put up a valiant fight, but ultimately ended up getting destroyed by the vicious members of The Nexus. (Last Week #16)

18) Drew McIntyre - The Scottish Superstar can't be happy about falling to Christian on Friday night. And if his track record is any indication, he's already plotting his revenge. (Last Week #17)

19) Chris Jericho - The nefarious Superstar is proving to be a major thorn in John Cena's side, but is anyone in the WWE Universe surprised that Chris Jericho isn't a team player? (Last Week #18)

20) MVP - The Ballin' Superstar chalked up another one in the win column after defeating Chavo Guerrero on Thursday's "WWE Superstars." (Last Week #21)

21) "Dashing" Cody Rhodes - Since becoming infatuated with his own good looks, "Dashing" Cody Rhodes has been more interested in giving beauty advice than winning matches. But it takes more than a good complexion to make it in WWE. (Last Week #20)

22) CM Punk - After giving his Straight Edge Society a harsh lecture, CM Punk and his strange group launched a serious assault on Big Show. (Last Week #24)

23) Ted DiBiase - The third-generation Superstar got back on the winning track this week, defeating John Morrison on Raw thanks to some help from his hired muscle, Maryse. (Last Week NR)

24) Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella - Since joining together on Raw some weeks ago, the bizarre team of Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella has been experiencing major success in the tag ranks. (Last Week NR)

25) Maryse - Ted DiBiase's "protector" got involved in the action on Monday night, causing a distraction that ultimately led the "Fortunate Son" to victory. (Last Week #25)

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Chris Jericho!


Brie of The Bella Twins!

7-30 SmackDown Results

Credit: PWInsider.com

We begin this week’s show with a look back at Kane’s comments about his World Title win and how he did it for his brother. Kane tells us that he will not rest until he finds his culprit. We see the footage from the match between Jack Swagger and Rey Mysterio to see who will face Kane at SummerSlam. After the match ended, Kane came to the ring and he attacked Swagger and Rey.

We are live on tape from Corpus Christi, Texas and your announcers are Todd ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas’ Grisham and Matt ‘JBL’ Striker.

Kane is in the ring and he says that for sixty days and sixty nights, he has sat at his brother’s side waiting for him to show a sign and put him in the direction of the culprit who put him in a vegetative state. Yesterday, his brother moved and he opened his eyes. For the first time in two months, he spoke. Kane says that his voice was weak and frail. He could only utter two words, but those words will be forever engrained in his psyche. Those words were the name of his assailant. A tidal wave of anger and pain coursed through his body. It was something he could not believe. The guilty party had been looking him in the eyes and he could not see it. Kane says that the man who attacked his brother was Rey Mysterio.

Kane says that he sat staring at his brother before he drifted back into unconsciousness. The name Rey Mysterio hung in the air like a demon he could not fathom. He wonders why would Rey have done this. Kane says that he knows that Rey couldn’t have done it together. Kane says that the more he realized it, it was true. Rey had the most to gain. Kane talks about the night that Rey lost to the Undertaker to get into the Fatal Four Way Match. He says that Rey made a conscious decision and took the coward’s way out. The next week, like a virus invading its host, he opportunistically won a battle royal to get back into the Fatal Four Way Match. Then Rey won the title when he should have hung his head in shame for what he had done. Rey won only because his brother was not there. Kane says that he stopped Rey by cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase and he brought the title to the dark side. He will beat Rey at SummerSlam but defeating him will not be enough.

This time he will make Rey pay for his sins. He will make Rey experience what Undertaker has endured. Kane says that he will open a casket and stuff Rey inside. He will damn Rey to eternal hell where the fires will consume him over and over. He will condemn Rey to eternal pain. Kane says that Rey will be praying to him for mercy. Kane says that he will shut the lid and Rey Mysterio as we know him will cease to exist. As Rey gasps for air and the light dims, his fate will be sealed and so too will his soul. As the life oozes out of Rey’s pores, the last thought that will go through your mind will be to repent over what you did to his brother. Then the only thing left will be the darkness. Kane closes the casket and we go to commercial.

We are back and Matt and Todd talk about Kane’s revelation that it was Rey who attacked the Undertaker. Matt wonders what Rey is thinking after what Kane said earlier.

We see footage from last week’s tag match when Matt Hardy hit Christian. Matt Striker wonders if it was intentional or an accident before Drew got the victory.

Match Number One: Christian versus Drew McIntyre

Christian with a waist lock but Drew backs Christian into the corner. The referee pulls Drew out of the corner and he misses a punch but Christian connects with punches. Drew with a kick and Christian tries for a sunset flip but Drew stays on his feet and he kicks Christian. Drew with an arm bar and knee to the midsection. Drew charges at Christian but Christian sends Drew over the top rope to the floor. Christian tries for a baseball slide but Drew moves out of the way but Christian hits a drop kick that sends Drew into the apron. Drew rolls under the apron and then he pulls Christian into the apron and Christian appears to have aggravated a shoulder injury. Drew gets a near fall and then he starts to work on the arm. He stomps on the arm and then he puts Christian in a key lock. Drew with a shoulder tackle and Christian rolls to the apron and the referee keeps Drew away from Christian. Drew with a clothesline to Christian on the apron and Christian goes to the floor as we go to commercial.

We are back and Christian gets back into the ring before the referee gets to ten. Drew with a near fall. We see footage from the commercial when Drew hit a shoulder breaker on the ring steps. Back to the action in the ring, Drew works on the arm and then he drops Christian to the mat. Drew with an arm bar with a chin lock to add extra pressure to the arm. Drew with a kick and a hammer lock slam. Drew with a forearm as Christian is draped over the apron. Drew slams the arm into apron and then he gets a near fall. Drew puts Christian in a hammer lock and sends him into the turnbuckle. Drew returns to the key lock but Christian with punches to get out of the hold. Christian with a head butt and punch to Drew and then he goes to the turnbuckles for a drop kick and both men are down. Christian punches Drew and hits a running forearm. Christian with a drop toe hold into the ropes but Drew with a knee. Christian is sent to the apron and he drops Drew across the top rope. Christian goes up top for a cross body but the momentum sends Drew on top for a near fall. Drew tries for the Future Shock DDT but Christian escapes and tries for the Killswitch. Drew is able to counter that and tries for a belly-to-back suplex but Christian lands on his feet and he hits an inverted DDT. Drew with an arm wringer and he gets a near fall.

Drew stands on the arm as he uses the ropes for more pressure. Drew goes to the turnbuckles and he wants to stomp on the arm but Christian gets his feet up and they connect with Drew’s face. Christian with a sunset flip from the turnbuckles but he can only get a two count. Drew charges into boots from Christian and then Christian with the flying back elbow from the turnbuckles. Christian tries to get feeling back in his arm. Drew with a kick and then he sends Christian shoulder first into the ring post. The referee checks on Christian and lets the match continue. Drew tries for the Future Shock DDT but Christian blocks it and gets the three count with a small package.

Winner: Christian

It is time for the latest Dashing Cody Rhodes Grooming Tips. Cody talks about a dirty face with black heads and acne is unacceptable and unappealing. Cody has a facial mask on and he says that you too can be dashing. Cody says that a facial is so important to today’s man. It clears your pores and gives you porcelain like skin. He says that you are one step closer to being Dashing.

We go to commercial.

We are back with Alberto Del Rio. He is at a pool table and he says that excellence is an attribute that is beyond the reach of ordinary men. There are those who strive for it and fail. There are those who aspire for it and fail. Then there are those are the elite in everything they do. Alberto says that he is such a man and then he makes a trick shot on the pool table. He says that he is the epitome of excellence.

CM Punk is in the back and he does not look happy. He wants to know who is going to let him down tonight. He wants to smell Serena’s breath to make sure she was not drinking. He thanks Serena for being sober tonight. He tells Joseph that he did not see him lift a finger when the mongoloid Big Show tore the mask off his face two weeks ago. Luke chimes in and Punk turns his attention to Luke. Punk says that his incompetence goes back to Wrestlemania and he blames Luke for the reason why he was wearing a mask in the first place. Punk asks Luke about his injured arm. Punk says that the sling is the reason why he couldn’t stop Big Show. Joseph tells Punk that Big Show took his mask off too. Punk calls Joey a crybaby. Punk says that without him, none of them survive here. They couldn’t stop Kane from injuring his arm, they couldn’t stop Rey Mysterio from shaving his head, and they couldn’t stop Big Show from taking off his mask. Punk says that they are nothing without him. Punk tells them to do something and then he leaves. Punk throws a bag at Luke and tells them all if they don’t do something, they can pack their bags.

We go to the Smack of the Night: CM Punk having his mask removed by Big Show two weeks ago and Joey Mercury being unmasked last week.

Match Number Two: Big Show versus Luke Gallows

Show with forearms to the back followed by a knee and head butt and Luke goes to the mat. Show with a chop to the chest. Luke with a kick but it doesn’t really affect Show. Show had Tony Chimmel come to the apron with a mic so we can hear the impact of a chop. Luke with punches but Show with a front face lock and then he tosses Luke to the apron. Show with a clothesline that sends Luke to the floor. Show goes to the floor and Punk kicks Show in the leg and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Big Show by disqualification

After the match, the Straight Edge Society attacks Big Show. Show tries to fight back but Show is sent into the ring steps. Mercury chokes Show while Luke holds Show’s hand on the ring steps and Punk stomps on the hand repeatedly. Serena joins in and stomps on the hand with her boots. Punk takes off his sling and tells Show that he will need it more than him.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a look back at the attack by the Straight Edge Society on Big Show after his match with Luke Gallows.

We see the medical staff checking on Show’s hand during the commercial.

We see highlights from last week when Dolph Ziggler defeated Kofi Kingston in a non-title match.

Match Number Three: Kofi Kingston versus Dolph Ziggler with Vickie Guerrero

They lock up and Kofi with a waist lock and take down into a front face lock but Dolph gets to the ropes. Dolph with a single leg take down but Kofi with a waist lock and Dolph gets to the ropes to get Kofi to release the hold. Dolph with a kick and punch to Kofi followed by another punch to the head. Dolph continues with the punches but Kofi with an elbow and forearm. Dolph with a knee but Kofi with a monkey flip and Dolph hit a superplex for a near fall. Dolph with a chin lock but Kofi tries to get out of the hold and Dolph pulls Kofi to the mat. Dolph with a leaping elbow drop and he gets a near fall. We go to commercial.

We are back and Ziggler with a snap mare into an arm bar with chin lock. Dolph with an arm bar and kick to the ribs. Kofi with punches to Dolph but Ziggler with a kick and neck breaker for another near fall. Dolph with a front face lock and then turns it into a modified Muta Lock. Dolph returns to the front face lock but Kofi with punches when he gets to his feet. Kofi with a jawbreaker but Dolph recovers first and punches and kicks Kofi. Kofi blocks a drop kick and he catapults Dolph into the turnbuckles. Kofi with chops to Ziggler followed by a drop kick. Kofi with a flying clothesline. Ziggler sends Kofi into the ropes and then hits a leg drop and gets a near fall. Ziggler chokes Kofi in the ropes and Vickie adds insult to injury with a slap while Dolph distracts the referee. The slap may have done the opposite of what the intent was as Kofi gets a second wind and he takes Dolph down and punches and kicks Ziggler. Kofi with more punches and the referee pulls Kofi off Ziggler. The referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler by disqualification

After the match, Kofi attacks Dolph and then he throws Dolph over the announce table. Kofi slams Dolph’s head into the announce table a few times. Kofi punches Dolph as the referee tells Kofi to stop. Kofi sends Dolph into the ringside barrier. Before he can continue the attack, officials come to the ring to stop Kofi and keep him away from Dolph.

Vickie checks on Dolph while two referees hold Kofi back.

We go to commercial.

It is time for the Raw Rebound.

We run through the card for SummerSlam as it currently stands.

Josh Mathews is in the interview area with Jack Swagger. Jack stops Josh from asking a question. He wants to know if Josh is going to ask him about how he feels about being left out of the World Title match or if Josh is going to ask for a Swagger family health update. Jack says that his father is still in the hospital. Jack says that Josh should ask him about what he is going to do to Rey tonight since there are no rules. Josh asks him that question. Jack says that he is going to break Rey’s arm and legs. He is going to throw him into walls. He is going to drag the tequila worm and take him across the street to the Gulf of Mexico. He is going to throw Rey into that nasty, disease infested body of water. Jack says that if Rey cannot walk, he can’t swim. With two broken legs, he won’t be able to compete at SummerSlam.

Tiffany and Kelly Kelly are walking in the back and they see Rosa who wishes Tiffany luck in her match tonight. Rosa is doing squats as Kelly and Tiffany walk past.

We go to commercial.

We are back and we are told that Dolph will get a shot at the Intercontinental Title next week against Kofi Kingston.

Match Number Four: Layla with Michelle McCool versus Tiffany with Kelly Kelly for theWWE Women’s Title

Before the match starts, Vickie Guerrero comes out and excuses herself a few times. Vickie says that this title is for the Women’s title but Layla is not the one who will be defending the title tonight. Michelle and Layla are more than best friends, they are co-Women’s Champions. Vickie says that as the official consultant, Michelle will be defending the title tonight.

Match Number Four [corrected]: Michelle McCool with Layla versus Tiffany with Kelly Kelly for the WWE Women’s Title

Michelle does some shadow boxing and then does some push ups but Tiffany is not impressed and she hits a drop kick and follows that with forearms and kicks in the corner. Michelle pushes Tiffany away but Tiffany puts Michelle on the top turnbuckles. Tiffany with forearms to Michelle and Tiffany tries for a superplex but they exchange punches. Tiffany hits the superplex but she can only get a two count. Layla grabs Tiffany’s leg and then Kelly punches Layla on the floor. Tiffany with a drop kick to Layla and she goes to the apron. Tiffany goes up top but Michelle trips her and then Michelle hits the McCool Clash for the three count.

Winner: Michelle McCool

We see Teddy Long on the TitanTron and he has a message for Michelle and Layla. They might have tried to put one over on the WWE Universe. There is only one Women’s Champion. They need to decide who the champion is or he will do it next week.

It is time for another Alberto Del Rio video package. He looks at a globe and says that people want things. They want a nice house, a great job, and the unattainable mate. Deep down, you have the power to get these things, but you don’t. He wonders why. He says that it is because you are mentally constipated. You keep your ambitions bottled up. Alberto says that is not the case with him. He says that he achieves everything he puts his mind to. He says that he is not bound by limitations or imprisoned by insecurities. He says that he is an enlightened man.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Five: Rey Mysterio versus Jack Swagger in a No Disqualification Match

They lock up and Swagger backs Rey into the corner and Swagger with punches. Swagger continues with the punches and then changes up with kicks. Swagger with a hard Irish whip and Rey goes down after hitting the turnbuckles with his chest. Rey moves out of the way when Swagger tries for the double jump Vader Bomb. Swagger lands on his feet and Rey hits a drop kick. Rey punches Swagger and then Rey with a drop kick to the knee and Swagger falls ‘there’. Swagger gets to the floor and Rey hits a drop kick and then he goes to the apron and sets for an Asai moonsault but Swagger grabs Rey’s leg and tries for the ankle lock but Rey sends Swagger into the ring steps. We go to commercial.

We are back and Swagger tries for a superplex but Rey is able to stop Swagger and he head butts Swagger off the turnbuckles. Rey with a seated senton and then he tries for a springboard cross body but Swagger drops down and Rey hits the mat hard. Swagger charges at Rey and Rey drops down. Swagger goes over the top rope to the floor. Rey with a head scissors that sends Swagger into the ringside barrier. Rey tries for a wheelbarrow move but Rey gets dropped on the ringside barrier and then they fight into the crowd.

Swagger kicks Rey and then he picks up Rey but Rey counters with a DDT on the dasher boards. Rey with a kick to Swagger’s head. Swagger punches Rey but Rey with a kick to the back. Rey sends Swagger into a barricade. Rey goes into the crowd and he gets on the barricade but Swagger catches Rey and runs Rey into the barricade twice. Swagger drags Rey into the backstage area and throws him into the wall. They fight into the concourse and they fight by the merchandise table. Swagger tosses Rey around on the floor and Swagger throws Rey outside the building. Swagger rakes Rey’s eyes across a guardrail as the action has gone into the street. Swagger with a double sledge to the back. Swagger picks Rey up again and they go to the dirty Gulf of Mexico but they almost get hit by a car. Swagger picks Rey up again but Rey gets to his feet and he kicks and punches Swagger. Rey throws Swagger over the side of the road and then Rey with a seated senton. Rey kicks Swagger in the ribs as they move closer to the water. Swagger punches Rey and he tells Rey that he is no champion. Swagger tells Rey that he isn’t half the man he is. Swagger realizes where he is and he puts Rey on his shoulders and he presses Rey over his head but Rey escapes and he sends Swagger into the Gulf with a head scissors. Swagger wants help as he says he is drowning. Rey turns around and Kane is there. Kane sends Rey into the Gulf of Mexico as well.

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Christian!



The beautiful Kelly-Kelly! Follow her on Twitter here.

Sheamus ready to rumble in Daytona

One look at the non-tanned Sheamus, you would assume he has never been near a beach — especially The World’s Most Famous Beach.

That will change Saturday, as the World Wrestling Entertainment red-headed champion will headline a card at the Ocean Center.

Sheamus, who will be joined by more familiar names like John Cena, Randy Orton and Chris Jericho, is a huge part of WWE’s shift to focus on its young superstars.

The News-Journal talked by phone with current WWE champion Sheamus, who is from Dublin, Ireland.

Are you going to visit the beach?

We stay as far away from each other as possible. I like Daytona for the bikes, the Harleys.

Your WWE debut was June 30, 2009, and here you are already a two-time WWE champion. What does that mean to you, the first Irish-born champion?

It means everything to me. I gave up a lot and sacrificed a lot to come to the U.S. to follow my dream. I was pretty serious as to what I wanted to do. You have to make your own opportunities. I was a little bit surprised at my quick success, but I knew if I got the opportunity I would take it. It’s a great honor. It’s opened up a lot of peoples’ eyes to the product and it has created a big following back home. It’s a dream come true.

We know you are 6-foot-6 and 272 pounds. But how big are you in Ireland?

It’s incredible — there is so much going on when we go overseas. WWE is huge — we go there twice per year.

What does the term “The Celtic Warrior” mean to you?

The stereotypes of an Irishman are a leprechaun and things like that. It’s something I want to get away from. I want to drive fear into my opponents, especially with what I’ve achieved the last year. I want something positive, not something to be laughed at.

Talk a little bit about your wrestling background.

I started wrestling in Ireland in the United Kingdom in 2005. I started training to become a sports entertainer, gaining experience overseas. I moved to Florida Championship Wrestling in 2007. It was a long haul.

As champion, you have a major role in WWE’s shift to focus on the young guys — guys like The Miz and Jack Swagger, and Nexus from the Tuesday NXT rookie television show. What does that mean to you, and how will the young guys change WWE’s future?

A lot of guys have been there awhile in FCW, developing the superstars. You’ve got Wade Barrett, Yoshi Tatsu, Ted DiBiase Jr. who have gone from FCW to WWE. In fact, about 70 to 80 percent of the roster is pretty much from FCW. They give you the road — it’s up to you to follow it.

Who is the bigger threat right now for your title — Orton (your Summerslam opponent), The Miz (who has a guaranteed title shot) or Nexus (who you have a “truce” with)?

Once you become WWE champion, there’s a target on your back. Everyone wants the title. Orton is an extreme threat to me. He’s been champion multiple times. I’m better than anyone. I’m the best in the world. There’s a payback for The Miz coming. Maybe I’ll teach him a lesson in Daytona and put his (guaranteed title shot) suitcase away for good.

Will we ever see a stipulation match where you have to get a tan if you lose or change your red hair color?

I’m very happy with the Irish tan.

What does the future hold for Sheamus?

The future is bright. It’s laced with gold. I want to make sure I’m the longest reigning WWE champion. With the truce with Nexus and Cena occupied, there’s no one to take me out. I’m here for the long term.

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If You Go

WHAT:WWE’s Raw World Tour

WHERE: Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach

TICKETS: $15, $25, $35, $45 at the box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com/wwe or by calling 1-800-745-3000

ADVERTISED MATCHES (card subject to change): WWE Champion Sheamus vs. “The Legend Killer” Randy Orton; John Cena, Chris Jericho and John Morrison vs. The Nexus; United States Champion The Miz vs. Evan Bourne; Mark Henry vs. William Regal; Eve and Gail Kim vs. Alicia Fox and Jillian; The Great Khali vs. Primo; Yoshi Tatsu vs. Ted DiBiase (with Maryse); Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov vs. Jimmy and Jey Uso (with Tamina)

BEFORE THE SHOW: Meet Morrison and Eve at Daytona Lagoon, 601 Earl St., Daytona Beach, from 3-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission to meet the duo is free.

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Superstar Of The Day: Randy Orton!

Authors Note: Don't ask me why Eve's picture is bigger than Randy Orton's..

7 - 27 NXT Results

We are live from Corpus Christi, Texas and your announcers are Josh ‘I get to talk to real people, not a computer’ Mathews and Michael ‘Who is the NXT general manager’ Cole.

The pros are on the stage and it is time to go to Matt Striker, who is in the ring. The rookies come to the ring. Matt mentions that one of the seven men in the ring will be gone at the end of the night. Matt reminds everyone that the poll is a combination of the WWE Universe and the NXT Pros.

Matt says that most of them will be able to prove themselves physically, but now it is time to prove themselves verbally. They will have a minute to talk about anything other than why they shouldn’t be eliminated.

Lucky Cannon goes first and his topic is friends. He says that he didn’t have a lot of friends growing up. When he did well in school and sports, nobody seemed to care. When he was hurt and down, nobody really cared about him. Now that he is this close to making it into the WWE, people seem to care. He says that he lost a childhood friend. Thanks to nobody, he has become a somebody.

Eli Cottonwood is next and his topic is eyes. He says that there is something that I can do that nobody else in the ring can do. There is something I can do that nobody in the arena can do. There is something that I can do that nobody else in the WWE Universe can do. He can look in the eyes of the giant. He can also look in the eyes of the Dead Man . . . The Undertaker.

Husky Harris is next and his topic is husky. He says that he sees a bunch of big bodies, abs, and tans. They look like Tarzan and they fight like Jane. Husky says that if you want to know about him, you can ask MVP. He says that he is like a tank with a Ferrari engine.

Kaval’s topic is dreams. He asks if anyone had a dream that it hurt. He says that he had a dream in Brooklyn to fight on the greatest stage. There were people who told him that he didn’t have what it took. He says that he fought for a decade as Low Ki and he says that it wasn’t about the size of the fighter, but the size of the fight.

Michael McGillicutty is not going to give his topic. Michael mentions that he won the challenge last week so he is the man to beat. He talks about the video package where the pros commented on his progress. He says that it was good except for one man. Michael asks Miz if he called him mediocre. Miz says that he did and he meant it. Michael wants to show Miz that he is mediocre and that Michael is the one who is awesome.

Miz tells McGillicutty to talk to him when he gets a Raw or Smackdown contract.

Alex Riley’s subject is Starbucks. Alex says that if it was up to the pros or anyone with an education, he would have won by a country mile. Since it is being decided by the democracy of dorks, he is competing with a man trying out for the voice of God or as a poor man’s Eddie Murphy. Alex says that he is the sun of the NXT galaxy. He says that everything revolves around him and there are no stars around, just a bunch of Star . . . bucks.

Percy Watson’s topic is having a good time. Percy says that people tell him that he always talks about having a good time. Percy says that life is hard and you have to work hard to get where you are in life. He says that his motto is work hard, but play harder. He says that life is short so you need to shake and groove.

It is time for a video package on Percy Watson. MVP says that Percy has a lot of showmanship. Henry says that he wants to see what is next from Percy. They talk about the connection he has with the crowd. Miz mentions that Percy has no lenses in his glasses so why is he wearing them. Cody says that under the surface is a solid athlete. Zack doesn’t get him. Miz says that you need to be serious in the ring. Porter says that if he shows the dedication, he will teach Percy. Cody says that Percy has more going for him than glasses and a goofy smile.

Match Number One: Percy Watson with Montel Vontavious Porter versus Zack Ryder

Ryder wants Porter off the apron and Ryder with a knee and forearm followed by a side head lock. Ryder with a shoulder tackle but Watson with a back elbow. Ryder with a double leg take down and punches to Watson. Ryder sends Watson into the turnbuckles and kicks him. Ryder with a running face wash to the head for a near fall. Ryder with a knee drop and he gets a near fall as Porter gives Watson some more advice. Ryder with a reverse chin lock. Watson with elbows and punches but Ryder sends Watson into the turnbuckles and he tries for another facewash but Watson moves. Watson with a drop kick or two. Watson with a flying clothesline and Ryder goes to the apron. Ryder drops Watson on the top rope and then he tries for the Rough Rider but Watson hits the floatover DDT and then he hits the twisting Oh Yeah splash for the three count.

Winner: Percy Watson (OH Yeah!!)

John Morrison gives some advice to Eli and Morrison says that Eli is doing great. He wants Eli to watch a video tape from last week’s obstacle course. We see the problems that Eli had with the course. John starts to laugh and Eli says that he isn’t an acrobat. Morrison says that people are calling him Eli Rottonwood. Morrison says that Eli has an opportunity against Michael McGillicutty. Eli has one word for Michael. Morrison asks if it is intensity and Eli says that it is mustache.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Michael and Josh talk about the elimination that will take place. However, there is one rookie who has immunity. In case you missed last week’s obstacle course challenge, we have a recap. The challenge was won by Michael McGillicutty and he has immunity.

Match Number Two: Michael McGillicutty with Kofi Kingston versus Eli Cottonwood with John Morrison

Cottonwood sends Michael into the corner but Michael with punches and forearms. Cottonwood with a shoulder tackle. Cottonwood sends Michael into the turnbuckles and then connects with elbows and a forearm. Cottonwood with a an Irish whip and a side slam for a near fall. Eli chokes Michael in the ropes and the referee warns him. Eli stands on Michael’s foot. Eli with a short arm clothesline and he gets a near fall. Eli with a neck vise on Michael but Michael with punches and he sends Michael to the mat. Eli with a leg drop and slam and he gets a near fall. Eli with an arm bar on Michael and Michael with punches followed by a running clothesline but Eli stays on his feet. Eli with a reverse atomic drop but he misses a big boot in the ropes and Michael with kicks to the leg and then he hits a single leg DDT. Michael with a drop kick to Eli and then he hits a swinging neck breaker for the three count.

Winner: Michael McGillicutty

It is time to go to the back where Ashley Valence mentions that we will have the next NXT poll later tonight. The pros comment on Kaval. Miz says that he is very good in the ring. Mark Henry says that he is probably the most polished in the ring. Kofi says that he has a quiet confidence about him. They also talk about his kicks. Cody and Mark talk about Kaval’s pros. Layla and Michelle . Miz says that Kaval needs to be bigger than life. Morrison says that Kaval takes himself too seriously. Michelle and Layla talk about turning the frown upside down. MVP says that Kaval has made an impact. Cody says that in a fair world, Kaval would be the next breakout star. Michelle and Kaval say that they love Kaval.

Michelle and Layla want to know why he isn’t smiling. Husky bumps into Kaval and Kaval asks Husky if he has a problem. Husky says that he didn’t see Kaval standing there. He says that Kaval is not noticeable. Michelle and Layla mention that Kaval was number one. Husky wants to know if Kaval is going to let his girlfriends do all of the talking. Kaval says that he lets his talking take place in the ring. Husky says that if Kaval brings that intensity to the ring, he will have fun in the ring. Kaval says that they are going to have a lot of fun in the ring.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Three: Kaval with Layla and Michelle McCool versus Husky Harris with Dashing Cody Rhodes

Kaval with a kick as he avoids Husky. Husky throws Kaval into the corner and he punches Kaval. Husky with a hip toss but Kaval rolls through. Kaval with a kick and a heel kick for a near fall. Kaval with a kick to the chest and then to the leg. Husky with a head butt. Kaval with a kick but Husky hits a short arm clothesline. Husky with a waist lock to Kaval but Kaval with elbows and a kick followed by a European uppercut. Husky with an Irish whip but he misses a charge into the corner. Kaval with a leg sweep followed by a kick to the back of the head. Kaval with an Irish whip but Husky with a clothesline out of the corner for a near fall. Harris with an Irish whip and he sends Kaval to the apron and then Michelle and Layla go to the floor. Harris sends Kaval into the ring post and then Harris hits an inverted suplex on Kaval. Harris with the Fat Boy Senton for the three count.

Winner: Husky Harris

After the match, Matt Striker comes out and he wants the pros to tabulate their votes so we can find out which rookie gets to take the walk of shame (until they form a group of their own after the end of Season Two?).

We go to commercial.

We are back and more people watched NXT than a lot of other networks’ shows.

We see the Raw Rebound featuring on the split among the CenArmy (or is it JeriChORPS)

Time to run through the card for SummerSlam.

We go to commercial and it is nail biting time for all of the rookies except Michael McGillicutty.

We are back and it is time for the moment that you have been waiting for. Who joins Titus O’Neil in NXT Limbo?

The rookies are at ringside.

Matt says that only one can win NXT and earn a title match on pay per view. Matt also tells us that the rookie at the bottom of the poll will be eliminated, that is unless Michael McGillicutty finishes in seventh.

The new poll is ready.

In first place is Michael McGillicutty. He is followed by Kaval in second place. Third place is Alex Riley.

Fourth place is Percy Watson. Fifth place goes to Lucky Cannon.

That means that Husky Harris or Eli Cottonwood will be eliminated.

The man in sixth place is Husky Harris so Eli Cottonwood is eliminated.

Matt asks Eli if he has anything to say before he takes the walk of shame and turns in his knives. Eli decides to attack Husky Harris and some of the other rookies join in the attack while Kaval and McGillicutty watch from a distance. Eli walks up the ramp and Morrison tries to calm him down and he pushes Morrison.

Matt asks Husky if there is anything that is not connecting with the WWE Universe. Husky says that they have seen the warpath he has made over the last few weeks. He says that it is his competition to win.

Matt asks Micahel what it feels like to be number one. Michael says that he came here to win NXT. He is on the right path. Michael says that he will not lose on NXT and he will become a World Champion.

Matt asks if he was concerned about Eli jumping him. Alex says that he is a better athlete than Eli and he knows that he is better than Michael and Kaval. He says that he will be number one.

Michael and Alex push each other and they brawl at ringside. Lucky tries to hold them off. Eli comes back despite being eliminated.

Superstar Of The Day / Daily Diva

The Miz!



Rosa Mendes!

Superstar Of The Day / Daily Diva

CM Punk.



Ashley Valence.

7-26 RAW Results

RAW starts off with John Cena’s confrontation with Wade Barrett and Nexus last week. Then we see footage of the systematic destruction of the WWE Superstars. But then we saw the six men who would join John Cena at SummerSlam.

We are live from San Antonio, Texas and your announcers are Michael ‘Where is the basement in the Alamo’ Cole and Jerry ‘Did Tony Parker bring his wife tonight’ Lawler.

John Cena comes to the ring and he is going to talk to the WWE Universe. John says that they are right that everything is bigger in Texas. He says that seven weeks ago, a group called Nexus, without any warning at all came to Raw and destroyed everything in its past. Nobody was safe. If Nexus wanted you hurt, then they would hurt you. That was until last Monday. Finally, the Raw Superstars said that they have had enough. They stood side by side in the ring. It did not matter if they were friends or enemies because they had a common goal. They are going to beat Nexus at SummerSlam and they are going to end Nexus. Nexus is not invincible. He says that with more power, Nexus gets more influence. The more influence they get, they will take over this show. Cena says that if that is the case, it might be the end of Monday Night Raw. Cena says that his team is not the Superfriends. He is not Superman. He says that he is more like Aquaman. He says that Edge and Jericho are like Batman and Robin. He says that Khali is not going to put on Wonder Woman’s attire.

Chris Jericho interrupts and comes to the ring. Cena mentions that Chris Jericho is on the SummerSlam team. Jericho says that he was standing backstage biding his time until Cena would say what he knew Cena would say. John Cena talked about his team. Jericho says that people told him that they were glad to see that Jericho had changed his ways to join Cena's team. Jericho tells Cena and the hypocrites. He did not get involved in this to be part of Cena’s team. He did not do this to bask in the glory of heroes. He did not do this to pander to parasites. He did this because of the issues he has with Nexus, especially Wade Barrett, who he groomed and his teachings helped Barrett to form Nexus. Jericho says that this is his team.

John Cena says that the team can be Jericho’s.

Jericho tells Cena never to patronize him. He wants to be honest with Cena. The team lives or dies on his whims. Cena slaps the mic from Jericho.

Cena tells Jericho it is not about Jericho. It is not about him. It is about this damn business. He says that Nexus has taken over this company. Cena tells Jericho if he doesn’t like him fine, the thing is that Jericho loves the business. He says that they have to co-exist. Jericho knows Wade Barrett better than anyone. He says that Jericho is essential to this team.

Jericho picks up his mic and he tells Cena never to knock the microphone out of his hands again. Jericho then tells Cena that he knows how essential he is to this team. The only chance to beat Nexus is to have the best in the world standing beside you. Jericho says that he knows more than that because he sees the big picture. Nexus isn’t the only threat to this company. The other threat is John Cena. Cena is like Nexus. He interrupts whoever he wants and does whatever he says. However, Cena does it with the support of the drones and people that he dances around for like a puppet on a string. At SummerSlam, as soon as the threat of Nexus is abolished, he is going to take the next logical threat and turn his sights on the next threat in the company. He is going to get rid of Cena. He will either do it with the help of his team, or he will do it by himself.

Cena tells Jericho to take his best shot.

It is time for an e-mail from the General Manager. Cole says that the match at SummerSlam will be an elimination match. As a preview, Nexus will face seven men in an elimination match. Additionally, Cena and Jericho will be in a tag team match. The General Manager says that if they aren’t down for that, he has two words for Cena and Jericho.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the Slam of the Week: Sheamus defeating Evan Bourne and Miz trying to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase only to be stopped by R Truth.

Sheamus comes to the announce table to join Cole and Lawler for our first match of the night.

We see footage from last week’s Triple Threat match when Randy Orton returned to the number one contender spot with a win over Edge and Chris Jericho.

Match One: Randy Orton versus Jey Uso with Jimmy Uso and Tamina

They lock up and Orton with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Orotn looks at Sheamus before returning to Jey and kicks and punches him. Orton slingshots Jey into the bottom rope. Orton with a forearm across Jey’s chest. Jey drops Orton across the top rope and then Jey kicks Orton in the chest. Jey with a diving head butt for a near fall. Uso with a chin lock as Orton gets back to his feet. Orton with punches but Jey responds with punches of his own. Orton with a knee and clotheslines. Orton with a power slam and then he punches Jimmy off the apron. Orton sets for the IEDDT and he hits it. Orton punches the air before twisting into the RKO push ups. Orton with an RKO for the three count.

Winner: Randy Orton

After the match, Jimmy attacks Orton but Orton punches Jimmy and kicks him. Sheamus tries to attack Orton from behind but Orton moves and Sheamus hits the pump kick on Jimmy. Orton with an RKO to Sheamus.

Miz comes out and he has his referee and briefcase. We are going to have our Money in the Bank match . . .

Before the referee calls for the bell, Orton hits an RKO on Miz.

Edge is in the back and he says that on the one hand he can’t wait for SummerSlam to get his revenge. He tells Ted DiBiase that he would rather have Ted on the team than Khali. Cena told him that he had an unstoppable team and Khali was on it. He says that Khali is clumsy and uncoordinated.

Ted says that when he beats Morrison tonight, Cena will see that he deserves to be on the team. Edge says that he might have to force his hand and face the Great Khali himself.

Edge walks away from Ted and Maryse and we see Runjin Singh. Will he tell Khali what he heard?

We go to commercial.

We are back and Sheamus and Miz are in the ring and they are arguing. Miz is holding his head while we get an e-mail.

The General Manager has found the team to face John Cena and Chris Jericho. It will be a team of champions, The Miz and Sheamus.

Sheamus and Miz decide to talk some strategy in the ring before we go to Cole and Lawler.

It is time to take a look at a SummerSlam Moment: From 1988, Ultimate Warrior versus Honky Tonk Man for the Intercontinental Title.

Edge is on the phone and he says that they are going to see things his way. Great Khali comes in and he yells something at Edge. Runjin says that he heard what Edge said earlier and he told Khali. Edge says that he has nothing but the utmost respect for Khali. Khali calls Edge obnoxious, delusional, and a complete nincompoop. He challenges Edge to a match right now.

Edge tells Singh to translate that if Khali loses, he is off the team. We go to commercial.

We are back and Did You Know that a lot more people watch Raw than Baseball on Monday Nights.

Cole tells us that Jerry Lawler is part of the team that will face Nexus tonight.

Match Number Two: Great Khali with Runjin Singh versus Edge in an If Edge wins, Khali is out of the main event at SummerSlam Match

Edge backs up into the corner and then he escapes Khali. Edge with a punch and Khali does not feel it. Khali sends Edge into the corner and he chops Edge. Khali with a hard Irish whip. Edge punches Khali but Khali with a short arm clothesline. Khali misses a leg drop.

Nexus come to the ring and Edge leaves through the crowd. Nexus circle the ring and they get on the apron. Nexus enter the ring and they circle Khali and then they give him the chance to leave and Khali leaves the ring.

We see the team that will face Nexus tonight as we go to commercial.

Match Number Three: Nexus versus Jerry Lawler, David Hart Smith, Tyson Kidd, Mark Henry, Yoshi Tatsu, Goldust, and Evan Bourne in an Elimination Match

Yoshi and Tarver start things off and they lock up. Tarver with a clean break but Yoshi with chops. Tarver with a kick and he works on the shoulder. Yoshi with kicks to Tarver but Tarver with a kick of his own. Tarver with an Irish whip but Yoshi with a kick. Tarver with a power slam to pin Yoshi.

Yoshi Tatsu eliminated

Bourne comes in and Tarver kicks him. Gabriel tags in and he punches Bourne. Bourne back body drops Gabriel and Lawler is tagged in. Jerry punches Gabriel and then hits a drop kick. Lawler goes to the turnbuckles and hits the fist drop but he can only get a two count. Barrett pulls Gabriel out of the ring so they can discuss strategy.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Kidd with a side head lock on Slater. We see Lawler get eliminated during the break by Slater. Kidd kicks Slater in the corner and the referee pulls him off. Smith tags in and he hits a delayed vertical suplex on Slater and gets a near fall. Smith with a back breaker on Slater followed by a leg drop. Smith with a punch and kick in the corner. Smith with a forearm to Slater followed by an Irish whip but he runs into a boot. Smith with a forearm to Slater who does to the turnbuckles. Smith tries for a power slam but Slater escapes and then Slater pins Smith with Sweetness.

David Hart Smith eliminated

Goldust comes in and Goldust with a clothesline and reverse atomic drop followed by a punch. Otunga tags in and he punches Goldust but Goldust with the drop down uppercut. Young interferes and then Otunga with the World’s Most Dangerous Spinebuster on Goldust.

Goldust eliminated

Mark Henry presses Otunga over his head and drops him. Slater comes back in and Henry with a clothesline. Henry slams Slater and Young tags in. Henry with a clothesline and boot to the head. Sheffield tags in and he kicks and punches Henry. Sheffield tries for a clothesline but Henry with a slam. Henry with a second slam and then he brings Gabriel into the ring. Henry with a splash into the corner but Sheffield with the clotheslines from Hell Junior to get the three count.

Mark Henry eliminated

Sheffield charges into the corner and Kidd and Bourne with kicks. Kidd tries for a springboard move but Sheffield with a clothesline. Young tags in and pins Kidd.

Tyson Kidd eliminated

Wade Barrett comes in and he misses a clothesline but Bourne with a knee and then he goes after the rest of Nexus. Barrett with a fireman’s carry slam for the three count.

Winners: Nexus

After the match, they pick up Bourne and it is time for Sheffield to hit the Clothesline from Nexus. It is them time for Otunga to his the World’s Most Dangerous Spinebuster. Justin Gabriel goes up top for his delayed 450 splash.

Wade Barrett says that what we just saw was an act of total domination. The Nexus have always been 100% behind a common purpose. John Cena’s team . . . or Chris Jericho’s team already has cracks. It is because of their individual egos and agendas. Wade says that at SummerSlam those cracks will destroy the foundation of that team.

Skip says that Cena has a team of individuals who do not have a singular focus. No member will sacrifice themselves for the betterment of the group. That is what they have done. Skip says that what you see is the Nexus. They are unbreakable.

Michael Tarver says that SummerSlam will be no different. They will eliminate each member until they are down to one member. Tarver says that he hopes it will be Cena so they can treat him like a piece of meat and sink their teeth into Cena’s flesh.

They leave the ring.

Miz is in the locker room and he is staring at his Money in the Bank briefcase. Sheamus enters and he tells Miz that it has been two weeks that he has tried to cash in the briefcase. Sheamus tells Miz it will never happen. There is no way that Miz can beat him. Sheamus tells Miz to name the time and place and he will leave Miz black and blue.

Miz suggests that they do it tonight after they beat Cena and Jericho. He will put Sheamus back in the ring so Cena can hit the Attitude Adjustment and Jericho will put Sheamus in the Walls of Jericho. Then Sheamus will be screaming and saying to make the pain stop because you can’t take it any more . . . fella. Then he cashes it in and hits the Skull Crushing Finale to become the WWE Champion.

Sheamus tells the fella to stop it or he will make him regret it. Sheamus punches the briefcase and leaves.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Jerry Lawler is back at the announce table.

Match Number Four: Brie Bella with Nikki Bella versus Alicia Fox

Alicia sends Brie into the turnbuckles and works on the back. Alicia with a hard Irish whip and then she kicks Brie in the corner. The referee warns Alicia and Nikki tries to switch but Jillian stops her. Brie with a rollup for a near fall. Alicia with a kick and scissors kick for the three count.

Winner: Alicia Fox

After the match, Jillian congratulates Alicia for her win. She says that the twins finally got what they deserved. He has a gift for Alicia. She is going to sing for Alicia. Alicia kicks Jillian and hits the scissors kick before leaving the ring.

We go to commercial.

We are back and R Truth is rapping at ringside. We see footage from last week when Maryse claims she was robbed only to see John Morrison attack Ted DiBiase.

Match Number Five: Ted DiBiase with Maryse versus John Morrison

They lock up and Ted backs John into the corner and then Maryse grabs John’s foot to allow Ted to attack Morrison. Ted with punches to John and then he gets a near fall. Ted gets another near fall on Morrison. Ted with a reverse chin lock but Morrison with punches. Ted with a knee and punch to stop Morrison’s come back. Morrison with forearms and punches to DiBiase followed by a clothesline. Morrison with a single leg lariat and Ted backs into the corner. Morrison runs into a boot but Morrison with an enzuigiri. Morrison thinks about the corkscrew split legged moonsault but Maryse distracts him. DiBiase with a rollup and he tries to use the ropes but Truth pushes his feet off as Morrison kicks out. DiBiase with a drop toe hold that sends Morrison into Truth and DiBiase gets the three count.

Winner: Ted DiBiase

After the match, Morrison and Truth talk about what just happened and Morrison walks away. Truth stops Morrison on the ramp and John Cena is watching his team potentially implode as we go to commercial.

We are back with a video package from last week’s show when John Cena announced his Super Team for SummerSlam.

Cole talks about how good Nexus looked while Cena’s team is falling apart from within.

Josh Mathews is in the interview area with Randy Orton. Josh asks Randy about what he did to prevent Miz from cashing in the briefcase. Josh wants to know if Randy has chosen who he wants to face at SummerSlam. Orton says that before he RKOed Miz, he did the same thing to Sheamus. Orton says that he sent a clear message. It does not matter who the champion is going into SummerSlam does not matter because they will be answered with an RKO.

Match Number Six: The Miz and Sheamus versus John Cena and Chris Jericho

Jericho and Cena argue over who is going to start the match and so do Miz and Sheamus. Miz goes after Cena but Cena moves. Cena with a bulldog and Miz goes to the floor. Miz returns to the ring and he tags in Sheamus. They lock up and Sheamus with a side head lock on Cena but Cena takes Sheamus down and applies a side head lock of his own. Cena with a shoulder tackle and he punches Sheamus. Jericho tags in and he punches Sheamus. Jericho with more punches in the corner but Sheamus with punches and kicks of his own. The referee warns Sheamus. Jericho with forearms and a drop kick followed by one to the back and Jericho chokes Sheamus on the apron. Sheamus kicks and punches Jericho. Jericho drops down and Sheamus goes to the floor when he charges at Jericho. We go to commercial.

We are back and Sheamus with a clothesline to Cena and he backs into Sheamus’ corner and Miz tags in. Miz with kicks to Cena. Cena with punches and a suplex for a near fall. Jericho tags in and connects with a knee lift. Jericho with a rollup and then he tries to put Jericho in the Walls of Jericho. Miz escapes but Jericho with a drop kick to Sheamus on the apron. Miz with a kick to Jericho. Miz with a front face lock and kicks to the chest in the corner. Sheamus tags in and he kicks Cena in the corner. Miz chokes Jericho while Sheamus distracts the referee. Sheamus with a short arm clothesline to Jericho for a near fall. Sheamus with an arm bar and chin lock on Jericho. Jericho gets to his feet and Jericho punches Sheamus. Sheamus with an uranage back breaker for a near fall. Sheamus punches Jericho but Jericho punches Sheamus as well. Miz tags in and he kicks Jericho in the back. Miz with elbows to Jericho and a punch to the neck. Miz chokes Jericho in the ropes and then he hits a running splash to the back. Miz gets a near fall and Jericho gets to the ropes. Jericho with a kick to Miz’s chin. Jericho goes to the turnbuckles and hits a missile drop kick and both men are down. Sheamus tags in and he keeps Jericho from making the tag. Sheamus with a camel clutch and then he puts Jericho in a reverse chin lock. Jericho with elbows but Sheamus with a knee. Miz tags in and he connects with a forearm to the kidneys. Miz kicks Jericho in the corner and he punches him. The referee pulls Miz out of the corner and Miz yells at the referee. Miz misses the clothesline into the corner.

Cena and Sheamus tag in and Cena hits the two flying shoulder tackles followed by the Blue Thunder Bomb and then it is time for the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Jericho gets behind Cena and Jericho with a Codebreaker while Miz distracts the referee. Miz makes the blind tag and gets the three count.

Winners: Miz and Sheamus

After the match, Chris Jericho returns to the apron and then gets back into the ring. Jericho puts Cena in the Walls of Jericho. Cena reverses and he puts Jericho in the STF and Jericho taps even before Cena locks in the hold.

Great Khali comes out to play peacemaker but Edge with a spear to Khali. Cena and Edge argue. R Truth and John Morrison come in the ring and all six men are arguing. Khali chops Morrison and Edge as we go to credits with Jericho arguing with anyone he can talk to in the ring.

Superstar Of The Day / Daily Diva

One half of the Uso's, Jey Uso!


Jillian.

Power 25

1) Kane - The Big Red Monster had the greatest night of his career at Money in the Bank where he won the SmackDown Ladder Match and then cashed in his contract to win the World Heavyweight Championship. (Last Week #8)

2) Sheamus - Thanks to interference from The Nexus, The Celtic Warrior was able to retain his WWE Championship against John Cena at Money in the Bank. But how long will it be before the marauders get their hands on Sheamus? (Last Week #1)

3) Randy Orton - WWE's Apex Predator wasn't able to grab the briefcase at Money in the Bank, but he did defeat Edge and Chris Jericho on Raw to earn a WWE Championship Match against Sheamus at SummerSlam. (Last Week #3)

4) The Miz - The Miz finally lived up to all of his boasting at Money in the Bank when he bested seven of Raw's top Superstars to grab the coveted briefcase. Now, when will The "Awesome One" cash in? (Last Week #9)

5) Rey Mysterio - Although Rey Mysterio lost his World Championship to Kane when the monster cashed in his Money in the Bank contract, The Ultimate Underdog did pick up two big victories over Jack Swagger this week. (Last Week #5)

6) John Cena - After The Nexus cost John Cena his match against Sheamus at Money in the Bank, the Raw Superstar recruited some backup and challenged his rivals to a 7-on-7 Tag Team Match at SummerSlam. (Last Week #3)

7) Big Show - The World's Largest Athlete couldn’t grab the briefcase at Money in the Bank — even with the help of his giant ladder — but he did humiliate the secret Straight Edge Society member on SmackDown. ( Last Week #4)

8) The Nexus - After defeating Mark Henry on Raw, Wade Barrett is rallying his troops for the big 7-on-7 Tag Team Match against John Cena's squad at SummerSlam.

9) Kofi Kingston - It was a rough week for the Intercontinental Champion as he failed to grab the Money in the Bank briefcase on Sunday and then lost to Dolph Ziggler in a non-title match on SmackDown. (Last Week #6)

10) Edge - The Ultimate Opportunist couldn't cheat his way to victory at Money in the Bank or in the Triple Threat Match on Raw. Will he have better luck in the 7-on-7 Tag Team Match at SummerSlam? (Last Week #7)

11) The Hart Dynasty - The Unified Tag Team Champions proved they were a better duo than The Usos this week by defeating the Samoan brothers on two different nights. (Last Week #14)

12) Alicia Fox - The beautiful Divas Champion proved her title win was no fluke when she decisively defeated Eve at Money in the Bank. (Last Week #13)

13) Jack Sthwagger - After losing to Rey Mysterio at Money in the Bank and on SmackDown, "The All-American American" will be seeking serious revenge against The Master of the 619. (Last Week #10)

14) Lay-Cool - SmackDown's deliciously evil best friends worked together to make sure Layla retained her Women's Championship over Kelly Kelly at Money in the Bank. (Last Week #15)

15) Dolph Ziggler - The bleached blonde blowhard wasn't successful at Money in the Bank, but he did defeat Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston in a non-title match on SmackDown. (Last Week #17)

16) Evan Bourne - Although he was impressive at Money in the Bank, Evan Bourne came up short in his quest for the briefcase. The high-flyer didn't have much more luck in a losing effort against Sheamus the next night on Raw. (Last Week #11)

17) Drew McIntyre - The Scottish Superstar teamed with "Dashing" Cody Rhodes to defeat Matt Hardy & Christian on Friday night. (Last Week #19)

18) Chris Jericho - It was another disappointing week for the nefarious Superstar as he came up short at Money in the Bank and lost the opportunity for a WWE Championship Match on Raw. ( Last Week #16)

19) Christian - After an impressive performance at Money in the Bank, Captain Charisma fell short in his tag team effort with Matt Hardy against Drew McIntyre & "Dashing" Cody Rhodes on Friday night. (Last Week #18)

20) "Dashing" Cody Rhodes - Handsome, gifted and cocky, "Dashing" Cody Rhodes is quickly becoming the most despised man on SmackDown. But with two victories this week, it's hard to deny his considerable talents. (Last Week NR)

21) MVP The Ballin' Superstar broke even this week with a tag team loss with his Rookie Percy Watson on WWE NXT and a tag team victory with Chris Masters on "WWE Superstars." (Last Week #22)

22) Eve - Eve lost to Divas Champion Alicia Fox at Money in the Bank, but she bounced back the following night with a victory over Maryse on Raw. (Last Week #20)

23) Kelly Kelly - The beautiful blonde was unable to dethrone Women's Champion Layla at Money in the Bank. Will her friend, Tiffany, have better luck next Friday night?

24) CM Punk - After being unmasked by Big Show last Friday night, The Straight Edge Savior watched as the mystery member of his society was also unmasked by The World's Largest Athlete this week.

25) Maryse - Not only did Maryse lose to Eve on Monday night, but she failed to protect Ted DiBiase from John Morrison.

07-23-10 Smackdown Results

Dark Match: Alberto Del Rio b. Kaval.

Smackdown opens with the new World Heavyweight Champion Kane who cuts a promo about winning Money in the Bank this past Sunday and cashing in the briefcase on Rey Mysterio the same night. Kane pumps the crowd about becoming the new Champion.

It is then announced that Jack Swagger will take on Rey Mysterio in a two out of three falls match later tonight to determine the new number one contender for the World Title.

"Dashing" Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre b. Christian & Matt Hardy after a miss-communication between Christian and Hardy. After the match, they exchange a handshake and a hug.

Jack Swagger cuts a promo backstage about facing Rey Mysterio later tonight in a two out of three falls match. He says he'll beat Mysterio and then make sure Kane is in the hospital after SummerSlam. * Rey Mysterio vs. Jack Swagger in a number one contenders match is announced for SummerSlam.*

LayCool is backstage with Teddy Long talking about Money in the Bank, Kelly Kelly and Tiffany. It's then announced that Layla will defend the Womens Championship next week against Tiffany.

Dolph Ziggler w/Vickie Guerrero b. Kofi Kingston w/Michael McGillicutty with a sleeper hold. Then Big Show b. the Masked SES Member w/the rest of the Straight-Edge Society. The match originally had Gallows face Show, but the masked man replaced him. Big Show unmasks him to reveal that it was Joey Mercury. Show then puts the mask on and then choke-slammed Mercury for the pin.

A pre-recorded segment featuring grooming tips from "Dashing" Cody Rhodes is shown. Rey Mysterio is backstage for a promo hyping the number one contender's match.

An Alberto Del Rio video segment is shown.

Rey Mysterio b. Jack Swagger in a #1 contender two out of three falls match. Mysterio wins the first fall via DQ when Swagger fails to release an ankle lock despite Rey having the ropes. Swagger wins the second fall with the ankle lock when he caught Rey's legs when he was attempting the 619. Rey gets the deciding fall with a roll-up. Rey Mysterio will face Kane for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. After the match Swagger attacks Rey but Kane comes out and connects with a choke-slam. Kane goes back into the ring to attack Rey but gets a 619. Rey leaves Kane in the ring to end this week's edition of SmackDown.

Upcoming road schedule for WWE

* House show in Houston, Texas tonight, July 23.
* House show in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, July 24.
* House show in Beaumont, Texas on Sunday, July 25.
* Raw tapings in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, July 26.
* Smackdown/NXT tapings in Corpus Christi, Texas on Tuesday, July 27.

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