RAW this week starts with a video recap of Bret Hart’s return last week and the ensuing verbal abuse and beat down on him. Vince said Stu Hart does not belong in the WWE. When Bret got the physical upper hand on Vince, Batista came in and beat Bret down.
Music and pyro.
The 99 Aflac car spinning out out back and then comes inside. We were expecting Carl Edwards to come out of the car, but it was Hornswoggle. Kelly announces Carl Edwards who comes down the ramp with a Bella on each arm. Poses in a corner then from the top rope does his patented back flip. He said he’s always wanted to do that and where better than Louisiana, home of the Superbowl Champions. The Superbown of NASCAR will be in six days in Daytona. He has a lot to live up to tonight. They proved how eloquent NASCAR drivers can be, but he has a friend in the WWE who has been in the winner’s circle with him John Cena. Then Sheamus’ music hits and he comes out. Sheamus says his Superbowl is in seven weeks, WM. He’s walking in Champion, so he has to win the Elimination Chamber. He demands to be the last participant in the Elimination Chamber Match. Carl’s not the guest host of RAW, he’s a guest on his show. If he doesn’t do what Sheamus tells him, then he won’t make it to Daytona. Christian’s music hits and he comes out to the ring. Christian shakes with Carl and introduces himself. He’s a huge fan and NASCAR’s getting huge in Canada. Sheamus asks Christian how he dares interrupt him. Last week Edge came out and said he’d face Sheamus or Taker. But then Vince said ECW would be going off the air and replaced by a new revolution of wrestling TV. Sheamus says Christian is a lame duck Champion. Christian says Sheamus is the lame duck. He obviously speand a lot of money on hair gel and manscaping, but did he run out of money before tanning. Sheamus says he’ll beout of work in two weeks. Christian says they’ll all be free agents to be singed to whichever show they want. He wanted to see his peeps here and challenge Sheamus to a match. They’re both champions, both born without last names, why don’t they do this. Carl calls for a ref and there’s a match! Carl led away by the Bellas.
Sheamus slams Christian down. Lockup and Sheamus knees Christian and then whips him. Christian gets an elbow up and cross body but Sheamus catches him and sends Christian flying.
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Headlock on Christian. Christian free but a knee to the gut. Christian fights back. Shoulder block and both go down. Christian’s head to the top rope. Christian manages to send Sheamus over the top rope. Christian flies over the top. Christian pulled shoulder first into the ring post, then into the barrier and back into the ring. Sheamus pins for two. Arm hold on Christian. Sheamus pushed Christian into a corner. Christian fights back and comes off the corner in a dropkick. Christian fight back with a right then pulls Sheamus back as Christian lands outside. Sheamus sells the moves but kicks out at two. Christian ducks the big boot but eats the clothesline. Christian sidesteps Sheamus in a corner and then hit’s a DDT off a corner for a long two. Christian sets up for the kill switch, but then Christian shoulder first into the corner then to the mat face first. Sheamus hits his finisher and it’s over.
– Winner: Sheamus
Sheamus poses with that deranged look on his face. Video of high points in the match. Sheamus stares down at Christian who holds his left upper arm.
Backstage HHH watches the monitor and HBK walks up. HBK says he’s been distracted with Taker and WM. In 24 hours he didn’t win the RR and didn’t qualify for the Elimination Chamber. But DX hasn’t been to the WM. Maybe for the first time they can go and shine. HHH says that sounds good, but he did qualify. He’s going to do what he does in the Elimination Chamber. He’s going to WM as Champion. HBK says it’s all about HHH now and then walks off. HHH looks annoyed.
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WWE Slam Of The Week – Vince told Bret that Stu didn’t deserve to be in the HOF and Bret attacked Vince. Batista in to attack Bret.
King says Vince got closure last week and banned Bret from the arena this week. Video from after the show went off. Cena in to pick up Bret hug his, raise his hand. Then Batista was back out and totally destroyed Cena.
Backstage Cody walked up on Ted. Cody said he had to face Cena, but Ted faced Mark Henry. Ted said if Cody had what it took to beat Cena, he’d be in the Elimination Chamber. Ted says that people say they’re alike, but this proves he’s better. Orton comes in and says that Ted thinks Ted’s better than him. Orton says Ted will face Cena tonight. Cody says he didn’t mean to get Orton DQd. Orton says he appreciates it, but Cody will be facing Orton tonight.
Punk, Gallows and Serena backstage headed for the ring.
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Straight Edge Society out, Punk, Gallows and Serena. Punk says when this region of the country falls on hard times, they turn to drugs and alcohol. But they also do it for Mardi Gras and for winning that little football game. It’s because they’re week. Even thought they’re unsaveable, they’ll win an show while they’re better than you. They have a celebrity in the house – Jared from Subway. Jared preached to millions of people and they follow in his footsteps and look up to him. He’s great for Subway, but he’d be better on this side of the fence. Jared wants nothing to do with that. He knew Jared would say no, so he’s prepared to make an example of him. They head over to Jared who looks a bit nervous, but then DX’s music hits and they come out. Then mix comes out in all his awesome-ness and Big Show comes out right behind him.
Gallows and Punk attack Miz, so DX jump Big Show. They swap around and DX throw the Miz out to take down the other three.
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HBK chops Punk in a corner. Punk reverses a whip and gets HBK with a knee and then a DDT. Big Show whips Punk into HBK in a corner. They move and Big Show eats the corner. Punk and HBK tag out. The three big guys in together. “HHH” chants, then he crotch chops them both and attacks. Big Show in control of Gallows with a chop to his chest. head butt to HHH in a corner then a clothesline to Gallows. HHH with punches and then a face buster. HHH sets up for a pedigree but Big Show hits a back body drop to the outside. Gallows rolls through to tag in Punk.
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Punk kicks Miz in a corner than pins HHH for two. Punk working HHH’s left leg. HHH gets free, but Miz starts working on him hard. Then Miz on Punk who he whips into a corner, but HHH gets a foot up in Punk’s face. Miz then eats a clothesline. Teddy watching closely from his chair by announce. Punk dropkicks Miz. Jawbreaker to Punk. Miz hit’s a running clothesline on Punk in a corner. Serena pulls Miz off the corner and he slams his chin, but before he could go after her HHH hit’s a spine buster outside. Punk holds HHH’s ankle, but he still make sit to HBK. HBK hit’s a flying elbow to Punk. Inverted atomic drop, then a chop to Punk. HBK tunes up the band, but Gallows stops him and taunts HHH. HBK up for the GTS, but gets free and hits sweet chin music for three. They’re eliminated. Big Show takes HBK down hard, then taunts him. Chops to HBK, but Big Show hit’s a head butt to drop him. Big Show punches HBK in the gut. HBK choked in the ropes. Miz does the same from the outside. “HBK” chants. HBK to his feet, but another punch to the gut from Big Show. HBK starts punching back. Knee from Big Show. HBK whipped but gets a foot up into Big Show’s face. Big Show then runs into another foot in the dame corner. Side slam to HBK for two. Miz tags in and keeps working over and taunting HBK. Miz pins for two. Chinlock on HBK. To their feet, but Miz slams HBK back to the mat by his hair. neck breaker from Miz. HBK fights to avoid to SCF and free, but Big Show stops him. Sweet chin music to Big Show. Miz and HHH tag in. Miz runs into a high knee, then a face buster. Big Show sent flying from the apron. Spinebuster from HHH in what Cole calls ‘vintage HHH’. HBK steals the tag and they argue face to face. Miz slams into HBK who slams into HHH. Mix rolls HBK , holds his tights, and gets the three.
– Winners: Miz & Big Show
Big Show and Miz celebrate outside with their new straps. HHH glares at HBK in the ring. To their feet HBK throws off his DX gear, yells back at HHH and stomps off. HHH left in the ring seething.
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Video of HBK eliminating Punk and Gallows. But then HBK was pinned by Miz after he stole the tag from HHH.
Backstage Josh with Big Show and Miz. Miz said they did something he and Jericho couldn’t do, beat DX. There’s nothing that can stop them now. Miz said they will go around and win all the gold. They’re the Miz-Show and they’re awesome. Big Show prefers Show-Miz. Miz is fine with that.
King and Cole go through the Elimination Chamber Matches set for the Elimination Chamber PPV.
Backstage HBK is stomping through looking for someone. He finds Teddy Long and demands he gets traded to SD! He doesn’t care about DX. Take one person out of the SD! Elimination Chamber and he can go against Taker. Teddy can make it happen and has to do it now. Teddy says it’s set and he can’t change it. They all earned their shot. HBK grabbed Teddy, but HHH came up and pulled him off and asked if he’s willing to throw away DX and his career. HBK says his career is over and then hits sweet chin music on Teddy.
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WWE Rewind – Two weeks ago Gail Kim beat Fox to face Maryse.
Video of HBK snapping on HHH and Teddy Long.
Maryse is at announce Kim and Jillian in the ring.
Jillian threw Kim from the ring. Jillian slams him down and pins for two. Jillian scoops, but Kim gets out of the slam part. Kim puts her foot to Jillian’s chin and drop to get the three.
– Winner: Gail Kim
Maryse up on the apron and says she only wants to have the best match of her life with Kim. Then she speaks French a bit. They shake and Maryse said, may the best Diva win.
King starts a video for the first inductee into the 2010 WWE HOF. It’s the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase. He taunted people, was a great heel and created his own belt. Even his son Ted is building his own HOF career.
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Carl with Jared and lots of Subway backstage. Santino comes back and is singing the Subway song. Lots of love going around, but then Santino is pissed about Swagger. Carl matchs their match for Superstars. Kofi in talking about liking this week off as he’s going into the Elimination Chamber. Kofi says they should all be in single’s matches next week. Santino say to leave it to next week’s host as he’s got to have class. Then a video of Springer who will be hosting next week. All four of them are left making funny face.
In the ring Cody is ready for some action. Orton out to face him.
Orton pushes Cody and yells at him. Then he does it again. Cody fights back. Orton fights back. Dropkick to Orton for two. Punches to Cody’s face but Cody comes back with a Russian leg sweep for two. Orton gains control again. Kick to Cody’s ribs. Punches to Cody’s head. Cody set up top. Orton climbs but pushed to the mat. Orton ducks a flying cross body. Orton sets up for the RKO. Suddenly Sheamus slides in the ring, but quickly out. Cody hits crossroads and pins for three.
– Winner: Cody
Sheamus back in the ring, waits and then a big boot to Orton’s head. Sheamus then sets Orton up but Cody back Sheamus up with a chair. Sheamus backs up the ramp staring.
King and Cole talk about all the strange things that have been happening on RAW lately. Video of Batista attacking Cena after RAW went off the air and cane went to Bret’s side.
Backstage Cena is heading for the ring.
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Carl said next week all six in the Elimination Chamber will be facing off. Sheamus versus Orton. Ted versus Kofi. HHH versus Cena. Road to WM is heating up, so start your engines.
Ted out to the ring. Cena out to face him.
Cena in and on Ted before the hat and shirt come off. After Ted is tossed from the ring Cena removes his hat and shirt and throws to the fans. Outside Ted is thrown back first into the barrier. STF on the floor outside. Cena’ looks like he’s lost him mind. Upset looking he gabs a mic and into the ring. Cena says he’s not there for a match, he ain’t wasting not more time. Doesn’t care why Batista did what he did. It’s done and he wants a fight. Last week he was sent to take Cena out. Didn’t work, he’s still here. Why doesn’t he come out and finish the job. He’s not going anywhere until Batista comes out and finishes the job.
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Cena still on mic. He says after such a big weekend Batista isn’t coming to RAW. My DISH feed screwed up the next bit. But then Cena says Batista’s unwarranted attack was some sort of business decision. When he hears those words, one person comes to mind, Vince. He told Vince he’s pathetic. He doesn’t like to be embarrassed and then he’s suddenly attacked. He thinks Vince is behind this. If he’s not going to fight Batista, then he’d like to talk to Vince. Mr. Chairman? Vince comes out all smiles and strutting. He brings a big group of security with him to the ring and is even more smiles. Vince asks what Cena has to say. Cena says Vince comes out with ten security guards. The sad thing is that Vince thinks that enough to stop him. Next time come out with a tank. Either come in by himself to talk, or send them all in for him to destroy, then he’ll be much more angry. Vince says that Cena thinks he needs backup? Vince says he’s the ultimate supreme alpha male. When he created heaven and earth, it wasn’t Adam he had in mind, it was him. Vince goes on, all smiling, about screwing Bret again. He enjoyed that, but had nothing to do with Batista attacking him. The man he conveniently paid off to attack Bret suddenly attacked him? Vince says he eliminated Batista from the RR. He doesn’t like Cena’s garish colors, his GI Joe jaw, his Louisiana hayseeds. He personally doesn’t like him, but business wide… Cena says it’s always about the money! The reason they chant for Cena and not Vince is because Vince is all about the damn dollar! He has a ton of money and all he cares about is making money and paying people off to make more. He paid Batista off. Vince does it for the money, Cena does it for the moment. Where he gets to stand here right after the Saints win and feel the energy of the crowd! They go wild for him! Cena says you can’t put a price tag on that. He does it for moments like in two weeks he’ll take the beating of hi lifetime and walk out Champion. For moments like WM 26. That’s what he does this, for the moment. That’s why they watch it, for the moment. That why Ted DiBiase’s going into the HOF, it’s all for the moment. HOFs like Bret Hart. Cena talked to Bret last week. Apparently he wants another moment. Last week he heard Bret say something he never thought he’d hear again. Bret said he’d like to wrestle another match. Wrestle another match at WM. He wants to face Vince McMahon. Vince says Bret doesn’t want that. Cena says, yes, he does. Cena says this is Vince’s moment. Yes or no? is Vince about the money or the moment? Vince says he’s about both. But Bret doesn’t want any of this. He thinks Cena’s wrong. Cena asks Vince, yes or no? Bret wants to dance at WM26, one more moment, yes or no? Vince starts screaming that the answer is yes. Cena thanks Vince for telling everyone to his face. Now he has one more person to tell. Cena stomps up the ramp. Vince says he knows Bret is watching from Calgary and while he doesn’t really want any of this at WM. He doesn’t want to be embarrassed like he was last week. Video of Bret being attacked by Batista and Vince last week. The video goes off and the fans go wild. Bret comes into the ring from announce side and takes down Vince. Bret then takes out all the security who got in the ring. On the stage Vince said no, it won’t happen because Bret deserves to be screwed. Then Vince flees. Bret starts pulling apart electronics by the stage and trashing the area. The last thing he pulls makes him fall over. Then down to announce he pulls off the top of the table, pulls out the monitors and flips the table. Back in the ring, shaking a bit, he grabs a mic and he paces the ring. The fans go wild for him. He’s ready to go.
Biggest pop
DX
Bret Hart
Cena
Biggest heat
Vince
Orton Sheamus
Show-Miz