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Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 6-3-10

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- MARK HENRY vs. PRIMO COLON

Primo tried to go after Henry's early on, but Henry remained on his feet. Henry then knocked down Primo with a shoulderblock. He teased a big splash, but Primo moved and Henry ate the mat. Primo then went up top for a dropkick, but Henry flung him away. Primo kept trying to go after Henry's lower body to chop him down. He then went up top again, but Henry caught him in mid-air. Henry then planted Primo into the mat with the World's Strongest Slam for an emphatic victory. After the match, Henry struggled to the corner selling the leg work and stood on the bottom turnbuckle to salute the crowd. More shine for Henry put a wrap on the match.

WINNER: Henry in 3:00. Fine match accomplishing the goal of getting over Henry's power offense with the crowd into the action thanks to the pre-match activity by Henry. This is right about where Primo will be slotted for a while until WWE finds another way to utilize him post-Carlito reunion. (*)

2 -- GAIL KIM vs. JILLIAN HALL

Good action to start with some fast-paced offense from both sides in the beginning of the match. Gail then nailed a monkey flip and corner leg whip that floored Jillian. Gail then executed a nice head scissors coming through the ropes to the floor. Gail tried to follow with more offense on the outside, but Jillian cut her off. Back in the ring, Jillian went to work on Gail. Per the match formula, the story unfolded where Jillian got cocky working over Gail, giving Gail an opening to take back control. Gail tried to execute a superplex for the big finish, but Jillian blocked and dropped Gail to the mat for a nearfall. Gail then regrouped and executed her Eat Defeat jawbreaker for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Gail in 5:00. Nice match with a good flurry of offense from both sides from start to the finish. It's nice to see Jillian on Superstars where she's given time and opportunity to have a good match and not limited to a one-note gimmick on Raw. Of course, she probably wouldn't be on TV if she didn't have the recognizable "Britney Spears/Brooke Hogan parody" act that WWE likes to write into Raw guest-hosting bits. Meanwhile, Gail continues to just bide her time looking for an opportunity. (*1/2)

3 -- Co-Women's champion MICHELLE McCOOL (w/Co-Women's champion Layla) vs. TIFFANY -- non-title match

McCool chucked Tiffany to the outside early on, drawing taunts from Layla ringside. McCool then delivered a knee to the side of Tiffany's face, driving her into the announce table. Tiffany barely made it back into the ring before a ten count and McCool went back to work on Tiffany. Tiffany made a comeback moments later and executed a monkey flip out of the corner. Tiffany delivered an emphatic kick to the mid-section before attempting a sunset flip pin, but McCool blocked and smashed Tiffany with the Styles Clash for the pin and the win.

WINNER: McCool in 3:00. Decisive win for McCool here. Tiffany is developing well as an in-ring wrestler and will probably be counted on to fill a void on the babyface side of the Women's division on Smackdown. (*)

4 -- CHRISTIAN vs. CHAVO GUERRERO

Christian scored an early one count and Chavo huffed and puffed to sell frustration. They reset with Christian scoring a back body drop before coming off the second rope with a missile dropkick for another one count. The announcers talked up Vickie's new association with Dolph Ziggler, prompting Striker to reference the Kerwin White days when Dolph was a caddy for Chavo. Ugh. Christian knocked Chavo to the outside, then hit a plancha on the floor. Christian re-entered the ring to wait for Chavo, but Vickie walked out on-stage. After excusing herself, she booked a two-on-one handicap match. Vickie welcomed out Dolph Ziggler as Chavo's partner to stack the deck against Christian. Playing up his heel persona, Chavo gloated and acted tough now with the advantage before they cut to break.

4b -- CHRISTIAN vs. CHAVO GUERRERO & DOLPH ZIGGLER

Back from break, Dolph and Chavo tagged in and out working over Christian, who was on the defensive. Ziggler then missed with a corner attack and Christian landed his pendulum kick to begin his comeback. Christian dropped Dolph with a flapjack then his usual sunset flip springing off the second turnbuckle for a two count. Christian fought off both heels, then went up top and airballed a cross-body splash. Chavo then tagged in with a springboard dive to the mid-section. Chavo then wanted the Three Amigos suplex, but Christian countered the third and dropped Chavo with an inverted facebuster.

They went to the finish where Chavo countered the Killswitch and executed a snap suplex. Chavo went up top for the Frogsplash, but Christian moved out of the way. (Before Chavo tried his finisher, though, Dolph blind-tagged into the match.) Christian then hit the Killswitch on Chavo, but Dolph caught him from behind with the Zig-Zag. Dolph, as the legal man, made the pin on Christian for the win. Backstage, Vickie looked on approvingly watching from a monitor. After a replay of the finish, Dolph and Chavo celebrated the victory and the announcers plugged Smackdown tomorrow night before the show closed with another shot of Vickie backstage.

WINNERS: Chavo & Dolph in 14:00 overall. Decent main event focusing on Dolph. Christian had his "out" faced with a stacked deck, which was fine. WWE apparently believes the ticket for Dolph elevating up the ladder on Smackdown is for him to be paired with the "heat magnet" Vickie Guerrero. We'll see if it works out better than it did for Vickie's most-recent beau, Eric Escobar. (*3/4)

Arcademan:
WWE Smackdown Results: 6-4-10

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Park's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 - JACK SWAGGER vs. MVP

Swagger wore an Oklahoma jersey to the ring to antagonize the fans. Swagger worked MVP into a waist-lock, which is the way a lot of matches seem to be starting lately. The two argued after MVP countered with a back elbow. Slap to the face of Swagger, who then took a powder on the outside. Cover only for two by MVP. He got the champ in a side-headlock, but Swagger broke out of it in the corner and dished out some punishment. Boot to the head by MVP sent Swagger to ringside. They took a break under four minutes into the match.

The match continued in a back-and-forth fashion until MVP was sent shoulder-first into the ring post. He was nearly counted out. MVP fought back, but was booted down. Swagger missed a charge and MVP connected on a few clotheslines. Powerslam by Swagger for a near fall. Vader Bomb from Swagger for two. Of course, Todd Grisham thought it was over. Back to work on the arm went Swagger. Forearms and elbows were sent into the face of Swagger to break things up a bit. Swagger got thrown over MVP's head, and then the elbowdrop. Belly-to-belly by Swagger, and I don't think he even got MVP's feet off the mat on that one. Vader Bomb, but no, MVP countered. Running boot in the corner missed, and Swagger rolled MVP up for the win.

WINNER: Swagger, at 15:00. Good showcase for MVP.

Curt Hawkins attacked MVP after the match. MVP fended him off until he ran into a big boot from Vance Archer. They only have a few weeks left to make an impact on Smackdown.

2 - DREW MCINTYRE vs. KOFI KINGSTON - INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE MATCH

McIntyre was predictably aggressive at the outset. Monkey flip by Kofi, then he leapt onto Drew's shoulders for some punches in the corner. The ref backed Kingston out of the corner, allowing McIntyre to boot Kofi down. While he was on offense, Matt Hardy made his way through the crowd, showing off the ticket he bought to get in the arena. He stood at ringside as they went to break.

McIntyre stayed on the offensive, and the fight even went to the floor. Surfboard-like move by Mac, but Kingston flipped out of it. McIntyre was back on top before long, but he made the mistake of paying attention to Matt Hardy. Kofi began to come back with all his trademark moves, and got a crucifix pin for two. Boom Drop, then he set up for the Trouble in Pardise, but Mac dodged it and went to the outside. Kingston missed a cross-body out there, and McIntyre took a cheap shot at Hardy, back-handing him across the face. Security had to hold Hardy back. Back in the ring, Kingston hooked on the SOS and picked up the win.

WINNER: Kingston, at 13:26. Not a big fan of the finish, since McIntyre just had the advantage on the outside. Hardy did distract him, but he needs to be beaten down for that finish to work, because it takes Kingston a few seconds to lock it in. Match was good.

3 - ROSA MENDES vs. KELLY KELLY

Kelly got the advantage early, but then LayCool walked out on the stage to observe Smelly Kelly. Mendes locked Kelly in a head-scissors on the mat. Kelly turned things around with some clotheslines and booted Mendes in the chest on a corner charge. Splash off the top for two. Mendes tried a neck-breaker, but Kelly turned it into a Fameasser for the win.

WINNER: Kelly, at 2:57. Looked like two women on the second day of wrestling school.

4 - BATTLE ROYAL TO DETERMINE THE FINAL SPOT IN THE FATAL FOUR-WAY TITLE MATCH AT THE FATAL FOUR-WAY PPV

Other participants include: Chavo Guerrero, Trent Baretta, Caylen Croft, Vance Archer, Luke Gallows, JTG, Chris Masters, and MVP. Nobody eliminated in the first minute or so. Kane almost got Christian out, and MVP booted Vance Archer down. Punk was on the outside, and Mysterio ran out to try to unmask him. Gallows aided Punk, but Mysterio got the best of Gallows. Luke was still on the outside, but Rey made it back in the ring before the break.

Back with more battle royal fun. Doesn't look like anyone has been eliminated. And I don't remember Shad ever being entered. Chavo and Hawkins teamed up on Kane in the near corner. McIntyre wanted a piece of that as well. Gallows seemed to come to the aid of Kane when everyone was trying to toss him. Croft and Masters were eliminated about seven minutes in, and Baretta got sent out as well. Then it was JTG next. Fast and furious eliminations in the last 30 seconds. Kane and Gallows threw hands with each other, with Kane getting the better of the exchange. Kingston and McIntyre were both eliminated, via a Cactus clothesline by Kofi. That was about 8:30 in. Archer and Gallows almost had Rey out. Huge pop for him slipping back in. Ziggler locked the sleeper on Finlay. Christian ended up tossing Ziggler, however. A distraction by said Ziggler led to Finlay dumping Christian. Really, Finlay? Anyway, they went to break with Ziggler and Christian arguing on the outside.

Most of the men were lying on the ground back from break. Again, we missed no eliminations. Rey missed the 619 on Chavo, but Rey ended up eliminating him with the headscissors at about 14:00. Finlay tried to get rid of Rey, but Rey held on to Finlay's neck. Finlay ended up flattening Rey in the ring in lieu of an elimination. MVP punched away at Hawkins, then went after Archer. Vance didn't take kindly to that. MVP, Archer, Finlay and Hawkins all went out in short order, which left us with Kane, Mysterio and Gallows. The hooded stranger kicked Kane in the back, which allowed Gallows to throw him over the top. But Kane held on, threw the masked man aside, and grabbed Gallows by the throat. He pushed him over the top at 17:00. Clothesline by Kane on Mysterio. Kane dropped Rey chest-first onto the top rope, and Rey barely held on to stay in. He was booted down when he was back in the ring. Mysterio landed on Kane and hit the 619. But he jumped into a chokeslam attempt. Rey countered with a headscissors that sent Kane over the top and to the floor.

WINNER: Mysterio, at 19:39. Not bad for a battle royal. The right man won, too, though Kane's character could be rejuvenated a bit with his Taker bit.

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 6-7-10

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). This report condensed to in-ring results however I'll put up another post covering the final moments of RAW.

1 -- BIG SHOW vs. CHRIS JERICHO -- Bodyslam Challenge match

Big Show comically opened up wide for Jericho to attempt a bodyslam, but Jericho slapped Show across the face. Show turned angry and chopped Jericho across the chest. Show then missed with a corner attack and Jericho attempted a bodyslam, but Show laughed in his face and landed a headbutt. Show fired himself up and teased the KO Punch, so Jericho quickly rolled to the outside to avoid the finish. Show then palmed Jericho's head like a basketball to bring him back into the ring, but Jericho kicked him away and started working over Show's right shoulder. This turned into Jericho slugging away at Show's shoulder before Show swatted Jericho to the mat like a flyswatter. Show then caught Jericho in mid-air and delivered a simple bodyslam center ring for the anti-climatic win.

Post-match: Show slapped on his modified Camel Clutch and Jericho started tapping out. Show kept it locked in, then Justin Roberts erroneously announced: "Winner via submission, Big Show." This is a mess so far. Show then dumped Jericho over the top rope to the floor to "win" the over-the-top-rope challenge stipulation as well. Jericho just shook his head on the floor while Show left the ring.

WINNER: Show at 2:53. Big Show in the opener having a slow-motion, standing "match" isn't how I would have opened the show. I'm waiting to see where this Jericho storyline goes with him on an unofficial losing streak and looking like a sad figure lately. (n/a)

2 -- Unified tag champions HART DYNASTY (TYSON KIDD & D.H. SMITH w/Natalya) vs. GREAT KHALI & HORNSWOGGLE

Khali and Kidd started things off, with Khali dominating the proceedings. Big Show, then Khali in the opening matches isn't the best way to keep viewers tuned in. Hornswoggle then tagged in and airballed a Tadpole splash. Smith ran into the ring and knocked Khali off the apron, then Kidd made a soft, safe pin on Hornswoggle for the win.

Post-match: The Usos and Tamina hit the ring. The three-on-three brawl was on. This time, the Hart Dynasty knocked the Usos out of the ring and stood tall. The Usos backed away and sold the fight would continue another day.

WINNERS: HD at 1:20. They kept the match as short as possible trying to avoid killing the babyface momentum for Hart Dynasty up against the "likable" freak show duo of Hornswoggle and Khali. (n/a)

3 -- SANTINO MARELLA vs. KOZLOV -- Dance-off

Santino was given the dance floor first. Cue up some light techno music and Santino attempted some break-dancing moves. He busted out the Carlton, of course, followed by the Cobra dance. I'm surprised no water sprinkler or shopping cart. The crowd popped after Santino finished his deal. Kozlov said he is a serious contender and something else. Kozlov said he is more stronger and faster. Cue up Kozlov's dance opportunity. Some hard techno music hit and Kozlov started doing the robot with a moonwalk, followed by the electric slide. Kozlov took Scotty 2 Hotty's Worm before showing off some flexibility. Santino was shocked. "Vintage Kozlov," Cole declared. Striker polled the audience. Santino was booed. Kozlov won and he flexed his ab muscles. Kozlov then danced with Santino like they were on "Dancing With The Stars." Santino tried to jump into Kozlov's arms, but Kozlov head-butted him to the ring, smiled, and walked out of the ring.

WINNER: Kozlov. Kozlov has assumed Chris Masters's role on Raw as the big, muscular wrestler with a "hidden talent" gimmick to get a laugh and lose credibility as a wrestler.

4 -- DIVAS BATTLE ROYAL

Bodies started flying out of the ring in the first two minutes before it settled on Eve in a perilous situation with Maryse and Jillian Hall. Maryse and Hall worked over Eve before dumping her over the top rope to the floor. Jillian celebrated the "victory" with Maryse, who didn't want Jillian to share in her spotlight. Maryse then unceremoniously dumped Jillian to the floor to pick up the victory and bask in her own glory.

WINNER: Maryse at 3:50. As expected to continue the feud between Maryse and Eve and reinforce Maryse's heel character. (n/a)

5 -- KANE vs. SHEAMUS

Kane knocked Sheamus to the floor early on and worked him over. Kane tried a top rope move, but Sheamus crotched him. He then executed a running powerslam taking Kane off the top. Impressive. Sheamus scored a nearfall and they went to break with Sheamus in control. It was the first time in 73 minutes there was a sense of urgency on the show.

Back from break, Kane blasted Sheamus with a boot to the head ala Sheamus's pump kick before continuing the attack on Sheamus. Kane landed a double foot-dropkick to the face for a two count as the announcers continued to talk up the Undertaker storyline. Kane then teased a chokeslam, but Sheamus kicked him away. Kane regrouped and tried again, but Sheamus slipped out and hit a reverse DDT backbreaker across his knee. Sheamus then measured Kane for the pump kick, but Kane moved and Kane threw Sheamus over the top rope to the floor. Sheamus returned to the ring and, this time, he took the chokeslam.

After taking the chokeslam, Sheamus rolled out of the ring and fell face-first on the floor. The ref began a ten count and Sheamus initially tried to re-enter, but decided to hop off the apron and walk away. Kane wins via count-out. "Coward!" Kane shouted at Sheamus, who disappeared to the back. Kane then angrily left the ring as the "investigation continues" with Taker's assault.

WINNER: Kane via count-out at 7:25. A step-up in the ring on this show after some poor matches in the first hour of the show. WWE is certainly selling the audience on Kane right now, as evidenced by the voting for this match. (*1/2)

6 -- U.S. champion R-TRUTH & JOHN MORRISON vs. THE MIZ & ZACK RYDER

Truth started off working against Miz, then Morrison tagged in and double-teamed Miz. Truth re-entered as the babyfaces worked over Miz until Miz blasted Truth with a boot to the face. Cole plugged Season Two of NXT as Ryder worked over Truth. Miz and Ryder then tagged in and out working over Truth for a few minutes. Miz then yanked off Truth's shoe and Truth hot-tagged Morrison, who cleaned house on Miz. Morrison landed a flying knee strike on Miz, but Ryder broke up the pin. Truth hopped into the ring with one shoe before Ryder sent him flying to the outside. The action broke down before Miz dropped Morrison with the Skullcrushing Finale for the pin and the win.

WINNERS: Miz & Ryder at 3:21. Basic, short Raw tag match. The audience lost interest early on after the pairings were announced. WWE is selling the audience on the "sizzle" of the pairings or stips or match-ups being announced, but the audience isn't interested in the "steak" of the match-ups.

7 -- EDGE vs. RANDY ORTON -- One-arm match

After they briefly danced around the ring, Orton ran over Edge with his free left shoulder before stomping on Edge. Orton then started pounding on the mat with his one good arm. He teased a one-arm RKO, but Edge shoved him off. Edge then reached behind his back and untied the knot. Apparently the ref didn't pay attention in Boy Scout's. Now free, Edge attacked Orton and the ref called for a DQ.

After the DQ, Edge went to the corner and teased the Spear, but Orton blocked with a kick to the head. (Note, not a Punt.) Edge rolled to the outside and Orton tried to follow out, but Edge smashed Orton. Edge then retrieved a chair and measured Orton for a chair shot to the shoulder. Orton convulsed and sold pain as Edge ripped his hair out to sell the angle. Edge smiled and walked away from ringside as Orton winced in pain. They replayed Edge's attack on Orton before showing Edge smiling from the stage. Orton came to his feet and sold the shoulder injury as the announcers talked in quiet tones.

WINNER: Orton via DQ at 1:35. It was what it was to stack the deck against Orton as one of the challengers in the PPV main event. (n/a)

8 -- MATT HARDY vs. DREW MCINTYRE

McIntyre screamed at Long after the bell sounded, then Hardy tackled McIntyre and knocked him to the outside. Hardy took the fight to the announce table and knocked him into Cole and Lawler's laps. Hardy rammed McIntyre into the ringpost, then took him back into the ring. Hardy landed the Twist of Fate and scored a pinfall for the win. Post-match, Hardy continued to blast away at McIntyre before grabbing some of Mac's hair. Hardy stared at the hair with a psychotic look on his face while McIntyre rolled away and regrouped on the stage.

WINNER: Hardy at 1:24. Hardy scored his "revenge match victory" with three weeks of TV packed into a five-minute segment, but apparently the feud continues. (n/a)

Arcademan:
9 -- WWE champion JOHN CENA vs. C.M. PUNK (w/Luke Gallows and Serena) -- non-title match

Cena went for Punk's mask early on and Punk bailed to the floor to complain to the ref. Cena tried again and Punk bailed to the outside again. Punk then cut off Cena and went to the mat with submission holds wearing down Cena. Cena teased a comeback, but SES nipped at Cena's heels from the outside to allow Punk to regain control heading to break.

Back from break, Cena teased the Attitude Adjustment, but Punk slipped out and hit a DDT for a two count. Punk then knocked Cena to the outside and Serena kicked Cena in the gut with the ref's attention held by Punk in the ring. Back in the ring, Cena fired up his big comeback and did the usual routine. Suddenly, Wade Barrett walked out on stage as Cena teased the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Punk had to hold his place for a long time before Cena delivered his trademark move. Barrett slowly started walking to the ring and Cena turned his back on Punk.

Caldwell's version of the end via PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report).

Suddenly, Michael Tarver was shown hopping the guardrail. Season One NXT Rookies then surrounded the ring taking out the SES as Cena stood dumbfounded in the ring. Barrett then led the NXT Rookies onto the ring apron. They surrounded Cena before slowly walking into the ring. David Otunga floored the ref and Cena stood in the middle of all of them. Cena then attacked Barrett, but an eight-on-one brawl broke out.

WINNER: No Result at 10:14.

Post-match: Cena tried to fight them off as all eight ganged up on Cena. Barrett started directing traffic. Of note, all eight of them were wearing "N" armbands like they're part of a gang. The Rookies then attacked Striker and Lawler ringside. They over-turned the announce table and started creating havoc ringside. Justin Roberts was victimized here. Barrett then started ripping away the ring apron and the turnbuckles. Daniel Bryan ripped off Roberts's shirt and choked him by his tie.

Cena was left alone in the ring as chaos was everywhere. Cena tried to fight back in the ring, but Tarver KO'ed him. Otunga then dropped Cena with a uranage in what was left of the ring. The Rookies started hitting finishing moves on Cena before Darren Young picked up Cena and fed him to Slater for a big knock-down clothesline. Cena was lifeless here. Punk then tried to enter the ring, but Bryan secured him and the Rookies started pounding on Punk. The announcers were nowhere to be found, so it was raw sound in the arena. The Rookies then fed Cena to Skip Sheffield, who delivered a big knock-down clothesline. Slater choked Cena with a turnbuckle before Bryan shouted down at Cole that he is not better than him. Cena slowly got up to his knees and Bryan spit in his face. Bryan then delivered a kick strike to the back.

[Q13 -- over-run] The Rookies picked up Cena and fed him to Barrett, who landed his rolling bodyslam. Gabriel then went up top and delivered his big 450 Splash from the corner to a big thud. Apparently everyone in the back was being held hostage by the A-Team. The Rookies then left the ring, with the ring a total mess and Cena out cold in the middle of the ring. Cena opened his eyes to show signs of life before the camera panned the ringside area where bodies were everywhere.

Medics entered the ring checking on Cena, who remained out cold. The announcers ringside were shown stirring slightly before a stretcher was brought to the ring for Cena. Cena was placed on a backboard as they showed concerned fans watching ringside. It was quite surreal for the PG era of Raw with no announcers and raw sound in the arena. The camera cut to more shots of chaos ringside before showing Cena strapped down on the backboard. Cena was then put on a stretcher and wheeled away from ringside. They wheeled him up the entrance ramp. The camera cut to a shot of WWE staffers removing the announce table that had Lawler trapped underneath. It's worth noting Michael Cole kinda disappeared during the melee. Cena was shown being taken away to the back as they ended the show five minutes past the top of the hour.

CLOSING THOUGHTS: One of the worst episodes of Raw of the year (even worse than the MacGruber Volcano Raw) ended with an amazing angle involving the NXT Rookies. Apparently the NXT Eight are forming a gang to dominate Raw. I'm all for it, as it added a sense of realism to the show after the first three hours of the show were a complete disaster. The audience that stuck around to the end certainly has reason to tune in for the follow-up next week[/u] (and possibly on NXT tomorrow night). Follow-up, follow-up, follow-up will make or break this.

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 6-21-10

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only save for the final segment of RAW.

1 -- EVAN BOURNE vs. CHRIS JERICHO

Cole started listing Jericho's accolades in the "sports entertainment industry" going back 20 years. Suddenly, Bourne scored an early nearfall on a backslide attempt. Jericho then ducked out of the ring and retreated to the floor to catch a breather. Lawler asked why Jericho put this kind of pressure on himself as they cut to break.

Back from break, Jericho's career was over. Okay, just kidding, but what if the match ended during the break? Anyways, they recapped Jericho taking control during the break, leading to him applying a mat submission in the ring. Bourne then scored a close nearfall attempting a roll-up before Jericho dropkicked Bourne to the outside. Lawler stressed the WWE talking point that the young stars are on the rise trying to take top spots, including Jericho's. Bourne made it back into the ring at a nine count, then Jericho stomped on him before landing right hand blows.

Jericho teased a vertical suplex, but Bourne landed a knee strike and scored another nearfall on a roll-up attempt. Bourne then hit a spin kick, followed by a leaping kick strike. He followed with a double-foot smash for a nearfall. Suddenly, Jericho slapped on the Walls of Jericho, but Bourne rolled onto his side and executed a DDT out of a guillotine for a two count. Jericho then went back on the offensive, cutting off Bourne with more mat-based submissions.

Jericho cut off Bourne in the corner and went to the second rope for an axehandle, but Bourne suddenly came to his feet and jumped onto Jericho for a snap huracanrana resulting in a close two count. Bourne tried to follow with his trademark offense, but Jericho countered into the Walls of Jericho. Bourne teased tapping out, then Jericho yanked him back to center ring. Bourne then crawled across the ring toward the bottom rope with the big determined face before a final lunge to break the hold. Great sequence. Bourne suddenly hit an enzguiri from the apron that put Jericho out in the corner. Bourne tried to follow with the Air Bourne, but Jericho got his knees up at the last split-second to block. Jericho immediately followed with the codebreaker and scored a pin for the win.

Post-match: Jericho showed more confidence after finally getting his win. That smirk was back. Jericho started to leave the ring, but he walked over to Bourne and picked him up. Jericho helped him to his feet before pie-facing Bourne to shove him back to the mat. Jericho smirked again and left the ring while Bourne sold the code breaker to conclude the segment.

WINNER: Jericho at 10:40. Given time, these two have made magic the last two nights. Another awesome match that really continued Bourne's momentum despite him losing, with Bourne countering Jericho's offense over and over before Jericho finally got an opening. Let's hope for a third real match (fourth overall) in the series. (***1/4)

2 -- TAMINA (w/Uso Brothers) vs. NATALYA (w/Unified tag champions Hart Dynasty)

After a back-and-forth opening to the match, the NXT Rookies suddenly walked out through the crowd to interrupt. Wade Barrett then grabbed a mic and said they just want to apologize nice and clean. Kidd wanted nothing to do with that and tried a flip dive onto the Rookies ringside. The Rookies proceeded to beat down Kidd and leave HD out cold ringside. Darren Young and Wade Barrett then walked into the ring as they cut to break.

WINNER: No Decision in 2:00.

3 -- JOHN MORRISON (w/Eli Cottonwood) vs. ZACK RYDER (w/Titus O'Neil)

Ryder cut off Morrison early on and went to work on Morrison's upper body. Morrison then blocked a neckbreaker into a roll-up for a two count. Ryder came back with a knock-down palm thrust before going back to work with a chinlock. Morrison broke free, then hit a step-up enziguiri for a two count. Morrison then made a full comeback with his athletic offense before Ryder rolled to the ring apron and snapped Morrison throat-first across the tope. Ryder tried to follow with the Rough Ryder, but Morrison blocked with a powerbomb. Morrison then followed with his Starship Pain finisher out of the corner for the win. Post-match: Morrison gave Eli some instructions, then Eli tried to celebrate by standing on the turnbuckles, but Morrison slowed him down and said he's not ready for that.

WINNER: Morrison at 4:24. Morrison needs to clean up the execution of his finisher, as the impact of the move looks like a mid-match transition hold, not a finisher to win a match. The match was in a tough spot as the "comedown match" of the show just trying to get some Raw mid-carders on TV. (*1/4)

4 -- GREAT KHALI & EVE TORRES vs. PRIMO & Divas champion ALICIA FOX

Cole said Alicia Fox was smiling from ear to ear in the locker room all day today after winning the Divas Title at the PPV. What was Cole doing in the women's locker room? Khali and Primo set up to start things off, but Primo tagged out to Alicia, which meant Eve had to tag in. Eve and Alicia traded offense, then Alicia cut off Eve and began a methodical attack. Alicia tried to set up a corner attack, but Eve cut her off and hit a top rope moonsault. Primo broke up a pin attempt and apparently re-entered himself into the contest. That meant Khali had to tag in. Primo begged off and dropped down to both knees. He then came to his feet and tried a forearm, but Khali shook him off. Meanwhile, Alicia took off to the back with her title, wanting no part of this. Khali chopped Primo, then gave him a big Punjabi Plunge for the pin and the win. Primo sold it as if he were a body outline at a crime scene. Eve and Khali then danced to conclude another awkward pairing for Eve following Chris "pec dance" Masters.

WINNERS: Eve & Khali at 3:58. Part of the "variety" format to the Raw show. Harmless filler replacing what would have been a lame Raw GM skit. (*)

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