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Arcademan:
6 -- TEAM NEXUS (Wade Barrett & Husky Harris & Michael McGillicutty (Joe Hennig) & WWE tag champions Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel) vs. TEAM ORTON (WWE champion Randy Orton & U.S. champion Daniel Bryan & Mark Henry & R-Truth & The Miz w/Alex Riley)

Immediately back from break, Cena called for the bell to start things off. Miz actually helped Bryan out with a clothesline from behind on Hennig to begin working over Perfect's son. The crowd began chanting as Miz measured Hennig for a charging corner clothesline. Hennig eventually dragged himself to Nexus's corner and tagged out to Slater, who ran into a clothesline from Orton. Enter Truth. Suddenly, the action broke down and all ten men brawled while Cena leaned back in the corner selling frustration. Team Orton eventually cleared Nexus from the ring and David Otunga picked this as a good time to slowly walk down to the ring. Otunga stared toward the ringside area as they cut to break.

Back from break, Otunga was ringside watching things intently as Gabriel and Truth exchanged offense in the ring. Cole used a slow point in the match to talk up Cena and said he "entertains" for the acceptance of the WWE audience. Mark Henry then tagged in to go opposite big Husky Harris. Henry landed a big press slam and Mathews dropped "cruiserweight" into the broadcast saying Henry lifted up Husky as if he were a cruiserweight. Harris came back with a corner football tackle, then tagged in Hennig, who lost control.

Bryan then entered the ring and landed rapid-fire kicks. Bryan showed off his athleticism before landing a release German Suplex followed by a corner kick attack for a close two count. Bryan landed another kick, then slapped on the LeBell Lock, but Harris blind-tagged into the match to break it up and land a big inside-out clothesline. Cole said Mean Gene Okerlund will be on Raw next week handling interviews. Mathews excitedly said he gets vacation. In WWE world, Mathews would actually have a full weekend of publicity duties, perhaps even in another country.

The match continued with Nexus working over Bryan as the babyface in peril. Bryan teased a comeback, but Barrett cut him off. Barrett then tagged in Slater, who lost control of the match. Bryan crawled across the desert and hot-tagged Orton, who came in hot on Barrett, who also tagged in. Orton with a powerslam, then he wanted the spike DDT and waited for Cena to count to four on the five count before dropping Orton. Orton then wanted the RKO, but Barrett came back with a Wasteland tease. Crowd was heated for this exchange that led to Orton hitting a fallaway backbreaker for a two count.

The action broke down again and Henry called out everyone to come get some. Bryan suddenly came off the top with a double missile dropkick that sent bodies flying. Orton and Barrett were left in the ring. Orton hit another backbreaker, then went into RKO mode. Otunga tried to get involved again, but Cena held him off. Miz then suddenly turned on Orton and hit the Skullcrushing Finale with Riley's help behind Cena's back. Cena hollered at Miz and Riley, but had to make a three count for Barrett on Orton for the pin. Cena then chased Miz and Riley to the back while Nexus gloated on the way out of the ring. Orton recovered in the ring while Nexus hoisted Barrett on their shoulders. Cole recapped the questions going into Survivor Series on whether Cena would make the same count for Barrett at the PPV.

WINNERS: Team Nexus at 15:25. Better main event situation than last week trying to escalate the hype for Orton vs. Barrett. There was a really key segment during the match where Orton and Barrett were in the ring together and there was a noticeable "anticipatory" crowd response with the audience buying into the exchange. It seemed to indicate a higher level of interest in the PPV title match than going into this show. Overall, the Survivor Series title match hype came off better than last week's show. The PPV hype is still handicapped by not having that authoritative voice on commentary to sell the story, the match, and the PPV. Miz turning on Orton was a bit lost in the shuffle, though, when it could have been made out to be a bigger deal. That's a potential money match down the road that needs to be protected. (**1/4)

Arcademan:
WWE NXT Results: 11-9-10

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

1 -- NIKKI BELLA (w/Brie Bella) vs. A.J. (w/Primo)

Before the match, they recapped Nikki's aggressive side recently coming out. The announcers recapped the switcheroo gimmick coming out on Raw last night, but without the recent animosity seen on NXT. Cole continued to talk and there was an awkward pause as Cole waited for Mathews to say something. Cole surmised Mathews was "being produced" with lines being fed to him. Mathews laughed and said he received a text. They brought up the Old-School Raw on Monday and Cole said he hopes "Vince" returns to commentary on Monday.

In the ring, Nikki dominated the proceedings before dropping A.J. on her head. "You okay, Rookie?!" Nikki barked at A.J. Suddenly, a message came over the PA system that a virus has been updated on the system. Cole said even the PA announcer is bored. Mathews said maybe the Raw GM is trying to tell Cole to go home. Not the match, but actually leaving. On the outside, the Bellas teased the Switcheroo (and possibly executed it), but Primo acted like he caught onto their game. "Why do you need to get involved, you freakin' idiot?" Nikki (or Brie acting like Nikki) shouted at Primo. A.J. then rolled up Bella and scored a three count for the win.

WINNER: A.J. in 6:00. WWE needs to pus Nikki to the moon. She was awesome getting over her personality...when she wasn't trying to wrestle.

2 -- NAOMI (w/Kelly Kelly) vs. AKSANA

Aksana came out alone without her Pro husband, Goldust. Before the opening bell, Goldust's music hit to bring out Goldust with his chest puffed out and a crazed look in his eyes toward Aksana. The match started and Aksana bailed out of the ring. Cole brought up the dancing contest "like 12 weeks ago" and said he's like one of the Pros on "Dancing With The Stars." Cole used a pronoun, which drew a comment from Mathews under his breath. Mathews then spoke as if he's Cole that he goes into the locker room and backs off his negative comments during the show because he's "a character now and he's told what to say." Cole said he's saying what's on his mind before telling Mathews he must think he's the second coming of J.R. after broadcasting one episode of Raw. Mathews and Cole continued to debate who's produced more as Aksana took control of the action.

Naomi made a comeback at 5:00 and landed rolling elbow strikes to the chin for a two count. Aksana came back with a "vintage Goldust" drop-down slap below the chin. Mathews took a dig at Ross, saying Survivor Series can't get here soon enough because they need another announcer seminar. Naomi then scored the pin on Aksana for the win. Cole screamed at Goldust to do his husbandly duty and help Aksana.

WINNER: Naomi in 6:00. A match happened, the announcers ignored it, the announcers amused themselves, and it was over. Week 1, the goal of NXT seemed to be getting over Naomi. By Week 10, the goal of the show is to get no one over and simply write the show for the entertainment of the people writing, producing, and calling the show. Alas, it is officially a parody of TNA Impact.

Immunity Standings:
Kaitlyn: 1
A.J.: 1
Naomi: 0
Aksana: 0

Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 11-11-10

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

1 -- ZACK RYDER vs. YOSHI TATSU

Mathews decided to give Yoshi the advantage because Japan is closer to the U.K. than Long Island is, according to his Google search. Upon further review, Tokyo is about 6,000 miles away from the U.K. and New York is about 3,300 miles away. Ryder dominated early on as the announcers suggested both Ryder and Yoshi will be big-time players on the Raw brand in the near future. The announcers began arguing with each other over their broadcasting history as Ryder nailed a superplex and floated over into a pin attempt for a nearfall. Ryder in control going to break.

Back from break, Yoshi was still on the defensive as Ryder cut off Yoshi's comebacks. Ryder then went for a move from the second rope, but Yoshi blocked with a sit-out powerbomb. Mathews plugged the Old School Raw and Cole wanted to know if Vince (McMahon) would be doing commentary. Mathews said he's still in a coma. Well, actually...nevermind. Cole said he doesn't want to wear the powder blue or yellow announcer jackets. Meanwhile, Yoshi kind of botched a back elbow smash on Ryder for a two count. Mathews kind of started to feed to a commercial, but they stayed with the action as Ryder missed with the Rough Ryder. Yoshi then hit the Shining Wizard for the pin and the win. Cole woke himself up to try to sound excited for Yoshi's win.

WINNER: Yoshi in 13:00. The announcers sound so disingenuous, even on Superstars. Yoshi looked a bit rusty at times, but it was overall a decent match. (*1/2)

2 -- EZEKIEL JACKSON vs. PRIMO (w/A.J.)

The bell sounded and Primo started flexing. Jackson shoved him down, then posed for Primo, who sold concern over this situation. Cole said he likes Zeke because he's "always having fun in the ring." Zeke proceeded to toss Primo across the ring, which drew some serious concern from A.J. Cole noted Jackson was the final ECW champion "before that brand went defunct." Primo went the traditional route of going after Jackson's knee to try to cut him down to size. Jackson eventually made it back to his feet, then growled and ran over Primo. He smiled. Then, a dominator. Three count and it's over as Jackson marches through the Raw roster.

WINNER: Jackson in 4:00. A bit long for a squash match, but Primo was entertaining as a lower-card heel with no chance of advancing up the ladder anytime soon. (*)

3 -- DREW MCINTYRE vs. KAVAL

Grisham noted Kaval has yet to win a match since becoming a full-time WWE wrestler post-NXT. He also noted it's a re-match from Kaval's first Smackdown match, which gave McIntyre a 1-0 lead in the series. Solid commentary from Grisham and Striker early on talking about wins and losses being what matters in WWE. Kaval and McIntyre went through an early feeling out process before Kaval landed a kick strike to the gut. McIntyre came back with a round of flying fists in the corner before drawing a reprimand from the ref. The ref-Mac exchange gave Kaval an opening to land a high-flying move followed by a leaping splash on the outside that floored McIntyre. Back in the ring, Kaval scored a one count. McIntyre and Kaval then bumped mid-sections mid-ring and sold on the mat as they cut to break.

Kaval and McIntyre went back and forth coming back from break. McIntyre then dropped to the outside and got that crazy look in his eyes before wrapping Kaval's left shoulder around the ringpost. Back in the ring, McIntyre continued to work over Kaval with power offense before landing a short-arm clothesline. McIntyre, in control of the action, slowly raised his arm in the air before delivering a knee drop. Mac missed with a corner attack, which gave Kaval an opening to begin landing signature kick strikes.

Kaval called for his full comeback and landed a leaping enziguiri in the corner for a two count. McIntyre cut him off again, though, and dropped Kaval with a rib-breaker, as Grisham called it, for a two count. Kaval blocked another corner attack before nailing a handspring kick strike to the head for a nearfall. Kaval then went up top, but Mac rolled to the apron. Mac then caught Kaval on the apron and teased the Future Shock DDT onto the ring steps, but Kaval escaped and smashed Mac with a rolling kick to the head using the ring steps. Nice sequence.

Back in the ring, Kaval wanted the Warrior's Way double foot stomp, but McIntyre missed. McIntyre then followed right up with the Future Shock DDT. Mac was slow to make a cover, but he eventually made a cover for the three count and the win.

WINNER: McIntyre in 15:00. Good match. It didn't quite reach that third gear with rapid-fire counters, nearfalls, and exchanges, but McIntyre presented his character very well and Kaval was able to get in some quality offense that showed off his unique moveset. McIntyre has improved dramatically with his character presentation in the ring and setting a good pace calling the match as the heel. (**3/4)

Arcademan:
b]TNA Impact! Results: 11-11-10[/b]

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

1 -- JAY LETHAL & TAYLOR WILD vs. ROBBIE E. & COOKIE

Cookie and Robbie got into some sort of argument that led to Cookie refusing to enter the ring. They cut to a break after ring intros. [c] Back from the break they were arguing at ringside. Lethal took control of Robbie in the ring. At 2:00 Robbie tagged in a reluctant Cookie. Cookie tagged right back out to Robbie, forcing Wilde to tag Lethal back in. Lethal surprised Robbie with a flying crossbody block. Cookie broke up Lethal's pin attempt on Robbie. When Lethal turned toward her, Robbie jumped him from behind. Cookie held Lethal by his arms as Robbie charged. Lethal moved and Robbie stopped short. Lethal then surprised Robbie with a Lethal Combination. Cookie interfered again, but Lethal caught her kick attempt. He held her and called in Taylor. Cookie yanked her foot out of her boot so she could slide out of the ring. Robbie then used the boot to KO Lethal for the win.

WINNERS: Robbie & Cookie in 7:00.

STAR RATING: 3/4* -- Lots of shenanigans, not a lot of wrestling. It told the story it wanted to tell just fine, though.

2 -- SAMOA JOE vs. GUNNER & MURPHY

Joe won quickly and decisively with a Muscle Buster on Murphy.

WINNER: Joe in 1:00.

KELLER'S REAX: Four minutes into the second hour this second match began, meaning through 64 minutes, there was only seven minutes of wrestling. The last time TNA weighed a show so heavily toward talk, it backfired (right after Bound for Glory). Will history again repeat itself.

3 -- ROB VAN DAM vs. KAZ

Tenay said Rhino's TNA contract expired at midnight on Sunday and the new regime of Bischoff & Hogan did not renew his deal. They also acknowledged Sabu lost and has to leave TNA. Taz said EV2 is rapidly crumbling. Tenay said a win by Kaz over RVD could be a career-changer. Tenay said RVD finally realizes his true enemy is Jeff Hardy, so now he can focus on getting the belt he never lost in the first place back around his waist. As RVD rallied against Kaz, the ref got knocked down. Flair walked out with a chair. Rhino charged to the ring and knocked the chair out of Flair's hands. He entered the ring, turned toward Kaz, but then hit RVD with a Gore. The groggy ref made a three count.

WINNER: Kaz in 3:00.

-Rhino picked up the chair and stood behind RVD. Tommy Dreamer came out and got in Rhino's face, demanding an explanation for his actions. Rhino turned and began to leave the ring. Dreamer bent over to check on RVD. Rhino grabbed the chair and hit Dreamer across the back. Tenay wondered what is behind his actions.

4 -- A.J. STYLES vs. STEVIE RICHARDS -- TV Title Match

Tenay talked about the rich history of the World TV Title. He said the "masses" can associate with it because they can see it defended on TV. Taz said it has been prestigious title over the years. Stevie kept pace with Styles. Taz said he might be the only wrestler in TNA who can keep pace with him cardio-wise. At 4:00 Stevie caught Styles with a Steviekick as Styles spring-boarded toward him. Styles avoided a powerbomb and then slammed Stevie to the mat and gave him a modified or botched-looking Styles Clash. Richards landed powerbomb style on the back of his head and neck rather than face-down, and Taz and Tenay gasped like they had just seen Stevie's neck snap in half. Taz noted he has a surgically repaired neck.

WINNER: Styles in 5:00.

STAR RATING: *1/2 -- Good action packed into five minutes.

5 -- BEER MONEY & DOUGLAS WILLIAMS vs. MATT MORGAN

Morgan put up a good fight early, but the numbers overwhelmed him. It settled into Douglas concentrating on Morgan's left knee and leg. Storm applied a figure-four at 4:00. Tenay announced that Bischoff is "pissed about something" and headed to the broadcast table. Bischoff showed up and said given the lack of respect he was shown has him running out of patience. Bischoff said Morgan better win tonight or he'll never get another shot at Hardy. Taz sided with Bischoff and wondered what is going on. Bischoff threw a fit and pounded the desk and insisted that he's a pro... "a professional pro," in fact. Bischoff told Tenay he didn't want to hear a word from him. Bischoff said he never thought Morgan had any talent. Morgan came back with a clothesline. Bischoff said Roode craps more talent in any given day than Morgan will have in his entire career. Morgan caught a charging Roode with a Carbon Footprint, then splashed Douglas in the corner. Tenay asked if Morgan wins will he really get a title shot. Bischoff insisted he's a fair man and he will get that title shot. Taz gave Tenay a hard time for assuming the worst about Bischoff and not treating him decently. Beer Money tried to suplex Morgan, but Morgan countered and suplexed both of Beer Money. As Flair jumped onto the ring apron, they arbitrarily signed off Impact, gave a brief closing credit, and then began Reaction.

Morgan knocked Flair off the ring apron, then took on Douglas one-on-one since Beer Money retreated up to the stage. Morgan finished Douglas with a Carbon Footprint for the win. Bischoff said, "Son of a *****! Fire that referee"

WINNER: Morgan in 10:00.

STAR RATING: *

Arcademan:
WWE Smackdown Results: 11-12-10

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

1 – ALBERTO DEL RIO vs. KOFI KINGSTON

Striker plugged Wrestlemania’s on-sale date tomorrow, and told Grisham that at the rate he’s going, he’ll have to buy a ticket. Kingston nailed Del Rio with a few uppercuts, then hit a dropkick and went for a pin. Grisham again talked about soccer (he has announced soccer of Fox Sports Net in the past) and Cole slammed him again for it. Del Rio turned the tide and slammed Kingston. Inside cradle for two. Irish whip into the corner, followed by a shoulder knock-down. Kingston used his athletic ability to dodge Del Rio and land a flying back elbow. Del Rio went outside the ring and Kingston landed a suicide dive onto his opponent. Back in the ring, a cover got two. Kingston went to the apron, where Del Rio gave him an enziguiri. Kingston collapsed to the floor on the outside, at which point, the show went to break.

Del Rio was in control out of break, and he pulled Kofi’s hair to aid him in landing a few right hands. Del Rio pulled Kingston out of the corner by his boots as Kofi was on his back and held onto the bottom rope. Got a lot of air on it, too. Dueling chants for Kingston and Del Rio, which the announcers did not acknowledge. Kofi blocked a few punches and fired back. Another standing dropkick found the mark. He missed a splash in the corner by got his feet up as Del Rio charged in. High cross-body for a two-count by Kofi. Jumping clothesline (or Superman punch), followed by the Boom Drop. He lined Del Rio up for the Trouble in Paradise. Del Rio got out of the way, however, and the two fought on the apron. Del Rio pulled Kofi’s arm against the ring post, then kicked it. Back in, Del Rio locked in the Cross Arm-Breaker for the win.

WINNER: Del Rio, at 11:29. Okay match, but nothing spectacular.

After the match, Rey Mysterio came out to his music. He ran to the ring and slid under Del Rio’s legs. He kicked Del Rio in the head and landed the 619. That sent Del Rio reeling.

2 – NATALYA vs. LAYLA

Big standing suplex from Natalya for a near-fall. Layla came back and dropkicked Natalya in the stomach, leaving her on the apron. No Michelle McCool, by the way. Kick to the head by Layla while Natalya was on the apron. Back in the ring, she got a two-count. Layla applied a head-scissors, but Natalya got to her feet while still in it. She tried to back Layla into the corner, but kinda missed. Then she tried a back-breaker and only barely hit that. Striker dropped the name of Robbie Brookside, who has done jobs on WWE TV in the past. Natalya used her power to keep Layla at bay, then applied the Sharpshooter for the win.

WINNER: Natalya, at 3:28. Ugly in spots, but at least we see some unique moves from Natalya thanks to her power.

3 – EDGE vs. DAVID OTUNGA – LUMBERJACK MATCH

Lumberjacks included Nexus, Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, Chavo Guerrero, Jack Swagger, Drew McIntyre, Fit Finlay(!), Goldust, Tyler Reks, Primo, Alberto Del Rio, Chris Masters, Cody Rhodes, MVP, Kaval. Otunga was the first to be sent to ringside, but nothing physical happened. Nexus was backed into the aisle by the rest of the Smackdown locker room when they came out. They went to break about a minute in, without much action.

Edge thre Otunga to the outside right after break, where Otunga was stomped by the likes of Reks, Finlay and Goldust. He was shoved back in, but Edge only got two. Edge was propelled to the outside, but landed on his feet. The lumberjacks showed respect at first, but Del Rio pulled him off the apron. MVP got in Del Rio’s face about it. Otunga put Edge down with an elbow after the Canadian tried to bounce off the ropes. Kick to the ribs by Otunga. Suplex by Otunga for another two-count. They’re keeping things simple with him, and with good reason. Edge suplexed out of a rest-hold, but the crowd wasn’t really getting behind Edge as much as one would expect. Del Rio and MVP were still hashing things out at ringside. Edge-O-Matic for two. Corner charge missed by Otunga, and he was rolled up for two. He walked into a flapjack, but Edge dropkicked Del Rio through the ropes instead of capitalizing. The entire Smackdown roster then began to brawl outside the ring and Edge gave Otunga a DDT. Edge set up for a spear, but Michael McGillicutty ran in and was speared. Kane then came in out of nowhere and gave Edge a chokeslam. The official was distracted by the brawl and missed it, so Otunga recovered and got the pinfall victory. Grisham hearkened back to Nexus helping Kane beat Taker in the Buried Alive match.

WINNER: Otunga, at 9:50. Pretty basic, with enough bells and whistles on the outside to make it interesting. Kane helping Nexus adds another layer to things, too.

4 – DOLPH ZIGGLER vs. MVP – INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

No Vickie or Kaitlyn with Ziggler. Couple of quick covers by MVP, including a series of roll-ups, for two-counts. MVP got Ziggler on his shoulders, then just dropped him. Running boot by MVP and Ziggler was reeling as they went to break over a minute in.

Big elbowdrop for a two-count from Ziggler, who had regained control during the break. Ziggler went for a few quick covers himself, but couldn’t get it done. He went to undo the turnbuckle pad, but the ref saw it and put it back. As he was doing that, MVP rolled Ziggler up and got more than a three count, but the ref was still distracted reapplying the turnbuckle pad. Arm-bar by Ziggler, but MVP got out. Ziggler missed a splash and MVP fired back with clotheslines. Thrust to the throat, then a face-buster for two. He lined up for the Ballin’ elbowdrop and connected. Ziggler got his foot on the rope to break up the pin. Dueling “Let’s go Ziggler/MVP” chants. MVP got another near-fall countering Ziggler’s move off the top rope. MVP had to be restrained, as his frustration was mounting. Ziggler responded with a Zig Zag and got the pin, despite MVP getting his foot on the rope.

WINNER: Ziggler, at 8:36. They kept MVP strong, giving him a visual pin and having him lose by questionable means.

5 – KANE vs. THE BIG SHOW

No Bearer with Kane. The two traded body shots, and Show even got off his feet on a shoulder tackle to take Kane down. Headbutt put him down again, and another shot to the stomach. More shots to the ribs by Show in the corner. Kane went low for a dropkick to the knee that hobbled Show. Show tried to keep some separation, but struggled to do so. Kane went to the second rope to hammer Show, and did so twice. Show elbowed Kane down then hit the Vader Bomb for a two-count. Kane foolishly tried to chokeslam Show, but Show came back with a choke of his own. Both men fought out and Kane went to the knee again. Kane clothesline Show over the top, and both men spilled to the floor. Bearer was shown tied up backstage, watching on a monitor.

Show worked the left arm of Kane to block his offense. Big slap to the chest in the corner, as the crowd implored him do it one more time. He perhaps should have listened, as Kane landed a DDT for two. Kane stomped Show and kicked him in the head for two. Show worked out of a resthold and collided with Kane. Show got the better of that exchange, as Kane went through the middle rope and to the arena floor. He grabbed Show’s arm and pulled it over the top rope. Kane perched himself on the top rope, but Show met him up there. Kane pushed Show off the second rope and came off the top with a clothesline for a two-count. Another rear chin-lock by Kane. Show suplexed out and struggled to regain his bearings. Both got to their feet at about the same time and splashed Kane in the corner. He missed a second one, as Kane got his foot up. Second-rope clothesline by Kane and he again signaled for a chokeslam. Edge came over the PA and had Bearer tied up on the stage. Kane began to freak out as Edge continued to taunt Kane. He asked Kane if he wanted him to take care of his daddy issues. Edge said if Kane takes another step, he’ll push Bearer in the wheelchair off the stage. He faked doing it, which the crowd bought. As Kane pleaded with Edge from the ring, Show chokeslammed him and picked up the non-title win.

WINNER: Show, at 14:28. For someone who doesn’t care much for either guy’s in-ring work, I thought this match was pretty good.

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