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Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 12-13-10 (Part 1)

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results. Slammy Awards list courtesy of WWE.com (direct link to WWE Slammy page).

1 -- WADE BARRETT vs. BIG SHOW

Barrett stalled for the first 1:30 of the match before entering the ring and accepting a huge chop across the chest. Barrett sold in the corner, then lured Show into an eye-rake. Show started throwing errant right hands, so Barrett began stomping and kicking toward Show. The crowd rallied with a loud "Cena, Cena" chant, then Show knocked Barrett to the outside and delivered another huge chop to the chest. Show chased Barrett back into the ring, but Barrett rolled out of the ring, grabbed his Slammy, and went home. Barrett disappeared to the back and Show was declared the winner.

WINNER: Big Show via count-out at 3:45. WWE didn't give away much in the ring, but the idea of just giving away Show vs. Barrett with no advanced notice is inefficient when the talent pool is so limited to create compelling match-ups. (*)

2 -- U.S. champion DANIEL BRYAN (w/the Bellas) & KOFI KINGSTON vs. IC champion DOLPH ZIGGLER (w/Vickie Guerrero) & TED DIBIASE (w/Maryse)

The action was joined in progress with Bryan locked in a headlock. Punk was back on commentary with Cole and Lawler as Bryan fought back to his feet. Cole asked Punk who he was sending a message to, but Punk turned his attention to the ring. Cole noted some of the Slammy Awards were already handed out on WWE's website earlier today. The heels continued to work over Bryan while Vickie and Maryse jockeyed for position ringside looking for the most camera time. The Bellas tried to rally behind Bryan, who collided with DiBiase mid-ring.

DiBiase rolled to the floor, then Kofi tagged in. Ziggler entered to feed Kofi, who was looking around for someone to attack. Kofi landed the Boom Drop on Ziggler before nailing Trouble in Paradise. Kofi made a cover and DiBiase appeared to break it up, but the ref counted a quick three count for Kofi anyways. The Bellas celebrated with Bryan while Maryse sold shock and disappointment ringside.

WINNERS: Bryan & Kofi at 3:07 of what aired. Not enough time given to a match featuring what should be the novelty of Raw and Smackdown wrestlers mixed together. There were just too many people involved in-ring and out-of-the-ring for anyone to stand out. WWE needs to rebuild the brand split to the point of it generating a reaction on the level of a TNA wrestler hypothetically appearing on Raw...or just get rid of the brand split altogether. (*)

3 -- MARK HENRY vs. CODY RHODES

Rhodes tried to duck under the ropes to avoid Henry, who then clotheslined him and tried to rearrange his face. Rhodes started screaming at Henry, who smiled. Punk said some people think Rhodes is soft because he's concerned about his face, but he has a mean streak. Rhodes showed it off by dropping Henry with a drop toehold before stomping and kicking away at him. Henry recovered and made a comeback with a big corner splash. Rhodes avoided a second splash and nailed the Disaster Kick to floor Henry. Rhodes then dropped a knee to the upper back region from the second rope. Rhodes made the cover and it was good for the win.

WINNER: Rhodes at 2:48. Henry's stock falling or Rhodes's stick rising? Or, another Raw vs. Smackdown give-away that won't mean anything? (*)

4 -- WWE champion THE MIZ (w/Alex Riley and David Arquette) vs. REY MYSTERIO -- non-title match

The action quickly moved to the floor as Cole plugged Rey having his own PPV match against Alberto Del Rio at the PPV. They cut to a break 35 seconds into the match with Rey in control.

Back in the ring, Rey broke free from a chinlock. Rey tried a wheelbarrow move, but they botched the move and kind of fell to the mat. Miz and Rey recovered, then Rey set up the 619, but Alberto Del Rio's music interrupted. The distraction allowed Miz to smash Rey into the ring apron for a two count. Up top, Miz teased a superplex, but Rey knocked him to the mat and landed a sentaun followed by a cross-body splash for a two count. Rey then set up the 619 again and confusion ensued with Del Rio and Riley interfering, but Rey scored a two count on a pin attempt. Rey set up the 619 again. This time, the interference worked and Miz was able to roll up Rey for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Miz at 7:05. The botched spot, interference, and Del Rio's scarf will probably be most remembered from this match-up. The crowd was hot for Rey, which was good for the TV presentation. (*1/2)

Post-match: Rey chased Del Rio to the back while Miz, Riley, and Arquette celebrated in the ring. Miz heldup the WWE Title belt, but the GM interrupted. Cole apologized for interrupting Miz's celebration before announcing Orton will be in a handicap match tonight against Alex Riley and his partner...former WCW World Hvt. champion David Arquette. Riley was stunned. Arquette sold excitement. "That is a handicap match if I ever heard one," Punk said.

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 12-13-10 (Part 2)

5 -- JOHN MORRISON vs. SHEAMUS

They went after each other before the bell sounded and maintained an aggressive tone to the match. The referee tried to separate them, but they continued to fight in the ropes. The ref called for the bell, throwing out the match.

WINNER: Double DQ at 0:33.

Post-match: more referees intervened to separate the two men before the crowd chanted, "Let them fight." The Raw GM interrupted again. Cole read that Sheamus and Morrison can't settle their issue tonight, so he (or she) is raising the stakes. The winner of the match at TLC will become the new #1 contender to the WWE Title. The winner will be the man who retrieves a contract suspended above the ring...in a ladder match. Morrison smiled, then Sheamus blind-sided him. Sheamus knocked over Morrison, then screamed at Cole that he should already be #1 contender. Sheamus removed the ladder and jabbed Morrison with it when Morrison came to his feet. Then, Sheamus delivered a boot to the head as referees tried to get Sheamus to back off. Sheamus proceeded to chuck Morrison over the top rope onto the ladder and Morrison writhed in pain selling his back as Sheamus stood tall in the ring.

6 -- DIVAS BATTLE ROYAL -- Winner is Diva of the Year

Back from break to begin the ultra-important top of the 10:00 p.m. EST hour, Lay-Cool were still celebrating with their Slammy in the ring. A parade of Divas came to the ring for the battle royal. They all circled around Layla and McCool, who threw the first blow and set off a brawl. NXT3 winner Kaitlyn was the first one out. More Divas started exiting as they pared the field down to the relevant competitors. Kelly took a hard spill on the way out. Beth then gave Melina the Glam Slam onto the top rope to eliminate her. Layla was eliminated by Beth, then distracted Beth to get her eliminated. Natalya cleared multiple Divas on the other side of the ring, then McCool surprised Natalya by eliminating her.

WINNER: McCool at 3:30. I will be very surprised if someone was not injured during that match. Of note, no hint of a Melina heel turn.

Post-match: Lay-Cool celebrated McCool winning Diva of the Year. Suddenly, the very busy Raw GM buzzed in. Cole read that Lay-Cool will meet Natalya and Beth Phoenix at TLC in the first-ever Divas tag team tables match. Lay-Cool sold shock and disbelief while Beth and Natalya smiled. Two tables matches on the same PPV?

7 -- EDGE vs. JACK SWAGGER

Cole announced Smackdown GM Long has booked Swagger vs. Kofi vs. Ziggler in a three-way ladder match for the IC Title at TLC. Two ladder matches on the same PPV? Swagger dominated early on as the announcers tried to plug all of the new TLC matches announced tonight. Swagger shouted at the crowd after scoring a handful of nearfalls. He tried to put away Edge, but Edge came back with an inverted drop. Edge built momentum and landed a knock-down clothesline for a two count. Cole labeled this standard one-on-one match a "traditional match," as if it's a dated concept compared to the over-gimmicked TLC matches. Swagger tried the Anklelock at 4:00, but Edge blocked. Swagger teased the gutwrench, but Edge countered with a lift-up DDT. Edge then got that look in his eyes wanting the Spear as the crowd came to life. He measured Swagger and dropped him clean with the Spear for the win. Punk posed the question of whether Edge will be the new World champion on Sunday.

WINNER: Edge at 4:45. This is where a squash match would have easily accomplished the task of getting over Edge, his finisher, and his quest for the World Title without sacrificing Swagger, who's challenging for the IC Title on Sunday. (*1/2)

8 -- RANDY ORTON vs. ALEX RILEY & DAVID ARQUETTE (w/WWE champion The Miz)

Orton and Riley started things off. Orton landed a big knock-down clothesline, then stared a hole into Arquette. Riley suddenly gained control, then Arquette excitedly tagged in. DQ landed a sledgehammer to the back, but Orton popped up and no-sold. He landed a kick to the gut, then went into RKO mode. Arquette crapped his pants and quickly tagged out. Lawler cracked a joke about "Ready to Rumble," but Cole talked it up. Riley gained control on Orton, then Arquette choked Orton in the corner behind the ref's back. Orton made a comeback and stalked Riley for the RKO. He connected and made the cover, which was good for a three count.

Post-match: Miz immediately smashed Orton with the MITB briefcase that continues to be present for the third straight week despite Miz having to physically cash in the briefcase. Anyways, Miz brought a table into the ring. He tried to hook up with Arquette on a suplex through the table on Orton, but Orton blocked. Orton cleared Miz, but Arquette was stuck in the ring. Orton realized the opportunity he had and he proceeded to powerbomb Arquette through the table. That was a vicious-looking powerbomb. Orton had a little spit coming from his mouth to sell his intensity. He then stared down Miz, who sold that he was unfazed ringside. Orton celebrated in the ring and medics stormed the ring to give Arquette medical attention to sell the bomb.

WINNER: Orton at 3:24. I can't believe Arquette was back in a wrestling ring in 2010. Overall, decent final build-up for Miz vs. Orton, who went through the "mini-bosses" of Riley last week and Arquette this week leading to Miz at TLC. Selling PPVs will require a macro overhaul for WWE that one week of decent build-up won't be able to overcome. It's a culture and mindset that WWE has created. (*)

9 -- DAVID OTUNGA vs. JOHN CENA

The bell sounded seven minutes past the top of the hour with Cena delivering a quick beat down on Otunga. Cena put a serious look on his face before delivering a clothesline. Otunga then blocked a corner attack and started landing right hand blows. Otunga followed with a back elbow smash for a one count. Out of nowhere, Cena came back with the STF and Otunga was forced to tap out. Sometime during this, Barrett made his way back on the stage to take a seat to watch.

WINNER: Cena via submission at 1:44.

Post-match: Cena brought a chair back in the ring. Cena smashed Otunga across the back while Barrett simply watched from the stage. Otunga reached out for Barrett, but no help was coming as Cena cracked the chair over Otunga's back again. Cena pointed toward Barrett to tell him this will be him on Sunday. Barrett shook his head no. Cena then measured Otunga for another chair shot to the back, then multiple shots to the legs. Otunga rolled to the outside and Cena fired himself up. Barrett shook his head before holding up his chair to say his is bigger than Cena's. Cole tried to give that final sales pitch for TLC that only Jim Ross can nail as they went to a final camera shot of Cena standing tall in the ring. They went off the air 11 minutes past the hour.

Superstar of the Year Winner: John Cena
Diva of the Year Winner: Michelle McCool
WWE Moment of the Year Winner: The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXVI
"Oh Snap" Meltdown of the Year Winner: Edge destroys the anonymous GM's computer
Shocker of the Year Winner: The Nexus debuts
Despicable Me Award Winner: CM Punk sings "Happy Birthday" to Rey Mysterio's daughter
Holy %&^*%&* Move of the Year Winner: John Cena's Attitude Adjustment on Batista through the stage
Guest Star Shining Moment Winner: Pee-wee Herman vs. The Miz
Knucklehead Moment of the Year Winner: Lay-Cool gets beat by Mae Young
WWE Universe Fan Reaction Winner: "Angry Miz Girl" Cayley
"And I Quote ..." Line of the Year Winner: Michael Cole

Arcademan:
The wrestling results from the week of 12-13-10 including the WWE TLC PPV can be found at my TOKYOPOP Wrestling Blog (link under my signature picture) or at PWTorch.com (lots of pop-up).

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 12-20-10

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

1 -- MELINA vs. ALICIA FOX vs. EVE -- #1 contender match to the Divas Title

Melina came out first for the triple threat #1 contender match to the Divas Title. Alicia Fox, then Eve came out to round out the field. After some sequences of one Diva being dumped out of the ring on a rotational basis to set up one-on-one action, the Divas traded pinning sequences in the ring. Melina and Eve started trading aggressive shots before Melina suddenly countered a Doomsday Device attempt into a victory roll on Alicia for the pin. She gets the next shot at Natalya. Post-match: Melina sold excitement over getting another title shot. Natalya entered the ring to congratulate her, but Melina slapped her across the face, scowled, and stomped out of the ring for an abrupt heel turn. Natalya sold shock in the ring.

WINNER: Melina at 2:54. It's apparent why they did not air the "Tribute to the Troops" Divas match on the NBC special since Melina was set to turn heel on tonight's Raw prior to the extended, two-hour version airing on Wednesday night where she'll team with heel Divas. It creates an issue for Natalya and Melina to build some momentum for the women's division. (*1/4)

2 -- U.S. champion DANIEL BRYAN (w/Bella Twins) vs. WILLIAM REGAL -- non-title match

Lawler sold excitement over seeing this match as the two men locked up and traded holds. Regal backed away to the corner as they continued to feel each other. Punk cut off Lawler talking about Cena as the two men in the ring traded blows. Bryan landed multiple kick strikes to the mid-section in the corner before flipping over Regal, who came back with a big running fist to the forehead for a nearfall. Regal then applied a neck vice and Bryan attempted a suplex, but Regal maintained the vice grip. Regal followed with knee strikes for a nearfall as the announcers debated Bryan's social skills. Oh, how Ross is missed calling a match like this.

Bryan fought back to his feet and they started trading European uppercuts. The crowd did the boo/yay to follow along. Regal cut off Bryan with an uppercut to the gut, followed by a forearm to the back of the head. Regal wanted the Regal Stretch, but Bryan blocked. Bryan also blocked a butterfly suplex and slipped Regal to his mid-section. He wanted the LeBell Lock, but Regal fought it, so Bryan landed signature elbows to the head/neck region. Bryan then fully applied the LeBell Lock and it was good for a submission victory.

WINNER: Bryan via submission at 4:30. It is well with my soul. Could WWE put a "1" before the 4:30 and put this on PPV? Just an excellent five-minute wrestling exchange. It creates an interesting question of whether it's the beginning of a program for Bryan and Regal or simply Regal being able to say he wrestled Bryan on live TV once in his career before retiring. (**1/4)

3 -- WWE tag champion SANTINO & TAMINA vs. TED DIBIASE & MARYSE

The bell sounded and Tamina squeezed Santino to crack his back into place. Punk noted the Divas are smart, sexy, powerful, and chiropractors. Santino and DiBiase traded offense early on before DiBiase worked on Santino's back. Santino made an inspired comeback before calling for the Cobra. DiBiase tagged out to Maryse, though. Santino suddenly stopped short when he realized a woman was in the ring and he could not deliver the Cobra to Maryse. Maryse shot the Cobra back into Santino's throat, but Tamina blindsided Maryse with a superkick.

Tamina did a long routine setting up a top-rope move as DiBiase and Santino did a comedy routine knocking themselves over the top rope to the floor. Maryse had to sell for a long time before Tamina executed a textbook Superfly Splash for the win. Tamina then helped Santino out of the ring as the crowd applauded their efforts. Tamina comically tried to carry Santino up the ramp, but had to stop halfway up the ramp.

WINNERS: Santino & Tamina at 2:52. More of that Santino Comedy giving the crowd some light entertainment fare. The heels aren't threatening, but the crowd knows enough about their characters to enjoy a good, hearty laugh when they're the butt of the joke. (*)

4 -- JOHN CENA vs. IC champion DOLPH ZIGGLER (w/Vickie Guerrero) -- non-title match

Cole complained to Lawler about doing fat jokes and Lawler justified it. Cole then complained to Lawler about trying to make himself "the show" again by getting the main event. Punk shot back that Cole came out here dressed like Ebenezer Scrooge. Cole was quiet. The crowd went after Vickie early on, so the wrestlers paused before locking up to begin the match.

The match picked up with Ziggler taking control of the action as the crowd did a loud dueling chant. Ziggler couldn't capitalize on a series of right hand punches and Cena came back with a gutwrench suplex for a nearfall. Ziggler then punted Cena in the face after being shot off the ropes and applied a modified Crossface. The two men traded instructions in the hold and Cena came to his feet. Cena teased the Attitude Adjustment, but Ziggler came back with a face jam for a two count. They cut to break, giving Cena, Ziggler, and Vickie a big three-segment spotlight tonight in front of a hot crowd.

Back from break, Cena and Ziggler were trading right hand blows. Cena then hit a sidewalk slam as the crowd cheered on Cena. Both men came to their feet before hitting a double knock-down clothesline. Vickie screamed at Ziggler to get up while the referee applied a ten count. Ziggler was up first and delivered a jawbreaker for a two count. Vickie screamed and stomped up and down to sell anger. Ziggler then hit a big dropkick for another nearfall. Punk noted Ziggler's aggressiveness in the match and both men likely aching after the TLC PPV last night.

Cena and Ziggler talked across the ring, then Cena fired up the Cena Comeback Routine. "This here...is vintage John Cena," Cole predictably said. Cena hit the Five Knuckle Shuffle before looking for the Attittude Adjustment. Ziggler elbowed out, though, and slapped on a sleeper. Cena escaped, then applied the STF. Ziggler fought the hold, Vickie distracted the referee, and Ziggler tapped out. Cena thought he won, but the ref said he didn't see it. Ziggler tried to capitalize with the Zig-Zag, but Cena kicked out. Finsih time. Ziggler removed the top turnbuckle pad, the ref was distracted trying to replace it, Ziggler took the IC Title belt, Cena ducked the shot, and Cena hit the Attitude Adjustment for the pin and the win as the crowd exploded.

WINNER: Cena at 13:23. This turned into the Cena-Dolph-Vickie show for about 30 minutes and it made for some very good TV playing to the audience. The match was good with an extended Cena singles formula match and a hot crowd buying into the action. As for the post-match, a Cena vs. Punk feud appears to be one way to bridge the gap between TLC and the Rumble. (**1/2)

5 -- RANDY ORTON & JOHN MORRISON & JERRY LAWLER vs. WWE champion THE MIZ & ALEX RILEY & SHEAMUS

Each team jockeyed for position looking at the match-ups to see who should start things off. They teased Miz vs. Orton, but Miz tagged out to Riley. Orton quickly took control on Riley before tagging in Morrison, who pounded on Riley. Morrison landed some hard European uppercuts before tagging in Lawler. Lawler with a boot to the gut, then a dropkick. Yes, a dropkick from Lawler. Cole heeled on Lawler "putting himself in the spotlight" as Mathews said it's the pot calling the kettle black. Miz tagged in for the heels, then Orton tagged in, and Miz ran away wanting nothing to do with Orton. Sheamus accepted Miz's desperation tag, then slowly entered the ring to circle around Orton. They cut to break.

Back live, the heels were working over Lawler trying to use a numbers game to their advantage. Lawler eventually broke free from Sheamus and tagged in Morrison, who sold the left knee injury after a corner attack. Morrison tried to fight it off before nailing the Flying Chuck. Morrison tried to finish off Sheamus with Starship Pain, but Sheamus cut him off and Morrison ate the middle turnbuckle. The heels began working over Morrison's left knee and cut off a few attempted hot tags to either Lawler or Orton. The crowd bought each of the teases, building anticipation for the big hot tag to Orton at 13:00. Miz also tagged in and he was trapped having to face Orton. Orton went nuts on Miz with a snap powerslam and an Angle Slam. Orton followed with the elevated spike DDT off the second rope for a nearfall.

The action broke down with bodies starting to fly. Orton stalked Miz for the RKO, but Riley snuck in, so he took the RKO. Miz then blindsided Orton with a kick that sent Orton flying to the corner. Lawler blind-tagged in and Miz nearly dropped him with the Skullcrushing Finale, but Orton caught Miz from behind with the RKO with the ref preoccupied with Riley. Lawler then pinned Miz and Mathews noted Lawler has pinned the WWE champion. Orton and Lawler celebrated in the ring together as Cole said he can't believe this.

WINNERS: Team Lawler at 14:18. One of those traditional Raw six-man tag main events where the faces get revenge on the heels for past wrongdoings. Lawler got his "win" on Miz for Raw three weeks ago, Orton got a measure of revenge on Miz with an RKO for TLC last night, and they kept something for Smackdown tomorrow night with Orton getting Miz one-on-one again. Fine action that overall served its purpose. (**1/4)

Arcademan:
WWE Smackdown Results: 12-21-10

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

1 -- THE MIZ (w/Alex Riley) vs. RANDY ORTON

Cole said Miz is the "most must-see WWE Champion ever." Loud chants for "Randy" in the opening minute. Miz bailed out and ran from Orton, who chased him back into the ring and then took him down with a Thesz Press and a full mount with a barrage of punches. Miz again bailed out after a kick. Orton met him on the floor and threw him into the security wall twice, then flattened him with a clothesline. He then turned to "The Apprentice" Alex Riley, who backed off. Miz dropped off the ring apron and snapped Orton's neck over the top rope at 2:00 and then gave him a boot to the face for a two count. Miz got frustrated after a couple more two counts. Orton then took over with punches and a backbreaker at 4:00. At 5:00 Riley yanked Orton off the ring apron and he fell head-first into the edge of the ring apron. Miz then whipped Orton into the ringside steps. They cut to a break.

Orton knocked Miz off balance on the top rope, then superplex him at 10:00. Miz showed some fight, but Orton stayed on offense. Cole said Orton is more aggressive than he's seen him in recent weeks with "emotion pouring out of his veins." A minute later Miz countered an Orton clothesline with a neckbreaker for a two count at 11:00. Orton came back seconds later with a high dropkick for another two count. Riley distracted Orton leading to a Miz comebackat 12:00. Miz struck with a DDT for a two count. Orton then came back and pounded the mat. Riley against jumped on the ring apron, but Orton turned to punch him and then turned back with an RKO. As Orton went for the cover, Riley interfered and stopped the count. The ref DQ'd Miz.

WINNER: Orton in 14:00.

STAR RATING: ***1/4 -- Really good action. The DQ finish, perhaps a necessary evil at this point, was a letdown after such a good, emotionally-charged match. It's good for Miz to be in that type of match with Orton, even if he did rely on cheating to avoid getting pinned. It's also a good start to Smackdown, but very different from how WWE opens Raw most often.

2 -- SANTINO MARELLA (w/Vladimir Kozlov) vs. CHAVO GUERRERO

Cole and Matthews argued over whether Santino was out of line for looking for some action on Smackdown. Matthews defended Santino, saying "don't hate the player, hate the game." At 3:00 Santino hit the Cobra and schoolboy for the win. Cole said, "Maybe Santino should have pulled the cobra out for Beth." Striker found that funny.

WINNER: Santino in 3:00.

3 -- KAVAL vs. DREW MCINTYRE

Drew attacked Kaval just as he somersaulted into the ring. The ref asked Kaval if he was willing and able to fight. Kaval said yes, but he was still almost out of it. Drew finished him with the Future Shock DDT seconds later.

WINNER: Drew in about 20 seconds.

4 -- ALBERTO DEL RIO & JACK SWAGGER vs. REY MYSTERIO & KOFI KINGSTON

At 2:00 Swagger broke up a pin by Kofi on Del Rio. Del Rio tried to jump at Kofi, but Kofi ducked and he flew through the ropes to the floor. Swagger followed behind. With both heels down, Kofi and Rey leaped off the top rope and landed bodyblocks on the floor. They cut to a break at 3:00.

Back from the break Del Rio had Rey in a headlock. Cole pushed the fact that these wrestlers were all competing just two days after putting their careers on the line at TLC. Nice to see that being stressed, unlike last night on Raw. Kofi hot-tagged in at 8:00, bunt Swagger cut him off with a boot to the face. Rey hot-tagged in at 11:00 and gave Del Rio a DDT for a two count. Swagger tagged in and took over offense against Rey. Rey fought back with a 619 set-up on Swagger. When Del Rio entered, Ray set him for it, too, but Del Rio moved. Rey hit Swagger and then knocked Del Rio to the flor. Kofi hit the Trouble in Paradise and then Rey landed a springboard splash for the win.

WINNERS: Rey & Kofi in 14:00.

STAR RATING: **3/4 -- Good high-energy tag match with some nice athleticism from Rey and Kofi. Matthews touted it as the type of high-flying action you'll only see on Smackdown.

5 -- DOLPH ZIGGLER & VICKIE GUERRERO vs. JOHN CENA

Striker said Vickie has the face of Adrian Barbeau and the body of Adrian Adonis. Before the match began, Ziggler had to talk Vickie out of going after Cena and then grab her. Cole said she's crazy. He said it's not the first time she was made fun of. Striker said it won't be the last. Cena leapfrogged Ziggler in the first exchange, then settled into a chinlock. Cole said it's been a while since Cena did a leapfrog, which is evidence now of him having a spring in his step. Ziggler took control after a Vickie distraction. Vickie tagged herself in at 2:00. Ziggler didn't approve, but threw his hands up. Vickie stepped on Cena's face and made some hideous faces. Cole said it looks like a cow stepping on his face. Ziggler tagged himself back in. He went back to punching Cena's head. Cena teased an Attitude Adjustment out of nowhere, but Ziggler escaped easily and DDT'd him for a near fall. Ziggler knocked Cena to the floor at 5:00. Zigger rammed Cena head-first into the announce table. Cena, though, blocked Ziggler's attempt to ram him into the ringside steps. Cena reversed it and then threw Ziggler back into the ring. Ziggler caught Cena as he entered the ring with a dropkick. Cena made a comeback, but Ziggler ducked his flying shoulder block. Cena rolled to the floor. Vickie observed from the ring apron as the ref began to count Cena out. She walked over and kicked him on the leg lightly and laughed. Cena rolled into the ring as the fans began a battle of "Let's Go Cena!" and "Cena Sucks!" chants. Cena made a comeback, but Ziggler cut him off and applied a side headlock. Cena tried to escape, but Ziggler dropped down with a chin buster for a two count. When it appeared Ziggler had Cena where he wanted him, Vickie tagged herself back in. She waved her hand in Cena's face and then went for a splash. Cena moved. Cole wondered what that measured on the Richter Scale. Ziggler tagged back in, but Cena had his feet back and went into his finishing sequence. He waved his hand in front of Vickie, then gave Ziggler a Five Knuckle Shuffle and the Attitude Adjustment. Ziggler countered, though, landing on his feet and hitting a Fameasser for a very near fall. Ziggler set up the Zig Zag, but Cena countered into the STF. Vickie yanked Cena off of Ziggler and yelled at him. Cena forced a kiss on her. Cole said he has more guts than he ever thought. "Cena's a real man!" Cole declared. Vickie cried as Cena hit the Attitude Adjustment on Ziggler for the win.

WINNER: Cena in 14:00.

-Afterward, as Cena set up Vickie for an Attitude Adjustment, C.M. Punk attacked Cena with a chair again. He then walked to the back looking very serious, never looking back. Cole said, "I just don't get it." Cena winced in pain in the ring.

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