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Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 1-28-11

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

1 – LAYCOOL vs. KELLY KELLY & KAITLYN

The match began after Kaitlyn hit a double-clothesline in the ring. Bodyslam on McCool, then Layla tried to interfere. When Kaitlyn turned around, she was met with an awesome boot to the face by McCool, who got the pin. Didn’t McCool nail Kaitlyn with a similarly awesome boot to the face in NXT Season 3?

WINNERS: LayCool, at :40. Just a quick win for LayCool to get them over as a threat to the Divas Title on Sunday. They’ve been losing a lot lately, so even though it’s two-on-one, getting them a win before the PPV was smart.

2 – DREW MCINTYRE vs. JTG

JTG fired away with rights, then dropkicked McIntyre to ringside. McIntyre pulled JTG outside and decked him right in front of Kelly. He then pounded JTG’s head into the ring steps. Couple swinging neckbreakers back in the ring. “Who knows what’s going through Kelly Kelly’s head, if anything,” quipped Cole. How did the announcers no-sell that? McIntyre angrily put his hands through his hair as if he were entering another zone. Dropkick by McIntyre for only a one-count. JTG built some momentum and hooked in a crucifix roll-up for a near-fall. That was all the offense he could get during that exchange. McIntyre locked JTG in a rest-hold, while the crowd chanted “JTG.” Backslide by the former Cryme Tyme member for two. Another backslide, but McIntyre rolled through, hands locked, for the Future Shock DDT and the win. Nice counter.

WINNER: McIntyre, at 4:37. Give McIntyre credit for helping make undercard guys like Trent Barreta and JTG look good.

3 – ROYAL RUMBLE EXHIBITION

Seth Allen was the first one out there to face Del Rio. He lasted just under 30 seconds. Mike Stevens followed Allen, while the announcers made fun of Striker for knowing anything about these guys. Even the 30 second interval is gimmicked. As he tossed Stevens, Kane came out. This was clearly not in Del Rio’s plans. Uppercut by Kane, who then missed a corner charge. Enziguiri by Del Rio, but he ran into a chokeslam. And as Kane had Del Rio in a choke, Kofi Kingston came out. He eliminated both men at the same time, at about 2:45. Del Rio and Kane stalked Kingston and were prepared to take him out until Rey Mysterio charged the ring. The four men faced off but didn’t touch before Vickie Guerrero came out. She made a tag match between the four, which starts next.

WINNER: No Contest, at about 3:45 (no bells). Not a terrible way to showcase the Rumble, and the non-finish doesn’t bother me given that it was an “exhibition” done to get heat on Del Rio and really meant nothing.

4 – ALBERTO DEL RIO & KANE vs. KOFI KINGSTON & REY MYSTERIO

Like the opening tag on Raw this past week, this match seems like it’ll be used as a backdrop for Royal Rumble talk, as well as to discuss each participant’s chances in said match. Striker made a SyFy tie-in, with Merlin airing next, saying someone will need some sorcery to eliminate Kane on Sunday. Cover on Del Rio for two nearly two minutes into the match by Rey. Mysterio did his usual nice job of avoiding Kane, but he dodged a 619 attempt by fleeing the ring. Kane got kicked anyway, then the two heels discussed things on the outside, allowing the faces to take advantage. Kingston flew through the ropes onto Del Rio, while Rey jumped onto Kane with a seated senton. Back in the ring, Kofi went to the top, but Del Rio pushed him off as the ref’s attention was elsewhere. At 4:10, Del Rio tagged in to continue working over Kingston. Sidewalk slam by Kane for two. The heels made frequent tags in order to keep Kingston at bay. Kingston attempted to fight out of the heel corner, and finally made the tag without the two or three teases we’re used to seeing. Mysterio took out Del Rio and made a pin on Kane for two. At 7:50, Mysterio tried a springboard move, but Kane booted him while in mid-air, sending Rey to ringside. They went to break at that point.

Back at nearly the 10:30 mark, with Del Rio elbowing Mysterio down to the mat. Sunset flip by Del Rio, but Rey rolled through and kicked Del Rio in the chops. You’d think wrestlers would stop trying that move on Rey. Gut-buster by Del Rio, as Rey couldn’t recover in time to make a tag. Kane had Rey on his shoulder for a powerslam, but Rey tilt-a-whirled things into a DDT. Both men managed to make tags, with Kofi flying off the top with a cross-body on Del Rio. He was halted though by a back-breaker for two. Del Rio went for the tag, but Kingston had knocked Kane off the apron in Kingston’s flurry. Del Rio argued, allowing Kingston to get the upper hand. Kane broke up the pin, but Del Rio got in Kane’s face. Kane then booted Del Rio in the kisser. He then walked out on his tag team partner. Kingston held Rey while Rey kicked Del Rio in position for the 619. That move connected, as did the Trouble in Paradise for the victory.

WINNERS: Kingston and Mysterio, at 15:38. Slightly above-average, formula WWE tag match. Del Rio taking the pinfall loss here could signal big things for him at the Rumble Sunday. Liked Kane walking out on Del Rio: It fit his character and set up the “every man for himself” aspect of the Rumble.

5 – THE BIG SHOW vs. HEATH SLATER

Slater wasn’t very successful early on, but he went low on Show and took him to one knee. That’s all he could get, as Show clothesline Slater from one knee, then gave him a huge back-body drop. Running shoulder tackle by Show, followed by a chokeslam.

WINNER: Show, at 1:17.

The rest of Corre attacked after the match, with Zeke Jackson being the one to take Show down. Other superstars, including R-Truth, Chris Masters, Santino Marella, Daniel Bryan, and Vladimir Kozlov helped fend off the Corre. Strangely, most of the are Raw guys.

6 – THE MIZ & DOLPH ZIGGLER vs. RANDY ORTON & EDGE

Orton exploded out of the corner with a clothesline on Ziggler. He followed up with a Thesz Press. Edge came off the top with a clothesline on Ziggler after making a tag. Ziggler gained control of Edge, then tagged Miz. Alex Riley decked Edge with a cheap shot as Miz distracted the ref. Edge fired back with a big boot. Orton tagged in and gave Miz a scoop slam. He set up for the RKO by pounding the mat, but they went to break about 3:40 into the match.

Mathews apologized for the abrupt break, which Cole blamed on technical difficulties. Ziggler pulled Orton out of the ring during the break before Orton could land his RKO. Miz worked over Orton with a chinlock, then fed a knee-lift right to Orton’s mid-section. Back-breaker, neck-breaker combo from Miz for a near-fall. Miz went for a corner clothesline, but Orton gave him that move instead. With both men down, Miz made the tag first, but Orton tagged Edge soon after. Edge was a house afire, even knocking Miz off the apron. He lined up for the Spear, then had to knock Riley off the apron. Edge-O-Matic on Ziggler for two. Miz broke up the pin, but Orton took him out, and clotheslined Riley for good measure. Back in the ring, Edge shrugged off a sleeper attempt by Ziggler, speared him, and picked up the win.

WINNERS: Edge and Orton, at 11:24. Curious finish. Wondering what it could mean for the finish of Edge vs. Ziggler on Sunday.

Vickie Guerrero got the mic after the match and said that, in the best interest of Smackdown, the Spear will be banned. Didn’t she do this with the Undertaker’s Hell’s Gate finisher too? Anyway, if Edge uses the move and gets DQ’d this Sunday, he loses his championship. Edge took the news in stride and agreed with Vickie’s decision…just kidding, he speared Ziggler off the apron and again at ringside. Guerrero yelled at Edge as she stood in front of Ziggler. Edge ran at Vickie, who moved, and Edge again speared Ziggler. He better show up to the Rumble on Sunday with taped ribs or something to sell this beating. Edge raised his arms as he posed with the title in the ring.

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 1-31-11

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

1 -- WWE tag champions SANTINO & KOZLOV (w/Tamina) vs. NEW NEXUS (HUSKY HARRIS & MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY) -- WWE Tag Title match

Cole and Lawler discussed Punk and Nexus helping Miz retain the WWE Title over Randy Orton at the Rumble. Cole said he spoke with Miz, who claimed he knew nothing - nothing! - about Nexus's interference ahead of time. Cole heeled on Santino remaining on the floor during the Rumble match, then sneaking in at the end of the match to almost eliminate Del Rio for the win. A graphic came across the screen advertising the world premiere trailer for Triple H's "The Chaperone" movie. Basic back-and-forth action early on. Husky then used his girth to knock around Santino. The heels tagged in and out working over Santino before eventually just knocking Santino to the outside. Tamina checked on him as they cut to break.

Back from break, McGillicutty scored a two count on Santino as Tamina sold concern ringside. Santino tried making a hot tag, but Miek cut him off. Kozlov then popped Mike from the ring apron and dual tags were made. Kozlov and Harris are legal. Kozlov with a boot to the face, then multiple head butts into a chest press for a two count. Santino then blind-tagged into the match and dumped Mike over the top rope. Santino then warmed up the Cobra for Husky, who took the strike. There must be a reason why they had big ol' Husky sell for that. Santino with the cover for the win.

WINNERS: Santino & Kozlov at 8:10 to retain the WWE Tag Titles. (*1/4)

2 -- U.S. champion DANIEL BRYAN (w/Gail Kim) vs. TYSON KIDD -- non-title match

The The Bellas were on commentary for the match heeling on Bryan. They explained the bet was like "Cruel Intentions" trying to be Bryan's first. After some basic action that the announcers didn't focus on, Bryan applied the LeBell Lock for a quick submission victory. Bryan and Gail hugged in the ring as the Bellas said it looks like true affection "for two losers." Gail planted a kiss on Bryan, then the Bellas entered the ring. Gail shoved one of them down, then another catfight broke out. Bryan tried to separate them before refs stormed the ring. Gail and one of the Bellas could not be separated. Bryan eventually separated Gail from Bella #1 to conclude the segment.

WINNER: Bryan via submission at 1:45. Too short to amount to much. Bryan just has to survive this phase of his WWE "indoctrination" until WWE gives him something to sink his teeth into. (n/a)

3 -- WWE champion THE MIZ (w/Alex Riley) vs. World Hvt. champion EDGE -- non-title match

The bell sounded right at the top of the hour to begin the re-match from last week's Raw. They replayed what happened earlier tonight when Del Rio popped the guitar across Edge's left arm. Edge took control of the match, though, and wasn't showing any ill-effects of the arm-breaker.

Riley then pulled Miz out of the ring to avoid Edge's offensive attack. Miz proceeded to yank Edge's arm over the top rope before ramming him into the ring steps. Cole also provided a medical update on Harris, saying he is undergoing tests backstage after taking the Punt from Orton. Back in the ring, Miz worked over Edge's left arm before Riley landed a cheap shot behind the ref's back. Edge came back with a heel kick to the face, but Miz yanked Edge by the arm to the mat. Miz applied a submission hold, yes, Miz with a submission, wrenching back on Edge's shoulder trying to force a submission. Edge cried out in agony, then escaped, and they had a double knock down.

Edge and Miz beat a ten count and reached their feet simultaneously. Edge dropped Miz with a facejam, then scored a nearfall. Cole and Lawler continued to trade jabs and Toby Keith song references as Edge scored another nearfall on Miz, who fired back with a quick boot to the head for a nearfall. Nice exchange. Miz and Edge, not Cole and Lawler. Miz then went up top for an axehandle, but Edge caught him with a boot to the gut. Edge then measured Miz for the Spear as Riley warned him. Miz side-stepped Edge and Edge ate the turnbuckles.

Suddenly, John Cena's voice interrupted from somewhere in the arena. Cena was up in the skyboxes announcing a party up in here. Cena led the crowd in a coordinated "Miz is Awful" chant. Miz, distracted, then turned around to take a Spear from Edge. It's only illegal on Smackdown. Edge made the cover to score the win on Miz.

WINNER: Edge at 8:54. Pretty good back-and-forth before the "sports entertainment" finish with Cena distracting Miz. The announcing was a distraction, as usual. If WWE can blow off the Cole vs. Lawler deal at Mania (or in the next segment), everyone would benefit. (*3/4)

4 -- Divas champion EVE & NATALYA vs. LAY-COOL (LAYLA & MICHELLE MCCOOL)

McCool wanted no part of Natalya, so she tagged in Layla, who suddenly dropped to the mat and covered herself. Layla then ran over to McCool looking for shelter from big bad Natalya. Eve eventually tagged in and Lay-Cool ran interference. Layla then executed a sort of flip-over jawbreaker from the second rope. She covered Eve for the win. Layla and McCool celebrated, then ran away when Natalya re-entered the ring to check on Eve.

WINNERS: Layla & McCool at 2:42. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the Divas division for Eve to come out of obscurity to become new champion last night, then taking a loss at the hands of cowardly Layla tonight. Looking for a positive development here, they reinforced Natalya as an intimidating figure.

Continued in next post...

Arcademan:
5 -- RAW RUMBLE MATCH

The bell sounded and Morrison and Sheamus picked up their feud. Morrison landed ten punches to the forehead as the countdown clock brought in John Cena as #3. Sheamus waited for Cena, who took his time entering the Rumble after playing to the crowd. Cena landed right hands on Sheamus before executing his trademark offense. Cena and Morrison then squared off and Morrison countered the Attitude Adjustment into a kick strike. The countdown clock wound down again to bring in C.M. Punk as #4. Cole noted Punk lasted longer than anyone else in the Rumble. Punk instantly cleaned house, but no eliminations. Mathews noted Punk will have to do this on his own rather than using New Nexus for back-up. No eliminations, but Sheamus had a handful of Cena's crotch in a close-up shot.

Out as #5 was R-Truth. Truth danced to the ring and ran over Cena for his first target. Truth then tried to eliminate Morrison, who skinned the cat back into the ring. Morrison then tried to eliminate Truth, but they both skinned the can back into the ring. Well, except for Truth, who had trouble skinning the cat and threw himself back through the middle rope. Not quite Kozlov quality. Punk then dropped Cena with a DDT as they reached #6, Jerry Lawler. Cole sighed as Lawler jogged to the ring. Punk wanted Lawler, who landed right hands on everyone. "Jerry, Jerry" chant as he cleaned house. He nearly eliminated Punk, but Sheamus made the save. Sheamus then tried to dump out Lawler as Cole cat-called from the announce table. Lawler held on for dear life.

No eliminations, then Randy Orton came out as #7 to get everyone in the mix. Before Orton entered, though, Punk slid under the ropes to hide under the ring. Orton went looking for Punk under the ring and proceeded to drag Punk out from under the ring. Orton unloaded with right hand blows, then Punk slid back into the ring. Orton followed in and they continued their battle. Orton then clotheslined Punk over the top rope at 8:52 for the first elimination. Truth suddenly clotheslined Orton over the top rope at 8:55. Orton stood up and shot Truth a look. Truth, channeling Aaron Rodgers, just did the belt-around-the-waist motion to tell Orton what it's all about. Hot exchange leading to commercial.

Back from break, the five remaining wrestlers were still in the match. Sheamus was working on Cena in one corner. Lawler and Morrison were working on Truth in another corner. Cena did a Cena Comeback on Sheamus, including the Five Knuckle Shuffle. He then stacked up Morrison and Truth in the corner for a double splash. He went for a double AA and dumped Truth over the top rope, but Morrison held on. Truth out at 13:12. Cena sold a back injury as Morrison and Cena battled on the ring apron. Cena teetered. Morrison with a kick to the back. Sheamus tried to eliminate both of them, but they ducked and Sheamus found himself on the ring apron. The crowd chanted for Jerry to eliminate all three, but Sheamus re-entered the ring and kicked Cena in the head. The action reset at the top of the hour as Morrison and Sheamus battled. Morrison found himself hung up in the ropes, but he saved himself, then tried to eliminate Sheamus, but Sheamus landed a catapult shoulder tackle on Morrison. Cena suddenly slapped on the STF on Sheamus, who tapped out. Morrison then grazed Cena with Starship Pain going for a big move that didn't quite work out. Suddenly, Lawler tried to dump Morrison, but Morrison caught his feet on the ropes again to save himself. Morrison then caught Cena with the flash kick. More back-and-forth action. Sheamus tried to dump Morrison again. Finally, a Brogue Kick eliminated Morrison at 16:48.

So, it's Cena, Lawler, and Sheamus. Lawler tried to eliminate Cena, but Cena held on to the top rope. Sheamus then rocked Lawler and tried to eliminate Cena, who held on to the top rope. Sheamus then bumped Lawler into Cena and Cena was gone. Lawler sold disbelief he eliminated Cena. Sheamus then tried to tackle Lawler, but Cena helped pull down the top rope and Sheamus was eliminated. Lawler is the winner. "This is a travesty!" Cole shouted.

WINNER: Lawler at 18:18 to earn a WWE Title shot vs. Miz at the Chamber. Excellent "Rumble" match. It had the "Final Four" elements that were completely missing from the end of last night's Rumble match and really delivered some compelling drama. Lawler's quest was elevated, Morrison was elevated, and WWE delivered just enough of a taste of Orton vs. Punk without giving away the whole thing. Great booking and good use of the "in-between Rumble and WrestleMania" PPV in February to deliver a different type of match with Miz vs. Lawler rather than giving away one of the few matches they actually have in their arsenal to save for WrestleMania. (***1/2)

ORDER OF ENTRY
1 -- John Morrison
2 -- Sheamus
3 -- John Cena
4 -- C.M. Punk
5 -- R-Truth
6 -- Jerry Lawler
7 -- Randy Orton

ORDER OF EXIT

1 -- Punk (via Orton at 8:52)
2 -- Orton (via Truth 8:55)
3 -- Truth (via Cena at 13:12)
4 -- Morrison (via Sheamus at 16:48)
5 -- Cena (via Lawler at 18:05)
6 -- Sheamus (via Lawler at 18:18)

Arcademan:
WWE NXT Results: 2-1-11

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

1 -- CHRIS MASTERS vs. BYRON SAXTON (w/Dolph Ziggler)

Mathews became frustrated trying to figure out the Coaching Carousel in NXT Season 4 so far. Masters overpowered Saxton early on as Ziggler tried to encourage Saxton. Ziggler was selling that he wasn't all-in this week fresh off his World Title loss at the Royal Rumble. Masters snapped off an overhead suplex, then stalked Saxton. "Come on, Saxton, whatcha you got?" Saxton landed a boot to the stomach before crashing down on Masters's back from the second rope. Saxton then applied an armbar that Masters powered out of. Masters, with one good arm, dropped Saxton with a power clothesline before landing a big spinebuster. Masters turned up the volume and called for the Masterlock. Masters slapped on his finisher and Ziggler had a towel in his hand with the "tormented facial expression" teasing throwing in the towel. No matter, as Saxton tapped out anyways. Mathews had a good laugh at Saxton's expense.

WINNER: Masters via submission at 3:13. Dominating match for Masters, which is exactly what it should have been. It looks like Byron's number is up next week.

2 -- BRODUS CLAY (w/Ricardo) vs. TED DIBIASE

The camera focused on Maryse walking to the announce table as DiBiase tried to wear down Clay with a reverse chinlock. DiBiase popped Clay with a kick to the head before Grisham celebrated Maryse giving him her number. On the outside, DiBiase popped Clay with a running dropkick, showing aggression. Grisham said the number is 555-1212. A random Pro's voice was heard as DiBiase and Clay returned to the ring where Clay executed a Tazplex on DiBiase. Maryse seemed indifferent ringside as Clay wore down DiBiase. She took out her phone and snapped a picture of the action in the ring for some reason. Is she scouting? Who knows.

Clay continued to dominate DiBiase before Maryse backed up to the ring to take a picture of herself with the action in the background. DiBiase suddenly took out Clay at the knee. Instead of going to work on Clay, he became distracted as Maryse teased planting a kiss on Grisham before slapping Grisham. DiBiase then turned around to take a powerslam from Clay for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Clay at 4:29. DiBiase's woes continue as DiBiase and Maryse move closer to a blow-up.

3 -- U.S. champion DANIEL BRYAN & DERRICK BATEMAN vs. R-TRUTH & JOHNNY CURTIS

The announcers focused on Bryan's love of submission wrestling, which is depicted on his official WWE t-shirt, as Truth and Bateman started things off. Curtis and Bateman then exchanged holds and came to a stand-off. A Pro randomly started an "E-C-W" chant before his mic was cut off. Bateman and Curtis then took the fight to the floor. A scrap was on and their Pros had to separate them. Bateman sold fire in his eyes as they cut to break.

Back from break, Bateman and Curtis were having a civilized wrestling match in the ring. Mathews said he thinks Saxton is in trouble next week. Bateman ran over Curtis with a shoulder tackle and scored a two count. Bryan then tagged in and landed a kick strike on Curtis. Mathews said he heard this is the last season of NXT before saying he doesn't even know if that's true. "So, you're making up news?" Grisham asked. Bryan worked over Curtis as Mathews quipped that Korpela and Stanford are going to join them next season to form a four-man booth.

Bateman tagged in and worked on Curtis's knee as Mathews began talking to the voices in his headset. "Like Orton?" Grisham asked. Curtis exploded out of the corner with a roundhouse kick and continued to sell the knee before rolling over Truth to make a tag. Truth and Bryan in. Truth fired off a round of offense before tagging in Curtis. Double suplex. The action then broke down and Bateman flew to the outside. Truth then splashed Bateman on the outside. Back in the ring, Curtis missed with a top rope splash and Bryan slapped on the LeBell Lock center ring. Curtis tried to escape, but quickly tapped once Bryan applied it in full.

Post-match: Bryan and Bateman celebrated while Grisham noted they are 2-0 as a tag team on NXT. They replayed the finish as Mathews set up Bryan and Bateman's quest for the Tag Titles. Grisham signed off noting it's elimination week next week.

WINNERS: Bryan & Bateman via submission at 7:58. Decent action. Nothing that anyone will remember by next week, but they effectively presented Bateman as one of the two favorites, along with Clay, to win the contest.

Arcademan:
ROH on HDNet Results: 1-31-11

Results courtesy of ProWrestling.net (direct link to Shore's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

Colt Cabana defeated Mike Mondo at 5:10. Mondo took the match more serious at first and he took early control He hit a flying headbut for two, but missed the second one. Colt hulked up and worked some comedy punches. He setup for the Colt 45, but Mondo reversed into a leg sweep.

Mondo set Cabana on the top turnbuckle and setup for a superplex. Colt reversed and lifted him in a fireman's carry. He dropped down and Mondo slammed on the top rope. He followed with the Billy Goat's Curse for the submission win.

Shore's Slant: Pretty standard fare from Cabana. Mon do got in some offense and Colt got a few comedy spots in. I'm interested to see him and Davey Richards at the 9th Anniversary show.

2. Roderick Strong and Michael Elgin (w/Truth Martini) defeated Alex Silva and Christian Hayme at 2:52. Elgin started and shoved Hayme around. He worked chops and strikes and tagged in Strong. Strong hit a chop and suplex and tagged back out. Hayme got the hot tag to Silva who hit a missile dropkick. Elgin blocked a hurricanranna and hit a buckle bomb, followed by a spinning sitout powerbomb for the win…

3. Sara Del Ray (w/Shane Hagadorn) defeated Taeler Hendrix at 3:10. The bell rang and Del Ray hit three big boots in a row. Del Ray put on a clinic. Even a fan at ringside yelled, "Taeler, do something." Del Ray won after hooking a serious Gory special and then covering for the pinfall victory…The announce team setup a video that hyped The WGTT and the Briscoes vs. the ANX and KOW as the main event next week…

Shore's Slant: Wow, that was brutal. Del Ray is just a cut above the rest. I would pay real money to see a promotion with her, Kong, Mickie James, and Beth Phoenix. Oh and Taeler because she is my one lady wrestler crush.

4. Christopher Daniels defeated Eddie Edwards for the ROH TV Title at 19:17. The crowd was split pretty even and dueling, "Eddie Edwards/Fallen Angle" chants broke out. Edwards started by working the arm through several chains.

They ran the ropes and Eddie went for a leap frog. Daniels caught him in a fireman's carry and hit an attitude adjustment. Edwards rolled to the floor and Daniels rolled him in for a two count. Edwards escaped a neck hold and hit a sick chop, but Daniels hooked a crossface and Eddie had to fight to make the ropes.

Daniels hit a stop from the second rope for two and tried for the stomp again, but Eddie got the feet up. Eddie hit a superplex and both men recovered. Eddie tossed Daniels to the floor and hit a moonsault off the apron. He hit his ankle on the railing at the same time and sold the injury.

Back in the ring, Edwards hit a kick to the head and then a flying head scissor with Daniels on the rope for a great near fall. Daniels stormed back and tossed Edwards to the floor. Daniels hit his own plancha and the announcer gave a three minute warning.

Daniels hit blue thunder for two as the crowd started the chants again. Eddie came back and hit a double stomp on Daniels who was laid acros the bottom rope. Both men recovered on the floor and entered the ring with one minute left as a clock countdown appeared on the screen.

Edwards hit a double stomp on Daniels. Daniels kicked out at two, but Edwards hooked the ankle lock at 30 seconds. He dragged Daniels back in to the center of the ring, but Daniels reversed into a Koji Clutch. The time expired and the result was a draw.

Daniels demanded the mic. He said he wanted five more minutes because he could beat Daniels. The clock appeared again with five minutes on it and the bell rang. Daniels went right at him and they spilled to the floor. They battled until Todd Sinclair got to 19 and then both rolled in.

Edwards worked his offense. He hit a super kick and a back suplex for two. Edwards set him on the top rope and hit a Frankensteiner with one minute. Daniels completely no sold it and reversed the next lift into angel's wings for the win. Daniels did the borderline crying celebration as the crowd chanted, "That was awesome…"

Shore's Slant: Wow, great match. That was as good or better than the World Heavyweight Title match last night on the Rumble, and probably the best match you will see all week. If you didn’t see it, find a way to do so for sure. And FINALLY, Daniels is shown winning the title he's had for months now.

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