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Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 5-2-11

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results, which makes it quite small actually since much of last night's show was about The Rock's birthday.

R-Truth was suppose to wrestle John Morrison but Truth jumped him before the match began and took Morrison out.

1 -- MARYSE vs. KELLY KELLY

Less than 30 seconds in, Kharma's music played and Kelly freaked out. Kharma slowly made her way to the ring as Kelly cowered in the corner. Ross noted Kharma's TV debut last night at Extreme Rules taking out McCool. Kharma stared down Kelly, but targeted Maryse for her implant buster finisher. Kharma laughed maniacally, stared down Kelly, and left the ring.

WINNER: No Decision. Apparently Kharma's mission is to eradicate the heel Divas and play psychological mind games with the babyface Divas. Strong official TV debut. (n/a)

2 -- WWE champion JOHN CENA vs. THE MIZ (w/Alex Riley) -- WWE Title match

Quick start with Cena scoring with a hip-toss and dropkick for an early nearfall. Miz then kicked Cena in the gut to mount an offensive attack. Cena fought back with right hands before Riley hopped on the apron. Cena punched him off the apron, then Miz clotheslined Cena to land multiple right hands. Miz knocked Cena to the floor and Riley proceeded to clothesline Cena while Miz had the referee occupied. On the floor, Miz ran Cena into the ring steps before rolling him back into the ring for a nearfall. Miz followed with a big running clothesline as the fans were engaged in a loud dueling chant of Let's Go Cena / Cena Sucks. Miz landed a double axehandle smash from the second rope for a nearfall, then Mathews sent the show to break.

There was a sense of urgency in Ross's voice as they returned from break with Miz scoring a close nearfall. Ross noted he was surprised Miz cashed in his re-match clause tonight after losing the title last night. Mathews said Miz's ego drives him to where he must be WWE champion. Nice, intelligent, refreshing announcer exchange. Cena suddenly made his comeback and set up for the Shuffle, which he connected with. Miz popped to his feet and walked into the AA at the AAA, but Miz slipped out and booted Cena in the head. Miz paused to collect himself, then walked right into the STF. Riley shouted at Miz to get the rope, and Miz did so just in time.

Cena collected himself on the other side of the ring, then walked into a boot to the knee and DDT for a two count. Lots of chatter between Cena, Miz, and the ref here calling some spots. Miz then removed a top turnbuckle pad, which the ref blindly didn't see. Miz tried a turnbuckle shot, but Cena ducked. Miz then ducked a clothesline and hit the Reality Check for a close two count. The crowd was living and dying on every exchange here.

Miz paused again, then stalked Cena from behind. He wanted the Skullcrushing Finale, but Cena ducked and bumped the ref to the outside. Cena then applied the STF and Miz tapped, but the ref was on the floor. Cena stood up to celebrate, which set him up to take a briefcase shot and Skullcrushing Finale form Miz. Riley then slid the ref back into the ring and made a slow count, but Super Cena kicked out, which popped the pro-Cena crowd.

Miz paused again to collect himself, showing frustration with his inability to put away Cena. Miz took too long to collect himself and walked right into the AA. It looked like the end in classic Cena fashion, but Miz kicked out just before three. The ref began a ten count as Riley ran interference again. Miz landed a belt shot behind the ref's back, then made a cover. The ref made the count and there's a new WWE champion.

Post-match: Suddenly, the ref recognized that Miz already had the belt in the ring to celebrate. He then waved off the victory and told Justin Roberts it's a reverse decision. Miz flipped out, screaming at the ref that he can't do that. Miz then argued with Riley before actually shoving Riley. Cena put an end to the discussion with an AA for both Riley and Miz. Cena gave out a primal scream celebrating the win before posing in the ring as Ross noted Cena is in hostile territory in Rock's hometown of Miami. Cena continued to celebrate as they cut to break.

WINNER: Cena via reverse decision at 12:10 to retain the WWE Title. Excellent made-for-TV title match, although the interference was a bit over-done. At least there was some referee competence, but considering it was on behalf of Cena, it will only fuel the anti-Cena sentiment from vocal males with Cena getting "another break" retaining the title. It will be interesting to see where they go from here with the title picture, especially with a PPV in three weeks. The title match outcome certainly didn't "remove" Miz from the discussion despite the loss. (**1/2)

3 -- REY MYSTERIO & U.S. champion KOFI KINGSTON vs. JACK SWAGGER & DREW MCINTYRE

Swagger and Rey started things off and Del Rio resumed his anti-Rey narrative from their Smackdown days. Kofi then tagged in and ran off Rey's back for a big corner splash on Swagger. Del Rio then noted he should be World champion right now. Mathews asked him if it's still his destiny and Del Rio was silent as the show cut to break.

Back from break, Swagger and Kingston were battling center-ring in a "Welcome to Raw tag team special attraction," as Ross described it. Del Rio wanted to know why Rey is here on Raw. Lawler said because he was drafted. Del Rio said "they" told him he would be the only Mexican on Raw. Well, that would be true in a comparison to Rey since Rey is American. In any event, Ross told Del Rio not to always trust "they." Del Rio then noted his new destiny to become new WWE champion. Ross quizzed Del Rio on whether he's jealous of Rey and Del Rio snapped that Rey is a Chicano and not a real Mexican. The heels continued to wear down Kingston as Ross equated McIntyre to a high NFL Draft pick you're waiting for to become a Pro Bowler.

Rey finally took a hot tag at 7:40 and cleaned house on McIntyre. Rey scored a nearfall when Swagger broke up a pin, then Kingston entered the action. After Jack was cleared to the outside, Kingston delivered Trouble in Paradise to McIntyre. Rey then hit the 619 on McIntyre and spotted Del Rio standing ringside. Rey pointed to him, then hit a springboard splash on McIntyre for the win. Suddenly, the Washington, D.C. monument flashed on the screen. They cut back to Del Rio and Rey trading glares back and forth. Mathews then fed to a video package.

WINNERS: Rey & Kofi at 8:38. Fine two-segment match, although another installment of Del Rio vs. Rey seems over-done. Since WWE believes there are two different audiences who watch Raw and Smackdown, they're probably thinking it will be fresh on Raw. McIntyre didn't look comfortable at all with his new heel persona. (*1/2)

4 -- WWE tag champion KANE vs. MASON RYAN (w/C.M. Punk)

Before the bell sounded, Ross noted this one won't be a classic wrestling match. Ryan quickly shoved Kane through the ropes, then knocked down Kane in the ring. Ryan followed with a big spinning scoop slam, then Irish whips in opposite corners. Kane mounted a comeback, then Punk interfered, causing a DQ. The other Nexus members charged the ring to little reaction. Kane fought them off, then wanted a chokeslam on Ryan, but Ryan released himself from the grip, freaking out Kane. Ryan then hit a uranage. Nexus beat down Kane for a bit before the other half of the tag champs, Big Show, stormed the ring. Show quickly cleared the ring of Nexus before he ate a big spear from Ryan. Ryan surveyed the damage in the ring before leaving while Punk called out to him. After a replay of Ryan's dominance, they cut to a shot of the other Nexus members selling disbelief with Ryan.

WINNER: Kane via DQ at 1:38. WWE is obviously trying to turn Ryan into their next super-monster heel, but they'll have to get him away from the completely irrelevant Nexus group for it to work. As for Punk, it's clear they're not looking to turn him into a bigger star to entice him to stick around with his contract due. (n/a)

Arcademan:
WWE NXT Results: 5-3-11

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

1 -- CHAVO GUERRERO vs. DARREN YOUNG -- Hornswoggle special referee

A one-footed Young hobbled across the ring toward Chavo, who quickly targeted the exposed leg. Regal mentioned past barefoot wrestlers, prompting a Haku reference from Titus. Grisham tried a poetry joke, which fell flat. Young made a comeback with a back-body drop and went for a cover, but Hornswoggle found himself preoccupied. Chavo then clotheslined Young over the top rope and landed a plancha leading to a break.

Back on NXT, Chavo was wearing down Young as Hornswoggle pretended to show concern for Young. Young made a comeback and chucked Chavo to the outside, then dropped Chavo across the ring apron on the floor. Back in the ring, Young wore down Chavo and choked him across the middle rope. Hornswoggle reprimanded Young some more, then Young resumed his attack and scored a slow one count. Young, still on one foot, lost control of Chavo before Chavo landed a textbook dropkick. "To the lips," Titus said with great enthusiasm.

Chavo slingshot Young across the top rope and landed a slingshot dive from the apron for a two count. Chavo did a bit of an Eddie shake and went for multiple suplexes, but Young escaped and bumped Hornswoggle. Horny refused to count Young's subsequent pin on a Nothern Lights suplex. Young got up and argued with Horny, who then bit him on the tailbone. Titus tried to act like he didn't see anything, but was rather unconvincing. Chavo followed with Three Amigos and climbed up top to deliver the Frog splash. The pin and Hornswoggle made it official for the win. Chavo and Horny celebrating, putting aside their issues from a few years ago to show the kids that everyone can get along.

WINNER: Chavo at 9:13. Fine match continuing the Pro vs. Rookie issues in the Chavo and Young feud. (*1/2)

2 -- CONOR O'BRIAN (w/Kozlov) vs. LUCKY CANNON (w/Tyson Kidd)

As Cannon came to the ring noting to the crowd it's all about him, the announcers mentioned that NXT host Maryse is not in the house this week after Kharma took care of her on Raw last night. Prior to the bell sounded, Regal said he gave himself a fake tan ahead of his scheduled match against Novak tonight. Regal continued to run down Novak's Pro, JTG, as the two Rookies traded holds in the ring. And they continued to trade holds for a while. Cannon then tried to bail from the ring, but Conor threw him back in. Kidd tried to get involved, which gave Cannon an opening to kick Conor in the head and hit an ugly-looking fireman's carry finisher for the win.

WINNER: Cannon at 4:16. Well below-average match. The NXT Rookies are still learning how to put together the meat of a match, as evidenced by this in-ring effort. Cannon has the character aspect down pat, but Needs Improvement in the ring.

3 -- WILLIAM REGAL vs. JTG (w/Jacob Novak)

The bell sounded and JTG quickly bailed to the outside to catch a breather. The ringside audience taunted JTG, who collected himself and mock applauded Regal. JTG then slipped back into the ring and assumed a fighting stance. Regal danced around the ring, then ducked under JTG and landed knee strikes beneath the jaw. JTG bailed from the ring again to catch a breather as Novak paced around with JTG. Back in the ring, Regal extended a mock handshake. Scout's Honor. JTG shook, then Regal stomped on JTG's hand. In between knee strikes, Regal told Novak he's too much of a coward. Regal then walked into a boot to the head that finally gave JTG some momentum.

JTG mounted Regal and landed multiple right hand strikes for a one count. JTG followed with a hip toss for another one count. JTG taunted Regal and landed right hand strikes. Novak got involved on the outside, then Regal popped to his feet and told JTG to bring it stronger. JTG ducked under the ropes to avoid Regal's wrath, then slipped out of the ring to keep Regal pacing around the ring like a hungry tiger. Regal and JTG eventually traded places in a game of cat & mouse, so Regal popped Novak on the outside.

Back in the ring, Regal drove JTG to the corner before doing some back mule kicks to the gut as the ref tried to reprimand him. Can Regal get his own show? Regal then measured JTG for the knee trembler strike and connected. Regal made a cover, but Novak interfered to cause a DQ. Post-match: Novak pounded on Regal and made Regal gasp for air. Novak then collected JTG and pulled him out of the ring. From the outside, Novak taunted Regal, who collected himself in the ring and eyed Novak that he can't wait to get a piece of him.

WINNER: Regal via DQ at 6:01. Although he doesn't appear to be in great physical shape, Regal hasn't lost a step being a master storyteller in the ring. Nice match that allowed JTG and Novak to show something new personality-wise. (*1/2)

Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 5-5-11

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

1 -- TRENT BARRETA vs. JEY USO

Korpela played up some story that Barreta walked into the office and demanded he be on Superstars this week to redeem himself after a loss to Tyson Kidd on last week's show. Korpela then asked Striker why Jey would take a singles match tonight. Striker played up a story that he signed a Smackdown contract dictating he has to take singles matches, tag matches, and any other match, so he selected a singles offering this week. Jey cleared Barreta to the outside, causing Barreta to crash into the guardrail leading to break.

Jey focused on Barreta's throat with a chinlock, then nailed a giant butt bomb in the corner. Jey didn't follow up and simply stared down at Barreta before making a cover for a nearfall. Barreta came back with a moonsault from the top turnbuckle followed by a springboard dropkick for a two count. Jey came back with a toss-up Samoan Drop for a two count, but missed with a top rope splash. Barreta went back up top, but Jey crotched him. Jey wanted a Samoan Drop, but he made a mistake giving Barreta an opening to nail the Dudebuster tornado DDT for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Barreta at 7:45. Fine singles match getting over Barreta's resiliency after a competitive back-and-forth.

2 -- MELINA vs. BETH PHOENIX

The Raw portion of the show picked up with Scott Stanford and Josh Mathews on the call for a Divas match. Stanford noted Melina's recent losing streak on Superstars. Meanwhile, Mathews resumed his position critiquing Stanford on being long-winded and not speaking in soundbytes. As the match started, Mathews talked up the Divas Title, saying it doesn't behoove the Divas to be friendly toward each other since there's only one women's division title in WWE. Stanford went back to the 2010 Royal Rumble for Phoenix's memorable elimination of Great Khali, drawing Mathews's ire again for a "dated" reference. Stanford wanted to go back even further to Extreme Rules 2009 when Phoenix and Melina locked up in an I Quit match. Wrong PPV. On cue, Melina tried to get Phoenix to quit this match, but Phoenix resisted and made a spirited comeback. Melina tried to come back with a kick strike, but Phoenix ducked, Melina caught herself in the splits, and Phoenix lifted her up in the air for the Glam Slam and the win.

WINNER: Phoenix at 4:38. Good chemistry here. There seems to be some momentum building behind the women's division with Kharma's introduction. An interesting note during the match was the announcers talked about McCool leaving WWE, so it's not a complete write-off by not mentioning her at all.

3 -- EVAN BOURNE vs. ZACK RYDER

Basic back-and-forth to start the match as the two men traded holds. Bourne knocked Ryder to the floor, then wanted a huracanrana, but Ryder caught Bourne in mid-air and threw him into the guardrail. Ryder grinned for the camera as they cut to break.

Back in the ring, Ryder was wearing down Bourne, showing more aggression than in the beginning of the match. Ryder then measured Bourne for a running boot in the corner and connected. Stanford noted it's the Broski Boot. Ryder with a cover for a nearfall, then he settled into a modified crossface that showed a lot of light. Ryder re-applied the hold, then smirked for the camera and started toying with Bourne.

Ryder wanted a move from the second rope, but Bourne intercepted him with a blow to the mid-section for a nearfall. Bourne followed with a dropsault, then a kick strike to the mid-section. Ryder tried a desperation Rough Ryder, but Bourne caught him with a knee to the face. The crowd roared as Bourne climbed up top, then delivered the Air Bourne. "Air Bourne in the house!" Stanford declared. Bourne with the cover for the win. As Bourne celebrated, they went to a slow-motion replay of Bourne smashing Ryder with his finisher. Bourne continued to celebrate as Ryder was shown mouthing, "Are you serious, bro?" More smiles from Bourne to conclude the show.

WINNER: Bourne at 7:11. Solid, professional effort from two underutilized players on the Raw roster.

Arcademan:
TNA Impact! Results: 5-5-11

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

1 --- SANGRIENTO vs. SUICIDE

Suicide was in control early over the newcomer (name apparently means bloodthirsty) before a hurrancanrana onto the floor put Sangriento back into control. It didn't last long as he climbed onto the ring apron for another move but Suicide knocked his feet out from underneath him and rolled him into the ring for a two count.

As Suicide held Sangriento into a headlock, the reunion of the AJ Styles/Daniels tag team was announced for later tonight against Bully Ray and Gunner. Meanwhile, Sangriento was in trouble as Suicide continued to control things with a big dropkick and a powerslam for another two count.

Sangriento fought out of it and knocked Suicide to his knees and hit a dropkick off the the turnbuckle before hitting a top rope hurrancanrana onto Suicide. Both times he earned a two count. Suicide rebounded with a face first move into the turnbuckle and looked to be in control. However, Sangriento countered mid-move into another hurrancanarana before hitting a cool looking springboard move that led directly into a mid-air cutter for the victory.

WINNER: SANGRIENTO in 4:00

BAX REAX: That has to be Amazing Red under a mask. Either way, Suicide had a lot of offense in this match but Sangriento had his spots as well. A four minute match is too short to get over a new high flyer but it isn't as big of a deal since TNA hasn't made the X Division Championship seem important in two years. But it is a shame because it felt like this match was just starting to kick into high gear when the end came.

2 --- TV CHAMPION GUNNER & BULLY RAY vs. AJ STYLES & DANIELS

Daniels & Bully Ray started things off. Bully Ray started talking trash at AJ, so Daniels tagged him in but Ray scurried out and tagged in Gunner before AJ could touch him. AJ hit his signature picture-perfect drop down, jump over dropkick onto a running Gunner before tagging in Daniels.

The two Fortune men kept control for a moment before Daniels was hit by Ray as he came off of the ropes, allowing Gunner to level him and tag in Bully Ray. Ray beat Daniels in the corner before Gunner was tagged back in to hit a bodyslam for a two count.

The crowd got behind Daniels as Gunner had him in a headlock and the Fallen Angel fought his way out and leveled Gunner with a flying clothesline. He tagged Styles into the match and AJ eventually decked Gunner with a flying clothesline.

AJ then nailed Gunner with a Pele Kick. Surprisingly, Styles climbed back outside the ring for a springboard move and Ray leveled him onto the top rope. Daniels took out Gunner but Ray came into the ring and clotheslined him down.

Bully Ray picked up his chain and looked like he was ready to hit AJ with it. Suddenly, Tommy Dreamer charged out to the ring to make the save. Except after a short staredown with Ray, he turned and hit a piledriver on AJ Styles and the ref called for the bell as the crowd booed Dreamer.

WINNERS: AJ STYLES & DANIELS in 4:00 via DQ

After the match, Dreamer looked like he regretted his action but left at Bully Ray's side. Ray looked in the camera and told Styles that he was going to hurt him. Commercial hit as Tenay promised follow up on Tommy's actions.

3 --- ROB TERRY vs. MURPHY --- LOSER LEAVES IMMORTAL

Not much happened early as both men tried to knock each other over without success. Eventually, Rob Terry tossed Murphy into the corner for his usual lumbering shoulder blocks that Taz & Tenay put over as dominating. Of course, anyone with two eyes can tell they're slow and thoroughly unremarkable. Murphy moved before Terry could hit him running in the corner and then hit a backdrop. Murphy went up to the top rope and hit a flying clothesline on Terry for a two count. The crowd seemed to be somewhat getting behind Terry as he tried to get back to his feet and then back body dropped Murphy when Murphy took too long to play to the cameras.

Terry fought out and hit Murphy with a spinning heel kick before a shoulder carry powerslam earned him the pinfall victory.

WINNER: ROB TERRY in 3:30

Murphy is out of Immortal.

4 --- TNA KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHP --- MICKIE JAMES (CHAMPION) vs. MISS TESSMACHER

Does anyone remotely believe Miss Tessmacher is going to beat one of the greatest women's wrestlers of all time in her first televised match? Tessmacher 'dropped' her glasses for another cheer for the crowd. She fits great into the WWE Diva playbook with her ability to shake her *** far exceeding her ability to wrestle. She's like a dark-haired Kelly Kelly.

A couple of headlocks and armbars started things off before Mickie hit a running shoulder block on Tessmacher before a dropkick got a one count. Tessmacher fought back and they exchanged half of a dozen forearm shots.

Tessmacher climbed onto the top turnbuckle and jumped onto Mickie's shoulders. Instead of the electric chair drop, Tessmacher got a two count on a victory roll. She then hit an ugly enziguri that led to a wristlock on Mickie. James fought back but Tessmacher hit a knee to the gut to kept her in control.

But not long thereafter, Mickie hit a pair of running clotheslines followed up with a hangman's neckbreaker that stunned Miss Tessmacher. Mickie then hit her tornado DDT for the win.

WINNER: MICKIE JAMES in 4:00

Tessmacher didn't take the tornado DDT very well. In fact, it looked pretty bad on her end. Still, she didn't look quite as bad in this match as I had expected.

5 --- KURT ANGLE & VELVET SKY vs. JEFF JARRETT, WINTER & ANGELINA LOVE

Velvet and Winter started things off and the first move of the match was a monkey flip that didn't get much air by Velvet, followed by a big clothesline that put Winter down. However, Winter slammed Velvet face first into the middle turnbuckle and tagged Love in.

Love continued her no-selling of Velvet's offense before Velvet hit a running spear that finally did the job of putting Zombie Love on her back. Velvet then went after Karen, which distracted her long enough for Angelina to hit a dropkick out of the ring, leading to a commerical break.

Back from break, Velvet was taking a beating from a stoic Zombie Love. She tagged in Winter and they hit a double team suplex as the crowd chanted 'We Want Angle!' as Jarrett comically waved his arms no. However, Velvet managed to crawl through and tag Kurt in.

Angle came in like a house of fire and took JJ down before hitting him with a big belly to belly suplex. He went for the Angle Slam but Jarrett countered into an arm drag before hitting Kurt with a DDT for a two count.

The men swung back and forth before Kurt turned a roll-through pin attempt into the Ankle Lock. Karen tried to drag JJ out but Kurt pulled them both back across the ring. As Karen sat complaining, Velvet tagged herself in and went after Karen.

Unfortunately, Velvet must not be very good at math because she got double teamed. But then surprisingly, she caught both women in a DDT under each arm and pinned Winter for the win.

WINNERS: in 8:30 (5:00 televised)

Kurt congratulated Velvet and told her he hoped this would lead her towards her dream of becoming the Knockouts Champion. The then told JJ and Karen that his chosen one wasn't Velvet but Karen's nightmare would be at Impact next week.

Arcademan:
WWE Smackdown Results: 5-6-11

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

1 – SHEAMUS vs. DANIEL BRYAN

Mathews said Daniel Bryan is like the Ryan Reynolds of WWE, because he’s athletically gifted. That’s an interesting observation, since you don’t usually here Reynolds referred to as “athletically gifted.” Sheamus aggressively went after Bryan, still angry from his US Title loss on Sunday. Bryan and Sheamus went back-and-forth in the corner. Bryan flipped away from danger, and caught Sheamus with a light dropkick that sent the Irishman to the outside. Bryan dove through the middle ropes and onto Sheamus. The men traded blows on the outside, but Sheamus, from inside, whipped Bryan, on the apron, into the ring post. Back in the ring, back-breaker by Sheamus. They went to break at 1:52 of the match.

Back at 5:58 of the match. Bryan was working out of a rest-hold. Bryan walked right into a back-breaker, the second one we’ve seen so far in this match. Sheamus, from the apron, gave Bryan a knee-lift as Bryan was draped between the ropes. Shoulder tackle by Sheamus for two. Bryan blocked a second-rope suplex and landed a dropkick at 7:50 to even the score. Both men got to their feet until Bryan used his patented kicks to his advantage. Booker wondered whether Bryan had karate or kung fu in his background based on those kicks. Sheamus set Bryan up for Pale Justice, but Bryan countered. Sheamus went for another diving shoulder tackle, but Bryan dodged it, grabbed the arm, and applied the LeBell Lock. Sheamus was close enough to the ropes to grab them. Sheamus went to the outside and Bryan was about to dive through the ropes at him. As he attempted it, Sheamus pump kicked him, knocking him for a loop. Back in the ring, Sheamus with another Brogue Kick, this time for the win.

WINNER: Sheamus, at 9:43. Good match, and nice finishing sequence. Too bad Bryan couldn’t get the win here, but they may be positioning Sheamus to be one of, if not the top heel on the brand.

2 – THE BIG SHOW vs. EZEKIEL JACKSON

Match was joined in progress, but it didn’t appear very far along, as they were locking up. The two men stalled a bit, until Show took Jackson down with a rear waist-lock. However, Jackson back body-dropped Show. He put the boots to Show as Booker T. said something about this being the first time he’s seen Show on his back. I’ll assume I mis-heard him. Jackson then picked Show up and bodyslammed him. Rear chin-lock by Jackson, as he didn’t waste time going after the big man. Kane showed concern at ringside. Show came back and both men were down just over 2:00 in. The two got to their knees and traded rights. Show went for body shots, then clotheslined Jackson down. And another. Big splash by Show in the corner, then a shoulder tackle. Heath Slater got on the apron to distract, but Kane took him down. He put Justin Gabriel down too, but Wade Barrett gave him a big boot. Corre pounded on Kane until Show came out and cleaned house. Show went back into the ring, but by then, Jackson had recovered. One big clothesline later, and it was over.

WINNER: Jackson, 3:32 shown. This got over Jackson’s power, though he didn’t really do anything we hadn’t seen before. That said, the match was not as bad as one might expect.

3 – LAYLA vs. ALICIA FOX

Fox was shaking it even more so than usual on her way to the ring. Hey, it’s part of the job to notice things like that. Fox was on the offensive to start, and she hammered away on her opponent in the corner. Layla came back with kicks and connected on her neck-breaker. Cover, reminiscent of Maryse, for the win.

WINNER: Layla, at :53. Not much to say. Too short really, but it appears Layla is playing the babyface, as expected, now.

Before Layla could celebrate too much, Kharma’s music played and she came out. Of course, the women in the ring were mesmerized by her. At least Maryse was too injured to leave the ring on Raw. What’s the excuse for these ladies? Cole did say it’s almost as if Kharma hypnotizes them, which would somewhat explain the fact that they don’t high-tail it out. Kharma entered the ring, and Layla wisely left. She eyed Layla as she made her way up the ramp, so Fox came up from behind Kharma and kicked in her the ribs. It had no effect, other than to annoy Kharma. “Kharma is looking at her like she’s a chicken bone,” said Booker. Kharma caught a second kick attempt, and clotheslined Fox down. Implant Buster on Fox. Kharma did her Hugh Morris thing as the crowd (or perhaps the audio sweetener) buzzed with interest. Slight chant of “one more time.”

4 – SIN CARA vs. TYSON KIDD

They competed under the special Sin Cara lighting. Cara did some flips early, then took Cara down with a headscissors after going around the world about two times. Chavo took credit for doing pretty much all of these moves early on, earlier in his career. Kidd kicked Cara outside the ring, and suplexed him onto the ringside mat. Crowd, mostly kids, chanted for Cara. Kidd choked Cara in the ropes, but missed a catapult leg-drop. Handspring back-elbow by Cara, then another headscissors. Springboard cross-body for two. Kidd set himself on the top rope, and tried to bring Cara up. Cara kicked him in the head as Chavo accused Cara of stealing his moves. C4 off the top by Cara for the win. Chavo questioned who that move hurt more. Seeing as Kidd was PINNED because of the move, I’d say it was him.

WINNER: Cara, at 2:48. Sounds like we’re getting a Chavo vs. Cara feud. I’m not going to complain about that. Chavo has experience with that style and he can put Cara over.

5 – RANDY ORTON vs. CHRISTIAN – WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

Christian barely cleared Orton on a leap-frog, and it may have earned him some harsh words from Steve Austin or Bill DeMott were he on Tough Enough. Orton grabbed Christian and from overhead, reigned blows down upon his chest. He set up for the rope-assisted DDT at about 1:15 of the match, but Christian dumped Orton over the top rope and to the outside. Christian with a baseball slide through the ropes, but he missed a dive over the top. They went to break 1:43 in.

Back 5:29 into the match. Orton was still in control. Mathews said Orton has pinpointed the bruises Christian suffered on Sunday, and he’s taking advantage of them. Rear waist-lock by Orton, designed to wear down the champion. Christian fought back with rights, but he missed a clothesline. Orton clotheslined Christian over the top and to ringside, and he went tumbling out to. Break again, at 7:55 of the match.

At 11:19 of the match, they returned from break. Christian caught a foot to the back of his head from Orton on that spill before the break. Orton headbutted Christian in the ring, but succumbed to a back elbow for a two-count. Both men were down at 12:22. The two volleyed back and forth on the their feet, and a big dropkick turned things Orton’s way. He dialed it up with some big clotheslines. Christian countered and hit his spin kick in the corner. Dropkick off the second rope for two. Orton tossed Christian over the top, but Christian held on and brought Orton’s throat down over the top rope. Cross-body off the top for a near-fall at 14:05. He went to the opposite corner and hit a European uppercut off the top rope. Orton with a powerslam for two. Both men’s gauges looked to be near “E.” Christian set up for the Killswitch, but Orton dodged it. Christian missed his punch from outside the ring and Orton DDT’d Christian from between the ropes. Orton was irate when Christian kicked out. The camera showd a close-up of both men’s faces. Olympic Slam countered into a reverse DDT for only two. Olympic slam finally connected, and Orton pounded the mat, ready to strike for the finish. Christian countered it and Orton countered his finisher. Christian went for his springboard sunset flip, but Orton connected on the RKO, in mid-air, in the middle of the ring to become the new champion.

WINNER: Orton, at 17:18. I don’t think anyone expected Christian to be the long-term champion, but I’m sure some are surprised that he didn’t really even get a chance to carry the ball.

Orton celebrated on the ramp with his newly-won belt, as Christian struggled to come to grips with the loss in the ring. He got to his feet, but didn’t exactly get a rousing ovation. There it is, as he left the ring. The crowd did seem more pro-Orton than pro-Christian during the match, though we don’t know how much WWE tinkered with the audio. Christian slowly made his way up the ramp as the camera stayed on him from afar. He rubbed his head in frustration as the show faded out.

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