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Arcademan:
8 -- THE MIZ vs. REY MYSTERIO -- Finals of WWE Title tournament did not occur

McMahon began his promo, saying no one is bigger than WWE. He said he can make a new John Cena. "C-M-Punk chant" interrupted. McMahon talked up Cena's contributions to WWE and thanked him for his service, but said sometimes you have to set an example in business. He said it's not about his ego or having to win all the time; it's about business. McMahon said he does what he does for the benefit of the audience from a business perspective. He said he makes decisions from a long-term perspective and sometimes people don't see what he's doing, but in time, they'll thank him. McMahon said as much as he would like not to do this...pause for another Punk chant...let's get this over with.

One minute before the top of the hour, John Cena's music played to a strong reaction. Mainly cheers, but some audible boos. Cena hit the ring and stood in one corner trying to hold back a smile. Cena eventually walked past McMahon and yanked the mic away from him. Cena told "Kevin" (Dunn) he's not going to go on a tirade or show his junk to the crowd. He said he's not going to go through what McMahon made Shawn Michaels do. Cena referenced Michaels carrying the burden of the Montreal Screwjob for a long time. He said he wouldn't want to be the same guy who screwed C.M. Punk. Cena said he knew what was at stake. He said it was more than just the title or his career. Cena said it was about McMahon wanting to keep his bubble intact. He said he was not going to be McMahon's patsy. "No way," he said to applause.

Cena said he's not supposed to say this guy's name, but he told Punk it was a hell of a match last night. "Thank you so much," he said. Cena told McMahon he wanted to throw out the match last night, but he wasn't going to play that way because McMahon would have made the title meaningless. "That's not true," McMahon mouthed. Cena told McMahon to go ahead and make one, five, even ten of him. He said McMahon has eight months to find a new opponent for The Rock. He said McMahon can do some hocus-pocus and find an opponent and the show will go on. Cena said he will leave with his dignity, though. Cena said he loves WWE and he truly believes he belongs here. He said if McMahon is telling him he has no other option, then he will walk onto someone else's television show and keep doing this "brother." Cena said it's not a threat; it's a promise. Cena said a lot of people say a lot of things, but one thing he won't do is kiss McMahon's ***.

Cena threw the mic toward McMahon, who called Cena back to center-ring. McMahon said that as much as it hurts him personally and business-wise, he has to say this. "John..." Suddenly, Triple H's music hit. Everyone recoiled as the crowd popped big.

Triple H, in a suit, came marching to the ring with his head. McMahon took a deep breath as Cena backed out of the spotlight. Hunter walked up to McMahon and talked in his ear about something. McMahon smiled and walked across the ring to grab a mic for Hunter. McMahon hyped Hunter to the crowd as Hunter deflected it by staring down at the mat. Hunter walked toward McMahon and said there was a Board of Directors meeting this morning. He paused. He said that last night, they flew from Chicago to here. He said he flew to the office after that. Pause. Hunter said the Board asked him to come here to talk to McMahon. He said they're concerned about the situation. Hunter wanted to talk about it in the back. The crowd wanted to hear it now. Hunter said he tried to get out here before McMahon made it to the ring. He said the Board is concerned about him. The Board gets McMahon has built a global empire. It's a given.

But, at the same point in time, the Board is concerned about your extremely questionable decisions as of late. McMahon told Hunter to stop beating around the bush and say it. Hunter said the Board has filed an injunction against McMahon with a vote of no confidence. And, Vince, the family agrees. McMahon sold taking that one personally. On top of that, the Board has appointed someone to take over the day-to-day operations of WWE. Vince sold with sadness in his eyes. Hunter took a deep breath into the mic. He said he can't even believe he's even going to say this. "Vince, it's me," he said. McMahon couldn't believe it. Hunter continued to stare down at the mat as McMahon sold tears. "Cena, Cena" chant as Hunter looked back toward McMahon. Hunter told McMahon he's not going to fire John Cena. Cena was ringside slapping hands at this point. Hunter told McMahon he's not doing anything anymore. He said McMahon taught him from Day One that no one is bigger than this business. Both men were selling tears at this point.

Hunter said he can't believe he's doing this. He said he's here to inform McMahon that he is relieved of his duties. McMahon had the big tears as Hunter continued to look down at the mat. Both men stared down at the mat. "You can't do this to me," McMahon mouthed. The crowd chanted, "Na na na goodbye," as McMahon looked toward the ceiling. Hunter said he didn't want to do this, but he did what's right for business. Hunter told McMahon to look at him. "How about a hug?" someone cat-called. Hunter told McMahon he loves him, which finally broke the dam for McMahon. Hunter threw down the mic and bailed from the ring. Alone in the ring was the star of the show. "Trip-le-H" chant as he turned to look back into the ring from the stage. Hunter then turned to leave before the camera went back to McMahon. McMahon mouthed, "Thank you, thank you," as the crowd began to applaud now. McMahon quietly wiped away tears, then told someone to cut out. The trademark came on as the crowd chanted, "Thank you, Vince." They stayed with a close-up shot of McMahon selling tears for about five or six seconds before fading out. PYB talk time: 17:20.

Arcademan:
WWE News: What Happened After Raw Went Off-Air

Post-Raw Happenings

As Raw was going off the air, there was a "Thank you, Vince" chant going on. Once Raw was off-air he said, "Thank You, thank you to all...but this is not on me...I don't like to point blame, but this is all on that son-of-a-***** John Cena."
 
McMahon went on to say if this is was his last night in front of the people, then he was going out fighting. He took off his tie and jacket and called out Cena. Cena's music hit and he came out to the ring. Cena grabbed a mic and said, "I know you had a tough day at work today, but you don't want to fight me, just say your two cents and we'll go on our way."

Vince grabbed the mic and said "screw you" and back-hand slapped Cena's hat off. Cena just laughed and then vince shoved him. Cena started to retaliate and backed Vince into a corner when Miz, R-Truth, and Dolph Ziggler rushed the ring and started to dismantle Cena with Vince shouting instructions. Then, Evan Bourne, Zack Ryder, and Santino came in to help Cena.

Vince got back up the ramp and the faces managed to dispose of Truth and The Miz, who was still selling a big limp, leaving just Dolph, who was surrounded by Cena, Ryder, Santino, and Bourne. Dolph pleaded his case, but Cena knocked him down and gave him the Five Knuckle Shuffle followed by an Attitude Adjustment. Santino then followed up with The Cobra, Ryder with the Zack Attack, and, finally,, Bourne with Air Bourne.

Happenings Off Live TV

-- Before Raw went on the air, they showed the last five minutes of the MITB PPV to set up Vince McMahon to start the show. Just seconds before going on air, there was an announcement by the ring announcer that McMahon requested the WWE Universe refrain from saying or chanting C.M. Punk's name, which had everyone chanting "C-M-Punk" as Raw went on the air.

-- During a commercial break after the Del Rio tournament match, McMahon came out with a mic and the crowd started the Punk chant again, to which he repsonded, "C.M. Punk my ***." He then said, "You people spend your money on tickets and support someone who turns their back on you?...What cow pastures did you ingrates crawl out of?...you people suck." He then threw his mic down and left.

Arcademan:
WWE NXT Results: 7-19-11

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

1 -- JTG vs. KOZLOV

Kozlov tried an early attack, but JTG knocked him to the outside and took control. Since JTG has turned heel during this season, Regal has changed his tune on JTG; Regal is now claiming JTG has talent after previously saying JTG is a no-talent, waste-of-space. Kozlov eventually made a comeback and delivered a headbutt into the Iron Curtain for the pin and the win. Grisham managed to show zero excitement for the finish. After a replay of the finish, Kozlov was shown celebrating in the ring.

WINNER: Kozlov at 5:26.

2 -- TITUS O'NEIL (w/Hornswoggle) vs. DARREN YOUNG

Titus completely dominated the first three minutes, so Young bailed to the floor and tried to head to the back to call it a night, but Titus dragged him back into the ring. Titus proceeded to chuck Young clear over the top turnbuckle to the other side of the ringside area in front of the announcers. Titus landed multiple blows to the chest as the referee administered a ten count. Both men were back in at eight, then Titus clubbed Young to the ring apron with a forearm smash. On the apron, Young caught Titus with a neckbreaker that seemed take the life out of both men. Bateman then randomly walked out on-stage in possession of Cole's picture from the opening segment. They abruptly cut to break at 6:00.

Back from break, Bateman was pacing ringside trying to get a closer look at the action. In the ring, Young knocked down Titus with a clothesline for a two count. Bateman eventually made his way to the announce table to engage Regal in a one-sided conversation. Meanwhile, Regal talked about his protégé, Daniel Bryan, winning Smackdown's MITB match at the PPV. Regal said the difference between them is he has no morals, whereas he's sure Bryan will do the honorable thing announcing his intentions in-advance.

At 10:00, Titus started a comeback with a gutwrench suplex. Regal referenced Gordon Solie here, and Titus made a full comeback before Hornswoggle randomly got involved with the ref. In the background, Bateman tripped O'Neil from behind, but it actually helped O'Neil as Young was already mid-air for a dropkick, causing him to crash to the mat. Bateman glared into the ring, then moments later, Titus dropped Young with the sky-high bomb for the pin and the win.

WINNER: O'Neil at 11:15. Not that any of this matters, but this made Young and Bateman look pretty silly and ineffective. Titus continues to be positioned as the winner of this season, whenever it ends.

Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 7-21-11

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

1 -- TYSON KIDD vs. JUSTIN GABRIEL

Slow start as they felt each other out before Kidd slowed down the pace. Gabriel came back with some A.J. Styles-like offense before Kidd cut him off on the top turnbuckle. Kidd tried to follow with a huracanrana, but Gabriel held onto the top rope and Kidd crashed down to the mat. Gabriel then steadied himself and delivered the 450 Splash for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Gabriel at 4:22. Basic singles match. It felt like they were holding back for a future match-up of greater length.

2 -- ALICIA FOX vs. NATALYA

Fox had a full ring intro back from the break and Natalya was already in the ring, which usually doesn't bode well. Korpela noted this same match-up two weeks ago featured a tremendous amount of hair-related attacks. Natalya used her wrestling expertise to take an early advantage while also stealing Alicia's belt to taunt her. Natalya continued to dominate with successive offense before Alicia suddenly rolled up Natalya for the pin and the win. After the match, Natalya tried to get some back from Alicia, but the victor high-tailed it up the stage.

WINNER: Alicia Fox at 2:45. Your basic example of the babyface completely dominating and the heel sneaking out a sudden victory to keep the babyface on the chase.

3 -- WWE tag champions NEW NEXUS (DAVID OTUNGA & MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY) vs. ZACK RYDER & SANTINO -- non-title match

Santino started things off, but Ryder tagged himself in. Ref Nunzio instructed Santino to exit as Ryder tried his hand against Otunga. Scott Stanford noted Kozlov is not happy about this Santino & Ryder pairing, and Ryder will not be taking away their friendship. Kozlov's best friend teased the Cobra on Mike, but Mike ducked to the floor. On the floor, Otunga ate the Cobra, but Mike decked Santino with a clothesline to end the rapid-fire sequence. They cut to break with Santino in trouble.

Back from break, the tag champs had Santino isolated. Meanwhile, Stanford asked Josh Mathews if Santino & Ryder should be in tag title consideration. Mathews simply answered, "Yes," before explaining himself, apparently realizing the absurdity of a team that has never teamed up before being in the tag title picture. (Or, just the absurdity of the current tag division in WWE.) Stanford noted some other tag teams atop the division as the champs continued to wear down Santino.

Santino finally broke free at 5:00 and hot-tagged Ryder, who cleaned house. Obligatory House of Fire reference from Stanford before the action broke down and Santino went flying to the floor. Ryder then clotheslined Mike over the top rope. Back in the ring, Otunga wanted The Verdict uranage, but Ryder countered in mid-air with the Rough Ryder. That was an amazing counter. Ryder made the cover for the win. The tag champs suffer another non-title defeat.

Afterward, they replayed high points of the match, including the Rough Ryder counter. Ryder then showed Santino how to take care and spike his hair as the tag champs retreated on the stage clutching their Tag Title belts.

WINNERS: Ryder & Santino at 5:46. A strong tag match with some good action and a nice pace for a six-minute bout. Ryder's counter to finish the match is worth seeking out.

4 -- EVAN BOURNE vs. PRIMO

Bourne received a full ring intro as Primo waited in the ring. The camera focused on Bourne pre-match as Primo brooded over this match-up in the corner. Stanford focused on the wrestlers having respect for each other, while Mathews stressed it all goes out the window in WWE because it's about winning matches and competing for titles. Primo took control of the match early on, trying to take away Bourne's high-flying attack. Primo executed a delayed vertical suplex for a two count, then Bourne ducked a clothesline and started a comeback.

The two men traded rapid-fire pin attempts before Bourne landed a back-heel kick. Bourne quickly scampered up top and landed Air Bourne as a camera was positioned right nex to Primo for a closer look at Bourne's finisher. Bourne with the pin for the win.

WINNER: Bourne at 4:21. Appropriately following the MITB ladder match PPV, the show started with a 450 Splash and ended with Air Bourne. Fine showcase for Bourne.

Arcademan:
TNA Impact Wrestling Results: 7-21-11

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

1- ROB VAN DAM vs. SCOTT STEINER --- BOUND FOR GLORY SERIES MATCH

With the annoyingly common prematch attack, Steiner took control early, hitting a big suplex that caused RVD's eyebrow to bleed. Steiner put RVD into the Tree of Woe and started choking him with his boot.

Steiner continued to dominate, putting RVD into a submission and then slamming him into the corner. But RVD floated over off of an Irish whip and hit a desperation superkick to get a rest.

RVD made a big comeback, culminating with a springboard thrust kick and a baseball slide that knocked Steiner to ringside. RVD hung Steiner up on the barrier and hit a spinning heel kick off of the apron.

Van Dam rolled Steiner back into the ring and Steiner hilariously called a timeout. RVD kept fighting but Steiner raked his eyes and hit a belly to belly suplex for a two count.

He threw RVD into the corner but Van Dam fought back with a spinning kick and Rolling Thunder for a two count. But Steiner fought back with power moves and hit a DDT on RVD with Van Dam's feet on the top rope.

That would have been the end, but the cover was too close to the ropes. Steiner nailed Van Dam with the Steinerliner and then dropped an elbow. But he inexplicably got mad at the ref, which allowed RVD to roll him up for the three count.

WINNER: ROB VAN DAM in 6:00

2- MISS TESSMACHER & TARA vs. Knockouts Tag Champions SARITA & ROSITA --- Knockouts Tag Championship

All four women fought in the ring early before dumping Tara to the floor. Eventually, ref Hebner took control. Sarita had a spiky leather mask on that was reminiscent of Abyss' gear.

Tara got knocked down to the floor multiple times in this match and she eventually ran in regardless of tag to jump Sarita. Hebner has thrown a lot of people out of the ring in this one.

Tara finally got back in and went for the Widow's Peak but a distracted Hebner didn't see Madison Rayne interfere. Eventually, Mexican America got in trouble when Tara hit a sit down power bomb to win the titles.

WINNERS & NEW KNOCKOUTS TAG CHAMPIONS: TARA & MISS TESSMACHER in 4:45

3- A.J. STYLES vs. MATT MORGAN vs. GUNNER vs. SAMOA JOE - BFG SERIES LADDER MATCH

Remember, the winner gets ten points. Right off the bat, Styles and Gunner went out to ringside while Joe and Morgan lined up in the ring. Morgan is wearing all white. Gunner threw a ladder into A.J. before Joe hit a running baseball slide to knock Gunner down.

Morgan and Joe fought over the ladder and knocked Gunner down in the process. Morgan clotheslined Joe down and took the ladder inside the ring.

A.J. got up to fight off Morgan, who caught him in the goozle. But A.J. literally flipped through the chokeslam and hit Morgan with the Pele Kick. But A.J. had no time to gloat as Gunner hit him with a slingshot suplex. Gunner then leveled Joe with the ladder.

Lots of fast action here. Samoa Joe caught Morgan with a suicide dive and left Gunner alone to climb the ladder. But Styles springboarded onto the other side and knocked him to the ground. A.J. then hit the Pele Kick on Joe.

More mayhem ensued that eventually ended up with Morgan hitting a big carbon footprint on Gunner and climbing to the top to grab the ten points.

WINNER: MATT MORGAN in 5:00 to earn 10 BFG Series Points

4- X Division Champion BRIAN KENDRICK vs. ALEX SHELLEY - X Division Title Match

High paced action early where Shelley used a variety of wrestling moves while Kendrick tried strikes. The crowd was split 50/50 with a dueling "Let's Go!" chants.

Kendrick ended Shelley's edge briefly with a high kick but Shelley blocked a Slice Bread attempt and kicked Kendrick down to regain control with a variety of submissions that led into a surfboard stretch.

Shelley followed that up with a pair of two counts off of a crossbody from the top turnbuckle. Shelley looks confident and crisp.

He went for another cross body and hit him in the chest with a drop kick. Both men recovered but Kendrick hit two high kicks on Shelley that knocked him to ringside and then followed it up with a suicide dive.

Kendrick tried hitting a splash from the top rope but Shelley got hit feet up and then climbed to the ring apron and hit what looked like a Sliced Bread move that knocked Kendrick silly.

Shelley tried to roll Kendrick into the ring and as the ref was checking on him, Austin Aries appeared and decked Shelley in the face with the title belt. A dazed Kendrick rolled over and got the three count victory.

WINNER: BRIAN KENDRICK in 5:30

After the match, Shelley sold being dazed while an exhausted-looking Kendrick tried to help him up. Meanwhile, Aries lounged happily on the ground at ringside, out of the referee's eyesight.

5- World Champion STING & KURT ANGLE vs. MR. ANDERSON & BULLY RAY

Another match involving Immortal begins with someone getting jumped before the bell. Sting got isolated in the heel corner early as both men just started choking him at every chance. Immortal traded multiple tags while beating up on Sting.

Anderson focused on Sting's legs while keeping him away from Angle's corner. Ray tagged back in and continued the beatdown. Ray tried a leg drop off the 2nd rope like he was channeling Matt Hardy but he missed.

That allowed Sting to finally get a break and tag in Angle. Kurt hit four suplexes before going for the Olympic Slam. Ray hit the chop block to stop him but Sting got a 2nd wind and managed to take both men down with Stinger splashes.

With that, Angle hit the Olympic Slam on Anderson for the victory.

WINNERS: STING & KURT ANGLE in 3:50

After the match, Angle and Sting shook hands before pulling close and staring each other down. Tenay pumped Hardcore Justice as the show went off the air.

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