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Arcademan:
WWE Smackdown Results: 7-22-11

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

1 – CHRISTIAN vs. EZEKIEL JACKSON

Booker said Christian deserved what he got after the match on Sunday, despite him doing nothing against the rules. He said Christian was hiding behind his legal team. Just over a minute in, Jackson pressed Christian over his head, pumped him up and down, then slammed him for a two-count. Jackson back-dropped Christian to the floor and Mathews asked whether or not Jackson could beat the World Champion as they went to break at 2:01 of the match.

Back at 6:02 of the match. Jackson was dominating Christian, no doubt with a combination of skill and concentration, but Christian got a drop-toe hold that sent Jackson into the steps. European uppercut off the middle rope by Christian for two. Let’s see if anyone mentions that this was the last match in ECW history. Jackson with a knee to the mid-section of Christian as some fans chanted “let’s go Christian.” Christian fired back and applied a rear chin-lock. Now “Zeke” chants. Jackson picked Christian up and gave him a Samoan drop. Clotheslines and knock-downs by Jackson, followed by a lateral press for two at 9:20. Another clothesline. Two bodyslams, then some flexing. Christian countered a third one and went after the knee. Killswitch blocked, so Christian applied a sleeper hold. Jackson put him on his shoulders and rammed Christian back-first into the buckle. Christian shoved Jackson shoulder-first into the ring post. Killswitch by Christian for the win.

WINNER: Christian, at 10:50. Christian did what he could to keep this together, but it really exposed how limited Jackson is. A champion lost again in a non-title situation, but Jackson didn’t come out look bad. He held his own.

2 – DANIEL BRYAN vs. HEATH SLATER

Cole continued to bash Bryan on commentary. Dropkick by Bryan, who went for the LeBell Lock early on. Slater got to the ropes to break. He went to ringside to regroup as they went to break 45 seconds into the match.

Back at 4:47, and Bryan took Slater down with an arm-drag. Bryan continued on the offense until Slater dodged a corner charge and landed a neck-breaker for two. Back elbow by Slater as Bryan came off the ropes. Hard whip into the buckle by Slater. Booker said Slater has the charisma of “a bowl of turnips.” Pin by Slater for two. Bryan flipped out of the corner and hit his running elbow at 8:22. Slater was back-dropped to ringside and Bryan got a running start, then jumped off the apron and kneed Slater in the face. The announcers were too busy arguing about Heath Slater’s nickname to actually portray that as a unique and cool move. Back in the ring, Slater came back with a spinebuster. The men traded inside cradles, and another pin attempt by Slater. Bryan applied a submission move, using a front face-lock. Slater tapped out.

WINNER: Bryan, at 10:52. Not a good start for Bryan as MITB winner if it takes him almost 11 minutes to finish off someone like Heath Slater, who has done nothing of note as of late.

3 – WADE BARRETT vs. SHEAMUS

Mathews announced that Sin Cara suffered fractured ribs and will be out at least four weeks. Barrett booted Sheamus down and got a two-count. Barrett used the ropes to take the punishment to Sheamus. He pulled Sheamus in from the apron and registered a two-count. Cole said that with D. Bryan in Booker’s Fave Five, he’s surprised Harvey Wippleman isn’t in there either. Irish Curse back-breaker by Sheamus for two. Big forearm to the chest of Barrett, then another. Sheamus ran the apron and kicked Barrett in the head for a two-count. The men brawled on the outside, each trading the upper hand. Sheamus was thrown into the barricade. Barrett lifted him and they went to the announce table as Charles Robinson’s count reached ten.

WINNER: Double count-out, at 4:29. Fine big man match, especially given their experience.

Barrett rolled Sheamus back into the ring, but Sheamus caught Barrett with a Brogue Kick. Testing the waters for a Sheamus face turn? They replayed some of the hard-hitting moments from ringside.

4 – RANDY ORTON vs. KANE – STREET FIGHT

Kane went on offense to start, but Orton got a boot up on a corner charge. Thesz Press, but Kane grabbed Orton by the throat. Orton fought out, and Kane dodged an RKO, clotheslining him over the top and to ringside. Kane and Orton fought up the ramp (no count-outs in a Street Fight). A Kendo stick came into play, with Orton walloping Kane with it. That appeared to please Orton. Cole said Orton “shows no absence of malice.” That sounds really scripted, too. Back in the ring, this time Kane dumped Orton out. Orton was thrown into the barricade at 3:10. They cut to break at 3:19.

Back at 7:05 with Kane hammering away on Orton with rights inside the squared circle. Orton got to a vertical base and started in on Kane with rights. He low-bridged Kane, who was sent to ringside in front of the announcers. Orton attempted an axe-handle off the apron, but Kane met him with an uppercut. Kane began to disassemble the announce desk. Kane wanted a chokeslam, but Orotn landed on his feet atop the table. He kicked Kane, but slid off the table and the table went on its side. Orton immediately grabbed his knee, then got to his feet and gave the Dikembe Mutombo finger shake. After sending Kane into the steps, the camera showed Orton on his knees in pain. He kept holding that right leg as he set Kane’s leg up on the bottom half of the steel steps. He then stomped he ankle and brought the top of the stairs down on Kane’s lower leg. Orton convalesced on the steps as they took another break at 11:14.

Show returned at 14:26 of the match. Kane was on offense inside the ring, limping around on the leg that Orton injured before break. Orton avoided a top rope attack from Kane, and then shoved him shoulder-first into the ring post. Mathews said during the break, doctors attempted to talk to Orton about his injury, but he shoved them off and wanted to continue. Rope-assisted DDT by Orton. He started getting the crazy eyes, then went down to ready for the RKO. Kane got to his feet, but Kane shoved off another RKO attempt. Sidewalk slam by Kane for two at 16:13. Kane went to the top again, and this time, the clothesline connected. Kane was about to go for the chokeslam, but instead, Orton RKO’d him out of nowhere. Kane kicked out. That’s surprising – kicking out of the RKO is usually reserved for PPVs. Orton lined up for the punt, but Kane got to his feet and chokeslammed Orton. Right into the cover, but Orton kicked out at 18:20. They went to yet another break at 18:45.

At 22:08, the show returned and Kane grabbed a chair from ringside. The chair was used on Orton’s abdominals and his back. Kane crouched and readied for the chokeslam…but instead, picked Orotn up for a Tombstone on the chair. Orton floated out the back and ran into a choke. Instead, RKO on the chair for the win.

WINNER: Orton, at 23:33. Pretty ambitious match for a guy Kane’s size and age, but give him credit for pulling it off.

Orton posed on the turnbuckle, then notice Kane getting back to his feet. Kane offered a hand and Orton shook it. That seemed to be the exact opposite feeling that Kane was going for in his pre-match promo. After replaying some key moments of the match, the camera stayed on Kane, who was on his feet in the ring. Orton had already headed backstage, and at this point, Mark Henry walked to the ring. Kane made the first move once Henry got into the ring, but Henry, with one kick to the leg, ended Kane’s brief offense. Henry brought Kane’s knee down onto the mat. World’s Strongest Slam followed. Big splash, then a “you suck” chant from the fans. Henry went over by the announcers, and they all fled in terror. Henry picked out a chair and put Kane’s leg in it. Referee Jack Doan pleaded with Henry to stop, but it was to no avail. Henry went to the second rope and gave Kane’s leg the Big Show treatment. Nice that they had set that up during the match with Orton, too. “I run the show!” shouted Henry to no one in particular. Referees tended to an injured Kane as we got a close-up of Henry, at ringside, yelling for Kane to “stay down” to close things out.

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 7-25-11

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

1 -- THE MIZ vs. REY MYSTERIO -- Finals of WWE Title tournament

Back-and-forth action early on as they were feeling each other out for a long-form match. Miz landed signature offense, then KO'ed Rey on the floor with a whip into the ring steps. They cut to a break at 4:30.

Back from break, Lawler said this isn't "some boring political rhetoric," but a WWE Title match between Miz and Mysterio. Miz was still working over Rey and scored a close nearfall. Cole stressed the importance of the match, saying Miz will "lead the charge" for WWE's future. Rey came back with a seated sentaun at 9:30, followed by a high cross-body for a close two count. Miz came back with a kick strike to the gut followed by a kneeling DDT for a two count of his own. Miz, frustrated, followed with two kick strikes to the face, but Rey kicked out again. Cole told Miz to calm down and take his time. Lawler said everyone around the world is waiting for this moment. Rey then came back with a 619 tease, but Miz avoided, then hit a sit-out powerbomb after bouncing Rey back-first off the top rope. Nice. It was good for a two count only. Miz collected himself, then stalked Rey for the Skullcrushing Finale, but Rey blocked. Miz then smashed his bad right knee into the turnbuckles, giving Rey an opening for a head scissors into the 619. The crowd roared as Rey climbed up top and delivered a flying splash. Rey with the cover and it was good for the win. Rey is the new WWE champion.

Backstage: They showed the babyface wrestlers and Divas applauding. R-Truth was annoyed. Back in the ring, Rey accepted the new WWE Title belt as the crowd continued to cheer wildly. Suddenly, Miz attacked Rey from behind on his "one good leg." The ref tried to get Miz out of the ring as Rey sold in the corner.

WINNER: Rey Mysterio at 13:18 to become new WWE champion. Good action and a hot start to the show. (**1/2)

Suddenly, as expected, Alberto Del Rio's music hit. Del Rio came down to ringside with the MITB briefcase in-hand and with a referee. Del Rio said he wanted to cash in right now, but Rey came flying over the top rope with a splash onto Del Rio. Del Rio then grabbed his briefcase and shouted he's not cashing in now. Cole noted Rey was victimized by the MITB cash-in (Kane) last year, and he's not falling for it again. Rey then re-celebrated in the ring as Del Rio recovered on the entrance ramp. After a replay of the Rey-Miz finish, Cole repeated it's not political rhetoric, but live action from WWE.

2 -- U.S. champion DOLPH ZIGGLER (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. EVAN BOURNE -- non-title match

Cole said a victory for Bourne could put him in U.S. Title contention. Fast-paced action to start the match and Bourne cleared Ziggler to the floor with a leaping dropkick. Back in the ring, Bourne landed a kick strike, but missed with an enzuigiri and Ziggler responded with a rocker-dropper for a two count. As Ziggler worked over Bourne, Lawler talked up Bourne as a scrappy underdog who just oh so luckily finds a way to win matches. Lawler started off talking about Bourne as a wrestler worth getting behind, then found a way to define him down as a scrappy enhancement talent. Lawler added a political dig at Obama as Bourne scored a close nearfall. The two called a sequence after a bit of miscommunication, then set up the finish. Bourne went up top for Air Bourne, but Ziggler moved and nailed the Zig-Zag. Ziggler then scooped up Bourne and slapped on the sleeperhold. The ref called for the bell, giving Ziggler the submission win. Post-match: Ziggler called out to anyone in the locker room to follow that.

WINNER: Ziggler at 3:28. Good start, then an awkward ending. WWE isn't about to position the U.S. Title as anything more than a mid-card title, but they could be doing more with Ziggler. (*1/4)

3 -- Divas champion KELLY KELLY & EVE vs. MELINA & MARYSE

The heels isolated Eve early on to set up Kelly's hot tag and comeback. The action broke down when Kelly mocked Maryse, then Kelly scored the decisive pinfall via rocker dropper on Melina.

WINNERS: Kelly & Eve at 2:36. WWE is continuing to build up Kelly's profile as champ, while lining up no challengers to the title.

18 1/2 minutes of Triple H talking, the return of Jim Ross and John Morrison. Good stuff.

4 -- MICHAEL COLE vs. ZACK RYDER

Ryder quickly decked Cole, who stumbled across the ring. Ryder followed with the Rough Ryder and it was over in less than 30 seconds. Ryder got a few seconds to shine in the post-match before the camera re-focused on Cole selling a frustrating night at the office.

WINNER: Ryder at 0:26. Not much shine for Ryder. It was more like WWE trying to "disarm" underground momentum behind Ryder by throwing his supporters a bone.

5 -- KOFI KINGSTON vs. ALBERTO DEL RIO

Del Rio aggressively went after Kofi to start the match. Kofi then tried to spin around Del Rio for a sunset flip bomb and they nearly tripped over themselves before Kofi scored a nearfall. Kofi knocked Del Rio to the floor moments later and Del Rio went running up the ramp when Kofi teased a suicide dive. They cut to break at 1:00 with Del Rio regrouping.

Del Rio was in control back from break. Del Rio then missed with a corner attack and Kingston sprung off the top rope with a cross-body splash for a two count. Kofi followed with the Boom Drop before setting up for Trouble in Paradise. Kingston sold a shoulder injury during the set up, though, and Del Rio ducked before delivering a single arm DDT for a two count. Suddenly, they traded close nearfalls near the ropes. The crowd thought Kofi scored a three count, but Del Rio grabbed the bottom rope just in time. Del Rio followed with a slingshot across the top rope before slapping on the cross arm-breaker. After the arm injury, Kofi had no choice but to tap out.

WINNER: Del Rio via submission at 7:17. Fine, competitive match giving Kofi a close nearfall to save face before Del Rio scored the decisive fall. It was your standard Del Rio match in terms of in-ring work. (*3/4)

6 -- WWE champion REY MYSTERIO vs. JOHN CENA -- WWE Title match

A feeling-out process started things off as Lawler speculated on whether Cena knew he would be receiving a WWE Title shot tonight when he congratulated Mysterio on his title victory at the top of the show. The crowd started a dueling "Let's go Cena" / "Cena sucks" chant as Cena spilled to the floor. Lawler said Cena is a controversial figure and Ross said the bottom line is every seat is filled. On the floor, Rey and Cena avoided each other's offense before Cena delivered a knockdown clothesline that splattered Rey on the floor. Cena made a cover back in the ring, but Rey kicked out. Cena then grappled Rey from behind with a waistlock, trying to wear down the champion. Rey eventually countered with a bulldog for a two count.

Suddenly, Cena teased the STF, but Rey easily grabbed the ropes for a break. Rey then followed with a double springboard moonsault for a two count. Rey tried to follow with a 619, but Cena caught Rey and flowed into a powerslam for a two count. Cena then started his trademark comeback routine, but Rey dropkicked Cena in the shoulder to block the flying shoulder tackle. They traded moves, then Cena delivered a sit-out slam and delivered the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena wanted the Attitude Adjustment, but Rey elbowed out. Rey then tried a springboard splash, but Cena caught him in mid-air. Rey quickly countered with an awkward-looking head scissors into a dropkick for a two count.

Both men recovered on the mat at the top of the hour as the crowd came to life anticipating a finish. Rey executed a top-rope sentaun, but Cena kicked out and tried the STF, but Rey countered into an STF of his own. It didn't look too pretty with the smallish Rey draping his arms across Cena's body. Rey tried to maintain the hold, but Cena powered to his feet and countered into AA position, but Cena's knees buckled. Cena sold a knee injury and Rey followed with the 619 as Cena tried to collect himself on the ropes. Rey then went up top for a signature splash, but Cena got his knees up to block.

The action reset as Cena sold a left knee injury. The crowd was fully invested at this point. Both men hobbled to their feet, selling injuries. Rey tried a top-rope huracanrana, but Cena threw Rey across the ring and Rey nearly landed on his neck. Dangerous spot. Cena then climbed up top for a guillotine leg drop and kind of connected for a two count on Rey. The crowd popped for the nearfall, then Cena collected himself and looked for more offense. Cena was the first man up and wanted the AA, but Rey elbowed out again. Rey then set up for a 619 again, but Cena scooped him right up into the AA. Cena made a quick cover and it was good for the win. Cena is new WWE champion.

WINNER: Cena at 12:52 to capture the WWE Title. They got it back where they wanted with Cena on top. The match was strong in terms of drama and crowd involvement, but some of the spots were off and they struggled with in-ring chemistry at times. Overall, good TV main event thanks to the drama & crowd. (**3/4)

Arcademan:
WWE NXT Results: 7-26-11

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

1 -- TITUS O'NEIL vs. DERRICK BATEMAN

The announcers noted this is Titus's contest to lose as the clear frontrunner to win. Grisham noted both Rookie's Pros are not present (Hornswoggle for Titus and Bryan for Bateman) and they're hanging out backstage watching carefully. Titus dominated early on, so Bateman bailed to the floor. Darren Young then walked down to encourage Bateman to get himself together.

Back from break, Regal was trying to make sense of why Young was in Bateman's corner after Bateman cost him his match last week. In the ring, Bateman was in control trying to wear down Titus. Grisham proposed the idea that perhaps Bateman and Young are trying to take out Titus from the competition since he's the favorite. A side headlock isn't going to cut it, which Titus easily escaped. Bateman resumed control of the match, then tried to finish the match with a top-rope move, but Titus easily avoided and mounted a comeback.

Titus delivered a stiff elbow, and the ref was momentarily distracted when Bateman rebounded out of the corner, which allowed Young to trip Titus from the outside. This set up Bateman to hit a bulldog of sorts for the pin and the win. Post-match: Young celebrated with Bateman and raised his hand in victory. Meanwhile, the announcers continued to try to figure out the Bateman and Young alliance.

WINNER: Bateman at 8:28. Basic NXT match. Bateman isn't getting over as a heel and the whole storyline seems to be lost on the audience.

2 -- TYSON KIDD vs. YOSHI TATSU -- Necklace on a Pole match

Kidd made an early lunge for the pole, but Yoshi yanked him down and landed a headbutt. They went back-and-forth during the first four minutes before taking the fight to the top turnbuckle below the pole. Kidd and Yoshi traded blows as if they were on top of a ladder in a ladder match, then knocked each other clear off the top turnbuckle to the floor below. They cut to break with both men selling.

Back from break, Kidd had Yoshi in a Liontamer inside the ropes. There's no rope break here, so Kidd was able to keep the hold locked in for as long as he wanted. Kidd then knocked Yoshi to the floor and tried a slow crawl to the pole, but Yoshi scrambled back into the ring to cut off Kidd. Yoshi landed multiple kick strikes to KO Kidd, then climbed the pole as the crowd roared, but Kidd crotched him at the last second. They battled up the pole and Yoshi reached up to grab the figure as Kidd executed a back suplex from the top rope. The ref unfolded Yoshi's hand and saw the figure in-hand, then called for the bell, giving Yoshi the win.

Yoshi celebrated as Regal said this (the effort in the ring, as opposed to the gimmick) is what made him proud to become part of this business. He said he hopes everyone in the back was watching to see how to up his or her game. Post-match: Kidd snapped on Yoshi, trying to take apart his left knee in the ring and out of the ring. Grisham questioned Kidd getting himself noticed this way. Kidd then wrapped Yoshi's legs around the ringpost with a classic Bret Hart figure-four. Multiple refs tried to break it up as Yoshi cried in pain. Kidd was then "rewarded" with his music playing as he flashed a heel smile toward the injured Yoshi. Kidd walked past the remnants of Yoshi's action figure before they replayed the finish.

WINNER: Yoshi at 10:16. Pretty decent gimmick match, with the crowd invested in the outcome. Kidd and Yoshi continue to keep themselves half-way relevant despite getting little TV time on the main shows.

Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 7-28-11

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

1 -- HEATH SLATER vs. TRENT BARRETA

Trent quickly knocked Slater to the floor and landed a flip-dive that took its toll on both men. Back in the ring, Trent made a cover for a nearfall. Slater then took control of the action and scored a nearfall as they went to break. Moments before they cut to break, and after the announcers fed to break, a lone voice in the silent arena shouted, "Heath Slater, I hate you!"

Back from break, the wrestlers went back and forth as Korpela and Striker said Triple H will have some answers on the WWE Title situation tomorrow night on Smackdown and more answers will be available on Monday's Raw. Slater became frustrated with his inability to put away Barreta, which gave Trent another opening for a comeback. Trent then missed with a top rope corkscrew splash and that was all Slater needed to score with a reverse DDT for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Slater at 7:44. It's just not there yet for Slater as a singles wrestler.

2 -- WWE tag champions NEW NEXUS (MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY & DAVID OTUNGA) vs. SANTINO & CHRIS MASTERS -- non-title match

Scott Stanford noted Kozlov is still perplexed at Santino choosing a lot of different partners lately, and partners are lining up to team with Santino because he can "get it done" in the ring. Stanford also noted New Nexus is wearing a special oil to more easily slip out of the Masterlock. Per the Santino tag match formula, Santino teased the Cobra early on, but Otunga cleared him to the floor. On the outside, Mike landed a knockdown clothesline that put Santino in trouble heading to break.

Back from break, Stanford reset the action that Nexus is looking to avenge last week's loss to Santino and Zack Ryder. The heels continued to wear down Santino in the process of trying to prove their point. Santino escaped Mike with a jawbreaker and made the hot tag to Masters, who ripped off a series of chops followed by a flying elbow smash. Masters then executed a spinebuster and Otunga broke up the pin. Santino re-emerged with a Socko-like "enhancer" to his Cobra, which he used to the back of Otunga's head. Masters then tried the Masterlock, but Mike slipped out via The Oil. Mike followed with a running neckbreaker on Masters for the pin and the win.

WINNERS: New Nexus at 7:38. Fine tag action, but New Nexus needs a new identity outside of the Nexus brand. As for Masters, he was being built up ever-so-slightly on Superstars for a while, then missed a month of TV, and is now back to being just another muscle guy.

3-- JACK SWAGGER vs. ALEX RILEY

Swagger toyed with Riley early on, using his amateur wrestling background to ground and frustrate Riley. Swagger then took the action to the floor, where he ran Riley shoulder-first into the guardrail. They cut to break with Swagger in complete control.

Swagger was still in control as Stanford relayed Riley's goal to eventually become WWE champion. Riley tried to mount a comeback, but Swagger cut him off with a clothesline. Swagger took his time following up, which gave Riley another opening to mount offense. Riley scored with a spinebuster, then did some weird gimmick pretending to throw a grenade in the air before delivering what Stanford referred to as an "A-Bomb" elbow drop. Is that his John Cena shuffle move they hope catches on with the audience?

Swagger came back with a final attempt to win via Vader Bomb and anklelock attempt, but Riley whipped Swagger into the turnbuckle. Riley followed with a running dropkick to the face before executing a spike DDT center ring. Riley with the pin for the win. Mathews suggested it was a bit of an upset for Riley. After a replay of the finish, they cut back to Riley celebrating on the way out of this week's show.

WINNER: Riley at 9:32. Fine singles match they even-stevened with Swagger dominating about six or seven minutes of the match. Riley doing this grenade bit, even in the post-match celebration, seems a bit...off.

Arcademan:
TNA Impact Wrestling Results: 7-28-11

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

1 -- ROB VAN DAM vs. GUNNER -- Bound for Glory Series Match

-Tenay noted they'd have an update later on the status of Matt Morgan in the tournament.

-In the end, RVD slipped out of Gunner's attempt at his finisher, then hit a long-distance Five-Star Frogsplash for the win.

WINNER: RVD in 6:00 to earn 7 points.

2 -- BULLY RAY vs. CRIMSON -- Bound for Glory Series Match

-Tazz said a veteran like Ray can chop down a young rookie on a hot streak like Crimson.

-Ray jumped Crimson at the bell. He stayed on him relentlessly. Tenay said it was unfamiliar territory for Crimson to be on the defensive several minutes into the match. Tenay said his undefeated streak is at risk.

-Crimson at 4:00 hit the Red Sky sitout powerbomb out of nowhere for the win. Ray looked on in disbelief as Crimson celebrated at ringside.

WINNER: Crinson in 4:00.

3 -- WINTER (w/Angelina Love) vs. TARA (w/Miss Tessmacher)

-Before the bell rang, ref Earl Hebner ordered Tessmacher and Love to the back.

-In the end, Tara lifted Winter for a powerbomb and apparently Hebner got hit in the face with a boot. Winter then gave Tara a low blow mule kick (the faked boos were dubbed in here) followed by a spinning backbreaker for the win. Everything about that finishing sequence screamed "Take 2."

WINNER: Winter in 3:00.

4 -- BRIAN KENDRICK vs. ABYSS -- Ultimate X Match for the X Division Title

-Kendrick attacked early, but Abyss grounded him and then looked up at the belt hanging from the crossed cables above him. He began to climb the truss, but wasn't eager to move to the cables. Kendrick recovered and went after Abyss again.

-At 4:00 Kendrick climbed his up and began to get near the belt, but Abyss yanked him down. A minute later Kendrick took Abyss down and climbed up to grab the belt, but as he grabbed it, Abyss yanked him down.

-When Abyss lifted Kendrick into the air in a powerbomb position, Kendrick was high enough to reach up and grab the belt to win the match.

WINNER: Kendrick in 5:00 to retain the X Division Title.

5 -- KURT ANGLE vs. MR. ANDERSON -- Cage Match

-They joined the match just under way as Tenay and Taz said this isn't even an official match because Sting had no actual authority to make the match.

-After several minutes of back and forth action and some near falls, Angle kicked out after a Mic Check at 5:00. Anderson tried to escape the cage, but Angle grabbed Anderson's ankle. Anderson kicked Angle off of him and then clotheslined him.

-When Anderson climbed to escape over the cage, Angle met him on top and suplexed him to the mat. That was good for a two count. Immortal ran down the ramp and brawled with Fortune at ringside. Mexican America joined in, siding with Immortal. Bully Ray hid at ringside as Angle dropped his straps and waited for Anderson to stand. Ray yanked at Angle's singlet from the camera hole in the cage. Anderson hit him from behind. Anderson then ordered Ray to do his job and give him a chair. Ray opened the cage door and asked Anderson what he called him. Anderson said, "Sweetheart." They argued and yanked on the chair. Angle then got up and gave Anderson an Angle Slam for the win.

WINNER: Angle in 8:00.

-As Angle celebrated, his music was cut off by Sting's. Sting met Angle in the cage for a staredown. Then he raised Angle's arm into the air and reminded him of their match in ten days at Hardcore Justice as the show ended.

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